Major regional timber company now requires permit on popular logging roads
Some of our region’s best gravel roads are now open only if you have a permit.
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Some of our region’s best gravel roads are now open only if you have a permit.
River View Forest will soon be owned by the City.(Photo: City of Portland) Calling it the “largest land acquisition in recent decades,” two City bureaus (Parks and Environmental Services) teamed up with Metro to purchase 146 acres of natural area known as the “River View Forest” in Southwest Portland. The $11.25 million deal was announced … Read more
Supporters of the NWTA showed up in force at a Forest Park rally in October of last year.(Photos © J. Maus) 2010 was a landmark year for the Northwest Trail Alliance and now the up and coming off-road bicycling advocacy group is hiring their first ever paid staff member. Last year was full of controversy … Read more
Riding in Scappoose.(Photo: Jordan Norris) Local mountain bike advocates are working to strengthen their relationship with a timber company in Scappoose. Longview Timber, LLC owns a large tract of land just 20 miles north of Portland that has become a popular riding area over the years. The problem is, while Longview has been gracious in … Read more
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Tonight’s open house will look at several options for improved bike access in Forest Park.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight is the long-awaited open house to view bike trail access options recommended by the Forest Park Single Track Cycling Committee. At the event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about all the options on the table, … Read more
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