/tags/trails trails en-US Copyright Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:02:49 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-01-08/oregon-cities-weigh-increased-liability-worries-on-public-trails Cities including Bandon and Ashland are waiting for guidance from the state Legislature to decide whether to close trails to avoid new potential liability. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:02:49 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-01-08/oregon-cities-weigh-increased-liability-worries-on-public-trails Justin Higginbottom /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2022-07-29/thru-hikers-find-magic-on-the-pacific-crest-trail Every year, some of the most committed backpackers brave over 2,600 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, on their way from Mexico to Canada. When they see a road for the first time in days, they’re occasionally lucky enough to run into helpful people waiting with fresh fruit or cold beer to greet them. On the PCT, this backpacking experience known as “trail magic” is alive and well. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:29:51 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2022-07-29/thru-hikers-find-magic-on-the-pacific-crest-trail Roman Battaglia /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2022-01-25/oregon-wants-to-bridge-the-gaps-in-the-states-362-mile-coastal-trail The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) stretches along the entire 362-mile coastline-- from Washington to California. There are some gaps along the way-- disconnected sections of trail that pose safety concerns for hikers. Now, the public is asked to provide feedback on plans to reconnect the OCT. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:43:46 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2022-01-25/oregon-wants-to-bridge-the-gaps-in-the-states-362-mile-coastal-trail Tiffany Eckert /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-10/great-redwood-trail-supporters-vow-fight-against-coal-train-on-the-north-coast Northern California lawmakers and trail supporters are fiercely opposing a proposal to haul coal on a railroad line that’s expected to become a 320-mile -trail for hiking and biking. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:06:14 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-10/great-redwood-trail-supporters-vow-fight-against-coal-train-on-the-north-coast Daniel Mintz /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2021-02-25/california-agency-surrenders-rail-line-for-the-great-redwood-trail For many years, trail advocates have been looking at converting the unused railroad line that runs through California’s Mendocino and Humboldt counties. And now a decision by the agency that owns the rail corridor clears the way for the northern section of a 320-mile rail-to-trail path known as the Great Redwood Trail. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:38:24 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2021-02-25/california-agency-surrenders-rail-line-for-the-great-redwood-trail Daniel Mintz /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2020-02-14/the-ashland-trail-guide-that-talks-sort-of Given how much outdoor recreation is available in the region, it's a sure thing that we'll visit with the author of a trail guide now and then. This one… Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:26:30 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2020-02-14/the-ashland-trail-guide-that-talks-sort-of The �Ϸ��Ӵ�ý Exchange Team /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2018-05-30/trail-fans-get-a-grant-for-a-big-project You don't have to walk far in our region to find a trail to hike. But a well-maintained trail is another matter. Trails on federal land in particular are… Wed, 30 May 2018 17:04:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2018-05-30/trail-fans-get-a-grant-for-a-big-project Geoffrey Riley, April Ehrlich /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2018-05-09/national-forests-examine-sustainable-trail-options The lands around us are crisscrossed with trails used by the serious long-distance hikers and the just-an-hour plodders as well. Legislation passed in… Wed, 09 May 2018 20:53:35 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2018-05-09/national-forests-examine-sustainable-trail-options Geoffrey Riley, April Ehrlich /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2017-06-19/rail-trail-takes-shape-on-old-mccloud-railway Long trains loaded with tree parts and wood products used to rumble through the woods between Burney and McCloud, continuing on to Mount Shasta. The… Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:48:15 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2017-06-19/rail-trail-takes-shape-on-old-mccloud-railway Geoffrey Riley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2017-04-19/works-starts-on-applegate-ridge-trail Break out your hiking gear, there will soon be new places to ramble in the region. The Applegate Ridge Trail is envisioned as part of a trail network… Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:53:30 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2017-04-19/works-starts-on-applegate-ridge-trail Geoffrey Riley