The Oregon Trails Coalition will once again be hosting our annual meeting in conjunction with the statewide Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit (in partnership with the Oregon Trails Summit). We hope you’ll be able …
“Can I tow this horse trailer?” It’s a common question that I hear regularly at my horse camping clinics. Safely towing a horse trailer can be confusing. It seems that …
Summer is here, and we (finally!) have fabulous opportunities to ride and camp. Hooray!But amid all the fun, you might encounter people without horses staying in horse camps and occupying …
In April The Army Corps of Engineers started a three year project to repair the North Spit Jetty near Coos Bay. In order to do construction and haul rock, the …
I’ve spent enough time riding, camping, and packing in the backcountry to sometimes become complacent. Complacency isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a significant failure point on my part. Every …
Dogs are truly man’s best friend and joy to be around. I’ve belonged to numerous canids throughout my life and I have a soft spot for these most loyal of …
Avoid Waterborne Disease in Remote Areas This isn’t the stone age, and we’re civilized. We shouldn’t drink out of ponds, puddles, or streams anymore. When we extend our adventures and …
The Romance vs. the Reality We’ve all seen photos of amazing scenery and bucket list-worthy places to visit on a horse or mule. It’s easy to romanticize traveling with our …
In this month’s issue: Presidents Report, Pg. 2 VP Public Lands Report, Pg. 3 VP Marketing Report, Pg, 4. VP Field Services Report, Pg. 4 Annual Mmbrshp. Mtg. & Banquet …
Marty DeVall, Gary Sischo and Finn Esbensen (aka Dana Esbensen’s sidekick) finished an upgrade to a section of trail today on the section of the River Mill Trail below the …