Trail Talk
New Trails – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – June 2019
Our Trail Talk in recent issues has focused on appropriate use of trails in our local forests. Jacksonville is not alone in dealing with folks damaging […]
Spring in Forest Park – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – May 2019
Spring projects in Forest Park are moving ahead nicely. By now, patrons have enjoyed the new Wildlife Viewing Shelter at the historic Jacksonville Reservoir, the new […]
Blooming Trails – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – April 2019
Spring is fully upon us and the wildflowers sing out to their admirers. After a long, cool winter, where the warm days seemed hesitant to ever re-appear, we are now in […]
Yoga and Hiking Are a Natural Pairing – by Lori Grable
With spring wild flowers, views of Mt. McLoughlin across the valley, changing Madrone Trees and more, the experience of hiking in Southern Oregon is full of rewards. But how do you ease the inevitable sore […]
Caring for Trails – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – March 2019
“Take care of the resource and the resource will take care of you.” This mantra that connects us to our environment resonates loudly as we look forward to a springtime of […]
Time to Hit the Trails – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – February 2019
February marks the end days of those dark dreary dawns of winter. It’s a time of shortening shadows and greening hillsides. Warmth begins to reclaim its hold on our forested areas […]
What’s in a Name? – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – December 2018/January 2019
What is a forest park? Jacksonville boasts both a Woodlands and a Forest Park. Portland has a Forest Park also. Ashland’s forest park is along Ashland Creek and is named […]
“Saving Wellington” with Presentation by Jeff LaLande – A Free Event
You are invited to a free special event featuring Saving Wellington, a recently released short documentary movie complimented with a presentation by our local historian/archaeologist, Jeff LaLande.
The gathering will be a double header. First, there […]
That Fall Time of Year – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – November 2018
It’s that wonderful Fall time of year when the temperatures remind us to layer our clothing as we head out the door on another adventure in the wilds of Southern Oregon. […]
Mountain Biking Basics – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – October 2018
Southern Oregon has become a destination for many mountain biking adventures. At least five areas within 25 miles of Jacksonville have trails dedicated to mountain biking while most hiking trails in […]