Summer is the best time to experience the Northwest's natural treasures. You can bike, paddle, kayak, hike, or just sit on the beach. Use some of the stories below and events in this newsletter to experience a new part of Oregon. It's just waiting for you to enjoy it!

Portland's Urban Lifeline

A paved trail sits, waiting for Portland-area residents and visitors to discover it. The Springwater Trail is one of the best ways to bike, walk or skate from the Willamette River to the far reaches of the urban boundary. Rails-To-Trails Magazine featured the history, highlights, and unexpected treasures of the Springwater Trail. (more...)

Summer Vacation Planning Guide

Travel helps us experience Oregon's (and our world's) natural heritage -- but with so many wonderful places to visit, how do you choose? Earth Share of Oregon has compiled some of our member groups' best online resources and ideas for summer and fall trip planning. For anything from a day hike in the Columbia River Gorge to a month-long African safari, this is a good place to begin. (more...)

Roadless Forests in Jeopardy in Oregon

An important fight to protect roadless forest in Southern Oregon from post-fire logging will have effects far beyond our state -- and you can do something about it if you act today! (more...)

Donate an Old Vehicle & Get a Tax Break

Give away your old car & simultaneously give to the environment! It may sound implausible, but it's now a very simple way to give to Earth Share of Oregon. (more...)

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