U.S. Congress Passes $1.33 Million Package for Oregon Signature Trails!



The $1.33 Million package includes improvements on three of Oregon's Signatures Trails: the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, the Blue Mountains Trail in the Umatilla National Forest, and the Oakridge-Westfir Mountain Bike System in the Willamette National Forest.

Dedicated funding for specific trails is extremely rare in the federal budget appropriations process, and we are so grateful to Oregon's Senator Merkley and Senator Wyden for their support for trails and their leadership bringing this funding to Oregon. When Oregon Trails Coalition published the
Oregon Signature Trails Inventory last spring, this was just the kind of investment we were hoping to forward!

February 10, 2026
Help Us Find the Potholes and Stormwater Drains Put on your walking shoes and join the fun. We’re launching a community‑wide treasure hunt to locate potholes and stormwater drains that need attention. Every “find” helps improve safety and supports our partnership with Tillamook County Public Works. How to Play See it! Spot a pothole or stormwater drain that needs maintenance. Snap it! Take a clear photo and note the nearest street names or landmarks. Report it! Email your photo and location to: david@daviddulaney.com Track it! Visit https://www.oceansideactionpartnership.org/roads-and-parking to view the live map and watch the community’s progress. Contest Rules Each verified pothole or stormwater drain report earns 1 ticket . Size doesn’t matter—every pothole counts. Credit goes to the first person to report each location. Your total number of verified finds equals your total number of tickets. All tickets will be placed into a drawing at the next OAP community event. Prizes 10 winning tickets will be drawn. Participants can win multiple prizes . Prizes include OAP sweatshirts, T‑shirts, and posters . A Grand Prize will be awarded to the participant with the most verified finds . Safety First Please be safe and responsible when exploring and photographing. Follow general safety guidelines at all times—stay aware of traffic, weather, and your surroundings. Contest Deadline The treasure hunt officially ends at midnight on April 30, 2026 . What Happens Next The OAP Roads/Parking Team will use the completed maps in partnership with Tillamook County Public Works . The County will train our volunteers in pothole analysis and repair techniques and provide materials. Our volunteers will supply the labor—another example of Oceanside neighbors working together.
February 6, 2026
Roads and Parking Team Update February 6, 2026, by David Dulaney, Team Coordinator 
January 27, 2026
Trails Team Update January 26, 2026, Bob Sprague, Team Coordinator
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