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Scenic Coastal Oregon in the Summer! Newport, OR

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ORGANIZATION: American Hiking Society

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Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting locations across the country. Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it! Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Volunteer Vacations involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization. Experience nature up close. Travel to new destinations. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit. Get Out. Give Back.

Project Specifics:

Come help restore the Salal Hill Trail in the scenic coastal town of Newport, Oregon while looking for whales, agates and seabirds galore!

Newport has been a vacation destination from its earliest days. The first tourists traveled to Newport to enjoy beachside hotels, hot sea baths, salt water taffy and fresh seafood. Over a century later people are coming here for the same reasons, and then some. Today’s visitors and locals alike enjoy numerous year-round outdoor activities, entertaining attractions, a variety of restaurants and unique shopping opportunities.

On this project, volunteers will work on a trail rehab project on a half mile of trail. Project work will include widening and reshaping the trail tread utilizing hand tools, digging, moving dirt and debris, placing rock, and installing geotextiles (to improve soil quality).

Hiking/Access

Volunteers can hike or drive .8 miles on paved/rock hardened trail to the project worksite each day.

Area and Attractions

The scenic city of Newport, Oregon is home to two lighthouses - including the tallest in Oregon - and beaches prime for spotting whales, bald eagles and agates in the sand. You can learn about marine life at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and OMSI’s Coastal Discovery Center; taste new brews at Rogue’s headquarters and world-famous chowder at Mo’s; or explore the outdoors with crabbing, fishing, hiking, biking and year-round surfing.

Accommodations Description

Volunteers will camp in a grassy area within the BLM site along the coast with access to water, a port-a-potty and a handwashing site. Camping is otherwise prohibited, but volunteers will have the unique opportunity to camp within the Outstanding Natural Area Laundry, flush toilets, and hot showers are about a mile away from the camp and can be accessed and provided at scheduled times throughout the week. Volunteers need to bring their own tent and personal camping gear; towels; and personal cup, bowl, mug, and eating utensils.

Trip Cost: $425 per person

Find More Information & Register Here: https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/yaquina-head-outstanding-natural-area-or-volunteer-vacations-2025/

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About American Hiking Society

Location:

8403 Colesville Rd,Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD 20910, US

Mission Statement

As the national voice for America's hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience.

Description

Our nation’s trails need your help! Join American Hiking Society for a week of building & maintaining trails in exciting & diverse locations across the country.

Volunteer Vacations foster public land stewardship and provide volunteers the opportunity to give back to the trails they love, meet new people, and have a great time doing it!

Crews consist of 6-15 volunteers accompanied by a crew leader. Trips involve backpacking or day hiking and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins. Tools and supervision are provided by the host agency or organization.

Take a vacation that nourishes your body & your spirit.

Get Out. Give Back.

CAUSE AREAS

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WHEN

Sun Aug 10, 2025 - Sat Aug 16, 2025

WHERE

750 Northwest Lighthouse DriveNewport, OR 97365

(44.67492,-124.07445)
 

SKILLS

  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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