Tillamook Ore. – They Oregon Department of Forestry will hold an event of three days of celebrating the unique Tillamook State Forest. Throughout the week-end of August 15 – 17, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Tillamook Forest Center will host engaging activities and displays representing the history of the forest before, during, and after the fires.
This event – the 9th annual “Return from the Burn” celebration hosted by the center – commemorates the recovery of northwestern Oregon forests from a series of catastrophic wildfires that began in 1933.
The largest reforestation effort ever undertaken restored these devastated forestlands to today’s Tillamook State Forest.
This presentation will also describe the ambitious Oregon Historical Railroads Project that will map all of Oregon’s historical railroads dating from the state’s first wooden tramway in 1846 to the present, and efforts to provide this information available online.
Location, Days, and Hours
The Tillamook Forest Center is located on Highway 6 at milepost 22; approximately one hour from Portland and 20 minutes from the city of Tillamook. Summer hours (7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) continue through September 7. Fall hours (Wednesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) begin on September 8, 2015. Admission is always free, as are most programs and events.
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