Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before moving on to climbing to the top of the canopy.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before moving on to climbing to the top of the canopy.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before taking a small hike to go climb taller trees.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before moving on to climbing to the top of the canopy.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
In this game, there is a position for everyone. No matter who you are, flag football is your chance to run, throw, jump, and fly. Get involved in the action and join the flag football movement!
Practice begin the first week of September.
Games are held on Saturdays, Sept 13- Oct 18, at Wallace Marine Park.
Volunteer coaches are needed! Contact Melinda Moon, [email protected], to sign up to coach.
Registration fee includes a reversible NFL Flag Football jersey.
Participate in one or all of the STRIDE run/walk events, taking place in some of Salem’s most loved parks, and held once a month on a Saturday morning, June-October.
Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome. Bibs are available on event day.
Courses in Bush’s Pasture and Wallace Marine Park utilize soft and hard trails. Courses in Minto-Brown Island Park take place on hard trails.
Participants learn the same basic skills as the Introduction class and experience the sunset over the Willamette Valley. For this climb, participants are required to use a head lamp for hiking up to 1.5 hours, climbing, and rappelling. Start times an vary based on the sunset times.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
| Select | Program Name | Ages | Dates | Times | Days | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2562) | 8 and above | Aug 29, 2025 | 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Fri | Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park | $175.00 |
Participants learn the same basic skills as the Introduction class and experience the sunset over the Willamette Valley. For this climb, participants are required to use a head lamp for hiking up to 1.5 hours, climbing, and rappelling. Start times an vary based on the sunset times.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
| Select | Program Name | Ages | Dates | Times | Days | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2590) | 8 and above | Aug 30, 2025 | 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Sat | Highland Park | $175.00 |
Participants learn the same basic skills as the Introduction class and experience the sunset over the Willamette Valley. For this climb, participants are required to use a head lamp for hiking up to 1.5 hours, climbing, and rappelling. Start times an vary based on the sunset times.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Includes about 1.5 hours of climbing, rappelling training and practice followed by a 45-minute hike into the ancient forest. Participants spend 1-2 hours climbing before setting up camping equipment, with the guides' help. (Sleeping height can be customized.) Once settled in and cozy, enjoy the views before falling asleep. The next morning around 7 a.m., everyone wakes up and starts the process of packing, rappelling down, and hiking back to the original meeting location. Dinner and breakfast, prepared by the guides, is included in the experience.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.