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Renée Zipp

Renée Zipp is a Corvallis, Oregon native who loves hiking, photography and participating in local community theatre. She is the Digital Marketing Specialist Lead for OSU’s Professional and Continuing Education.

Oregon Coast Heritage Tree Geocache Tour

June 29, 2016
With over 30 million acres of forest, Oregon is full of trees. But some of these trees are just a little more amazing than others, telling a story of the great relationship between trees, communities and our daily lives. Selected based on their rarity, aesthetic, ecological value and historical value, Oregon’s Heritage Trees are irreplaceable.… More
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3 Working Forests That Are Also Great Places to Play

June 24, 2016
Did you now there is over 30 million acres of forest in Oregon? Of this, 11 million acres are managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry to produce wood, paper and other pulp-based products we use every single day. In addition to adding $12 billion annually to Oregon’s economy and supporting more than 58,000 jobs, Oregon’s… More
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Oregon Coast , Salem , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Why Forest Park Should Be Your Next Destination

June 19, 2016
At 5,157 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Forest Park features 80 miles of maintained trails, fire lanes and forest roads that are perfect for hikers, runners, equestrians and those who want to explore nature. It's already beloved by Portlanders; now here are five reasons… More
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