Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) recently hosted the Rocky Mountain State Park Managers Summit with over 110 participants from 13 states during a rainy April week. The summit included a site visit to the Amanda Trail, Suspension Bridge, and Gathering Area on Thursday, April 20th. … [Read more...] about VtF Co-Chair Presents at the Rocky Mountain State Park Manager Summit April 2023
VtF Co-Chairperson Speaks at 2023 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Portland
VtF Co-Chair Joanne Kittel was invited to speak at the 2023 Governor's Conference on Tourism in Portland in April. The topic: "Building Trust and Relationship in Community Through Authentic Storytelling." Presenting with her was Adam Davis, ED of Oregon Humanities, Zachary Stocks, ED of Oregon … [Read more...] about VtF Co-Chairperson Speaks at 2023 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Portland
The Amanda Trail Story revised 2023
"The Amanda Trail is a 25-year endeavor that created ripples throughout the Yachats Community. The trail built greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the history of the local Original People, and led to a commitment to preserve that history, including archaeological site … [Read more...] about The Amanda Trail Story revised 2023
“The Yaxaik Native People, Origins of the Yachats Name, and the Prison Camp Years” (Updated and revised 2023)
Yachats Residents and Friends, Available now is the revised, updated edition of the publication by Joanne Kittel and Suzanne Curtis: “The Yaxaik Native People, Origins of the Yachats Name, and the Prison Camp Years” First (Publication: 1996, First Revision 2010, Second Revision 2023) The authors … [Read more...] about “The Yaxaik Native People, Origins of the Yachats Name, and the Prison Camp Years” (Updated and revised 2023)
VtF Board Member Jocko Doss Describes his Project to Bring Bike Racks to Yachats
When I moved to Yachats in 2017 being an avid bike rider I noticed in my explorations an acute lack of bicycle parking racks at local stores and businesses. When I became a board member with View the Future I asked if I could take this project on as a board supported project and the board supported … [Read more...] about VtF Board Member Jocko Doss Describes his Project to Bring Bike Racks to Yachats
March 2023 View the Future Newsletter by Joanne Kittel, VtF Board Co-Chair
On behalf of our Board of Directors, I want to thank all who generously gave of their time to respond to our recent community and stakeholder on-line survey. We were delighted to read so many narrative comments, learn your views on our strengths and weakness, and gather your recommendations. Your … [Read more...] about March 2023 View the Future Newsletter by Joanne Kittel, VtF Board Co-Chair
Water Matters Jan 2023
Making good on his 2022 campaign pledge, Mayor Craig Berdie led off January 18, 2023, City Council meeting by proposing a water task force for Council discussion and hopefully, their favorable decision at a future meeting. The focus of Mayor Birdie’s proposed water task force was to help ensure that … [Read more...] about Water Matters Jan 2023
View the Future Community Feedback Requested
VtF is beginning 2023 by engaging in strategic planning that defines how we move forward in the coming years to achieve our mission. Our invitation to you is to tell us how you feel about VtF, our accomplishments and challenges, and how we can play a truly meaningful role as a valuable community … [Read more...] about View the Future Community Feedback Requested
