Spring Update

Buxton Bridge on Banks-Vernonia State Trail

With the great weather coming I thought it was time to do my annual spring update for Vernonia Springs.  2019 will be a pivotal year Vernonia Springs as we do our last bit of building out here to complete the business. New additions to the business this year include our fleet of electric bikes from […]

Tualatin Valley and Columbia County Cycling

Buxton Trestle

Thank you Travel Oregon for getting the word out on cycling in Vernonia and Columbia County!  Be sure to visit Vernonia Springs while you are here riding the Banks-Vernonia State Trail!  Travel Oregon Article – Cycling in Vernonia and Columbia County

Special thanks to new friends from Iceland

Iceland Friends

I had the great pleasure of hanging out with two guests from Iceland.  Jon and Edda took a direct flight from Iceland to Portland.  Next they rode their bikes from Hillsboro to Vernonia Springs and then the following day left for Astoria.  From there they are onto Northern California via Hwy 101.  When you have […]

Salmonberry Trail Gains Approval!

Fall on Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Exciting news. The Salmonberry Trail has received approval to begin moving forward!  Now the fundraising stage begins.  I have had the pleasure of taking a tour of the valley segment and can tell you this trail will be a game changer. Vernonia Springs is just four miles down the Banks-Vernonia State Trail from where you […]

Old Tophill Trestle Less Than Two Miles From Vernonia Springs

It only took me 4 1/2 years to finally find the trail to the Tophill Trestle off of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail!  Just about two miles from Vernonia Springs, plan on picking up a bike rental from us or hike to check out this nearly 100 year wooden marvel.  Really strange standing on a bridge […]

Banks-Vernonia State Trail “10 Best Car-Free Bike Paths in the USA”

I somehow managed to miss this Bicycling Magazine Top 10 ranking of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail back in 2014.  Nothing has changed out here it is still the same amazing trail!  No doubt the BV Trail is one of the most beautiful trails I have ever ridden.  Fortunately the trail runs right through the middle […]

Glamping and Cycling at Vernonia Springs

glamping at Vernonia Springs

If you have never “glamped” before … now is the time to give it a try!  Enjoy luxury camping in the woods as part of your group camping event, yoga retreat, or outdoor wedding venue event.  We now have five yurts to  choose from: Chinook, Osprey, Bobcat, Duck and Elk.  Rent a Trek hybrid bike, […]