Angora Hiking Club

08/30/2026

Hello Everyone,

There have been some changes to the schedule that you may want to know about.

The Neahkahnie Mountain hike, which was rescheduled for September 2nd, has been cancelled.

The Warrenton d**e walk has been moved to September 16.

Currently the calendar for September is:

Saturday
12 September
9:00 a.m.
Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery,
led by Arline LaMear . .
Wednesday
16 September
9:00 a.m.
Warrenton D**e Hike,
led by Deb Howe . .
Saturday
19 September
9:00 a.m.
Indian Beach,
led by Debbie & David Gray . .
Thurs - Sun
24 - 27 Sept.
all day
Oregon Trails State Volkssport Assn.
regional conference in Astoria.

Regards,
David Gray
Chief Guide
[email protected]

08/19/2026

Hi Angoras,

Just a reminder of the upcoming hike. Here is the description. If you tried to rsvp to Eric and your email bounced please note that his correct email is [email protected], not .com as noted in the original email.

Soapstone Lake Loop Angora hike

Hi folks, Please join us for the Soapstone Lake hike on Saturday, August 22. We'll meet at the Burger King parking lot in Astoria to arrange carpools at 9:00 AM. This is a relatively easy three mile loop hike with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Considering an hour drive to the trailhead and maybe 1 1/2 to 2 hours on the trail; we should return to Astoria around 1:00 PM. This traditional Angora hike is led by Deb Howe and Eric Wheeler. For a very personal, almost poetic description of the hike follow this link: https://tillamookcoast.com/stories/blog/soapstone-lake-trail/

Please RSVP to: Eric Wheeler - [email protected] - 608-797-7753

Thank you,

David Gray
Chief Guide
[email protected]

Recently, I celebrated the official end of summer by hiking Soapstone Lake Trail. Located along the winding, twisting roller coaster that is Highway 53 (northeast of Nehalem), it requires an iron will and a bit of an iron stomach to reach.

08/17/2026

Hello Everyone,

Eric Wheeler sent me the following about the upcoming hike. Please mark your calendars and give Eric an RSVP.

Soapstone Lake Loop Angora hike

Hi folks, Please join us for the Soapstone Lake hike on Saturday, August 22. We'll meet at the Burger King parking lot in Astoria to arrange carpools at 9:00 AM. This is a relatively easy three mile loop hike with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Considering an hour drive to the trailhead and maybe 1 1/2 to 2 hours on the trail; we should return to Astoria around 1:00 PM. This traditional Angora hike is led by Deb Howe and Eric Wheeler. For a very personal, almost poetic description of the hike follow this link:

Recently, I celebrated the official end of summer by hiking Soapstone Lake Trail. Located along the winding, twisting roller coaster that is Highway 53 (northeast of Nehalem), it requires an iron will and a bit of an iron stomach to reach.

08/11/2026

Hi Angora friends,
This is a two-part message:
First, a big thank you to all of you who participated with the Angoras in the Regatta parade. Thank you to Phuong Van Horn who got us registered and brought all the candy, Jan Fryer who made the yellow scarves we wore around our necks. David & Debbie Gray who pulled the cart with the candy (and their granddaughter!), those who took turns carrying the banner, Laura Dookie and her two goats, Jeff and Jack, and all of you who took time out of your day to walk in the parade with the Angoras.

For those of you going to the Port of Longview next Saturday, Aug. 15, please be at the Burger King parking lot by 8:35. We will depart promptly at 8:45 am, so don't be late! Don't forget to bring a bag lunch if you want to eat at Sacajawea Lake after our tour.

Happy rest of the summer!
Arline LaMear, President
Angora Hiking Club

08/10/2026

Regatta Parade 2026
Thanks to all that came out to walk in the parade.

08/07/2026

Hello everyone,

A reminder that the parade is tomorrow and we would appreciate everyone that can help us be a presence in the parade, a reminder that the club has been around for over 100 years, as well as carrying the banner and distributing candy.

Please meet by the aquatic center at 11:15 tomorrow, wearing your Angora shirt if you have one and khaki pants it you have them. We will get our location in the parade at that time.

Hope to see y'all there!

David Gray
Chief Guide
[email protected]

08/06/2026

Hi Angora friends,
I got a call from the Port of Longview this morning, and they are able to add those of you who were on the waiting list for the tour on August 15at 10am, so here's the complete list (alphabetized by first name):

Angela & Kirby S.
Ann G.
Arline L.
Barbara H.
Blair C.
Carol M.
Cathy C.
Craig H.
Deborah Howe
Debbie Halliburton
Eric W.
Helen Feldmeier
Helen Pitkanen
Jan & Jim C. (2)
Jan F.
Jeanne H.
Jim H. (2)
Judi M.
Kim H.
Marilyn D.
Mike C.
Pat W.
Phuong V.
Rich D.
Robert F.
Steve V. (2)
Susan B.
Terry A.
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NOTE: In order to accommodate everyone, some of us may need to sit 3 to a seat on the bus. We'll see if all the short people like me can plan to do that. Please meet at the northeast corner of Burger King parking lot by 8:45 to carpool. Turn off Marine Dr. at 2nd Ave., come a block and turn into the parking lot corner where we'll be. Again, please let me know if you have to cancel.

Thanks and looking forward to seeing you all. Hope you'll be participating in the Regatta parade this Saturday, Aug. 8th, too. Be at the Astoria Aquatic Center by 11:15.

Arline LaMear, President
Angora Hiking Club

08/03/2026

Hello,

The annual regatta parade is this Saturday.

Park in the Astoria Aquatic Center parking lot across from the Columbia Maritime Museum and meet near the registration tent that will be there. Wear your Angora shirts and khaki or black slacks if you have them. The parade starts at noon and lasts an hour. The route goes along Exchange Street, turns at 9th, and comes back on Duane Street.

We need folks to help carry the banner and hand out candy to the crowds, as well as to just be there for a good time.

Please RSVP to Phuong Van Horn ([email protected] or 503-791-5748) and/or to me at [email protected].

Arline still has a couple of shirts left if you haven't purchased one yet. She has 1 short sleeved Large and 2 long-sleeved Extra Large. The short-sleeved are $15 and the long-sleeved are $18. Let Arline know if you want one, or you can communicate through me.

David Gray
[email protected]

07/30/2026

Hi Angora friends,
We have another Angora event coming up in August, and it's just around the corner. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, we will be traveling to Clatskanie to visit the Clatskanie Cultural Center and the Flippin Castle. We have done this before, but the guide is so knowledgeable that you learn something new each time. We'll meet at 9 a.m. at the Burger King parking lot to carpool. The tour starts at the Cultural Center in the renovated Odd Fellows Hall at 75 S. Nehalem St. Then, you can either walk up the hill or drive your car to the Flippin Castle. There's a parking lot behind the house. They do request a donation to keep up this amazing home, so bring a few dollars to put in the donation jar.

On the way home, those who would like to stop at the Berry Patch in Westport for lunch can do so. If you don't want to stop for lunch, then be sure you're in a carpool that agrees with you! This event involves minimal walking so it's a good event for those with mobility issues.

Hope to see you there!
Arline LaMear, President
Angora Hiking Club

07/28/2026

Dear Angora friends,
We have a couple of events coming up to be aware of.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. - Fort to Sea hike from Fort Clatsop to the ocean. We'll need cars at both ends of the hike since we're doing the entire route. Let me know if you can drive and whether you want to park at the Fort or at the Sunset Beach parking area. Walkers should meet at 9 a.m. at the east end of the Burger King parking lot, 2nd and Marine Dr. in Astoria or at 9:30 in the Fort Clatsop parking lot. Bring a bag lunch if you want to eat along the way, and don't forget water! RSVP to Arline LaMear ([email protected] or 503-338-6883)

Saturday, Aug. 8, 11:15 a.m. - Astoria Regatta Parade. Park in the Astoria Aquatic Center parking lot and meet near the registration tent that will be there. Wear your Angora shirts and khaki or black slacks if you have them. Incidentally, I still have a couple of shirts left if you haven't purchased one yet and I have a size that will fit. I have 1 short sleeved Large and 2 long-sleeved Extra Large. The short-sleeved are $15 and the long-sleeved are $18. Let me know if you want one of them. The parade starts at noon and lasts an hour. RSVP to Phuong Van Horn ([email protected] or 503-791-5748)

Saturday, Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m. - Tour of the Port of Longview. There are 27 of us registered to go to the Port of Longview Tour. You must have registered with me in order to attend. Let me know if you are no longer planning to attend. There are 4 people on the waiting list. Park at Burger King to carpool. We'll then drive to the Port of Longview Office which is at 10 International Way. When you come off the bridge in Longview, turn right at the light onto Industrial Way. About a ½ mile up on the right you'll see a sign for the office. Turn right on International Way and park near the white office building. Bring a bag lunch if you'd like to eat afterward. We could either go to Lake Sacajawea and find a shady spot there or stop on the way back in Clatskanie and go to the park there.

If you have any questions about any of these events, please email me or call - 503-338-6883 (land line so no text)

Look forward to seeing you this month. Lots of folks are traveling or have families visiting, etc., so it's been awhile since we've hiked together.

Arline LaMear, President
Angora Hiking Club