Eastern Oregon offers a quieter side of the state, full of wide-open spaces and natural beauty waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for a place to unwind, hike, or just enjoy some fresh air, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area on the Central Oregon Coast is one of several Oregon state park sites to add parking fees at ...

Central Oregon state parks will not charge parking fees through Oct. 18 following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting ...

Award-winning author Silpa Kona will hold a free book reading for kids and families in the Champoeg State Heritage Area ...

Oregon’s state parks were busier than ever in 2021, but not all park sites were overcrowded. Among the roughly 250 Oregon state park sites, there are dozens that remain stubbornly under the radar, ...

Food carts at Fort Stevens? Ziplines at Silver Falls? Oregon’s state parks could be in for some big changes in the coming years. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking for new ...

Oregon state parks saw a record 56.6 million visits in 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. The increase in visitors, particularly on the Oregon Coast, has led to strain on the park ...

Some Oregon state parks will see increased parking and visitor fees later this year, as the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department looks to lessen a widening budget shortfall. Starting in October, 21 ...

The state is buying the 92-foot waterfall and 160-acre property from the Abbey Foundation of Oregon, which has owned it for over a century.