Oregon state parks saw a record number of visitors in 2024. Why officials are worried
A whopping 53,853,609 people made day trips to Oregon’s state parks in 2024, according to data released Friday by the Oregon ...
Oregon state parks set record for visits in 2024 as outdoors boom continues
The number of people visiting Oregon’s state park system reached an all-time high in 2024, fueled by a boom of people ...
2 Oregon spots named among ‘campsites with best views’ in the U.S. We have more ideas
The 10 spots from the West Coast region (a very broad region!), include two from Oregon: Cape Lookout State Park and the ...
6 adventures for Oregon spring break 2025: skiing, fishing, waterfalls, hot springs
Despite the name, Oregon's spring break isn't typically very warm. But that's OK because it allows more time for snowy ...
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These Oregon campsites are ranked among the ‘prettiest’ in the US
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re looking to aesthetically enhance your camping experience this season, it turns out the Oregon Coast and its old-growth forests are just the place to be.
Banks-Vernonia State Trail offers warm campout, unique look into Oregon's timber history
The trail is made for cruising through a northwest Oregon forest; plus, you can also enjoy 13 old railroad trestles that give you a flavor for the area’s history.
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The Quietest Place in Oregon, Camping 101, Merlin Sheldrake
Join a quest in search of the quietest place in Oregon; A camping 101 guide to those new to outdoor life; Merlin Sheldrake sees the world from the mushroom’s perspective. Oregon Field Guide is ...
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‘Wild West': Oregon’s public lands face uncertain future amid federal job cuts
Much of Oregon's outdoors is somewhat less developed, a mixture of campgrounds and trails on national forest land. Private concessionaires do run many campgrounds and facilities, and nonprofits have ...