The Bend Park & Recreation District has launched a new study examining options to connect the Deschutes River Trail in southwest Bend to the Deschutes National Forest and recreation areas […] ...

Visitors will have to pay parking fees at 22 more Oregon state parks by the end of the month. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department requires day-use parking permits at […] ...

Sometimes a bit of nature is all that’s needed for a mental break and recharge. Oregon boasts a plethora of places to escape the bustle of daily life, but three parks stood out in a recent survey that ...

Oregon's state parks are proposing a host of changes aimed at bringing in more money for a system of 250 parks and 50 campgrounds. The state agency is taking public comment on their ideas from now ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park allows hikers to view 10 waterfalls, including South Falls, on a 7-mile loop.

Exploring the Cascade Loop is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty of Oregon. Along this scenic route, you’ll find parks that often get overlooked but offer plenty of quiet spots and great ...

Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 29.Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State parks across Oregon are offering free guided hikes to ring in 2026 on New Year’s Day. The First Day Hikes 2026 events all take place on January 1 at 25 different parks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced they will begin charging day-use parking fees at more ...

More Oregon state parks will begin charging for parking this spring. An additional 22 park sites will charge visitors a $10 parking fee starting March 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ...

The number of people visiting Oregon's state parks slowed down in 2025, but whether that was because of rising prices to park and camp remains to be seen. The park system recorded a combined 54 ...