If you’ve ever been curious about the night sky but weren’t sure how to get started, this is your chance. From July through ...

A trip to one of Oregon’s beautiful state parks may be as close as your library card. The Oregon Parks and Recreation ...

L.L. Stub Stewart and Rooster Rock state parks are hosting free stargazing parties in July, August and September.

Oregonians deeply value their state parks, are increasingly noticing signs of wear across the park system and support ...

Oregon's state park system manages over 250 parks, recreation areas, and historic sites, totaling over 110,000 acres. While some places highlight pristine nature in remote settings, some are mere ...

Newport Public Library is offering free Oregon State Parks day-use parking passes to reduce financial barriers for ...

The cost to park at 25 of Oregon’s state parks will increase to $10 starting on Jan. 2, up from the $5 parking fee that has been in place the last 15 years. The move is part of a wider collection of ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Campfires have been temporarily banned at most Oregon State Parks as firefighting resources are strained across the state in fighting wildfires. Campfires and open flames are banned ...

Oregon State Parks and the coast have banned fireworks this Fourth of July due to the increased risk of wildfires, and officials are urging visitors to follow fire restrictions and clean up after ...

In a year that saw a massive decline in the number of people visiting Oregon’s state parks, some park sites across the state were especially empty. The 20 least-visited Oregon state park sites in 2020 ...