The 20 least visited Oregon state parks in 2024 include a few surprises
Forget crowds and fighting for parking – these are the parks you might have all to yourself. The Oregon Parks and Recreation ...
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 ...
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Oregon State Parks once again see record number of visitors
The agency says there were nearly 53.85 million estimated visits last year. That’s up 3% from the year before for coastal ...
This central Oregon museum is set for a major renovation. Here’s what it might look like
Kam Wah Chung has always been unique among Oregon’s state parks. In a park system known for its towering waterfalls and ocean ...
Salem pulls key word from levy going to voter in May election: Here's why
One of the most significant issues facing Salem voters in the May election — the livability levy to support the city's parks, ...
Oregon’s spring Whale Watching Week returns. Here's how to see the migration
Whale Watching Week means better views and nicer weather to see gray whales. However, gray whale calf numbers are at historic ...
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Oregon State Parks see record visitation numbers – and that’s put a strain on these special places
Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million ...
Gray whales are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s where and when to see them
The gray whales are on their annual migration path between breeding grounds in Mexico and feeding grounds off the coast of ...
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Killer whale pod makes rare appearance in Depoe Bay during Whale Watch Week
The sighting coincided with Oregon’s Whale Watch Week, hosted each year by Oregon State Parks. During Whale Watch Week, ...
Oregon State Parks raise fees amid record visitors, rising operating costs
Parking fees at many state parks have recently gone up, but park managers tell FOX 12 they are just trying to keep up with ...
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 ...
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Oregon state parks saw a record number of visitors in 2024. Why officials are worried
PORTLAND – A whopping 53,853,609 people made day trips to Oregon’s state parks in 2024, according to data released Friday by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, but rather than ...