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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Months after hiking up day-use fees, Oregon reveals record-breaking visitation at state parks
The Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation just announced that 2024 was its most bustling year thus far, with a projected 53.85 million day-use visits. This record was previously held by 2021, ...
Oregon state parks hiring more than 200 seasonal rangers. Here's how to apply
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is bucking the national trend and hiring park rangers for the summer, rather than ...
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Looking for a seasonal recreation job? Oregon State Parks is hiring
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire over 200 seasonal employees to help run state parks. And there ...
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A Complete Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Portland
There is no surer sign of springtime in Portland than the arrival of the cherry blossoms. Those pink-and-white fluffs, that ...
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Proposed rules would expand e-bike access on Oregon State Park roads, trails and beaches
The draft rules vastly improve e-bike access, bringing them more in line with rules for non-motorized bicycles.
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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast for spring break visitors
Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast from Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30.
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Oregon state parks hiring more than 200 seasonal rangers. Here's how to apply
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is bucking the national trend and hiring park rangers for the summer, rather than laying them off. Amid nationwide cuts to rangers on federal lands ...
Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon coast this month
DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Spring Whale Watch Week returns later this March on the Oregon coast. Oregon State Parks will host the event, which runs Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30.