Oregon coast state park will reopen after 6-month closure
The oceanfront park, which has been closed for more than six months, will reopen to the public next week, though the campground is still closed.
Volunteer pika watchers wanted in the Columbia River Gorge
If you love spending time outside with a pair of binoculars, spying on adorable little critters, then this is the job for you.
Fired federal employees reinstated at popular Oregon coast destination
The park will still be short staffed this summer, which may result in limited programming and hours, according to Friends of Yaquina Lighthouse.
Out-of-state visitors could pay even more at Oregon state parks. Here’s how
Visitors from out of state would pay a 25% surcharge on day-use parking passes, effective this summer. Oregon already charges out-of-state visitors for other park...
Puffins are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s how to welcome them back VIEW
Haystack Rock is one of the tufted puffins’ regular roosts, and has become the best place to see the birds, with easy access to the...
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This summer is your last chance to swim in Crater Lake for years
Crews will be rehabilitating the Cleetwood Cove Trail that leads down to the lake, as well as the Cleetwood Marina, where visitors can access the...
Fees increase at Oregon state parks with start of 2025
What to know about changes to day-use and annual parking costs at Oregon state parks in 2025, and what it's going to cost you to...
These two Oregon and Washington cities named among best places to live in U.S.
The unranked list of 50 places includes big cities such as Atlanta and Detroit. Camas was featured in the “Best Kept Secrets” category, while Eugene...
10 places in Oregon to catch a sunset VIEW
Because Oregon has a marvelous variety of natural environments, there is a marvelous variety of options for sunset experiences.