Oregonians will have to pay up if they want to park at 22 state parks and recreation areas starting March 30. Which ones?

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday it will host “Yozakura,” which is a night viewing of the Akebono ...

An Oregon state park was ranked as one of the nation's best by a major travel magazine. Silver Falls State Park was listed as ...

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 46 parks and waives fees ...

OREGON COAST, Ore. - Oregon State Parks is set to host Spring Whale Watch Week from March 21 to March 29 along the Oregon Coast. This event provides a chance for visitors to spot migrating gray whales ...

Oregon State Parks welcomed an estimated 51.46 million day-use visits* in 2025, a slight decrease from the record-breaking 53.85 million visits recorded in 2024, but visitation remains historically ...

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will host free guided First Day Hikes at four state parks in Central Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 1. The hikes are part of a nationwide initiative with America’s ...

If you’re planning a spring break trip to the Oregon coast, you’ll need to watch out for the tiny shorebirds nesting in the sand. Seasonal beach restrictions will be back in effect this month, as the ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will begin charging day-use parking fees at 22 additional state parks starting March 30, ending fee waivers at those sites. Day-use ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) takeoff and landing in Oregon’s state parks and ...

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved higher fee ranges on Feb. 24 for cabins, yurts and campsites while also cracking down on no-shows and late campsite cancellations. It was the ...