Oregon is well-known as a destination for stargazers. The state has an array of designated Dark Sky places, where amateur ...

The number of people visiting Oregon’s state parks reached an all-time high in 2024, fueled by a boom of visits to every part of the coast. The park system recorded a combined 56.6 million day ...

Oregon state parks saw a record 56.6 million visits in 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. ... Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service, ...

It will soon cost more for non-Oregonians to park their cars or pitch their tents in a state park in Oregon. Starting July 1, ...

Most of the epic views, adventurous hikes, and cool camping locations are at an Oregon Coast State Park. Here are 19 that we think are spectacular, adventuresome, and most worth your time.

Anyone that doesn’t live in Oregon and visits a state park will be required to pay an added 25% fee at state parks.

Little more than an hour’s drive south of Portland is one of Oregon’s prettiest places: Silver Falls State Park.Its 9,000 acres are home to 10 dramatic waterfalls, all joined by a 7.2-mile trail.

In the coming months, a number of Oregon State Parks will fully or partially close to the public while construction crews renovate the areas. The agency reported on Wednesday that General ...

The Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance (ONGSTA) ... Oregon State Parks. You do not have to be an Oregon resident to qualify for these benefits.

Sam Hill is a contributing parks editor at SFGATE, covering national parks in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Maine, he moved to Oregon in 2019 to escape the New England winter and has ...

Oregon state parks saw a record 56.6 million visits in 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. ... Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service, ...