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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Popular national park area to reopen after state taps unclaimed lottery winnings
Heavy rains elevated the neighboring Hoh River, eroding part of the county-maintained road, causing the park to announce the ...
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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, ...
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A Historic Oregon Resort Town Brims With Scenic Trails, Breathtaking Volcanoes, And Starry Night Skies
Since the 1960s, this stunning Oregon resort town has welcomed visitors with scenic trails, NASA-level stargazing, and ...
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The 9,200-Acre State Park In Oregon That Most People Don’t Know About
Welcome to Silver Falls State Park, the 9,200-acre wonderland near Sublimity that somehow remains Oregon’s best-kept ...
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The 9,200-Acre State Park In Oregon That’s Too Beautiful To Keep Secret
Oregon hides a waterfall wonderland just 26 miles east of Salem that feels like stepping into a fantasy novel—minus the talking animals (though I wouldn’t rule them out entirely). Silver Falls State ...