The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) starts at the mouth of the Columbia River and spans the Oregon coastline to California covering 382 miles and crossing 28 coastal towns including the City of…
Category: Oregon State Parks
PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE IMPROVEMENTS TO SALMONBERRY TRAIL WITH FREE GUIDED BIKE RIDE NEAR BANKS JUNE 14
BANKS, Ore. – Bike enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the Salmonberry Trail taking one step closer to completion on June 14 at 2 pm at the trail’s Manning Trailhead, near Banks. Improvements…
Nehalem Bay State Park Holds Memorial Service Sunday May 26th
Nehalem Bay State Park, Memorial Service, Sunday May 26th – Photos by Karen Stephens Senator Jeff Merkley donated the flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol for this Memorial Day ceremony….
Oregon State Parks FREE camping and parking June 1
A big welcome to all our campers and visitors Saturday, June 1 in celebration of State Parks Day. Camping is free the night of June 1 in full hookup, electric hookup and…
SADDLE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC ACCESS CLOSED MAY 28 – 31
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area will be closed to public access May 28 – 31 for various maintenance projects in the area. The park is expected to reopen at its usual time…
CAMPFIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR SUMMER CAMPING TRIPS
Memorial Day is here and for many Oregonians the holiday weekend is the start of their camping season in Oregon’s natural places. However, dry conditions are already present in many areas and…
LIMITED ACCESS TO CAPE LOOKOUT PARKING LOT MAY 24-30, FULL CLOSURE MAY 31
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The parking lot at the Cape Trail trailhead in Cape Lookout State Park will be partially closed May 24-30 because of construction in the area. Visitors will still be…
SMALL SHIPWRECK ASHORE ON SOUTH OREGON COAST DRAWING RESPONSE FROM STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
Bandon OR — A 64-foot wood and fiberglass fishing vessel, the Ann Kathleen out of Westport, Washington, caught fire while at sea Thursday, May 2, off the southern Oregon coast south of…
Oregon Coast Trail Party – Cape Falcon – May 1st
Come join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we continue work on the Oregon Coast Trail at Oswald West State Park! With your help we’ll be doing brushing, user trail decommissioning, and tread work…
North Coast bird monitoring trainings — Snowy Plover Patrol & Black Oystercatcher Trainings Sat. April 20th
If you enjoy bird-watching and want to combine that interest with helping protect birds and habitats, you’re in luck. A multitude of training opportunities and monitoring events are set to kick off…