By Dan Haag for Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve King Tides return to the Oregon Coast the weekend of February 8 through 10. As with previous King Tides, people are encouraged…
Category: Oregon State Parks
SALMONBERRY TRAIL MEETING SET FOR FEB. 7 IN SALEM
SALEM, Ore. – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will meet 10 a.m. – noon Feb. 7 in the Tillamook Room, Building C of the Oregon Department of Forestry Headquarters, 2600 State…
FIRST DAY HIKES EVENT RETURNS TO STATE PARKS JAN. 1, 2020
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites Oregonians outdoors on New Year’s Day for the annual First Day Hikes event. Visitors can choose from 37 hikes in 31 parks across the state….
VISIT THE OREGON COAST FOR WHALE WATCH WEEK DEC. 27 – 31
Thousands of Gray whales are migrating south through Oregon’s waters later this month and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites visitors to the coast for the annual Winter Whale Watch Week…
ECOLA STATE PARK CLOSED DEC. 10-12 FOR HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PROJECT
CANNON BEACH, Ore. – Ecola State Park will be closed Dec. 10-12 while crews work along the park’s entrance road to remove hazard trees. The park is expected to reopen the morning…
GIVE THE GIFT OF OREGON STATE PARKS WITH AN ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT, $5 OFF IN DECEMBER
This holiday season, give the gift of unlimited access to Oregon’s state parks with an annual day-use parking permit. From Dec. 1-31, holiday shoppers can buy annual parking permits for only $25–that’s…
CELEBRATE “GREEN FRIDAY” AT OREGON STATE PARKS NOV. 29, PARKING FEES WAIVED AT DAY-USE AREAS
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites Oregonians to ditch the shopping bags and lace up their hiking boots to celebrate “Green Friday” Nov. 29. OPRD will waive day-use parking fees that…
2020 OREGON HERITAGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being accepted. The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations for outstanding efforts on behalf of Oregon heritage, drawing…
SADDLE MOUNTAIN ACCESS CLOSED NOV. 25 – DEC. 6
Public access to Saddle Mountain State Natural Area will be closed Nov. 25 – Dec. 6. The park will reopen early morning on Dec. 7. During the closure, construction crews will make…
ECOLA STATE PARK CLOSED NOV. 4 – 8 FOR HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PROJECT
CANNON BEACH, Ore. – Ecola State Park will be closed Nov. 4 – 8 while crews work along the park’s entrance road to remove hazard trees. The park will reopen Nov. 9….