Join us outdoors on New Year’s Day for First Day Hikes. Choose from 24 hikes in 21 parks across the state. All hikes will be guided by a park ranger or volunteer…
Category: Oregon State Parks
OREGON STATE PARKS TO HOST IN PERSON WHALE WATCH WEEK FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019
OREGON COAST, Oregon— For the first time since 2019, Oregon State Parks will host Whale Watch Week in person along the Oregon Coast Dec. 28 – Jan. 1. Every year thousands of Gray whales migrate…
OREGON STATE PARKS OFFERS $5 OFF ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT PURCHASES IN DECEMBER – GREAT GIFT IDEA!
SALEM, Oregon— Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale through December. The permit hangtag once again features whimsical designs from…
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR COUNTY OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SALEM, Ore.–The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking a citizen-at-large member for the County Opportunity Grant Program Advisory Committee. The committee awards funds to county projects that support recreational vehicle…
OREGON STATE PARKS ENDS 2022 WITH THE CENTENNIAL CREATIVE CHALLENGE
SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) offers one more way to celebrate 100 years of state parks. Share your love for the state’s special places and your artistic style via…
SALMONBERRY TRAIL VIRTUAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 2022
The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will meet virtually to discuss the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor 3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. August 8, 2022. On the agenda: Strategic planning overview and update Trail…
OREGON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE ASKS “HOW DO WE RECOGNIZE AND PRESERVE WHAT MAKES OREGON SPECIAL?” IN SERIES OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ONLINE SURVEY
SALEM, Oregon – As part of its mission, the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in partnership with the public and our partners creates a statewide historic preservation plan every five years to…
Numerous Bear Sightings Near Nehalem Bay State Park, Throughout County
EDITOR’S NOTE: Bears have been very active throughout North Tillamook County communities, including Manzanita, Neah-Kah-Nie, Nehalem, Bayside Gardens area and Rockaway Beach. The following tips can be helpful, and most importantly, especially…
2022 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Announced: Barbara Trout, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Board Receives Standout Volunteer Recognition
Salem, OR—Individuals, organizations, and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon’s heritage will receive Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. Awards recognize action taken to preserve and share Oregon’s heritage over and…
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK TO HOST VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY MAY 21
A 100 Volunteer Projects for 100 Years centennial event Nehalem, OR—Nehalem Bay State Park rangers and Oregon Equestrian Trails members need 40 volunteers May 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., to expand and revitalize…