Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Oregon State Parks is raising many of its fees next year.

This summer, the invasive emerald ash borer beetle was found in four Oregon counties. So far, none have been detected in Oregon State Parks, and the parks department wants to keep it that way for as long as possible.

Two large Oregon coastal campgrounds have extended their closure schedules.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is considering updates to the rules for excluding people from state parks.

Historic properties and archaeological projects across Oregon are getting a financial boost with the latest round of state grants.

State parks in Oregon won’t charge a day-use fee this Saturday. It’s part of an annual celebration known as State Parks Day.

Perfectly timed for New Years resolutions, all Oregon State Parks are free on January first, and some have guided hikes.

Gray whales migrate south past Oregon shores to their winter grounds in Baja, Mexico this time of year, but there won’t be staff at any viewing sites.

Oregonians will soon have more options to go camping now that the State Parks Department is finalizing details on a capital improvement plan.

Locals who love nature and historic places can mark 2022 as a year-long special occasion. That’s because it’s the centennial for Oregon state parks.It all…

As Oregon copes with drought conditions and limited wildfire resources, a ban goes into effect Thursday, July 22 on campfires in all state parks and…

A license plate that allows Oregonians to show their support for salmon will get its first overhaul since it was introduced 23 years ago. The plate raises…