Oregon State Parks welcomed 51.46 million day-use visits in 2025, seeing a slight dip from 2024's record of 53.85 million.

It might not have felt like it, but 2025 was the quietest year at Oregon state parks since the pandemic. Visitors logged a total of 51,457,231 daytime visits to Oregon’s state parks last year, the ...

Welcome to Ecola State Park, nestled along the magnificent coastline of Cannon Beach, Oregon – a slice of natural wonder so enchanting it borders on mythical. The journey to this coastal dreamland is ...

That’s Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach, Oregon – nature’s masterpiece that makes you simultaneously want to shout from the rooftops and whisper in hushed tones.

Smith Rock State Park is a striking natural area in central Oregon known for its towering volcanic rock formations. Surrounded by high desert terrain and the Crooked River, the park offers scenic ...

A state recreation area on Oregon's south coast has been closed due to a stranded vessel that washed ashore near Port Orford. Paradise Point State Recreation Site is closed, likely until around Jan.

Oregon election officials are set to begin removing hundreds of thousands of inactive voters from the state’s registration rolls, a move that comes after years of inaction, mounting public pressure, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The floodwaters receded and power was restored weeks ago following late December storms, but the long-term damage will impact ...

If you’ve resolved to spend more time in nature in 2026—or simply want to get a little fresh air amid the winter blahs—Oregon State Parks and Metro have announced winter programming that could be just ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — There are only a few days left to purchase annual permits to park at Oregon State Parks before you'll have to pay double the cost. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, 12-month parking permits will ...

Several popular state parks in Oregon are closed to the public due to widespread storm damage that has closed highways and left thousands without power across western Oregon. Silver Falls, Ecola and ...