Another round of fee increases at Oregon state parks has arrived. While parking fees at state parks increased from $5 to $10 at the start of 2025, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has now ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State parks across Oregon are offering free guided hikes to ring in 2026 on New Year’s Day. The First Day Hikes 2026 events all take place on January 1 at 25 different parks ...

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will host free guided First Day Hikes at four state parks in Central Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 1. The hikes are part of a nationwide initiative with America’s ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a ...

In Oregon, there are 25 events, including a guided paddle trip at Brian Booth State Park, a horseback ride at Elijah Bristow State Park and snowshoeing at Emigrant Springs State Park. “A lot of people ...