Oregon state parks set record for visits in 2024 as outdoors boom continues
The number of people visiting Oregon’s state park system reached an all-time high in 2024, fueled by a boom of people traveling to the coast.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation reaches record number of visits
Oregon State Parks experienced its busiest day-use year in history last year with more than 53.85 million estimated visits*, ...
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Oregon State Parks see record visitation numbers – and that’s put a strain on these special places
Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million ...
Oregon State Parks raise fees amid record visitors, rising operating costs
Parking fees at many state parks have recently gone up, but park managers tell FOX 12 they are just trying to keep up with ...
Oregon’s spring Whale Watching Week returns. Here's how to see the migration
Whale Watching Week means better views and nicer weather to see gray whales. However, gray whale calf numbers are at historic ...
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Oregon State Parks once again see record number of visitors
Oregon State Parks experienced a record number of day-use visits in 2024. The agency says there were nearly 53.85 million ...
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Oregon state parks hiring more than 200 seasonal rangers. Here's how to apply
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is bucking the national trend and hiring park ... and ranger assistants for positions across the state from roughly April to September of this year.
Gray whales are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s where and when to see them
The gray whales are on their annual migration path between breeding grounds in Mexico and feeding grounds off the coast of ...
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Spring whale watch week returns to the Oregon coast for spring break
Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22-30.