Oregon Parks Forever is pleased to announce, that in early January 2023, it made a grant for an additional 250,000 trees to be planted in Marion County for reforestation after the wildfires. Bear Creek Park and Campground, Minto Park, Niagara, North Fork, North Santiam, Packsaddle, and Salmon Falls parks will see the green results this season.
Link to a recording of a webinar about camping opportunities in Oregon this summer.
Link to a recording of a call-in show about the opportunities and challenges of replanting trees burned by wildfire.
Cottonwood Canyon Experience Center wins one of four Honor Awards from the AIA Seattle Chapter
Wapato Access Greenway State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, however several invasive plants have taken over areas of the park — including the invasive Himalayan blackberry. A local group of volunteers called the Wapato Weed Warriors have been stewarding the park for years.
The Oregon Parks & Recreation Commission today accepted a donation from Oregon Parks Forever to construct hike-bike pods at three additional state parks along the Oregon Coast.
On May 15th, Oregon Parks Forever celebrated our 25th anniversary. On the occasion of this special anniversary, we would like to recognize the impact that Brian Booth and the Founding Trustees have had by creating a non-profit to raise money to support our parks.
COVID caused a huge reduction in staffing across Federal & State parks & forests in Oregon, followed by very large increases in park visitation as people were taking vacations locally.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will offer limited camping at many state park campgrounds starting June 9.
On May 5, Governor Kate Brown announced the limited opening of public lands and as this limited reopening occurs, it is essential that Oregonians recreate responsibly to protect the health, wellness, and safety of themselves and others in local communities.
