New permits will be required to paddle boats while fishing, hunting and visiting state parks will be more expensive in 2026.

Oregon State Parks will double its annual parking permit fees starting Jan. 1, 2026. The agency projects a $14 million budget shortfall over the next two years.

Oregon State Parks has announced 32 guided First Day Hikes, led by rangers and volunteers, at 25 state parks around the state ...

From picnic areas to park cafés, these Oregon state parks serve food that makes staying for a meal as rewarding as the ...

Campsites and yurts could get more expensive, free entry days are being eliminated, and the cost of parking passes will at least double as Oregon state parks officials try to patch a $14 million ...

If your New Year's Resolution is to spend more time enjoying the outdoors in Oregon, be ready to pay more for it.

Oregon state parks will once again host guided New Year’s Day hikes on trails across the state, though parking will no longer necessarily be free. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has ...

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 ...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing unmanned aircraft systems ...