Passage of a bill that requires all non-motorized boats in Oregon to have a permit has led to a major backlash and a fight to end the entire program.

The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails in the Central Oregon Cascades are ...

The director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has overseen a historic boom in the popularity of the state's 250 parks and 50 campgrounds. But she's also seen the economic model that ...

Highlights of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument include lava flows, Paulina Peak and two lakes within the caldera.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness interviews Oregon Parks and Recreation Department director Lisa Sumption about the challenging future for Oregon's state parks ...

Authorities identified two people who were killed in a waterfall accident in central Oregon as search efforts for one missing person continued on July 22.

The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the ...

Visiting Oregon’s state parks is about to get a little more expensive — again. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, staring down a looming budget shortfall to the tune of roughly $30 million, ...

Just south of Bend is a charming little destination offering quick access to hiking trails, volcanic views, and campgrounds ...

An emergency closure has been issued for the length of the popular Fall Creek area east of Eugene in response to the ...

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 17 years, Partners In ...

Pendleton brings the spirit of the Old West to life with its rich history and peaceful atmosphere. This eastern Oregon town ...