Feature Articles

 Ranger picks: where to find the wildflowers
Apr 11, 2025
Four rangers share their favorite spring blooms
 Respect western snowy plover nesting areas
Mar 13, 2025
Protect threatened shorebird by staying on wet sand & keeping dogs out of restricted areas
 Oregon State Parks is hiring
Mar 7, 2025
We're looking for more than 200 seasonal Rangers and Ranger Assistants for 2025
Your lucky day
Dec 31, 2024
As popular campgrounds reopen from construction closures, we will post information about reservation openings here
 Is Oregon State Parks raising fees?
Dec 31, 2024
Learn the ins and outs of visitor fees for 2025
 Accessible sites reservable online in 2025
Dec 17, 2024
Visitors can book accessible sites online starting Jan. 1, 2025.
 Work underway on selected projects to improve state parks
Dec 1, 2024
Nine projects in eight parks funded by bond sales underway
 Slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer
Aug 21, 2024
Help keep the invasive insect out of state parks for as long as possible with these tips
 Beach fires—are you sure about that?
Jul 2, 2024
Guide to safe beach fires: where to build, what to use, and how to properly extinguish.
 Essential tips for planning your warm-weather hike
Aug 14, 2023
No. 1: Bring extra water