Oregon State Parks Day
May 16, 2023
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It’s time to mark your calendars and get ready for a special day of appreciation. State Parks Day is coming up on June 3rd, 2023
Oregon’s Busiest State Parks of 2022
May 11, 2023
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Oregon is home to some of the most spectacular natural scenery and state parks in the United States. From the rugged coastline to the lush
Gull Point Campground Closed
January 31, 2023
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The Deschutes National Forest has announced that the Gull Point Campground and Boat Ramp at Wickiup Reservoir will stay closed during the 2023 camping season
Oregon’s Out of State Tourist Tax Takes Effect
January 5, 2022
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2022 is here and with it comes a new law that will charge out-of-state tourists more to spend the night in Oregon. Senate Bill 794
Campfire Season is Back
September 24, 2021
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It’s official! After a long, hot, and dry summer you can finally kick back and enjoy the glow of a warm campfire. The recent rain
Oregon Adds 25% Tourist Tax to Out of State Campers
September 22, 2021
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If you are an out-of-state camper visiting Oregon get ready to pay a little more for that beachfront campsite starting in 2022. SB 794, which
Kinnikinnick Campground (Laurence Lake) Closure
June 29, 2021
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Kinnikinnick Campground at Laurence Lake is currently closed after experiencing excessive snowmelt which led to flooding rivers that washed out the access road to the
Camping Essentials for Beginner Campers
July 24, 2019
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The other day one of our friends asked me what gear they needed to go camping. They had nothing. No tent, no sleeping bags… nothing.
My Favorite John Muir Trail Pass
July 18, 2019
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The John Muir Trail (JMT) offers a long list of major passes to challenge the backpacker. Fortunately, the passes begin easy and gradually become more
Why I hate Red’s Meadow
July 8, 2019
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I admit, I do not avoid Red’s Meadow completely. Red’s Meadow, located just east of Devil’s Postpile National Monument, is an essential stop for pre-mailed