CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — There’s still plenty of summer left for statewide explorations and here’s a fine invitation for a family camping escape into Oregon’s Cascade Mountain country. When the mood to ...

The Oregon Coast is an iconic road trip worth taking, but if you also want to camp along the way, check out this campground ...

The Cascade Lakes are a series of 14 lakes set within the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon. The best way to see and reach the ...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced a new pilot program Wednesday that will allow people to make same-day camping reservations on the Oregon coast, replacing the previous policy of ...

Boasting a rugged coastline, towering forests, and majestic mountains, Oregon is the epitome of a state loaded with natural beauty. The most majestic of its mountains is Mount Hood; standing at 11,239 ...

The No. 4 best campground in the country is in Oregon, according to a new ranking from camping and outdoors website The Dyrt. Bay Point Landing in Coos Bay snagged the top five finish because of its ...

There’s a mysterious, otherworldly feel to Southern Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park. This gem-like lake, nestled high in the Cascade Range, is the deepest lake in North America — 1,943 feet — and ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks about hiking, camping and fishing for rare brown trout at Linton Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Located a mile off McKenzie ...

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

If you’re getting the itch to go camping this winter, but don’t feel like braving the cold and/or rain, there is another way. Oregon State Parks offers a variety of cabins and yurts that are perfect ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon park-goers will soon see rate increases at some state parks, officials announced Friday. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is updating some visitor fees at ...

Locals and tourists can enjoy fishing, crabbing and clamming without having to buy a license during free fishing weekend on June 7 and 8. In addition, there is free parking, camping and events on June ...