The Crooked River winds through Smith Rock State Park in this photo from late October 2023. To commemorate State Parks Day, June, 1, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering free parking ...

The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping and watersports, offering plenty of hiking trails to enjoy the scenic beauty. In this week's Park Picks, Jillian Fortner ...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering a free, guided First Day Hike at Culver’s Cove Palisades State Park, Tumalo State Park and La Pine State Park at 10 a.m. Jan 1. Hikes are also ...

Oregon is packed with parks that offer great spots for camping and hiking, but not all of them get the attention they... The ...

Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is quickly approaching, which means you can officially begin planning your warm-weather camping trips (if you haven’t already started booking).

CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Festival of The Land at Cove Palisades State Park will celebrate the diverse history, food and cultures from Central Oregon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. Since time ...

If you’re looking to escape the crowds and enjoy nature in peace, camping by a lake is a great way to do... The post 6 ...

Heather Whittle looks over the Deschutes River from the trail at Tumalo State Park in 2023. SALEM — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has announced rate hikes for camping, parking and ...

As boats cruised across Lake Billy Chinook on Saturday, visitors on the shore learned to lasso sawhorse steer and children scampered through the trees for a scavenger hunt in The Cove Palisades State ...

With countless mountain peaks in view, rolling hills and one of the most breathtaking views of Cove Palisades State Park, it’s hard for cyclists to not love Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway. On ...