Camping

There are some places in Oregon that seem to live permanently in people’s memories. Maybe it’s the smell of pine trees warming in the summer sun. Maybe it’s the freezing mountain water that shocks your system in the best possible way after a hot afternoon. Or maybe it’s the stories. The kind...

Oregonians know the feeling. The first stretch of warm spring weather hits, the rain finally backs off a little, and suddenly everyone starts dreaming about campfires, mountain lakes, and waking up to the smell of pine trees instead of alarm clocks. Now, that summer feeling is becoming official....

There are places on the Oregon Coast that draw crowds with their fame. And then there are places that quietly steal your heart the moment you arrive. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park is the latter. Tucked between the rugged cliffs just south of Yachats and the rolling dunes near Florence,...

If you’ve ever driven through north-central Oregon and thought, there’s gotta be something out there, you’re right… there is. And it might just be one of the most underrated places in the entire state. Cottonwood Canyon State Park doesn’t try to grab your attention the way the Oregon Coast or the...

It’s no surprise that camping fees in Oregon are rising, both at state parks and private campgrounds. While these increases may be necessary to keep up with the growing costs of maintaining these spaces, it’s making it harder for Oregon families to afford what used to be a budget-friendly outdoor...