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Brookings Becomes Latest Oregon Coast Town to Ban Beach Camping

Brookings Becomes Latest Oregon Coast Town to Ban Beach Camping

by Tyler James | Nov 22, 2024 | News, Oregon Coast

Brookings has joined the growing list of Oregon coastal towns where camping on the beach is officially prohibited, following a decision by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission. The new rule, approved on Wednesday, will take effect on December 1, 2024. This rule...
How to Save Money Camping in Oregon as Fees Rise Again in 2025 for State Parks and Campsites

How to Save Money Camping in Oregon as Fees Rise Again in 2025 for State Parks and Campsites

by Tyler James | Sep 29, 2024 | Adventures, Camping, News

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...
This Remote State Park on the Southern Oregon Coast Will Take Your Breath Away

This Remote State Park on the Southern Oregon Coast Will Take Your Breath Away

by Diana Flowers | Jul 25, 2024 | Adventures, Beaches, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding

I’ve always had a special affinity for the southern Oregon coast. To me, it seems wilder and more beautiful than almost any other place in the state, and Cape Blanco is the perfect representation of this. Cape Blanco sits 245 feet above the sea and is located just...
Deschutes River, Oregon: Where to Float, Hike, Fish & Raft

Deschutes River, Oregon: Where to Float, Hike, Fish & Raft

by Diana Flowers | Oct 16, 2023 | Adventures, Camping, Central Oregon, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Oregon Waterfall Stories & News, Travel

Oregon’s Deschutes River starts at Little Lava Lake in the Cascade Mountains and flows north for about 252 miles before meeting the Columbia River. It runs through Bend, then continues into Central Oregon’s canyon country. The last 100 miles are the Lower Deschutes...
Experience Oregon’s Logging History at the Collier Memorial State Park and Logging Museum

Experience Oregon’s Logging History at the Collier Memorial State Park and Logging Museum

by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 25, 2023 | Adventures, Camping, Featured, History, Interesting, Southern Oregon, Travel

Found on highway 97 in southern Oregon, Collier Memorial State Park stands as a testament to the rich history of logging and timber in the region. Named after the Collier family from Klamath Falls, this park offers visitors an immersive experience into the world of...
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