Brookings is the latest Oregon coast town where camping on the beach is officially banned. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the new rule at a meeting Wednesday, following a ...

The number of people visiting Oregon’s state parks reached an all-time high in 2024, fueled by a boom of visits to every part of the coast. The park system recorded a combined 56.6 million day ...

Snowy plover season is back. The tiny coastal birds are once again making their nests on the shores of the Oregon coast, requiring beachgoers to take a few extra precautions while out on the beach ...

FILE - undated photo of a campsite in Beverly Beach State Park. Oregon State Parks saw a record 53.85 million day-use visits in 2024, urging visitors to explore lesser-known spots and minimize ...

Deputies arrested Yesenia Collier, center, on Tuesday who was wanted for a murder last year in Miramar. A grand jury indicted her, Steven LaPenta, left, and Lindsey Grinage for the murder of a 36 ...

When summertime rolls around, travelers head outside in droves to immerse themselves in nature. But with so many stunning locales in the U.S. to choose from – including expansive national parks ...

The number of Western snowy plovers in Oregon increased slightly last year, continuing what’s been a major success story for the threatened shorebird as officials begin roping off beach for ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million estimated visits last year. Although park ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking the city at the heart of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments from enforcing its camping ...

Oregon state parks saw a record 56.6 million visits in 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. The increase in visitors, particularly on the Oregon Coast, has led to strain on the park ...