Tours/Events
Registration required. Limited availability, 40 spots total.
Champoeg played a vital role in early Oregon history. Join park staff to learn about the different groups of people who were drawn to this site and why. Visit the location of the Champoeg town site, see original town site artifacts, visit the location of the 1843 vote to create the first government in the Northwest, and see views of the Willamette River.
One mile, out and back…
Join us for a winter wonderland New Years day adventure on January 1st, 2024! Hike with our ranger’s as we stroll through the forest and along Spring Creek and Williamson River. Be prepared for cold weather and potentially snowy or icy trails. Dress warm! Sturdy hiking boots and traction devices highly recommended. If there is enough snow, bring snowshoes. Call the park at 541-783-2471 prior to Dec. 29th for updates and…
Take a ranger-led hike on the historic Deschutes River Trail through the Deschutes River Canyon. The hike will loop from the Deschutes River Trail onto the Ferry Springs Trail to climb along an old wagon road to the highest point in the park with magnificent views of the Deschutes River Scenic Waterway. We will then dive back down into the canyon and onto the Blackberry Trail for the final leg along the rivers edge…
Wanting to start your New Year on a fresh step? Join us for a lakeside wander. We will be exploring parts of the park and perimeter trail that have burned in 2020, seeing how their recovery is going over these last 3 years. We will look for signs of wildlife and explore what it means to be in a temperate climate rainforest. This hike is great for those who are beginning their fitness journey, who…
Join us for a hike on January 1st, 2024 to celebrate the new year! Hike with a Wildlife Specialist from Central Oregon's wildlife rehab and education center, Think Wild, and a LaPine State Park Ranger. We'll trek along the Cougar Woods Trail and keep our eyes peeled for wildlife tracks in the snow as we wander through a winter wonderland. Be prepared for cold weather and potentially icy trails. Traction…
Join a Park Ranger to ring in the New Year on the Trails of Sitka Sedge enjoying the views of the Sandlake Esturay, and the mixed upland dune enverionment leading up to the Oceanshores. Rangers will be able to help with questions about history, plants and wildlife along the way. If you have any questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, please contact Travis…
Give 2024 a fresh start by putting on your hiking boots & immersing yourself in mindfulness, community, and the beauty of nature. Spending time in nature has many benefits, including improved concentration and reduced stress. Join Ranger Bridget to engage your senses in the natural world through "Forest Bathing", and get curious about the world around you, as well as the world inside you!
Terrain/Difficulty: This Canyon Trail hike is about…