Tours/Events
Take an easy stroll through the Champoeg Archaeological District to see and touch original artifacts from the Champoeg townsite. Hear the stories of the people who lived at Champoeg.
Join the Tillamook YMCA and Cape Lookout Rangers for our annual Cape Lookout Polar Plunge held at the Cape Lookout Day Use Area at 10am New Years Morning. This is a great way to celebrate the starting of a new year! There will be warming fires, sweet eats and hot drinks provided!
Colors in Winter, a Native Plants Walk - First Day Hike 2025
Willamette River Greenway - Spring Valley Access
SelectWinter in the valley is often described as dark, dull, and devoid of color. This is not true! Join this guided walk in the woods and discover colors of winter that native plants provide and what makes them special.
The hike will be 1 mile long, with slight incline, and may have standing water in some places. Plan to bring warm clothes, walking or hiking shoes, rain clothes depending on weather, and water…
Celebrate the New Year with Oregon State Parks and a park staff guided First Day Hike through open meadows and fields, cottonwood and conifer forests, and along Lost Creek and the Middle Fork Willamette River. It’s a peaceful way to enter the New Year. We’ll watch for birds, beaver, deer, and possibly even elk!
When: 10 am – 12:30 pm 1/1/2025
Where: Main parking lot at end…
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED due to snowshoe availability.
Come join us! Enjoy the winter wonderland of Emigrant Springs State Park through a snowshoe/hike in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. Your hike will be led by a park ranger who will share knowledge of the area. We will will begin around 10:00 A.M. depending on winter road conditions, with the hike being at a slow to moderate pace and lasting…
First Day Hike 2025 - Oregon Coast Trail Section Fogarty Creek to Boiler Bay
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
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This hike will be a down and back trip along the Oregon Coast Trail from Fogarty Creek State Park to almost reaching Boiler Bay State Park. The turnaround point will be at the dirt lot approx. 1/4 mile from the Boiler Bay State Park. Entire length of the hike will be around 2 1/2 miles.
Fogarty Creek State Park
2900 N Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR 97341
We will be meeting near the…
Jackson-Kimball First Day Hike 2025 at the Wood River!
Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site
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Join us for a winter wonderland New Year’s Day adventure on January 1, 2025! Hike with our rangers as we stroll along the Wood River. Be prepared for cold weather and potentially snowy or icy conditions. 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. 29 for updates and details, or to make a reasonable…
Description: The sweeping hillsides and cliffsides of Prineville Reservoir create a stunning backdrop for our guided kayak tour. Paddle with our interpretive staff and learn about local geology, area history, Water cycle and the plants and animals of the High Desert. Allow up to 3 hours for the tour, including pre-launch gear setup and post-launch check in. Kayak, paddle and PFD provided (you must use our gear). Minimum age: Children 8 &ndash…
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Join Smith Rock rangers as they lead a hike through the park to highlight the unique wonders that make up Smith Rock and the surrounding ecosystem. You will learn about the geology (how DID these rock formations get here, anyway?), animals and plants that make this park truly special. This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at the incredible scenic views and possibly see wildlife and maybe even…