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Oregon State Parks and Recreation Is Extending the Booking Window for Campsites

Today, Oregon State Parks and Recreation announced that starting on Jan. 14, it will begin accepting new reservations from one day to six months in advance. That’s a significant extension from the current 30-day-out limit, but not quite as far out as the pre-pandemic nine-month booking window.

The Cabins at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Are One of Few Rustic Escapes Available in Oregon Right Now—and They’re Only 30 Miles from Portland

When you pull into your spot at the cabin village in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, there’s one thing you’ll notice immediately: panoramic views that sweep out toward the Oregon Coast Range.

Some Coastal Yurts and Cabins in Oregon Are Finally Reopening for Reservations

After being off-limits for nearly an entire year, you can finally book a stay at one of the coast’s yurts or cabins. The announcement was an early holiday gift from Oregon State Parks and Recreation to all of the outdoor recreationalists who’ve been itching to get out of the house during the pandemic but don’t want to shiver all night in a tent this winter. The agency announced on Christmas Eve that it was reopening reservations at at least a few of the permanent structures.

The Camping Season Is Being Extended in Some Parts of Oregon

The U.S. Forest Service is extending the traditional period of time where overnight stays are allowed on its lands in several districts. The agency says unprecedented use and need to provide this service to the public led to the decision.

People Are Trashing Oregon’s National Forests This Summer and Rangers Want It to Stop

After months of living in lockdown, it’s no surprise that quarantine-weary Oregonians have been eager to hike, camp and swim this summer. But it is something of a shock that so many people have gotten back to nature and decided to trash it. The Malheur National Forest is the latest agency to report increased vandalism and theft throughout the 1.7 million acre site, located in Eastern Oregon’s Blue Mountains.

Out-of-State Campers Will Pay More at Oregon State Parks

If you don’t live in Oregon, prepare to pay more to camp here for the foreseeable future. Oregon Parks and Recreation announced it is adding a nonresident surcharge to overnight reservations and first-come, first-served camping fees at all its facilities starting Monday, Aug. 10. People with existing bookings will not need to pay the new fee.

Think Everything Is Canceled? We’ve Got 16 Adventures That Will Help You Salvage This Season

More than any summer, you’re eager not only to get out of your home, but get the hell out of the city altogether. Want to boost your spirits and physical health? Go outdoors.

With Some Campgrounds Still Closed and the Coronavirus Spreading, I Went Camping in the Only Place That Was a Safe Bet—My Backyard

Camping, as we know it, has changed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Vintages Offer Pint-Sized Luxury Living for Your Inner King of the Road

Because The Vintages offer an escape that is so unique, you won’t even mind the size.

Some Oregon State Parks Will Remain Closed Through Labor Day

While campgrounds across the state continue to slowly reopen, we now know nearly a half-a-dozen will not welcome back overnight visitors through Labor Day. Oregon State Parks announced today that plummeting funding and reduced staff levels means that it simply won’t be able to operate certain sites this season.

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