• Oregon State Parks offering free camping, parking on State Parks Day

    OREGON – Oregon State Parks are celebrating State Parks Day with free parking and free camping next month. The agency announced there will be free camping at all state parks within the state on June 1. That means Oregon Parks and Recreation will waive day use parking fees as well as tent and RV camping […]

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    Oregon Lottery launches State Parks-themed Scratch-its, free parking permit program

    SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer is when the outdoors truly start calling to Oregonians. Oregon Lottery is capturing the spirit of the campers, hikers, adventure-seekers and anglers with a new Oregon State Park-themed Scratch-it. The $5 tickets feature three nostalgic scenes of park landscapes and fishing, have a top prize of $50,000, and are on sale now

  • Free Park-to-Park shuttle to Chautauqua Park starts Saturday

    The free, weekend Park-to-Park shuttle that takes passengers to and from Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, will open for the season on Saturday. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and summer holidays. The shuttle route on Broadway stops near free parking lots and has new stops […]

  • Frances Slocum State Park pool opening

    KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Outdoor enthusiasts are flocking to state parks this Memorial Day weekend. There's so much to do at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County. The swimming pool at Frances Slocum State Park is opening for the season on Saturday. Guests are invited to come enjoy picturesque views of the []

  • The magical California state park that doesn't allow visitors

    About 60 miles north of Sacramento, the Sutter Buttes rise starkly from the floor of the Central Valley, the remnants of a volcano active more than 1.4 million years ago. Their cathedral-like spires twist upward, some reaching more than 2,000 feet into the sky — an imposing circular formation, 10 miles in diameter, that's been called "the smallest mountain range in the world." Sheltered within these lava domes is an oasis of rolling hills, rich with wildflowers and Native American artifacts, and...

  • Damage reported at state park properties across Wisconsin

    MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is advising visitors to its state park properties to exercise caution in the coming days, due to cleanup efforts of damage

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    Six injured in crash near Cheney State Park

    Sedgwick County investigators are looking into a crash near Cheney State Park that left six people injured. The crash was reported around 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 21st Street North and 391st Street West. Two vehicle collided at

  • Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail now open

    WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) -- The Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail is open for the 2024 season. According to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, all of Watkins Glen State Park's trails are open for the season. The North Trim Rail and the South Rim Trail stay open all []

  • Katahdin isn’t the only spectacular hike at Baxter State Park

    Maybe you aren’t ready for such an arduous climb. Maybe you don’t have the time for the full-day trek.

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    Louisiana state parks and pools open for Memorial Day weekend

    Louisiana State Parks encourage residents to ‘Splash into Summer’ for Memorial Day Weekend at one of their water playgrounds and beach swimming pools.

  • Talking trees: El Recorral Park, Rojales’ hidden gem

    El Recorral Park, in Rojales, is a beautifully landscaped sanctuary featuring lily ponds, cascades, quaint bridges, and winding pathways. It is the perfect spot for a picnic, dog walking, and entertaining children. The air is filled with the pleasant aromas of lavender, rosemary, and other aromatic herbs, creating a great environment for relaxation. A standout […]

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    Admission fees waived at Florida’s state parks for Memorial Day

    If you're looking for something to do this Memorial Day, you may want to