Texas using $1 billion fund to develop new state parks:

oregonlive.com/travel/2026/05/these-5-new-oregon-state-park-rules-are-in-effect-this-summer.html

May 07

These 5 new Oregon State Park rules are in effect this summer: From rules on drones to campground cancellation fees, here’s what’s new in state parks this season ...

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oregonlive.com/travel/2026/04/oregon-state-parks-approves-new-rules-for-drone-use-after-4-years-of-deliberation.html

Apr 28

Oregon State Parks approves new rules for drone use, after 4 years of deliberation

oregonlive.com/travel/2026/02/2025-was-the-quietest-year-at-oregon-state-parks-since-the-pandemic.html

Feb 11

2025 was the quietest year at Oregon state parks since the pandemic: It was the quietest year at state parks since 2020, and the slowest camping season in a ...

oregonlive.com/travel/2025/12/your-annual-park-pass-is-about-to-get-a-lot-more-expensive-heres-why.html

Dec 29 25

Your annual park pass is about to get a lot more expensive. Here’s why: Oregon State Parks and federal public lands passes will be more expensive in 2026.

oregonlive.com/travel/2025/12/first-day-hikes-are-back-at-oregon-state-parks-minus-one-familiar-perk.html

Dec 27 25

First Day Hikes are back at Oregon state parks, minus one familiar perk: The free guided hikes are a New Year’s Day tradition at Oregon parks.

oregonlive.com/weather/2025/12/another-popular-state-park-closes-as-storms-continue-to-batter-oregon.html

Dec 18 25

Another popular state park closes as storms continue to batter Oregon: High winds and heavy rains have brought down trees and flooded parks across the region.

oregonlive.com/travel/2025/12/oregon-state-parks-wants-to-change-the-rules-on-camping-to-save-money.html

Dec 01 25

Oregon State Parks wants to change the rules on camping to save money: One proposed rule change takes aim at early bookers and no-shows at state park campgrounds ...

dallasnews.com/news/texas/2025/08/25/a-swath-of-texas-grassland-will-soon-become-a-new-state-park/

The Dallas Morning News

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Aug 26 25

Swath of Texas grassland will soon become a new state park: Texas purchased a $33.5 million property in Hill Country to build Bear Creek State Park.

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Jul 25 25

Oregon looks to ‘reimagine’ the state park experience as money runs short: Park officials are asking the public for fresh ideas as its funding model begins to ...

oregonlive.com/travel/2025/07/e-bikes-are-now-allowed-on-oregon-trails-here-are-the-new-rules.html

Jul 08 25

E-bikes are now allowed on Oregon trails. Here are the new rules: Oregon State Parks now allows e-bikes on almost all roads and trails where regular bicycles are ...

oregonlive.com/travel/2025/06/oregon-state-parks-approves-new-surcharge-for-out-of-state-visitors.html

Jun 24 25

Oregon State Parks approves new surcharge for out-of-state visitors: The new surcharge will go into effect this summer, the busy season for state parks.

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oregonlive.com/travel/2025/06/popular-oregon-coast-campground-to-reopen-reservations-in-time-for-holiday-weekend.html

Jun 25 25

Popular Oregon coast campground to reopen reservations in time for holiday weekend

eu.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2025/06/10/summer-trips-in-ohio-12-daytrips-with-stunning-views/84129814007/

The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Jun 10 25

Ohio boasts many beautiful views to enjoy in the summer: Take a look: Ohio boasts beauty, from the shores of Lake Erie to Cincinnati's parks ...

Mar 17 25

The 20 least visited Oregon state parks in 2024 include a few surprises: These parks, though small and remote, all deserve a little more attention.

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Mar 15 25

Oregon state parks saw a record number of visitors in 2024. Why officials are worried

oregonlive.com/travel/2025/03/oregon-state-parks-saw-a-record-number-of-visitors-in-2024-why-that-worries-officials.html

Detroit Free Press

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Feb 04 25

Porcupine Mountains or Ludington? Which state park topped DNR's 'Madness' voting: Michigan State Park Madness, a month-long voting competition for the public ...

sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article299408464.html

The Sacramento Bee

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Feb 03 25

California’s state parks serve multiple important functions. It’s time we prioritize them | Opinion