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Budget challenges for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department have postponed a planned campground addition at Silver Falls State Park while also limiting some of the special events offered at the park. The OPRD is […]
A new concessionaire is in place at Silver Falls State Park and the operators are planning to serve Thanksgiving dinner to park visitors. The Bigleaf Market & Grill in the park’s Smith Creek Village will […]
Oregon State Parks set a record of nearly 54 million visitors in 2024, according to an annual report released by state officials. Oregon’s total of 53,850,000 visits broke the 2021 record by about 200,000, the […]
Oregon State Parks set a record of nearly 54 million visitors in 2024, according to an annual report released by state officials. Oregon’s total of 53,850,000 visits broke the 2021 record by about 200,000, the […]
Stayton / Cascade football is always a great rivalry game. This season, more will be at stake when the Cougars visit Stayton at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 than has been the case in […]
The campground at Silver Falls State Park will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 16 because of paving work and a restroom replacement project. Crews will be reworking the pavement of the campground’s A Loop as […]
Jail, probation for assault A Stayton man arrested last year for assaulting a woman and her daughter has been sentenced to a year in jail and two years of probation in a plea deal that […]
Shellburg Falls, the popular Santiam Canyon destination for hikers and mountain bikers, is back on the map. The recreation area, which closed when the 2020 wildfires damaged one-third of the Santiam State Forest’s total acreage, […]
When Vernon Staley was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1924, no one could have known what the next 100 years might hold. All that was clear on that day was that Vernon – the first […]
Silver Falls State Park has unveiled new trail links and visitors amenities at its North Canyon day-use area. Using funds from state general obligation bonds aimed at improving parks and campgrounds, Silver Falls has added […]