It’s been an expensive few years for Steve Koch, owner of Diamond Lake Resort in southern Oregon. Koch and his family have owned the resort since 1956 and offer recreation year-round, including ...

Oregon is waiving parking fees at state parks for one day in June to celebrate State Parks Day with special local events.

Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs rise, people are looking for ways to enjoy the weekend without overspending. For many people in ...

Heading into summer camping season, Oregon state officials have some campfire safety tips, including checking fire ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With mountains, beaches, lakes and forests, it might not come as a surprise to learn that the value outdoor recreation adds to Oregon’s economy is a larger percentage than what ...

Those liability waivers, which have become the industry standard, are still used in Oregon. But recreation businesses, from large ski areas to small outfitters, have said the court’s decision has made ...

Oregon’s state parks are just as busy as ever. That’s the conclusion from the latest batch of data from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which released its 2023 visitor counts Tuesday, ...

Proponents of new protections for Oregon recreation businesses will have to hold out hope – yet again – for another legislative session. This year’s House Bill 3140 and Senate Bill 1196 represented ...

Riders enjoy roads in the Clatsop Forest near Vernonia in 2019. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Cover of report. An in-depth analysis of spending in Oregon found that cycling is one of the most ...