Oregon's state parks saw a record 53.85 million day-use visits in 2024, though camping dipped slightly to 2.83 million nights due to construction closures.

Medford has a variety of Spring Break activities including the Medford Metro Reptile Expo, Hero Day at The Children's Museum, water fun at Rogue X, ice skating at The RRRink, and free park visits.

The Lee-Janouch House in Medford, Oregon has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, celebrated for its National Park Service Rustic architecture.

Oregon Zoo celebrates the birth of a baby elephant who met her "aunt" Shine, as the staff discusses herd dynamics and the new mother Rose-Tu's nurturing of her calf.

Portland's office recommends rejecting PGE's proposal for new power lines through Forest Park, highlighting environmental concerns and the plan's noncompliance with local standards.

Cape Lookout State Park's scheduled spring construction closure has moved to summer 2025, offering a springtime visit window. Reservations open December 20, 2024, for stays through May 2025 before upgrades to combat environmental challenges begin.

Champoeg State Heritage Area's B Loop campgrounds are available for bookings with construction pushed to late 2025, part of broader park improvements funded by Oregon's 2021 GO Bond projects.

Portland Parks & Recreation opens 2025 wedding venue reservations, with in-person applicants getting priority over online bookings for popular spots like Cathedral Park.

A 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle was found dead on Sunset Beach in Oregon, possibly due to hypothermia caused by recent storms, according to the Seaside Aquarium.

Volunteers from the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District in Oregon rescued an endangered Loggerhead sea turtle trapped on rocks, named "Shorty," amid challenging conditions.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse in Oregon is set for exterior restoration in 2025, budgeted at $1.6 million, with touches like a new roof and paint. While closed from January to June, the park will remain open.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that holiday decorations can entangle deer, urging residents to clean up and modify yard items to prevent wildlife distress.

Metzler Park serves as a tranquil retreat for both visitors and camp hosts, offering a serene environment and a community-oriented lifestyle as detailed by a camp host named Leanne.