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BEND, Ore. — Getting water to Central Oregon farmers who need it most takes time and investment, mainly in the form of new pipelines that are replacing leaky canals. But irrigation districts are also coming up with innovative ways to share water around the Deschutes Basin.

Drive the Oregon Coast, snowshoe at Mount Hood, marvel at the Painted Hills, and more. 2022 is yours for the taking.

Wyden: Outdoor recreation doesn’t need all that red tape, Local Opinion, Portland local Opinion, Breaking Opinion alerts for Portland city.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which celebrates its 100th birthday in 2022, is offering its annual discount off the yearly parking permit during December.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife purchased 4,600 acres in northeastern Oregon to protect wildlife. Plans include the purchase of 11,000 more.

Oregon and Washington State Parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage people to spend time outdoors instead of shopping.

PORTLAND — Parking fees will once again be waived at Pacific Northwest state park sites Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, in an ongoing tradition that encourages people to go outside rather than go shopping.

PORTLAND — Parking fees will once again be waived at Pacific Northwest state park sites on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in an ongoing tradition that encourages people to go outside rather than g...

With $50 million from the Oregon Legislature coming in 2022 and 2023, Oregon Parks and Recreation is expected to make major upgrades to several areas.

Although Oregons Smith Rock State Park is mostly known as a mecca for rock climbers, the trail running and hiking opportunities within the park should not be ignored.