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Public feedback sought for proposed Vietnam War Memorial at state Capitol SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on a proposal from a nonprofit, the Vietnam War Memorial Fund, to construct a memorial in the southwest corner of the State Capitol State Park in Salem. The site is just south of the World War II memorial and west of the Capitol building in an area called Willson Park. The deadline for public feedback is January 22, 2021. The project proposes to install sculptures, plaques, benches, and walkways to memorialize different aspects...

Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes won’t be led by rangers or volunteers. “Oregonians love these traditions, but with the pandemic continuing to affect our communities we encourage everyone to visit the whale watching sites and hike or explore a state park Jan. 1 on their own,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The parking fee for the 25 parks that no...

Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. Rangers Will Not Lead Oregon’s First Day Hikes in 2021 Volunteers will also not be present at winter whale-watching sites along the coast. A ranger-led snowshoe at Crater Lake. Photo by Andi Prewitt. Updated December 16, 2020 Ranger-led First Day Hikes are a beloved tradition to start the new year in Oregon, but if you want to keep the practice going in 2021, you'll have to go it alone. The Oregon Parks and Recreation...

Oregon state parks whale-watching, First Day Hikes to continue SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- This year’s winter whale-watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes won’t be led by rangers or volunteers. “Oregonians love these traditions, but with the pandemic continuing to affect our communities we encourage everyone to visit the whale watching sites and hike or explore a state park Jan. 1 on their own,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The parking fee for the 25 parks that nor...