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Summer of Oregon State Parks

Explore Oregon’s state parks with us this summer! Free guided hikes, stunning views, and a chance to protect the places we love.

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Waterfall at Silver Falls State Park
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Silver Falls State Park

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Oregon’s state parks are treasures—home to stunning landscapes, quiet trails, diverse wildlife, and countless memories waiting to be made. From the lush forests of the Coast Range to the wide-open beauty of the high desert, these public lands belong to all of us. 

We believe Oregon’s state parks deserve a reliable and more robust source of funding so that they can provide high-quality recreational and educational opportunities—and protect the amazing natural, scenic, cultural and historic sites we cherish—now and for future generations. 

This summer, we’re celebrating everything that makes Oregon’s state parks so special by hitting the trail—and we want you to join us! We’re leading a series of guided events along with Oregon Parks & Recreation staff to explore some of the unique aspects of our public lands. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to get outside and enjoy the view, these outings are a great way to connect with nature and your community and make your voice heard.

These events are open to the public and there’s no cost to register. All ages and experience levels are welcome—just bring sturdy shoes, water, a snack and your love of Oregon’s open spaces and wildlife.

Stay tuned for registration details and event-specific logistics in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, we hope you’ll mark your calendars and spread the word!

Together, we can explore—and protect—the public lands that make Oregon special. 

Summer 2025 state park event schedule

TouVelle State Recreation Site
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 – 9:00-10:00 AM
Details: Explore this park on the Rogue River beneath Table Rock, with seasonal salmon runs and abundant wildlife.

Luckiamute State Natural Area
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
Details: Visit this peaceful spot for paddling, hiking, and wildlife viewing, where restored floodplain habitat supports rare species like the western pond turtle. 

Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
Details: Enjoy a walk on this scenic rails-to-trails path through forests and farmland in the Coast Range foothills.

Collier Memorial State Park
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 9:00-11:00
Details: Discover the beautiful pine forests at this high-elevation gem near Klamath Falls.

Catherine Creek State Park
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 10:00-12:00
Details: Experience the dramatic Snake River canyon in eastern Oregon’s high desert.

Valley of the Rogue State Park
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 10:00-12:00
Details: Wander riverfront trails and enjoy late summer wildflowers along the Rogue River in southern Oregon.

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Justin Boyles

Conservation Advocate, Environment Oregon

As the Conservation Advocate for Environment Oregon, Justin runs our campaign to protect and restore Oregon’s special places and the myriad wildlife that call them home. Justin has worked on campaigns to protect the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, clean up superfund sites along the Willamette River and promote solar energy in Oregon. In recent years, he was part of the Public Interest Network’s Creative and Editorial team where he developed campaign logos and materials connected to dozens of campaigns, turned deep-dive research into digestible interactive features for our websites, and created myriad tools for campaigns to help win real results for the environment and the public interest. Justin lives in Portland with his children where they regularly explore the diversity that Oregon’s environment has to offer: From the coast to the high desert and the many amazing rivers, lakes, forests and mountains in between.

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