1) Oregon and Washington: A Guide to the State and National Parks
This informative guide to the parks of Oregon and Washington is a must for both visitors and residents who want to enjoy the wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities in these states. Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and early Native Americans as the numerous parks, forests and historic sites are explored in detail. This guide will help you find the perfect place for a weekend getaway, an active family outing, whale watching, a quiet wilderness retreat. Nature trails, scenic drives, historic sites, hiking tips, contact information.

Month of rainstorms takes its toll on roads and trails in national parks, forests
Recent rainstorms heavily damaged many hiking trails and roads in Cascades and Olympic park areas. Mount Rainier National Park was hit the...

Global Warming Puts 12 U.S. National Parks on the Endangered List
U.S. national parks are also national treasures, especially those in the American West where snow-covered mountains, dense forests and untamed rivers seem to symbolize the American spirit. But 12 of...

State opens swimming areas for holiday weekend visitors
Although the solstice is still a month away, the summer unofficially begins this weekend with the opening of the state's 14 swimming areas located in state parks, forests and recreation areas.

Campers & Bush User Groups We need your support
The time has come to halt the push by the greens to stop recreational activities on public land by locking it up in National Parks that cannot be properly managed. State forests can be sustainable and are for everyone to enjoy.

NSW Govt urged to allow graziers access to forests, national parks
The New South Wales Farmers Association wants graziers to be given access to state forests and national parks to help feed hungry livestock.

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