Tours/Events
Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike to demystify the wild world of birds, inlcuding basic ID of local species, bird language basics, and the mechanics of avian flight. Includes a short presentation before the hike.
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian.
This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles long and consists of…
Paddle with our interpretive staff and learn about the flora and fauna of this special area along the Williamson River. Allow up to 3 hours for the tour, including pre-launch gear setup and post-launch check in. Kayak, paddle and PFD provided. Minimum age: Children 8 – 11 must ride with an adult in a tandem kayak, 12 - 17 may ride in a single – all children must be accompanied by an adult…
Join a Park Ranger for a hands-on presentation and learn all about camp fire safety, and the proper techniques for starting a successful camp fire. Event will take place at the Dairy Creek West Campground Loop amphitheater fire pit located between site 17 and the tenting area.
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian.
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Description: The sweeping hillsides and cliffsides of Prineville Reservoir create a stunning backdrop for our guided kayak tour. Paddle with our interpretive staff and learn about local geology, area history, Water cycle and the plants and animals of the High Desert. Allow up to 3 hours for the tour, including pre-launch gear setup and post-launch check in. Kayak, paddle and PFD provided (you must use our gear). Minimum age: Children 8 &ndash…
Sure to make your bucket list of camping memories, please join us at one of Oregon’s darkest places for an evening of stargazing with ranger staff from Oregon State Parks and Rose City Astronomers (RCA) volunteers at beautiful Cottonwood Canyon State Park! Volunteer astronomers will help visitors find various objects of interest in the night sky throughout the evening. You will be in awe at the beauty of a truly amazing night…
Join Oregon State Parks for a night of stargazing during the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Come out to Dexter State Park off Hwy. 58 on 8/10/24 at 8pm. Ranger Steve Hancock will give a short talk about meteor showers at 8:15pm and then we will search the sky for meteors. Bring a blanket to lay on, a red flashlight (red helps you keep your night vision) and any snacks and…
Join a Park Ranger on a journey through the nocturnal world of Stub Stewart State Park! Bats, owls, rodents, raccoons and a whole host of other wildlife survive and thrive in the woods after the sun goes down. Learn about the night time cycles of life in the forest and what humans can do to preserve them.
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must…
Meet at the Discovery Depot Visitor Center at 10am. Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike focused on exploring the wonderful world of summer in the pacific northwest! Learn about how plants survive the heat, and the seasonal cycle of wildflowers, and native edible species.
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian.
This hike will be…
Join a Park Ranger on a guided bicycle ride down the Banks-Vernonia State Trail! Explore the history of the Banks-Vernonia corridor from the depths of ancient oceans to the building of the rail road to the present day. Learn about local plants, animals, and ecology while getting some exercise in the great outdoors!
Participants must bring their own bikes and helmets. Be advised that the trailhead has no running water. Bring full water…
Join a Park Ranger on a guided hike to learn all about the history of the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest and how it shaped the destiny of Stub Stewart State Park! Meet at the Discovery Depot visitor center.
Pets are welcome to join but must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Children must be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian.
This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles long and…