Will national parks and forests be open during government shutdown? Here’s what we know

What visitors can expect at Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves and other federally managed recreation areas.

Will Crater Lake and Oregon's public lands stay open during government shutdown?

Most of Oregon’s public lands appear poised to stay open but at a reduced capacity during the government shutdown that began the morning of Oct. 1.
La Grande Observer

Grant money for local park, recreation projects open to Oregon cities, counties until Nov. 17

Local governments in Oregon have until Nov. 17 to apply for grants that can help pay for park and outdoor recreation ...

Oregon’s magical high desert monument is 50 years old today

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument officially celebrated its 50th anniversary Wednesday, and while there was no big ...
Corvallis Gazette-Times

Mid-Willamette Valley national forests get snarky over fed shutdown

The websites for local U.S. National Forest properties are getting snarky about the federal government shutdown, even though ...
The Columbian

Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats found in Clark County

The National Park Service announced in September that the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats was found at San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington and on bat droppings at Lew ...