A major tributary of the Columbia River, the Deschutes irrigates farmland, generates electricity, and is the lifeblood of Central Oregon ... the reservoir of Lake Billy Chinook.) ...

(Previously, juvenile fish got lost in the reservoir of Lake Billy Chinook ... and camping on the Deschutes for more than 40 years, says the state can be too deferential to utilities. "I have many ...

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's most mystical lakes, and adding to that mystique is the fact it is the deepest in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. The national park is a highly sought ...

Oregon is home to the world's largest dark sky sanctuary, so it is no surprise its national park topped the list of the best national parks for stargazing. A study by vacation rental site Lake.com ...

This is the second in a three-part series on the national rise in local camping bans and restrictions since the Supreme Court ...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has announced closures for eight parks and campgrounds for construction work expected to last through the winter and across parts of the new year.