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4th graders get free Forest Service, federal lands passes; Public Lands Day offers free one-day passes for everyone

Access to places such as the Deschutes National Forest or Crater Lake National Park

Nicole VulcanSeptember 25, 2019May 6, 2024

Spending time at certain spots in the forest often requires one type of pass or another—but to encourage kids to get out more, the Every Kid Outdoors pass program is offering some of those passes for free. Kids who are in 4th grade for the 2019-2020 school year are eligible for the Every Kid Outdoors […]

Outside

Waldo Lake offers spectacular biking, hiking, boating and camping

David SwordAugust 8, 2018November 22, 2024

As Oregon’s second largest natural lake, Waldo Lake makes a great destination for hikers, bikers, campers and boaters. It’s one of the clearest lakes in Oregon and captures second place for the deepest, after Crater Lake. The lake is naturally fed from snowmelt and springs, limiting the amount of organic material in the water. On […]

Opinion

Accessing our national parks should not bea privilege afforded only to the privileged.

The Source StaffNovember 15, 2017August 3, 2024

OPINION To underline the complexity of the debate around public lands, think about two local issues. Smith Rock is the first. Smith Rock is overcrowded, and many have proposed increasing fees and even capping the number of visitors as ways to control the populations—not always because they’re concerned about the conservation of the area, but […]

Outside

Go Here 7/27-8/3

Russ AxonJuly 27, 2016November 25, 2023

Britt Crater Lake Project The National Park Service is turning 100 this year, and that means it’s time for a once-in-a-century event. The Britt Crater Lake Project is a two-day concert series at Crater Lake, featuring over 100 musicians. Performances include members of the Britt Orchestra, Steiger Butte drum, brass and percussion students from Southern […]

Culture

Britt Orchestra Celebrates National Park Service Anniversary

“Natural History” composition debuts July 29 at Crater Lake

Annette BenedettiJuly 20, 2016October 11, 2024

Established in 1902, Crater Lake is the fifth oldest national park and Oregon’s only national park. Its stunning blue water has inspired awe in nature enthusiasts, artists, and photographers from all over the world. On July 29, the Britt Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams will introduce music lovers to the majesty of the park […]

News

Crater Lake’s East Rim Drive Car-Free This Weekend Only

James WilliamsJune 20, 2013January 5, 2023

Almost Normal Photography Yes. True story. The National Park Service announced today that this weekend only the scenic East Rim Drive at Crater Lake National Park will be closed to cars and open to cyclists, runners and walkers. The deal, which hinged on a low-snow year, was negotiated by Travel Oregon and Cycle Oregon (but […]

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