@ORParksForever

Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing & preserving special places and experiences in Oregon's parks.

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Joined July 2013
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We have wasted an amazing number of hours trying to get our Facebook account back after it was hacked. Facebook has AWFUL customer support. Impossible to reach a human being to figure this out. @facebooksucks @facebooknosupport @facebookhelp
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Bob Ross inspired virtual Run for the Trees. Each registrant = 10 trees planted in Oregon. Sign up on our website by April 1 and run your 5K anytime.
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Thanks to @crisjeschke for making this photo available on @unsplash 🎁 unsplash.com/photos/1H8bBFPu…
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Vanguard Group systems are terrible! Stay away. What a waste of time getting transferred over and over from person who can't help to another who can't help. #vanguard, #vanguardsucks, #terriblevanguard
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Jamie Hale@HaleJamesB28 Sep 2022
We spent the first day of fall touring the Hood River Fruit Loop, and came home with an absolute bounty. hereisoregon.com/experiences…
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Forest Service NW@ForestServiceNW27 Aug 2022
August 27, 2022 Wildfire Snapshot: —Firefighters are responding to flare-ups from gusty winds on existing fires in OR & WA. —PNW will continue to experience gusty winds today. —2,080 firefighters, 44 engines & 22 helicopters assigned to large fires in the area.
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Oregon campers - did you know about this cool tool on the Oregon State Parks website? Look for that last-minute camping spot! oregonstateparks.reserveamer…
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Forest Service NW@ForestServiceNW17 Aug 2022
“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.” —Carl Sagan
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Today is a great day to support a non-profit you care about! #NationalNonprofitDay orparksforever.org/ways-to-g…
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Volunteers sought to serve on Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee ktvz.com/community/community…

Volunteers sought to serve on Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Two positions on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee are now open for volunteers to apply. The committee is recruiting for one member to represent the interests of people...

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Have you visited a park here in Oregon? Gone camping in one of our forests? Oregon Parks Forever invites you to share your opinions in our annual park and forest vistor survey. surveymonkey.com/r/K5NFSSM
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What a beautiful event! Multiple groups are collaborating with Huehca Omeyocan for a celebration to honor the healing of our oceans at Lookout State Park on Saturday. (details: tillamookcountypioneer.net/a…)
NEW: In celebration of the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, entrance fees will be waived on August 4th at all @Interior-managed fee-collecting public lands! doi.gov/pressreleases/interi…

Interior Department Announces Fee-Free Day on Public Lands to Celebrate Great American Outdoors Act...

On Thursday, Interior will celebrate the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act.

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BLM Oregon & Washington@BLMOregon24 Jul 2022
#DidYouKnow there are over 650 species of native bees in Oregon? 🐝🌸🌼 Here are just a few of our pollinators spotted on some brightly-colored sweet peas last month by public lands user Patrick Bigelow.
A yellow bumble bee flutters its wings on a bright pink sweet pea flower.

ALT A yellow bumble bee flutters its wings on a bright pink sweet pea flower.

A small bee lands on a pale pink sweet pea flower.

ALT A small bee lands on a pale pink sweet pea flower.

A large black bee lands on a pink sweet pea flower.

ALT A large black bee lands on a pink sweet pea flower.

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The weather is going to get pretty hot the next few days. A great time to get out to some of the areas lakes and try out paddleboarding! orparksforever.org/try-out-p…

Try Out Paddleboarding at These Oregon Lakes – Oregon Parks Forever

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If you're dead inside, go outside. Whether you're taking a walk in a park or hiking in the wilderness, spending time in nature can improve mental health and cognition. Where is your favorite place to spend time outside? Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
River flowing through tree lined rocky cliffs with text overlay "if you're dead inside, go outside"

ALT River flowing through tree lined rocky cliffs with text overlay "if you're dead inside, go outside"

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Action Trackchair All-Terrain Wheelchairs Now Available in Tigard! orparksforever.org/action-tr…
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Hike on a forest trail recently? Make sure to tell us about your experience! We want to hear from you so we can better understand how we can create a more sustainable trail system across the #OlympicPeninsula. Provide your feedback by visiting: survey123.arcgis.com/share/6…
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BLM Oregon & Washington@BLMOregon29 Jun 2022
FIRE NEWS 🚨: Our firefighters worked through the night combating the #WillowcreekFire near Vale, OR. Growing to 40,000 acres in its first day, it’s our first major #wildfire of the summer. Currently, it is at 0% containment. More updates: bit.ly/3np9V3d
A fire team member stands in front of the open door of a helicopter. She is surrounded by bags of gear.

ALT A fire team member stands in front of the open door of a helicopter. She is surrounded by bags of gear.

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