Protect & Preserve the State of Oregon

In celebration of Oregon’s 161th birthday this year, a new guideline named Take Care Out There, has been launched to help ensuring the protection and preservation of Oregon’s bountiful natural spaces for present and future generations.

The guideline is a result of the collaborative work of the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Network, comprised of statewide, federal and private partners, including Travel Oregon. The campaign encourages outdoor recreationists to “Take Care Out There,” with trip-planning advice, safety tips, preservation guidelines, and encouragement to give back to local communities. The industrious beaver, Oregon’s official state animal known for its restorative conservation practices, is the campaign’s ambassador.

The Take Care Out There toolkit encourages visitors to “Prepare, Care, Connect,” providing thoughtful guidelines that range from packing the right gear, to staying on the trail, to visiting local cultural centers to enrich one’s experience.

“This incredible public/private partnership means we’re all in this together, working to welcome all visitors eager to embrace the outdoors, while ensuring the safety of both people and ecology, and nurturing a spirit of respect and goodwill,” said Travel Oregon CEO Todd Davidson.

It’s clear that Oregonians and visitors alike value the state’s natural wonders, which include eleven national forests, nearly 3000 km. of Wild and Scenic rivers and spaces; 363 miles of public beaches, 361 state parks, 21 National Wildlife refuges, thousands of miles of trails and Crater Lake National Park. Oregon’s bountiful natural resources and public lands are cornerstone to their legacy, identity and economy. Every year, more than nine million people enjoy Oregon’s outdoor splendor, contributing to the $12,3 billion tourism economy that employs more than 115.000 Oregonians.