Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues

Silver Falls upgrades, and the 'almost' Oregon national parks


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In this episode, host Zach Urness talks about upgrades coming to Silver Falls State Park along with places in Oregon that almost became national parks — but never quite made the cut.
In the first half, Urness talks about the new outdoors shop, campground and visitor center planned for Oregon's largest state park as part of expanding development at the park.
In the second half, Urness talks about why Silver Falls didn't become a national park — even through it was strongly considered back in the 1920s. Then, he talks about five other locations that almost became national parks but were held back for different reasons.
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Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issuesBy Zach Urness / Statesman Journal

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