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Podcast: Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues
Episode: The rise, fall and rebirth of Oregon's state parks over 100 years
Description: Oregon's state parks showcase many of the state's most beautiful places as well as the largest and most iconic campgrounds. But how did this system of over 350 parks, recreation areas and the Oregon Coast come together? It's a story of ambition and conservation, of colorful characters, near-calamity and rebirth. Zach talks to an associate director and historian for the deep dive on the last 100 years of Oregon parks.