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• Accessibility 4
  • Feb 5, 2022 Smith Rock Records the First Wheelchair Ascent to the Burma Road Summit Feb 5, 2022
  • Nov 12, 2021 OPB's Oregon Field Guide Airs "Adventure Wheelchair" Episode Filmed at Smith Rock Nov 12, 2021
  • Jul 9, 2019 After the Wheelchair Test Drive, What's Next for Universal Access at Smith Rock? Jul 9, 2019
  • Feb 18, 2019 Smith Rock—Proving Ground for Local Inventor's All-Terrain Wheelchair Feb 18, 2019
• Area Guide 1
  • Feb 26, 2019 Climbers/Chefs Captivated by Smith Rock Set to Reopen the Terrebonne Depot Feb 26, 2019
• Camping 6
  • Nov 16, 2021 Smith Rock Winterizes: Bivy Closes, Water Fill-up Stations Off Nov 16, 2021
  • May 26, 2021 The Smith Rock Bivy Campground Re-opens Tomorrow, May 27 May 26, 2021
  • Apr 29, 2021 When will the Bivy Campground at Smith Rock State Park Re-open? Here's What We Know. Apr 29, 2021
  • Mar 20, 2020 Upcoming Bivy Campground Closure and More COVID-19 News for Smith Rock State Park Mar 20, 2020
  • Sep 23, 2018 Smith Rock Campground Adds ADA Sites Sep 23, 2018
  • Oct 20, 2017 The Bivy Campground at Smith Rock Still Remains a Great Deal, Even With a $3 Rate Hike Oct 20, 2017
• Climbing 48
  • Oct 1, 2022 The 2022 Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—New Venue, Same 3-Day Climbers' Fun Oct 1, 2022
  • Jan 4, 2022 2022 Smith Rock Raptor Early Start of Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing Jan 4, 2022
  • Sep 29, 2021 LIVE From the AAC Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—Stream on Smith Rock TV October 1-3 Sep 29, 2021
  • Sep 7, 2021 The Smith Rock Craggin' Classic is Back for 2021! Sep 7, 2021
  • Feb 9, 2021 Honors Literature Project Becomes Student Guest Post on Smith Rock Sport Climbing History Feb 9, 2021
  • Oct 13, 2020 Coming VERY Soon to a Screen Near You—the 2020 Craggin' Classic Digital Series (Copy) Oct 13, 2020
  • Aug 31, 2020 Putting Up a New Climbing Route or Removing Existing Hardware at Smith Rock? NEW RULES Aug 31, 2020
  • Feb 15, 2020 Alan Watts Spends A Couple Hours Talking in a Van—For a Podcast Feb 15, 2020
  • Jan 27, 2020 Walking Among Giants—An Appreciation of Some of Smith’s Rock Stars Jan 27, 2020
  • Jan 25, 2020 2020 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing and Camping Starting February 1 Jan 25, 2020
  • Dec 7, 2019 Smith Rock Icons Shine a Spotlight on Bend Rock Gym Historical Exhibi Dec 7, 2019
  • Nov 22, 2019 The Chimney Approach to the Gorge Gets a Major Upgrade Nov 22, 2019
  • Nov 18, 2019 Still Finding Balance—Route Developer Chris Hatzai On the Yin/Yang of Smith Rock's Pull Nov 18, 2019
  • Sep 23, 2019 Sarah Wolfe Took Notes at This Year's Smith Rock Craggin' Classic Sep 23, 2019
  • Sep 21, 2019 CLIFF (CRAG) NOTES ON SMITH ROCK: A GUEST BLOG POST BY “SUMMIT TRAIL AMY” Sep 21, 2019
  • Jun 8, 2019 What Will be the Future of the Lower Gorge? Jun 8, 2019
  • Apr 23, 2019 Hangdog Days—the Book, the Story Behind the Story, and a Guy Named Alan Watts. Apr 23, 2019
  • Apr 14, 2019 A Tale of Two Climbing Areas—Recent Route Development at the Monument and Marsupials Apr 14, 2019
  • Feb 5, 2019 Smith Rock 2019 Raptor Nesting Site Closures Begin on February 8 Feb 5, 2019
  • Jan 14, 2019 Alan Watts and Adam Ondra—Alan's 80's Project on The Awl: A Model for Smith's Future Jan 14, 2019
  • Sep 22, 2018 The 2018 Smith Rock Craggin' Classic Took on Diversity and Inclusion in Climbing Sep 22, 2018
  • Jul 12, 2018 Friday the 13th Brings Good Luck to First Kiss Climbers Jul 12, 2018
  • May 1, 2018 Only Glass Separates You From Smith Rock's (and more) Climbing Past May 1, 2018
  • Apr 15, 2018 ALEX: BOLD AS LOVE. A FRIEND REMEMBERS WELL LOVED CLIMBER ALEX REED. Apr 15, 2018
  • Feb 7, 2018 2018 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Site Closures  Feb 7, 2018
  • Jan 25, 2018 Hydroflask Video Series Profiles Alan Watts Jan 25, 2018
  • Jan 2, 2018 Watts and Volk on the Origins of Climbing at Smith Rock—a Video Retrospective Jan 2, 2018
  • Dec 2, 2017 Cold Weather Signals Perfect Smith Rock Climbing Conditions for Arc'teryx Climber Nina Caprez Dec 2, 2017
  • Oct 19, 2017 Mazama Ranch Development by Smith Rock Approved—Decision Final Unless Timely Appealed Oct 19, 2017
  • Sep 10, 2017 Climb-On Maps Releases Smith Rock Climber's Map Sep 10, 2017
  • Aug 15, 2017 From Casual Climber to Passionate Organizer of the Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—One Woman's Journey Aug 15, 2017
  • Aug 13, 2017 Public Comment Period Ending Soon on Mazama Ranch Development by Smith Rock Aug 13, 2017
  • Jun 29, 2017 Smith Rock's Solo the Bald Eaglet and the Golden Eaglets Have Fledged Jun 29, 2017
  • May 31, 2017 Save the Date—The Smith Rock Craggin' Classic is On May 31, 2017
  • May 12, 2017 Peregrine Falcons Nesting Changes Affect Climbing Route Closures at Smith Rock May 12, 2017
  • Apr 28, 2017 Peregrine Falcons Have Joined the Nesting Party Apr 28, 2017
  • Mar 17, 2017 Prairie Falcons Nesting Again—Heads Up on Route Closures Mar 17, 2017
  • Feb 13, 2017 Balds and Goldens are Back Feb 13, 2017
  • Jul 5, 2016 Balds and Goldens are Outta Here Jul 5, 2016
  • May 23, 2016 At Just 16 This Smith Rock Climber is One to Watch May 23, 2016
  • Mar 8, 2016 Peregrine Falcons Are Back Mar 8, 2016
  • Feb 7, 2016 Eagle Nesting Site Closures Update Feb 7, 2016
  • Nov 9, 2015 Aerial America Soars Above Monkey Face Nov 9, 2015
  • Sep 11, 2015 Large Loose Rock Removed From First Kiss Sep 11, 2015
  • Sep 9, 2015 Monkey Swing into Marriage Sep 9, 2015
  • Sep 9, 2015 The Man Behind the Smith Rock Climbing Guidebook—Alan Watts Sep 9, 2015
  • Sep 9, 2015 Classic Craggin' at Smith Sep 9, 2015
  • Jul 9, 2014 Karate Crack Jul 9, 2014
• Conservation 2
  • May 18, 2023 Camp and Park for Free Then Come to a (Work) Party on National Trails Day at Smith Rock May 18, 2023
  • Apr 28, 2022 Fjällräven Bend Brings Plogging to Smith Rock Apr 28, 2022
• Education 63
  • Nov 20, 2025 Big Budget Shortfall at OPRD Freezes Visitor Center Plans at Smith Rock and Hikes Annual Fees Nov 20, 2025
  • Jun 27, 2025 (Some) E-Bikes are "Park-Legal" at Smith Rock State Park STARTING July 1, 2025, But... Jun 27, 2025
  • Jan 4, 2025 the Smith Rock Bald Eagles (and others) get their cred at long last—celebrate it on January 5, National Bird Day Jan 4, 2025
  • Nov 26, 2024 Take a Tour of the Vision for the New Smith Rock State Park Visitor Center Nov 26, 2024
  • Apr 6, 2024 Stargaze With An Astronomer at The Spot at Smith Rock's Asterisk Observatory Apr 6, 2024
  • Mar 10, 2024 Get Caught Up for Hatch Time at Smith Rock State Park Mar 10, 2024
  • Jul 4, 2023 This Fourth of July Let's Celebrate Smith Rock's Bald Eagles 2023 Nesting Season Jul 4, 2023
  • Jan 20, 2023 Welcome to Smith Rock's Wild Kingdom Jan 20, 2023
  • Dec 14, 2022 Wintering at Smith Rock is for the Birds Dec 14, 2022
  • Feb 24, 2022 Comments Being Collected on Drones Zones for Take-Off and Landing at Smith Rock and More Feb 24, 2022
  • Jan 30, 2022 Winter is the Time for Native Storytelling—Video from the Smith Rock North Point Amphitheater Jan 30, 2022
  • Jun 30, 2021 Raptor Eye Candy—a Recap of the 2021 Nesting Season at Smith Rock Jun 30, 2021
  • Mar 21, 2021 Waldo, Smith Rock's Latest Bald Eaglet has Arrived Mar 21, 2021
  • Jun 25, 2020 Misery Ridge Trail Isn't Open Quite Yet, But These Volunteers Are Working On It Jun 25, 2020
  • Jun 19, 2020 The Magical Mystical Area We Call Smith Rock—A Conversation With Wilson Wewa, Paiute Spiritual Leader Jun 19, 2020
  • Jun 16, 2020 The Smith Rock Bald Eaglets Have Fledged Jun 16, 2020
  • May 13, 2020 Smith Rock State Park Opens Tomorrow—Here's What You Can Do to Help Keep It Open May 13, 2020
  • Dec 7, 2019 Smith Rock Icons Shine a Spotlight on Bend Rock Gym Historical Exhibi Dec 7, 2019
  • Sep 21, 2019 CLIFF (CRAG) NOTES ON SMITH ROCK: A GUEST BLOG POST BY “SUMMIT TRAIL AMY” Sep 21, 2019
  • Jun 6, 2019 It's Fledge Time at the Smith Rock Bald Eagle Nest Jun 6, 2019
  • May 10, 2019 Sad News for the Golden Eagles at Smith Rock This Year May 10, 2019
  • Apr 23, 2019 Hangdog Days—the Book, the Story Behind the Story, and a Guy Named Alan Watts. Apr 23, 2019
  • Nov 30, 2018 Walking the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan Nov 30, 2018
  • Oct 30, 2018 Cliff Notes From the Smith Rock Master Plan Round 3 Oct 30, 2018
  • Oct 3, 2018 The 16th Oregon Archaeology Celebration at Smith Rock Starts October 5 Oct 3, 2018
  • Sep 14, 2018 Round 3 for the Smith Rock Master Plan Sep 14, 2018
  • Jul 9, 2018 As 100° Weather Hits Smith Rock This Week, Take This Hydration Quiz Jul 9, 2018
  • Jun 26, 2018 Catch Smith Rock State Park Naturalist David Vick One Last Time This Saturday Jun 26, 2018
  • May 5, 2018 Dog Samaritans at Smith Rock Share Their "Red Dog" Rescue Story May 5, 2018
  • May 1, 2018 Only Glass Separates You From Smith Rock's (and more) Climbing Past May 1, 2018
  • Apr 8, 2018 FOMO on Smith Rock State Park's Geology and Raptors? Not any longer. Apr 8, 2018
  • Jan 25, 2018 Hydroflask Video Series Profiles Alan Watts Jan 25, 2018
  • Jan 20, 2018 It's Also a Dog's Life at Smith Rock State Park Jan 20, 2018
  • Dec 23, 2017 The Future is Now—Waivers for Land Use on Mazama Ranch Development Provoke a Discussion of the Changing Complexion of the Smith Rock Area Dec 23, 2017
  • Nov 5, 2017 Here's What Others Have Said About the Smith Rock Master Plan Options Nov 5, 2017
  • Oct 26, 2017 All is Revealed—3 Smith Rock Master Plan Concepts Shared With the Public Oct 26, 2017
  • Oct 19, 2017 Mazama Ranch Development by Smith Rock Approved—Decision Final Unless Timely Appealed Oct 19, 2017
  • Oct 13, 2017 Three Alternative Smith Rock Master Plans Ready to Share Oct 13, 2017
  • Oct 6, 2017 15 Years of the Oregon Archaeology Celebration Here at Smith Rock Oct 6, 2017
  • Sep 10, 2017 Climb-On Maps Releases Smith Rock Climber's Map Sep 10, 2017
  • Sep 4, 2017 Hazy Last Gasp of Summer—Labor Day Weekend at Smith Rock Sep 4, 2017
  • Aug 13, 2017 Public Comment Period Ending Soon on Mazama Ranch Development by Smith Rock Aug 13, 2017
  • Aug 8, 2017 Rattlesnakes Relocated from Den at Smith Rock Aug 8, 2017
  • Jul 21, 2017 Countdown to the Eclipse at Smith Rock Jul 21, 2017
  • Jul 4, 2017 Why be Miserable? Take the Shady Way Up to Misery Ridge, or Another Path Less Traveled. Jul 4, 2017
  • Jun 16, 2017 Geology Rocks at Smith Rock State Park Jun 16, 2017
  • May 24, 2017 Come Find Out How Smith Rock Got Its Name During the "1863 Indian War Skirmish at Smith Rock" May 24, 2017
  • Apr 19, 2017 Smith Rock Ranger Lead Interpretative Programs Apr 19, 2017
  • Mar 29, 2017 Prime Viewing of the Solar Eclipse at Smith Rock Mar 29, 2017
  • Feb 13, 2017 Balds and Goldens are Back Feb 13, 2017
  • Feb 9, 2017 The Dawn of a Smith Rock Master Plan Feb 9, 2017
  • Jan 18, 2017 The Smith Rock Master Plan Gets Local Input Jan 18, 2017
  • Jan 3, 2017 Weigh In On the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan Jan 3, 2017
  • Dec 12, 2016 Meet the Mayor of Smith Rock Dec 12, 2016
  • Oct 25, 2016 Four OSU Undergrads Want Your Smith Rock Stories Oct 25, 2016
  • Oct 2, 2016 How Well Do You Know the Smith Rock Visitor? Oct 2, 2016
  • Sep 26, 2016 Special Addition Kicks Off 14th Annual Oregon Archaeology Celebration Sep 26, 2016
  • Aug 19, 2016 The Smith Rock Fire: Then and 20 Years Later Aug 19, 2016
  • Aug 16, 2016 Got Woof Waste? Aug 16, 2016
  • Jul 31, 2016 The Snake Charmer of Smith Rock Jul 31, 2016
  • Jul 30, 2016 Maybe If We Ask Nicely? Jul 30, 2016
  • Jun 29, 2016 Up Close and Personal with George Lepp and the Bald Eagles of Smith Rock Jun 29, 2016
  • Jun 21, 2016 Leave No Trace Partners Locally to Help Smith Rock Jun 21, 2016
• Events 66
  • Apr 6, 2024 Stargaze With An Astronomer at The Spot at Smith Rock's Asterisk Observatory Apr 6, 2024
  • May 18, 2023 Camp and Park for Free Then Come to a (Work) Party on National Trails Day at Smith Rock May 18, 2023
  • Nov 14, 2022 ClimberGirl—An audio interview with novelist and psychologist Jim Porzelius Nov 14, 2022
  • Nov 2, 2022 Climbers Flock to Smith Rock for Redpoint's First Annual Rock Wranglers Climbing Comp Nov 2, 2022
  • Oct 4, 2022 Redpoint Spotlights Author Jeff Smoot and Smith Rock Pioneer Alan Watts: Hangdog Days Oct 4, 2022
  • Oct 1, 2022 The 2022 Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—New Venue, Same 3-Day Climbers' Fun Oct 1, 2022
  • Sep 10, 2022 Smith Rock Treated Once Again to In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild™ Sep 10, 2022
  • Apr 22, 2022 It's Sign-up Time for April 30 Smith Rock Spring Thing Projects Apr 22, 2022
  • Jan 30, 2022 Winter is the Time for Native Storytelling—Video from the Smith Rock North Point Amphitheater Jan 30, 2022
  • Sep 29, 2021 LIVE From the AAC Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—Stream on Smith Rock TV October 1-3 Sep 29, 2021
  • Sep 7, 2021 The Smith Rock Craggin' Classic is Back for 2021! Sep 7, 2021
  • Jul 23, 2021 IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™ Soothes the Soul Once Again at Smith Rock Jul 23, 2021
  • Dec 30, 2020 Smith Rock First Day Parking Still Free, Hikes Not Guided Dec 30, 2020
  • Dec 23, 2020 "Summit Trail Santa" Comes to Town Dec 23, 2020
  • Oct 13, 2020 Coming VERY Soon to a Screen Near You—the 2020 Craggin' Classic Digital Series (Copy) Oct 13, 2020
  • Dec 7, 2019 Smith Rock Icons Shine a Spotlight on Bend Rock Gym Historical Exhibi Dec 7, 2019
  • Sep 23, 2019 Sarah Wolfe Took Notes at This Year's Smith Rock Craggin' Classic Sep 23, 2019
  • Sep 21, 2019 CLIFF (CRAG) NOTES ON SMITH ROCK: A GUEST BLOG POST BY “SUMMIT TRAIL AMY” Sep 21, 2019
  • May 21, 2019 Classical Music in the Wild Returns to Smith Rock May 21, 2019
  • May 19, 2019 State Parks Day June 1 Means No Fees for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock May 19, 2019
  • Dec 17, 2018 Smith Rock First Day Hikes Ring in the New Year Dec 17, 2018
  • Nov 17, 2018 Green Friday is Coming—Have Your Turkey Then Give Thanks for Free Parking at Smith Rock Nov 17, 2018
  • Oct 3, 2018 The 16th Oregon Archaeology Celebration at Smith Rock Starts October 5 Oct 3, 2018
  • Sep 22, 2018 The 2018 Smith Rock Craggin' Classic Took on Diversity and Inclusion in Climbing Sep 22, 2018
  • Sep 14, 2018 Round 3 for the Smith Rock Master Plan Sep 14, 2018
  • Jul 20, 2018 Classical Music in the Wild Comes to Smith Rock Jul 20, 2018
  • Jun 26, 2018 Catch Smith Rock State Park Naturalist David Vick One Last Time This Saturday Jun 26, 2018
  • Jun 11, 2018 77° and Sunny for the Annual Smith Rock Paintout This Saturday Jun 11, 2018
  • May 1, 2018 Only Glass Separates You From Smith Rock's (and more) Climbing Past May 1, 2018
  • Apr 29, 2018 Over 250 Lend Their Muscles to the 26th Smith Rock Spring Thing Apr 29, 2018
  • Apr 8, 2018 FOMO on Smith Rock State Park's Geology and Raptors? Not any longer. Apr 8, 2018
  • Dec 29, 2017 Santa Isn't Done Yet—Free Parking to All, At Least On "First Day" Dec 29, 2017
  • Dec 6, 2017 Ring in the New Year—the Smith Rock First Day Hike Dec 6, 2017
  • Nov 10, 2017 Green is the New Black—And It Means Free Parking at Smith Rock Nov 10, 2017
  • Oct 6, 2017 15 Years of the Oregon Archaeology Celebration Here at Smith Rock Oct 6, 2017
  • Sep 10, 2017 Climb-On Maps Releases Smith Rock Climber's Map Sep 10, 2017
  • Aug 30, 2017 Shadow Dancing to Totality—A French Explorer/Photographer's Story of the Total Solar Eclipse at Smith Rock Aug 30, 2017
  • Aug 22, 2017 Coming Off of the Post Smith Rock Eclipse Slump Aug 22, 2017
  • Aug 15, 2017 From Casual Climber to Passionate Organizer of the Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—One Woman's Journey Aug 15, 2017
  • Jul 21, 2017 Countdown to the Eclipse at Smith Rock Jul 21, 2017
  • Jun 16, 2017 Geology Rocks at Smith Rock State Park Jun 16, 2017
  • Jun 9, 2017 Smith Rock Paintout This Saturday Is On Come Rain or Come Shine Jun 9, 2017
  • Jun 1, 2017 No Fees This Saturday for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock Jun 1, 2017
  • May 31, 2017 Save the Date—The Smith Rock Craggin' Classic is On May 31, 2017
  • May 24, 2017 Come Find Out How Smith Rock Got Its Name During the "1863 Indian War Skirmish at Smith Rock" May 24, 2017
  • Apr 19, 2017 Smith Rock Ranger Lead Interpretative Programs Apr 19, 2017
  • Apr 17, 2017 Snag Your Campsite Quickly April 19 for the Solar Eclipse Apr 17, 2017
  • Mar 29, 2017 Prime Viewing of the Solar Eclipse at Smith Rock Mar 29, 2017
  • Feb 9, 2017 The Dawn of a Smith Rock Master Plan Feb 9, 2017
  • Jan 18, 2017 The Smith Rock Master Plan Gets Local Input Jan 18, 2017
  • Jan 3, 2017 Weigh In On the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan Jan 3, 2017
  • Nov 20, 2016 Green Friday Means Free Parking Nov 20, 2016
  • Sep 26, 2016 Special Addition Kicks Off 14th Annual Oregon Archaeology Celebration Sep 26, 2016
  • Jul 1, 2016 Smith Rock Provides Inspiration For These Plein Air Painters Jul 1, 2016
  • May 24, 2016 Living History Presenters at Smith Rock Memorial Weekend May 24, 2016
  • Apr 18, 2016 Patagonia Worn Wear Repair Team Returns to Smith Rock Apr 18, 2016
  • Apr 11, 2016 Mom's Weekend Run Fun at Smith Rock Apr 11, 2016
  • Mar 22, 2016 Smith Rock Makes An Impression, Actually 1300 of Them Mar 22, 2016
  • Dec 22, 2015 Want to Approach the Llamas on New Year's Day? Dec 22, 2015
  • Dec 20, 2015 Bring On the New Year--the Smith Rock First Day Hike Dec 20, 2015
  • Oct 19, 2015 Oregon Tribal Rock Art Presentation this Friday Oct 19, 2015
  • Oct 10, 2015 Reknown Archaeologist Speaks on the Connley Caves Excavation Oct 10, 2015
  • Oct 8, 2015 Learn More About Rock Features Oct 8, 2015
  • Sep 9, 2015 Monkey Swing into Marriage Sep 9, 2015
  • Sep 9, 2015 Classic Craggin' at Smith Sep 9, 2015
  • Aug 24, 2015 Pink Buffalo Holds the Monkey Face Half Aug 24, 2015
• Fauna 20
  • Mar 10, 2024 Get Caught Up for Hatch Time at Smith Rock State Park Mar 10, 2024
  • Jul 4, 2023 This Fourth of July Let's Celebrate Smith Rock's Bald Eagles 2023 Nesting Season Jul 4, 2023
  • Jan 20, 2023 Welcome to Smith Rock's Wild Kingdom Jan 20, 2023
  • Dec 14, 2022 Wintering at Smith Rock is for the Birds Dec 14, 2022
  • Mar 18, 2022 Sad News for the Smith Rock Bald Eagles Family Mar 18, 2022
  • Jun 30, 2021 Raptor Eye Candy—a Recap of the 2021 Nesting Season at Smith Rock Jun 30, 2021
  • Mar 21, 2021 Waldo, Smith Rock's Latest Bald Eaglet has Arrived Mar 21, 2021
  • Aug 19, 2020 Fly Like An Eagle (or Peregrine)—It Helped This Wildlife Photographer at Smith Rock Aug 19, 2020
  • Mar 15, 2019 Smith Rock Has Some Tough Birds Mar 15, 2019
  • Oct 22, 2018 A Tough Year for Peregrine Falcons at Smith Rock Oct 22, 2018
  • Jul 7, 2018 Most Smith Rock Raptor Closures Lifted Jul 7, 2018
  • Mar 26, 2018 THEY'RE BACK...THE EAGLES RETURN TO SMITH ROCK STATE PARK Mar 26, 2018
  • Jul 18, 2017 Smith Rock Falcons Have Flown Jul 18, 2017
  • Mar 17, 2017 Prairie Falcons Nesting Again—Heads Up on Route Closures Mar 17, 2017
  • Mar 16, 2017 Communing with My Adopted Eagle Family—one Smith Rock Wildlife Photographer's Story Mar 16, 2017
  • Jul 31, 2016 The Snake Charmer of Smith Rock Jul 31, 2016
  • Jul 31, 2016 Peregrine Falcons Have Flown Jul 31, 2016
  • Jun 29, 2016 Up Close and Personal with George Lepp and the Bald Eagles of Smith Rock Jun 29, 2016
  • Mar 17, 2016 The Eagle Has Landed Mar 17, 2016
  • Oct 19, 2015 Seen this bird lately? Oct 19, 2015
• General Information 154
  • Nov 20, 2025 Big Budget Shortfall at OPRD Freezes Visitor Center Plans at Smith Rock and Hikes Annual Fees Nov 20, 2025
  • Jun 27, 2025 (Some) E-Bikes are "Park-Legal" at Smith Rock State Park STARTING July 1, 2025, But... Jun 27, 2025
  • Jan 4, 2025 the Smith Rock Bald Eagles (and others) get their cred at long last—celebrate it on January 5, National Bird Day Jan 4, 2025
  • Nov 26, 2024 Take a Tour of the Vision for the New Smith Rock State Park Visitor Center Nov 26, 2024
  • Apr 6, 2024 Stargaze With An Astronomer at The Spot at Smith Rock's Asterisk Observatory Apr 6, 2024
  • Apr 12, 2023 Time is Running Out for Your Feedback on the Smith Rock Master Plan Apr 12, 2023
  • Mar 29, 2023 It’s Public Input Time on Master Plan Details for Smith Rock State Park April 10 Mar 29, 2023
  • Feb 9, 2023 LOST BRIEFLY AT SMITH ROCK, Buddy gets reunited WITH THE HELP OF A VillAGE Feb 9, 2023
  • Jan 19, 2023 New Bridge Construction at Smith Rock will Interrupt Some Park Access this August Jan 19, 2023
  • Aug 19, 2022 Juniper Junction Keeps the Torch Burning Under New Ownership at Smith Rock Aug 19, 2022
  • Feb 5, 2022 Smith Rock Records the First Wheelchair Ascent to the Burma Road Summit Feb 5, 2022
  • Jan 30, 2022 Winter is the Time for Native Storytelling—Video from the Smith Rock North Point Amphitheater Jan 30, 2022
  • Nov 16, 2021 Smith Rock Winterizes: Bivy Closes, Water Fill-up Stations Off Nov 16, 2021
  • Nov 12, 2021 OPB's Oregon Field Guide Airs "Adventure Wheelchair" Episode Filmed at Smith Rock Nov 12, 2021
  • Jul 28, 2021 Outstanding in Her Field, "Summit Trail Amy" Snags Smith Rock State Park Award Jul 28, 2021
  • Jul 15, 2021 Smith Rock Water Fill-up Station Ingenuity Jul 15, 2021
  • Apr 29, 2021 When will the Bivy Campground at Smith Rock State Park Re-open? Here's What We Know. Apr 29, 2021
  • Apr 23, 2021 New Ranger Sam Vanderbeek May Not "Do Bend Right," but Smith Rock Doesn't Care Apr 23, 2021
  • Mar 21, 2021 Waldo, Smith Rock's Latest Bald Eaglet has Arrived Mar 21, 2021
  • Dec 26, 2020 (Smith Rock Wildlife Photographer) Charlie's Back—This Time with Planets, Moons, Comets, and Stars Dec 26, 2020
  • Aug 19, 2020 Fly Like An Eagle (or Peregrine)—It Helped This Wildlife Photographer at Smith Rock Aug 19, 2020
  • Jul 16, 2020 Small Celebration Venue With A Killer View—Smith Rock's North Point Amphitheater Jul 16, 2020
  • Jun 25, 2020 Misery Ridge Trail Isn't Open Quite Yet, But These Volunteers Are Working On It Jun 25, 2020
  • Jun 19, 2020 The Magical Mystical Area We Call Smith Rock—A Conversation With Wilson Wewa, Paiute Spiritual Leader Jun 19, 2020
  • Jun 16, 2020 The Smith Rock Bald Eaglets Have Fledged Jun 16, 2020
  • May 14, 2020 A "Soft" Re-opening Morning at Smith Rock May 14, 2020
  • May 13, 2020 Smith Rock State Park Opens Tomorrow—Here's What You Can Do to Help Keep It Open May 13, 2020
  • May 8, 2020 Partial Reopening of Smith Rock State Park on Thursday, May 14th! May 8, 2020
  • Mar 20, 2020 Upcoming Bivy Campground Closure and More COVID-19 News for Smith Rock State Park Mar 20, 2020
  • Oct 16, 2019 Well Water Gremlins Still at It Oct 16, 2019
  • Jul 19, 2019 Smith Rock's New Park Manager's Heart Belongs to Smith, at Least in Part Jul 19, 2019
  • Jul 9, 2019 After the Wheelchair Test Drive, What's Next for Universal Access at Smith Rock? Jul 9, 2019
  • Jun 26, 2019 No Babies for the Prairie Falcons This Year—First Kiss Climbing Restrictions Lifted Jun 26, 2019
  • Jun 21, 2019 Welcome Savannah, Smith Rock's New Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant Jun 21, 2019
  • Jun 8, 2019 What Will be the Future of the Lower Gorge? Jun 8, 2019
  • Jun 6, 2019 It's Fledge Time at the Smith Rock Bald Eagle Nest Jun 6, 2019
  • May 27, 2019 Memorable Memorial Weekend Flower Show on the Smith Rock Trails May 27, 2019
  • May 24, 2019 Smith Rock's Park Manager Decides to Move South May 24, 2019
  • May 19, 2019 State Parks Day June 1 Means No Fees for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock May 19, 2019
  • May 10, 2019 Sad News for the Golden Eagles at Smith Rock This Year May 10, 2019
  • Apr 8, 2019 The Crooked River is Raging at Smith Rock Apr 8, 2019
  • Feb 26, 2019 Climbers/Chefs Captivated by Smith Rock Set to Reopen the Terrebonne Depot Feb 26, 2019
  • Feb 18, 2019 Smith Rock—Proving Ground for Local Inventor's All-Terrain Wheelchair Feb 18, 2019
  • Jan 23, 2019 More Trail Work at Smith Rock, This Time the Homestead Jan 23, 2019
  • Jan 3, 2019 Checking the Wolf Tree Trail Changes at Smith Rock Jan 3, 2019
  • Dec 31, 2018 BYOW Time Once Again at Smith Rock Dec 31, 2018
  • Dec 9, 2018 Wolf Tree Trail Improvement Starts December 17 at Smith Rock Dec 9, 2018
  • Nov 30, 2018 Walking the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan Nov 30, 2018
  • Nov 17, 2018 Green Friday is Coming—Have Your Turkey Then Give Thanks for Free Parking at Smith Rock Nov 17, 2018
  • Nov 13, 2018 Don’t worry, the bridge is safe at Smith Rock. Nov 13, 2018
  • Oct 30, 2018 Cliff Notes From the Smith Rock Master Plan Round 3 Oct 30, 2018
  • Oct 22, 2018 A Tough Year for Peregrine Falcons at Smith Rock Oct 22, 2018
  • Oct 20, 2018 Fall Looked a Lot Like Summer at Smith Rock This Week Oct 20, 2018
  • Sep 23, 2018 Smith Rock Campground Adds ADA Sites Sep 23, 2018
  • Sep 14, 2018 Round 3 for the Smith Rock Master Plan Sep 14, 2018
  • Aug 23, 2018 What Could Be Next for Spillover Parking at Smith Rock Aug 23, 2018
  • Aug 17, 2018 New Boardwalks on the Smith Rock River Trail Aug 17, 2018
  • Jul 12, 2018 Friday the 13th Brings Good Luck to First Kiss Climbers Jul 12, 2018
  • Jul 9, 2018 As 100° Weather Hits Smith Rock This Week, Take This Hydration Quiz Jul 9, 2018
  • Jul 7, 2018 Most Smith Rock Raptor Closures Lifted Jul 7, 2018
  • Jul 3, 2018 Making Plans to Watch the County Fireworks from Misery Ridge? Not a good idea. Jul 3, 2018
  • Jun 26, 2018 Catch Smith Rock State Park Naturalist David Vick One Last Time This Saturday Jun 26, 2018
  • Jun 11, 2018 77° and Sunny for the Annual Smith Rock Paintout This Saturday Jun 11, 2018
  • May 11, 2018 Some New Guys in Brown Around Town—the Park, that Is. May 11, 2018
  • Apr 8, 2018 FOMO on Smith Rock State Park's Geology and Raptors? Not any longer. Apr 8, 2018
  • Mar 26, 2018 THEY'RE BACK...THE EAGLES RETURN TO SMITH ROCK STATE PARK Mar 26, 2018
  • Mar 20, 2018 Springtime Comes to Smith Rock (at least for today) Mar 20, 2018
  • Mar 15, 2018 Could This Be the FINAL Decision on the Mazama Ranch Development at Smith Rock? Mar 15, 2018
  • Mar 5, 2018 The Mazama Ranch Record is Now Officially Closed. What's Next. Mar 5, 2018
  • Feb 9, 2018 Mazama Ranch B&B + Campground Proposal Got Another Day in Court Feb 9, 2018
  • Feb 5, 2018 Smith Rock's New Ranger Nolan is Very Excited To Be Here Feb 5, 2018
  • Jan 29, 2018 Mazama Ranch Development: Part 2—Modifications and Another Appeal Jan 29, 2018
  • Jan 25, 2018 Hydroflask Video Series Profiles Alan Watts Jan 25, 2018
  • Jan 4, 2018 7 Final Input Days on the Mazama Ranch Appeal Jan 4, 2018
  • Dec 29, 2017 Santa Isn't Done Yet—Free Parking to All, At Least On "First Day" Dec 29, 2017
  • Dec 23, 2017 The Future is Now—Waivers for Land Use on Mazama Ranch Development Provoke a Discussion of the Changing Complexion of the Smith Rock Area Dec 23, 2017
  • Dec 21, 2017 Chute Trail Detour at Smith Rock Dec 21, 2017
  • Dec 2, 2017 Cold Weather Signals Perfect Smith Rock Climbing Conditions for Arc'teryx Climber Nina Caprez Dec 2, 2017
  • Nov 10, 2017 Green is the New Black—And It Means Free Parking at Smith Rock Nov 10, 2017
  • Nov 5, 2017 Here's What Others Have Said About the Smith Rock Master Plan Options Nov 5, 2017
  • Oct 26, 2017 All is Revealed—3 Smith Rock Master Plan Concepts Shared With the Public Oct 26, 2017
  • Oct 20, 2017 The Bivy Campground at Smith Rock Still Remains a Great Deal, Even With a $3 Rate Hike Oct 20, 2017
  • Oct 19, 2017 Mazama Ranch Development by Smith Rock Approved—Decision Final Unless Timely Appealed Oct 19, 2017
  • Oct 13, 2017 Three Alternative Smith Rock Master Plans Ready to Share Oct 13, 2017
  • Oct 13, 2017 Hot Showers Again Soon, But All Water Outside the Restrooms Will Be Turned Off For the Winter Oct 13, 2017
  • Sep 4, 2017 Hazy Last Gasp of Summer—Labor Day Weekend at Smith Rock Sep 4, 2017
  • Aug 30, 2017 Shadow Dancing to Totality—A French Explorer/Photographer's Story of the Total Solar Eclipse at Smith Rock Aug 30, 2017
  • Aug 22, 2017 Coming Off of the Post Smith Rock Eclipse Slump Aug 22, 2017
  • Aug 13, 2017 Public Comment Period Ending Soon on Mazama Ranch Development by Smith Rock Aug 13, 2017
  • Aug 8, 2017 Rattlesnakes Relocated from Den at Smith Rock Aug 8, 2017
  • Jul 21, 2017 Countdown to the Eclipse at Smith Rock Jul 21, 2017
  • Jul 18, 2017 Smith Rock Falcons Have Flown Jul 18, 2017
  • Jul 4, 2017 Why be Miserable? Take the Shady Way Up to Misery Ridge, or Another Path Less Traveled. Jul 4, 2017
  • Jun 29, 2017 Smith Rock's Solo the Bald Eaglet and the Golden Eaglets Have Fledged Jun 29, 2017
  • Jun 9, 2017 Smith Rock Paintout This Saturday Is On Come Rain or Come Shine Jun 9, 2017
  • Jun 5, 2017 A New Bench to Watch the Golden Eagles From Jun 5, 2017
  • Jun 1, 2017 No Fees This Saturday for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock Jun 1, 2017
  • May 28, 2017 Smith Rock Helps At-Risk Kids Help Smith May 28, 2017
  • May 24, 2017 Come Find Out How Smith Rock Got Its Name During the "1863 Indian War Skirmish at Smith Rock" May 24, 2017
  • May 12, 2017 Peregrine Falcons Nesting Changes Affect Climbing Route Closures at Smith Rock May 12, 2017
• Guest Blog 9
  • Oct 22, 2021 Rim Rock Reflections While Recovering Oct 22, 2021
  • Feb 9, 2021 Honors Literature Project Becomes Student Guest Post on Smith Rock Sport Climbing History Feb 9, 2021
  • Dec 26, 2020 (Smith Rock Wildlife Photographer) Charlie's Back—This Time with Planets, Moons, Comets, and Stars Dec 26, 2020
  • Aug 19, 2020 Fly Like An Eagle (or Peregrine)—It Helped This Wildlife Photographer at Smith Rock Aug 19, 2020
  • Jan 27, 2020 Walking Among Giants—An Appreciation of Some of Smith’s Rock Stars Jan 27, 2020
  • Sep 23, 2019 Sarah Wolfe Took Notes at This Year's Smith Rock Craggin' Classic Sep 23, 2019
  • Apr 14, 2019 A Tale of Two Climbing Areas—Recent Route Development at the Monument and Marsupials Apr 14, 2019
  • Feb 18, 2019 Smith Rock—Proving Ground for Local Inventor's All-Terrain Wheelchair Feb 18, 2019
  • Apr 15, 2018 ALEX: BOLD AS LOVE. A FRIEND REMEMBERS WELL LOVED CLIMBER ALEX REED. Apr 15, 2018
• Highline 1
  • Mar 3, 2016 Temp Rules on Going High at Smith Rock Mar 3, 2016
• Hiking 10
  • Feb 5, 2022 Smith Rock Records the First Wheelchair Ascent to the Burma Road Summit Feb 5, 2022
  • Jul 6, 2020 Smith Rock State Park is Dishing Out Misery Again As It Reopens the Popular Misery Ridge Trail Jul 6, 2020
  • Jun 8, 2019 What Will be the Future of the Lower Gorge? Jun 8, 2019
  • Dec 6, 2017 Ring in the New Year—the Smith Rock First Day Hike Dec 6, 2017
  • Jul 4, 2017 Why be Miserable? Take the Shady Way Up to Misery Ridge, or Another Path Less Traveled. Jul 4, 2017
  • Jun 5, 2017 A New Bench to Watch the Golden Eagles From Jun 5, 2017
  • Apr 25, 2017 Upper Homestead Trail Closed for Renovation Apr 25, 2017
  • Feb 13, 2017 Balds and Goldens are Back Feb 13, 2017
  • Mar 8, 2016 Peregrine Falcons Are Back Mar 8, 2016
  • Dec 20, 2015 Bring On the New Year--the Smith Rock First Day Hike Dec 20, 2015
• History 8
  • Feb 9, 2021 Honors Literature Project Becomes Student Guest Post on Smith Rock Sport Climbing History Feb 9, 2021
  • Jun 19, 2020 The Magical Mystical Area We Call Smith Rock—A Conversation With Wilson Wewa, Paiute Spiritual Leader Jun 19, 2020
  • Feb 15, 2020 Alan Watts Spends A Couple Hours Talking in a Van—For a Podcast Feb 15, 2020
  • Jan 2, 2018 Watts and Volk on the Origins of Climbing at Smith Rock—a Video Retrospective Jan 2, 2018
  • Aug 19, 2016 The Smith Rock Fire: Then and 20 Years Later Aug 19, 2016
  • May 24, 2016 Living History Presenters at Smith Rock Memorial Weekend May 24, 2016
  • Nov 9, 2015 Aerial America Soars Above Monkey Face Nov 9, 2015
  • Jul 9, 2014 Old Signs Jul 9, 2014
• Horseback Riding 1
  • Jan 24, 2016 Nice Day for a Ride Jan 24, 2016
• Maps & Topos 1
  • Jul 9, 2014 Red Wall Topo Jul 9, 2014
• Mountain Biking 1
  • Nov 5, 2018 Now's the Time to Mountain Bike at Smith Rock Nov 5, 2018
• News 244
  • Nov 20, 2025 Big Budget Shortfall at OPRD Freezes Visitor Center Plans at Smith Rock and Hikes Annual Fees Nov 20, 2025
  • Jun 27, 2025 (Some) E-Bikes are "Park-Legal" at Smith Rock State Park STARTING July 1, 2025, But... Jun 27, 2025
  • Jan 4, 2025 the Smith Rock Bald Eagles (and others) get their cred at long last—celebrate it on January 5, National Bird Day Jan 4, 2025
  • Nov 26, 2024 Take a Tour of the Vision for the New Smith Rock State Park Visitor Center Nov 26, 2024
  • Apr 6, 2024 Stargaze With An Astronomer at The Spot at Smith Rock's Asterisk Observatory Apr 6, 2024
  • Mar 10, 2024 Get Caught Up for Hatch Time at Smith Rock State Park Mar 10, 2024
  • Jul 4, 2023 This Fourth of July Let's Celebrate Smith Rock's Bald Eagles 2023 Nesting Season Jul 4, 2023
  • May 18, 2023 Camp and Park for Free Then Come to a (Work) Party on National Trails Day at Smith Rock May 18, 2023
  • Apr 12, 2023 Time is Running Out for Your Feedback on the Smith Rock Master Plan Apr 12, 2023
  • Mar 29, 2023 It’s Public Input Time on Master Plan Details for Smith Rock State Park April 10 Mar 29, 2023
  • Feb 9, 2023 LOST BRIEFLY AT SMITH ROCK, Buddy gets reunited WITH THE HELP OF A VillAGE Feb 9, 2023
  • Jan 20, 2023 Welcome to Smith Rock's Wild Kingdom Jan 20, 2023
  • Jan 19, 2023 New Bridge Construction at Smith Rock will Interrupt Some Park Access this August Jan 19, 2023
  • Dec 14, 2022 Wintering at Smith Rock is for the Birds Dec 14, 2022
  • Nov 14, 2022 ClimberGirl—An audio interview with novelist and psychologist Jim Porzelius Nov 14, 2022
  • Nov 2, 2022 Climbers Flock to Smith Rock for Redpoint's First Annual Rock Wranglers Climbing Comp Nov 2, 2022
  • Oct 4, 2022 Redpoint Spotlights Author Jeff Smoot and Smith Rock Pioneer Alan Watts: Hangdog Days Oct 4, 2022
  • Oct 1, 2022 The 2022 Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—New Venue, Same 3-Day Climbers' Fun Oct 1, 2022
  • Sep 10, 2022 Smith Rock Treated Once Again to In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild™ Sep 10, 2022
  • Aug 19, 2022 Juniper Junction Keeps the Torch Burning Under New Ownership at Smith Rock Aug 19, 2022
  • Apr 28, 2022 Fjällräven Bend Brings Plogging to Smith Rock Apr 28, 2022
  • Apr 22, 2022 It's Sign-up Time for April 30 Smith Rock Spring Thing Projects Apr 22, 2022
  • Mar 18, 2022 Sad News for the Smith Rock Bald Eagles Family Mar 18, 2022
  • Mar 15, 2022 Smith Rock Bivy Campground Opens for the Season Mar 15, 2022
  • Feb 24, 2022 Comments Being Collected on Drones Zones for Take-Off and Landing at Smith Rock and More Feb 24, 2022
  • Feb 5, 2022 Smith Rock Records the First Wheelchair Ascent to the Burma Road Summit Feb 5, 2022
  • Jan 30, 2022 Winter is the Time for Native Storytelling—Video from the Smith Rock North Point Amphitheater Jan 30, 2022
  • Nov 16, 2021 Smith Rock Winterizes: Bivy Closes, Water Fill-up Stations Off Nov 16, 2021
  • Nov 12, 2021 OPB's Oregon Field Guide Airs "Adventure Wheelchair" Episode Filmed at Smith Rock Nov 12, 2021
  • Oct 22, 2021 Rim Rock Reflections While Recovering Oct 22, 2021
  • Sep 29, 2021 LIVE From the AAC Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—Stream on Smith Rock TV October 1-3 Sep 29, 2021
  • Sep 7, 2021 The Smith Rock Craggin' Classic is Back for 2021! Sep 7, 2021
  • Jul 28, 2021 Outstanding in Her Field, "Summit Trail Amy" Snags Smith Rock State Park Award Jul 28, 2021
  • Jul 23, 2021 IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™ Soothes the Soul Once Again at Smith Rock Jul 23, 2021
  • Jul 15, 2021 Smith Rock Water Fill-up Station Ingenuity Jul 15, 2021
  • Jun 30, 2021 Raptor Eye Candy—a Recap of the 2021 Nesting Season at Smith Rock Jun 30, 2021
  • May 26, 2021 The Smith Rock Bivy Campground Re-opens Tomorrow, May 27 May 26, 2021
  • Apr 29, 2021 When will the Bivy Campground at Smith Rock State Park Re-open? Here's What We Know. Apr 29, 2021
  • Apr 23, 2021 New Ranger Sam Vanderbeek May Not "Do Bend Right," but Smith Rock Doesn't Care Apr 23, 2021
  • Mar 21, 2021 Waldo, Smith Rock's Latest Bald Eaglet has Arrived Mar 21, 2021
  • Feb 9, 2021 Honors Literature Project Becomes Student Guest Post on Smith Rock Sport Climbing History Feb 9, 2021
  • Dec 30, 2020 Smith Rock First Day Parking Still Free, Hikes Not Guided Dec 30, 2020
  • Dec 26, 2020 (Smith Rock Wildlife Photographer) Charlie's Back—This Time with Planets, Moons, Comets, and Stars Dec 26, 2020
  • Dec 23, 2020 "Summit Trail Santa" Comes to Town Dec 23, 2020
  • Oct 13, 2020 Coming VERY Soon to a Screen Near You—the 2020 Craggin' Classic Digital Series (Copy) Oct 13, 2020
  • Aug 31, 2020 Putting Up a New Climbing Route or Removing Existing Hardware at Smith Rock? NEW RULES Aug 31, 2020
  • Aug 19, 2020 Fly Like An Eagle (or Peregrine)—It Helped This Wildlife Photographer at Smith Rock Aug 19, 2020
  • Jul 16, 2020 Small Celebration Venue With A Killer View—Smith Rock's North Point Amphitheater Jul 16, 2020
  • Jul 6, 2020 Smith Rock State Park is Dishing Out Misery Again As It Reopens the Popular Misery Ridge Trail Jul 6, 2020
  • Jun 25, 2020 Misery Ridge Trail Isn't Open Quite Yet, But These Volunteers Are Working On It Jun 25, 2020
  • Jun 19, 2020 The Magical Mystical Area We Call Smith Rock—A Conversation With Wilson Wewa, Paiute Spiritual Leader Jun 19, 2020
  • Jun 16, 2020 The Smith Rock Bald Eaglets Have Fledged Jun 16, 2020
  • May 14, 2020 A "Soft" Re-opening Morning at Smith Rock May 14, 2020
  • May 13, 2020 Smith Rock State Park Opens Tomorrow—Here's What You Can Do to Help Keep It Open May 13, 2020
  • May 8, 2020 Partial Reopening of Smith Rock State Park on Thursday, May 14th! May 8, 2020
  • Mar 20, 2020 Upcoming Bivy Campground Closure and More COVID-19 News for Smith Rock State Park Mar 20, 2020
  • Feb 15, 2020 Alan Watts Spends A Couple Hours Talking in a Van—For a Podcast Feb 15, 2020
  • Jan 27, 2020 Walking Among Giants—An Appreciation of Some of Smith’s Rock Stars Jan 27, 2020
  • Dec 7, 2019 Smith Rock Icons Shine a Spotlight on Bend Rock Gym Historical Exhibi Dec 7, 2019
  • Nov 22, 2019 The Chimney Approach to the Gorge Gets a Major Upgrade Nov 22, 2019
  • Nov 18, 2019 Still Finding Balance—Route Developer Chris Hatzai On the Yin/Yang of Smith Rock's Pull Nov 18, 2019
  • Oct 16, 2019 Well Water Gremlins Still at It Oct 16, 2019
  • Oct 4, 2019 Just Who is this Smith Rock Park Super Fan Turned Volunteer? Oct 4, 2019
  • Sep 23, 2019 Sarah Wolfe Took Notes at This Year's Smith Rock Craggin' Classic Sep 23, 2019
  • Sep 21, 2019 CLIFF (CRAG) NOTES ON SMITH ROCK: A GUEST BLOG POST BY “SUMMIT TRAIL AMY” Sep 21, 2019
  • Aug 8, 2019 Misery Ridge—a Love Story in Two Acts. Aug 8, 2019
  • Jul 19, 2019 Smith Rock's New Park Manager's Heart Belongs to Smith, at Least in Part Jul 19, 2019
  • Jul 9, 2019 After the Wheelchair Test Drive, What's Next for Universal Access at Smith Rock? Jul 9, 2019
  • Jun 26, 2019 No Babies for the Prairie Falcons This Year—First Kiss Climbing Restrictions Lifted Jun 26, 2019
  • Jun 21, 2019 Welcome Savannah, Smith Rock's New Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant Jun 21, 2019
  • Jun 8, 2019 What Will be the Future of the Lower Gorge? Jun 8, 2019
  • Jun 6, 2019 It's Fledge Time at the Smith Rock Bald Eagle Nest Jun 6, 2019
  • May 27, 2019 Memorable Memorial Weekend Flower Show on the Smith Rock Trails May 27, 2019
  • May 24, 2019 Smith Rock's Park Manager Decides to Move South May 24, 2019
  • May 21, 2019 Classical Music in the Wild Returns to Smith Rock May 21, 2019
  • May 19, 2019 State Parks Day June 1 Means No Fees for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock May 19, 2019
  • May 10, 2019 Sad News for the Golden Eagles at Smith Rock This Year May 10, 2019
  • Apr 30, 2019 Giving Back to Smith Rock, Then Forward Apr 30, 2019
  • Apr 23, 2019 Hangdog Days—the Book, the Story Behind the Story, and a Guy Named Alan Watts. Apr 23, 2019
  • Apr 14, 2019 A Tale of Two Climbing Areas—Recent Route Development at the Monument and Marsupials Apr 14, 2019
  • Apr 8, 2019 The Crooked River is Raging at Smith Rock Apr 8, 2019
  • Mar 15, 2019 Smith Rock Has Some Tough Birds Mar 15, 2019
  • Feb 26, 2019 Climbers/Chefs Captivated by Smith Rock Set to Reopen the Terrebonne Depot Feb 26, 2019
  • Feb 18, 2019 Smith Rock—Proving Ground for Local Inventor's All-Terrain Wheelchair Feb 18, 2019
  • Jan 23, 2019 More Trail Work at Smith Rock, This Time the Homestead Jan 23, 2019
  • Jan 14, 2019 Alan Watts and Adam Ondra—Alan's 80's Project on The Awl: A Model for Smith's Future Jan 14, 2019
  • Jan 3, 2019 Checking the Wolf Tree Trail Changes at Smith Rock Jan 3, 2019
  • Dec 31, 2018 BYOW Time Once Again at Smith Rock Dec 31, 2018
  • Dec 17, 2018 Smith Rock First Day Hikes Ring in the New Year Dec 17, 2018
  • Dec 9, 2018 Wolf Tree Trail Improvement Starts December 17 at Smith Rock Dec 9, 2018
  • Nov 30, 2018 Walking the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan Nov 30, 2018
  • Nov 17, 2018 Green Friday is Coming—Have Your Turkey Then Give Thanks for Free Parking at Smith Rock Nov 17, 2018
  • Nov 13, 2018 Don’t worry, the bridge is safe at Smith Rock. Nov 13, 2018
  • Nov 5, 2018 Now's the Time to Mountain Bike at Smith Rock Nov 5, 2018
  • Oct 30, 2018 Cliff Notes From the Smith Rock Master Plan Round 3 Oct 30, 2018
  • Oct 22, 2018 A Tough Year for Peregrine Falcons at Smith Rock Oct 22, 2018
  • Oct 20, 2018 Fall Looked a Lot Like Summer at Smith Rock This Week Oct 20, 2018
  • Oct 18, 2018 Temporary Water Issue at Smith Rock Oct 18, 2018
  • Oct 3, 2018 The 16th Oregon Archaeology Celebration at Smith Rock Starts October 5 Oct 3, 2018
  • Sep 23, 2018 Smith Rock Campground Adds ADA Sites Sep 23, 2018
• Park announcements 2
  • Apr 12, 2023 Time is Running Out for Your Feedback on the Smith Rock Master Plan Apr 12, 2023
  • Mar 29, 2023 It’s Public Input Time on Master Plan Details for Smith Rock State Park April 10 Mar 29, 2023
• Regulations 23
  • Feb 24, 2022 Comments Being Collected on Drones Zones for Take-Off and Landing at Smith Rock and More Feb 24, 2022
  • Nov 16, 2021 Smith Rock Winterizes: Bivy Closes, Water Fill-up Stations Off Nov 16, 2021
  • Aug 31, 2020 Putting Up a New Climbing Route or Removing Existing Hardware at Smith Rock? NEW RULES Aug 31, 2020
  • Jul 6, 2020 Smith Rock State Park is Dishing Out Misery Again As It Reopens the Popular Misery Ridge Trail Jul 6, 2020
  • May 13, 2020 Smith Rock State Park Opens Tomorrow—Here's What You Can Do to Help Keep It Open May 13, 2020
  • May 8, 2020 Partial Reopening of Smith Rock State Park on Thursday, May 14th! May 8, 2020
  • Mar 20, 2020 Upcoming Bivy Campground Closure and More COVID-19 News for Smith Rock State Park Mar 20, 2020
  • Jun 26, 2019 No Babies for the Prairie Falcons This Year—First Kiss Climbing Restrictions Lifted Jun 26, 2019
  • May 19, 2019 State Parks Day June 1 Means No Fees for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock May 19, 2019
  • Jul 12, 2018 Friday the 13th Brings Good Luck to First Kiss Climbers Jul 12, 2018
  • Jul 7, 2018 Most Smith Rock Raptor Closures Lifted Jul 7, 2018
  • Jul 3, 2018 Making Plans to Watch the County Fireworks from Misery Ridge? Not a good idea. Jul 3, 2018
  • Jul 18, 2017 Hanging Out in the Park When It's Dark? Jul 18, 2017
  • Jul 18, 2017 Smith Rock Falcons Have Flown Jul 18, 2017
  • Jun 29, 2017 Smith Rock's Solo the Bald Eaglet and the Golden Eaglets Have Fledged Jun 29, 2017
  • Jun 1, 2017 No Fees This Saturday for Camping or Day Use at Smith Rock Jun 1, 2017
  • May 12, 2017 Peregrine Falcons Nesting Changes Affect Climbing Route Closures at Smith Rock May 12, 2017
  • Apr 25, 2017 Upper Homestead Trail Closed for Renovation Apr 25, 2017
  • Dec 6, 2016 Save on Annual Pass This Month Dec 6, 2016
  • Jul 31, 2016 Peregrine Falcons Have Flown Jul 31, 2016
  • Mar 3, 2016 Temp Rules on Going High at Smith Rock Mar 3, 2016
  • Feb 22, 2016 Want to Be in the Park When It's Dark? Feb 22, 2016
  • Jan 28, 2016 It's Not My Fault--I Swear! Jan 28, 2016
• Restoration 3
  • Mar 10, 2024 Get Caught Up for Hatch Time at Smith Rock State Park Mar 10, 2024
  • Jul 4, 2023 This Fourth of July Let's Celebrate Smith Rock's Bald Eagles 2023 Nesting Season Jul 4, 2023
  • May 18, 2023 Camp and Park for Free Then Come to a (Work) Party on National Trails Day at Smith Rock May 18, 2023
• Route Closures 16
  • Jan 4, 2022 2022 Smith Rock Raptor Early Start of Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing Jan 4, 2022
  • Jan 25, 2020 2020 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing and Camping Starting February 1 Jan 25, 2020
  • May 10, 2019 Sad News for the Golden Eagles at Smith Rock This Year May 10, 2019
  • Feb 5, 2019 Smith Rock 2019 Raptor Nesting Site Closures Begin on February 8 Feb 5, 2019
  • Jul 12, 2018 Friday the 13th Brings Good Luck to First Kiss Climbers Jul 12, 2018
  • Jul 7, 2018 Most Smith Rock Raptor Closures Lifted Jul 7, 2018
  • Feb 7, 2018 2018 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Site Closures  Feb 7, 2018
  • Jul 18, 2017 Smith Rock Falcons Have Flown Jul 18, 2017
  • May 12, 2017 Peregrine Falcons Nesting Changes Affect Climbing Route Closures at Smith Rock May 12, 2017
  • Apr 28, 2017 Peregrine Falcons Have Joined the Nesting Party Apr 28, 2017
  • Mar 17, 2017 Prairie Falcons Nesting Again—Heads Up on Route Closures Mar 17, 2017
  • Feb 13, 2017 Balds and Goldens are Back Feb 13, 2017
  • Jul 31, 2016 Peregrine Falcons Have Flown Jul 31, 2016
  • Jul 5, 2016 Balds and Goldens are Outta Here Jul 5, 2016
  • Feb 7, 2016 Eagle Nesting Site Closures Update Feb 7, 2016
  • Jul 9, 2014 Eagle's Nest Jul 9, 2014
• Running 2
  • Apr 11, 2016 Mom's Weekend Run Fun at Smith Rock Apr 11, 2016
  • Aug 24, 2015 Pink Buffalo Holds the Monkey Face Half Aug 24, 2015
• Slackline 2
  • Sep 14, 2016 What's Up With Those Highliners? Sep 14, 2016
  • Mar 3, 2016 Temp Rules on Going High at Smith Rock Mar 3, 2016
• Smith Rock TV 1
  • Sep 29, 2021 LIVE From the AAC Smith Rock Craggin' Classic—Stream on Smith Rock TV October 1-3 Sep 29, 2021
• Spring Thing 1
  • Apr 28, 2015 2015 Spring Thing Apr 28, 2015
• Stories 14
  • Nov 18, 2019 Still Finding Balance—Route Developer Chris Hatzai On the Yin/Yang of Smith Rock's Pull Nov 18, 2019
  • Oct 4, 2019 Just Who is this Smith Rock Park Super Fan Turned Volunteer? Oct 4, 2019
  • Sep 21, 2019 CLIFF (CRAG) NOTES ON SMITH ROCK: A GUEST BLOG POST BY “SUMMIT TRAIL AMY” Sep 21, 2019
  • Apr 14, 2019 A Tale of Two Climbing Areas—Recent Route Development at the Monument and Marsupials Apr 14, 2019
  • May 5, 2018 Dog Samaritans at Smith Rock Share Their "Red Dog" Rescue Story May 5, 2018
  • Jan 25, 2018 Hydroflask Video Series Profiles Alan Watts Jan 25, 2018
  • Jan 20, 2018 It's Also a Dog's Life at Smith Rock State Park Jan 20, 2018
  • Mar 16, 2017 Communing with My Adopted Eagle Family—one Smith Rock Wildlife Photographer's Story Mar 16, 2017
  • Jun 29, 2016 Up Close and Personal with George Lepp and the Bald Eagles of Smith Rock Jun 29, 2016
  • May 23, 2016 At Just 16 This Smith Rock Climber is One to Watch May 23, 2016
  • Apr 4, 2016 The Books in The Bivy Have a Story to Tell Apr 4, 2016
  • Mar 22, 2016 Smith Rock Makes An Impression, Actually 1300 of Them Mar 22, 2016
  • Sep 9, 2015 Monkey Swing into Marriage Sep 9, 2015
  • Sep 9, 2015 The Man Behind the Smith Rock Climbing Guidebook—Alan Watts Sep 9, 2015
• Trail Closures 6
  • Jul 6, 2020 Smith Rock State Park is Dishing Out Misery Again As It Reopens the Popular Misery Ridge Trail Jul 6, 2020
  • Jun 25, 2020 Misery Ridge Trail Isn't Open Quite Yet, But These Volunteers Are Working On It Jun 25, 2020
  • Apr 8, 2019 The Crooked River is Raging at Smith Rock Apr 8, 2019
  • Dec 9, 2018 Wolf Tree Trail Improvement Starts December 17 at Smith Rock Dec 9, 2018
  • Dec 21, 2017 Chute Trail Detour at Smith Rock Dec 21, 2017
  • Apr 25, 2017 Upper Homestead Trail Closed for Renovation Apr 25, 2017
• Trail Running 2
  • Feb 13, 2017 Balds and Goldens are Back Feb 13, 2017
  • May 30, 2016 Get the Dirt on Spring Trail Running at Smith Rock May 30, 2016
• Uncategorized 2
  • Jul 16, 2020 Small Celebration Venue With A Killer View—Smith Rock's North Point Amphitheater Jul 16, 2020
  • Jun 19, 2020 The Magical Mystical Area We Call Smith Rock—A Conversation With Wilson Wewa, Paiute Spiritual Leader Jun 19, 2020
• Wedding Venue 1
  • Jul 16, 2020 Small Celebration Venue With A Killer View—Smith Rock's North Point Amphitheater Jul 16, 2020

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