Almost a year ago, exactly, we took a walk with Smith Rock State Park Manager Matt Davey at the location of the proposed and approved Visitor Center project to replace the currently donated yurt Welcome Center with a new 2,400-square-foot facility. The Visitor Center, along with improvements to and an extension of the Rim Rock Trail to the north end of the park, was one of the projects approved to receive funds from bond sales. Additionally, Oregon Parks and Recreation was recently awarded a Land and Water Conservation Grant to help fund construction. Now it’s all on hold.
