The 16,000-acre Cottonwood Canyon State Park on the lower John Day River is Oregon’s third certified “International Dark Sky Park.” The organization DarkSky International certifies a variety of types ...
A state senator wants to work with the federal government on land trades and facility acquisitions to create two new state parks — one for Big Cottonwood Canyon and another for Little Cottonwood ...
Cottonwood Canyon received just over 36,000 visitors in 2024 -- representing a 12% decline from 2023. This means that the park is largely protected from the light pollution caused by visitors. Plus, ...