https://www.nps.gov/orca News releases from Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve. en-us https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/fmp2022.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:28:00 EST Cave Junction, Oregon – The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a project to update the Fire Management Plan (FMP) for the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (ORCA). The updated FMP will conform with current NPS policy; identify and prioritize mechanical and prescribed fire treatments; and promote a fire management strategy based on natural ecological processes and conditions characteristic of park ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/fmp2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/cave-tours-available-chateau-closed.htm Sat, 06 Oct 2018 07:02:00 EST The Oregon Caves Chateau will be closed throughout 2019 for repairs and rehabilitation, but ranger-led tours of the cave will continue as usual.   https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/cave-tours-available-chateau-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/jeremy-curtis-selected-as-oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve-superintendent.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:44:00 EST Jeremy Curtis selected as Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/jeremy-curtis-selected-as-oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-provide-input-to-the-oregon-caves-preserve-management-plan-and-wild-and-scenic-river-study.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:02:00 EST Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve seeks input from the public on the draft of the Preserve Management Plan and Wild and Scenic River Study. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-provide-input-to-the-oregon-caves-preserve-management-plan-and-wild-and-scenic-river-study.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/three-days-of-3d-a-viewmaster-celebration-at-oregon-caves.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 06:30:00 EST A special commemorative event will be held at the Oregon Caves Historic Chateau from Friday, May 15th – Sunday, May 17th to celebrate the “Birthplace of a 3D Viewing Device – The ViewMaster”. Special events include a presentation by Rich Dubnow, the lead photographer for the ViewMaster, at 7:30pm on Friday, May 15th and a Historical Marker Dedication by Oregon Travel Experience at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 16th https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/three-days-of-3d-a-viewmaster-celebration-at-oregon-caves.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-open-for-spring-break.htm Thu, 05 Mar 2015 02:54:00 EST Oregon Caves National Monument is gearing up for another season of cave tours, school programs, children’s activities, and adventure! Cave tours will resume on Saturday, March 21st, so bring the family and enjoy traversing through the narrow, winding passageways that make a trip to the Oregon Caves so memorable! https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-open-for-spring-break.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve-legislation.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:01:00 EST Legislation for the Monument and Preserve with map. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve-legislation.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-national-monument-expansion.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:31:00 EST A new 4,000-acre National Park Service site to be known as Oregon Caves National Preserve. The site was established through the National Defense Authorization Act that was passed by Congress this week and signed by the President on December 19, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-national-monument-expansion.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-proposed-rate-increase.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:40:00 EST Information regarding the proposed rate increase for Oregon Caves National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-proposed-rate-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/public-lands-day-2014.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:51:00 EST Celebrate your Public Lands with us! Interested in cave conservation work? RSVP ahead of time - 541-592-2100 x 2254 emily_ring@nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/public-lands-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/star-party-september-26-2014.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:26:00 EST Jacqueline Henry-Ross and Robert Scott Stanton will perform a special concert at the Chateau at the Oregon Caves on Saturday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The musicians will each play solos, then end the concert with several duets. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/star-party-september-26-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/peter-sears-poetry-workshop-and-reading.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:52:00 EST Join Oregon Poet Laureate, Peter Sears on September 7th, 2014 for a poetry workshop at 2 pm and a reading at 7 pm at the Historic Chateau at Oregon Caves. Both the workshop and reading are free to the public. Please call the Chateau for reservations for the workshop and lodging at 541.592.3400. We ask that reservations be made by September 5th, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/peter-sears-poetry-workshop-and-reading.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/poetry-workshop-and-reading-conducted-by-poet-michael-spring-at-the-chateau-at-the-oregon-caves.htm Tue, 13 May 2014 09:28:00 EST Chateau poetry workshop with Michael Spring. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/poetry-workshop-and-reading-conducted-by-poet-michael-spring-at-the-chateau-at-the-oregon-caves.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/ycc-release-2014.htm Fri, 09 May 2014 06:40:00 EST Summer 2014 Youth Conservation Corps jobs available at Oregon Caves National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/ycc-release-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-opens-for-another-season.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:41:00 EST Cave tours resume again on Saturday, March 23 for another season of cave tours, school programs, and children’s activities. Explore dark, twisting passages where you will see strange and bizarre rock formations. If you tread lightly through the caverns, you may encounter sleeping bats! https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-opens-for-another-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/new-acting-superintendent-at-oregon-caves.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:36:00 EST Sean Denniston, Chief of Resources Management and Interpretation at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, began duties Monday as Oregon Caves National Monument’s Acting Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/new-acting-superintendent-at-oregon-caves.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/enjoy-a-free-cave-tour-on-may-12.htm Sun, 06 May 2012 06:46:00 EST Explore the caves, bend and squeeze through narrow marble passageways, and imagine what Elijah Davidson and other early cavers discovered. Join a ranger for a tour, share stories about the past, and what modern scientific exploration is revealing about this dark and mysterious place. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/enjoy-a-free-cave-tour-on-may-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/end-of-2011-oregon-caves-tour-operations.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:52:00 EST November 6, 2011 is the last day of cave tours for the 2011 season. The visitor center will remain open and park rangers will offer guided activities on the surface each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through the end of November. The visitor center and activities will be available 10am to 4pm on these days. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/end-of-2011-oregon-caves-tour-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/chateau-furniture-returns-home.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:29:00 EST After a careful museum restoration, a portion of the Mason Monterey furniture collection at the Oregon Caves Chateau is returning home.This is no staid museum collection behind glass, however.These beautiful pieces will decorate the Chateau lobby and are there for you to enjoy "hands on." https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/chateau-furniture-returns-home.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/return-of-stalagmite.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:59:00 EST On March 21, 2011, a small but important ceremony took place at Oregon Caves National Monument. Larry Grant of Hillsboro, Oregon, returned a stalagmite to Superintendent Vicki Snitzler. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/return-of-stalagmite.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/pbs-filming-complete.htm Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST PBS film on Oregon Caves is one step closer. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/pbs-filming-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/international-volunteers-2010.htm Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Oregon Caves hosted two international geosciences volunteers during the summer of 2010. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/international-volunteers-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/park-hosted-charles-harrison.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/park-hosted-charles-harrison.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/upgrade-subsurface-communication.htm Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Summer 2010 marked the completion of a major, eighteen-month project to upgrade the telecommunications system in Oregon Caves. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/upgrade-subsurface-communication.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2010.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/c-harrison.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST From September 24th to the 28th, Oregon Caves National Monument and the Oregon Caves Outfitters are proud to host, industrial designer, Charles Harrison. He plans on giving several public talks at the Chateau and visiting local schools. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/c-harrison.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/extended-hours.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Oregon Caves National Monument will extend its hours beginning May 29th. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/extended-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/earth-day-2010.htm Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Oregon Caves visits local communities during two outreach events for Earth Day. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/earth-day-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/pick-up-the-lint.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST We need you! On Saturday, September 26 Oregon Caves National Monument will host its third annual National Public Lands Day cave cleanup. You will be rewarded with a free admission to any fee site on public lands. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/pick-up-the-lint.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/centennial-celebration-weekend.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Join in on the celebration of Oregon Caves National Monument Centennial anniversary July 11 and 12. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/centennial-celebration-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-needs-lint-pickers.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST In conjunction with the 2008 Public Lands Day, Oregon Caves National Monument is hosting a day of cave restoration. We are looking for volunteers to join us on Saturday, September 27 to pick lint along the tour route of Oregon Caves. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-needs-lint-pickers.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/phones.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/phones.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/community-day-2008.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, June 21, Oregon Caves National Monument will be hosting its annual Community Open House with free admission for the general tour of the cave.  https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/community-day-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/national_public_lands_2007.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Volunteers are sought for cave cleanup and restoration effort to be held on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 29. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/national_public_lands_2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-community-open-house-june.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/oregon-caves-community-open-house-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/hester.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST For the past four years Hester Mallonée, of the Cascade Grotto, a Washington State branch of the National Speleological Society, has coordinated volunteers from the organization to clean the formations at Oregon Caves. https://www.nps.gov/orca/learn/news/hester.htm