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SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “modern solution to the outdoor experience,” Oregon lawmakers this week unveiled a proposal to introduce a convenient $25.99 monthly subscription allowing residents to access the state’s forests, trails, rivers, and scenic viewpoints.
The new program, tentatively titled NaturePass+, would allow Oregonians to enjoy unlimited basic hiking, standard trees, and up to three sunsets per month.
The idea reportedly gained traction after state officials realized that charging visitors to park at state parks for a few minutes simply wasn’t unlocking the full financial potential of Oregon’s outdoors.
“For too long, people have been accessing nature in a chaotic, unregulated
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