Oregon's state parks are proposing a host of changes aimed at bringing in more money for a system of 250 parks and 50 campgrounds. The state agency is taking public comment on their ideas from now until Jan. 15.

The proposals include increased fees, changes to cancelation policy and a dynamic pricing model that goes up during busier times and down in quieter times.

Oregon's state parks are facing a budget shortfall of $8 million this biennium (down from $14 million estimated last month) and an even larger shortfall in coming years.

"The shortfall is due to increasing costs, the impact of higher visitation and a decrease in projected Oregon Lottery funds for operations," the agency said in a news release. "Visitor fees do not cover the cost of operations, and Oregon State Parks does no

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