Thank You for an Amazing 2026 Expeditions Season!
Our 2026 Expeditions season is a wrap! This summer, we served more than one hundred youth and adult participants from across the region. At Opal Creek Expeditions, we believe that people are more likely to care for places they know and love. Our youth and adult participants were able to build confidence, learn new skills, develop a deeper connection to the land, and understand why these places are worth protecting. Thank you for another summer of transformative wilderness experiences!
A big thank you to our participants and families for trusting us with your summer adventures, to our guides for the care and energy they brought to every trip, and to our community partners who helped make this season possible.
We're also incredibly grateful to everyone who donated to Opal Creek this year. More than 30% of our participants received scholarships in 2026, helping make these experiences accessible to more people.
We're especially grateful to the organizations and community leaders who worked with us to create meaningful outdoor experiences this season. Thank you to Vámonos Outside, the Pandion Institute, Outrider Adventures, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for your collaboration, knowledge, and time on the trail.
2027 Updates
Want to hear when our 2027 expeditions open for registration, explore partnership opportunities, book a private trip, or learn more about Opal Creek Expeditions? Click the button below and select “Contact Us.”
Stay in Touch
Have photos from your trip, feedback you'd like to share, or ideas for future expeditions? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact us at (503) 892-2782 ext. 1 or expeditions@opalcreek.org.
To learn more about our programs and financial assistance, visit our scholarships page or explore the rest of the Opal Creek website.
To learn more, click the CONTACT US button below or reach out with any questions at (503) 892-2782 ext. 1 or expeditions@opalcreek.org.
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center operates under a special-use permit for the Willamette, Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, the Malheur National Forest, Mount Hood National Forest, the Umatilla National Forest, and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest from the US Forest Service and an Oregon outfitter guide permit from the Oregon State Marine Board. We are an equal opportunity outdoor recreation service provider.
