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Oregon State Parks Invites Young Storytellers To Share Their Voices In Youth Audio Story Contest - 02/03/26

TROUTDALE, Oregon— Oregon State Parks is inviting youth ages 6–17 to share their creativity and connection to nature through the Youth Audio Story Contest.

 

Oregon’s landscapes have long inspired stories, from rushing rivers to old-growth forests. This contest encourages young park visitors to add their voices to that tradition by submitting original, youth-narrated audio stories inspired by the outdoors.

 

The contest highlights the Columbia River Gorge, known for its beauty, cultural significance, and ecological richness. Stories may reflect real experiences, such as a favorite trail or a wildlife encounter, or imaginative adventures set in Oregon’s natural spaces.

 

The selected winning story will be featured as part of the Accessible Gorge Audio Trails project on the Accessible Gorge website, an online resource that aims to break down informational barriers for visitors and residents with disabilities. The winning story will also be available to listen to via a QR code at select trailheads in the Columbia River Gorge, offering visitors a unique youth perspective.

 

Entries may be submitted individually or in groups of up to three. A parent or legal guardian must submit the entry.

 

Key Dates
• Submission deadline: Friday, February 20 at 11:59 p.m. PST
• Winner notified by email, and the winning entry will be announced on the Oregon State Parks’ website: February 28

 

For more information about the Youth Audio Story Contest or the Accessible Gorge Audio Trails project, visit the contest webpage.

 

 

 

 

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Oregon State Parks Invites Young Storytellers To Share Their Voices In Youth Audio Story Contest - 02/03/26

TROUTDALE, Oregon— Oregon State Parks is inviting youth ages 6–17 to share their creativity and connection to nature through the Youth Audio Story Contest.

 

Oregon’s landscapes have long inspired stories, from rushing rivers to old-growth forests. This contest encourages young park visitors to add their voices to that tradition by submitting original, youth-narrated audio stories inspired by the outdoors.

 

The contest highlights the Columbia River Gorge, known for its beauty, cultural significance, and ecological richness. Stories may reflect real experiences, such as a favorite trail or a wildlife encounter, or imaginative adventures set in Oregon’s natural spaces.

 

The selected winning story will be featured as part of the Accessible Gorge Audio Trails project on the Accessible Gorge website, an online resource that aims to break down informational barriers for visitors and residents with disabilities. The winning story will also be available to listen to via a QR code at select trailheads in the Columbia River Gorge, offering visitors a unique youth perspective.

 

Entries may be submitted individually or in groups of up to three. A parent or legal guardian must submit the entry.

 

Key Dates
• Submission deadline: Friday, February 20 at 11:59 p.m. PST
• Winner notified by email, and the winning entry will be announced on the Oregon State Parks’ website: February 28

 

For more information about the Youth Audio Story Contest or the Accessible Gorge Audio Trails project, visit the contest webpage.

 

 

 

 

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