Covering 180 miles of Oregon Coast Travel, Entertainment and Science: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats and Florence. http://www.beachconnection.net/news The Ceremony of Renewal and Commitment is an opportunity for couples to renew their marriage vows in a group setting http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weddvow021012_505.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weddvow021012_505.php Starting February 10, the festival runs through February 20 and takes place all over Lincoln City http://www.beachconnection.net/news/antiqwk020912_440.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/antiqwk020912_440.php The reign of sunshine on the Oregon coast seems to be over in favor of a reign of light rain http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathv020812_424.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathv020812_424.php Looking to go where almost no Man has gone before on these beaches? http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourthi020712_316.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourthi020712_316.php The weekend was filled with banner days that even hovered around 60 degrees, bringing with a surge in filled up rooms that would normally be empty in early February http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noctur020612_338.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noctur020612_338.php Seaside Aquarium on Friday responded to a call about a Longnose Skate, which looks quite alien http://www.beachconnection.net/news/longskt020512_403.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/longskt020512_403.php Good news for this run of nice weather on the Oregon coast and Portland as the trend looks to remain in place over the weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nicew020212_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nicew020212_513.php A glowing green mass behind the patches of orange that looked very much like the aurora borealis http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aurora020112_601.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aurora020112_601.php Agate hunting, ancient forest stumps, fossils and even Japanese glass floats seem to be on display recently http://www.beachconnection.net/news/floatagat020112_423.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/floatagat020112_423.php It's good news for those who like geese, elk, ducks and some kinds of egrets http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildlif013112_809.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildlif013112_809.php Last week on the Oregon coast was a meteorlogical adventure, showing numerous sides to January weather http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shades013112_1154.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shades013112_1154.php It sits along the Three Capes Loop, at the northern tip of this 25-mile-long feast of the senses http://www.beachconnection.net/news/capemear013012_426.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/capemear013012_426.php It happens February 11 - just in time to shop for something truly individualistic for Valentine's Day http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bejewel012912_431.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bejewel012912_431.php At the southern side of the Nehalem Bay mouth, at Rockaway Beach, the south jetty juts out into the sea http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockjetty012712_208.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockjetty012712_208.php It's been a week or more of impressive wave action along the Oregon coast, sometimes in the darnedest of places http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crazed012612_613.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crazed012612_613.php The latest recreational report from ODFW is good news for storm watching, clamming, maybe some minus tides http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildli012512_250.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildli012512_250.php Raging waters of a central Oregon coast creek played a part in a dangerous situation for a local dog http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wesurf012512_430.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wesurf012512_430.php Raging waters of a central Oregon coast creek played a part in a dangerous situation for a local dog http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogres012412_1151.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogres012412_1151.php Heavy winds and rough seas brought many things ashore onto the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bigwh012312_317.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bigwh012312_317.php From a big snow day or two to wild winds and flooding: this past week saw it all on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wackwea012112_708.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wackwea012112_708.php Getting to the coast and moving around the beach highways will be fine, albeit with a few delays - and it will be a bit of a windy adventure http://www.beachconnection.net/news/highwin011912_754.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/highwin011912_754.php More than usual seemed to take place in the Cannon Beach and Arch Cape area over the year http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbphoto011912_332.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbphoto011912_332.php The storm may be dying down and the highways to and from the coast are mostly back open but issues remain http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dangers011812_619.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dangers011812_619.php The Oregon coast is in for floods, hurricane-force winds, scary seas and maybe even more snow http://www.beachconnection.net/news/windw011712_538.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/windw011712_538.php Snowfall on the coast caught many by surprise, especially as that region saw much more snow than the Portland area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocsnow011612_918.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocsnow011612_918.php On this part of the central Oregon coast, February is packed with a huge variety of wintry yet warming things to do http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcfeb011512_831.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcfeb011512_831.php NWS has put out a winter weather advisory for Saturday and Sunday for the Oregon coast, mountain ranges, Gorge, Willamette Valley http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowco011412_721.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowco011412_721.php With the holiday weekend coming up for many, this should be a prime time to hit the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintsig011312_205.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintsig011312_205.php Looking ahead to the wintry month of February on the north Oregon coast, there's plenty to do in Tillamook County http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tilmanz011212_840.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tilmanz011212_840.php Both feature a host of hot events to huddle around during these chilly days http://www.beachconnection.net/news/febflorya011112_1223.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/febflorya011112_1223.php Where music, theater, food and lectures make for exceptional late winter beach wandering http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbseafeb011012_754.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbseafeb011012_754.php There are more than 45 locations along the Oregon coast where they can be found - over half of which are in the central coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghostfor010912_650.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghostfor010912_650.php Aside from Monday, the rest of the week appears to be at least mostly sunny http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunweek010912_509.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunweek010912_509.php Three diverse events hit the central Oregon coast towns of Lincoln City and Newport this month http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tromb010912_120.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tromb010912_120.php Between Florence and Yachats is a sort of really rugged, untamed section of the central Oregon coast where everything seems new and eye-popping http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stonefield010512_412.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stonefield010512_412.php ODFW recently released another recreation report that offered some tips on crabbing, minus tides and even whales http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildlif010512_527.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildlif010512_527.php The first happened Monday night and was a bit of a curious and ragged incarnation of the phenomenon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moonhalo010412_459.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moonhalo010412_459.php The Quadrantids meteor showers will peak tonight, zipping around the northeastern horizon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quadran010312_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quadran010312_407.php This very northern tip of the Oregon coast pulled no scenic punches in 2011: the little towns of Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasast010312_323.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasast010312_323.php The historical museums in Lincoln County and Garibaldi are going into winter mode while others keep chugging along http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocmuse010212_520.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocmuse010212_520.php Throughout the chill of mid-winter on the Oregon coast, those little towns keep things heated up http://www.beachconnection.net/news/janev010212_227.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/janev010212_227.php What Yachats and surrounding area photos made readers really chat this year http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachmem122911_1120.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachmem122911_1120.php 15 minutes south of Cannon Beach, you'll find the Nehalem Bay area, with its viewpoints and the towns of Manzanita, Rockaway, Nehalem and Wheeler http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzmem122911_638.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzmem122911_638.php From adorable seals, to crazily shifting sands, to wild weather sights, 2011 had much to look at http://www.beachconnection.net/news/photoyear122811_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/photoyear122811_406.php A high wind warning on the Oregon coast, the possibility of some minor flooding, and a lot of wet and windy conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiwind122711_401.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiwind122711_401.php A sampler from Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport and Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve122711_442.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve122711_442.php It was the year of the big tsunami scare, adorable seal pups being born, of strange space phenomena, glowing sand and dramatic weather and sand level events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stories122611_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stories122611_355.php The January 5 event is the first of the series, intended to inspire participants to learn more about marine life along the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lect122611_317.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lect122611_317.php Good news for crabbers, minus tides and whale watchers along the Oregon coast in December http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabwh122211_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabwh122211_455.php It's not simply a little less expensive to stay on the coast these days, it's spectacularly so at some lodgings and rental agencies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintdeal122111_847.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintdeal122111_847.php Tillamook County, on the north Oregon coast, kicks back just a little in January http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tcoun122011_341.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tcoun122011_341.php December 2011 is winding up the driest on record and perhaps the coldest as well in Oregon and on the coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/werec121911_610.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/werec121911_610.php This week's winter solstice will mean a variety of things, including celebrations and maybe something different to look at in the skies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solst121811_707.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solst121811_707.php A handful of parks are experiencing some restrictions as a result of storms, as are two lighthouses http://www.beachconnection.net/news/closure121711_712.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/closure121711_712.php The yearly Winter Whale Week hits the entire length of the Oregon coast during the last week of December, from December 26 to January 1 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalewat12161111_353.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalewat12161111_353.php Where the bay meets the beach and the Oregon coast becomes a haven for all sorts of funky sea creatures on display http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpwin121511_937.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpwin121511_937.php Along the Three Capes Tour, Pacific City's Haystack Rock is one of those most recognizable of Oregon coast landmarks http://www.beachconnection.net/news/121411502pacific_city_haystack.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/121411502pacific_city_haystack.php Those cliffs above the beach are still engaging at night at Tierra Del Mar http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vttierra_delmar_night.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vttierra_delmar_night.php The distractions are many and engaging along this part of the central Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcwint121311_1016.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcwint121311_1016.php There's jazz music, frolicking seals, art shows, theater, classical music and more in store for the north Oregon coast in January http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ncjan121311_349.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ncjan121311_349.php Things actually heat up a bit as the winter chill kicks in around this part of the central Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachfl121211_603.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachfl121211_603.php Pacific City features lots of soft, fluffy sand, as sand dunes rise at the vegetation line to tower over the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kiwanda_handi121211429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kiwanda_handi121211429.php Saturday morning's full lunar eclipse showed the moon becoming an otherworldly red-orange in the early, pre-dawn hours of the day http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lunar121111_705.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lunar121111_705.php Whether or not it's going to be visible the entire time in spots like Portland, Corvallis, Newport, Cannon Beach, Astoria, Yachats, Seaside, or Pacific City is a bit - if you'll excuse the pun - unclear. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eclipse120911_1145.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eclipse120911_1145.php There have been some other records achieved in the weather department for the Oregon coast and the Pacific Northwest in general, in the categories of chilly weather and barometric pressure http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathrec120811_252.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathrec120811_252.php Cape Kiwanda's top area is one surreal mother-of-all Oregon coast freaky spots http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120711103cape_kiwanda.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120711103cape_kiwanda.php The central Oregon coast town of Newport has a few surprises up its sleeve for winter http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ccwint120611_247.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ccwint120611_247.php A chunk of the central Oregon coast town that is away from the beach itself, but has much of the vibe and aroma http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120511128newport_bayfront.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120511128newport_bayfront.php Anderson's Viewpoint is found about one mile south of Cape Lookout State Park http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120411anderson_viewpoint_threecape.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120411anderson_viewpoint_threecape.php The weather forecast calls for more sun and calm on the coast, apparently at least through to December 11 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coasthi120211_719.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coasthi120211_719.php These ancient stumps are being revealed along with the possibility of some good agate hunting http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghostf120111_204.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghostf120111_204.php It's amazing the different faces sported by the north Oregon coast destination spot of Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeachn113011_244.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeachn113011_244.php ODOT announced some work on sections of Highway 101 in Florence and in the Toledo area, just east of Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/traffd112911_241.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/traffd112911_241.php All is calm and all is bright on the Oregon coast, but it's surreal too. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spellbin112811_423.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spellbin112811_423.php December 3 The big event happens December 3 along the bayfront, as hundreds line the varied vantage points http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightbo112811_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightbo112811_322.php December 1 is the exact date for the e-ticket sales for the Newport Seafood and Wine Fest http://www.beachconnection.net/news/etixnew112511_608.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/etixnew112511_608.php Luckily, for those who live in Oregon, the coast is available for a relaxed, laidback shopping experience http://www.beachconnection.net/news/xmas112511_528.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/xmas112511_528.php Halie Loren made quite the splash on the Oregon coast a few years back http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hloren112511_336.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hloren112511_336.php Travel advice, lodging, restaurants and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thanksg112311_431.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thanksg112311_431.php The way that Lincoln City gets all dressed up in lights will leave you with an especially pleasant, beachy warm feeling for the season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lchol112011_328.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lchol112011_328.php ODFW recently issued a warning that feeding human food to brown pelicans is causing some serious problems for them http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pelicn111811_538.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pelicn111811_538.php Some big minus tides are coming to the Oregon coast November 22 to 24, and they're happening around dusk or just after http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minust111711_418.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minust111711_418.php The baby whale showed up on Monday at Seaview, Washington, already deceased http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newbwh111611_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newbwh111611_416.php Events in Tillamook, Pacific City, Rockaway, Oceanside and Garibaldi, followed by events for Nehalem, Wheeler and Manzanita http://www.beachconnection.net/news/evtillgar111511_139.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/evtillgar111511_139.php That cold chill of winter gets easily warmed over by the glow of the holidays on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsea111411_427.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsea111411_427.php Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently released its wildlife viewing suggestions for the area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cwildl111311_722.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cwildl111311_722.php The central Oregon coast loves its holiday events, with Yachats gettting especially lit up during the season with a huge array of events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachhol111311_201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachhol111311_201.php Each winter storm season, Oregon coast beaches get scoured of sand http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpde111111_720.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpde111111_720.php Great news for bottom fishing along the Oregon coast, and for clamming and bay crabbing - but not so good for ocean crabbing http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fishre111111_201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fishre111111_201.php Each winter storm season, Oregon coast beaches get scoured of sand http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandle110911_333.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandle110911_333.php When it does hit the beaches, some awe-inspiring sights come into being http://www.beachconnection.net/news/foggy110811_544.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/foggy110811_544.php Take in the sights and sounds of the sea and that fresh ocean air in a way that only solitude lets you focus http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nhidd110711_1130.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nhidd110711_1130.php Its rusted bones are a huge attraction to those visiting Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach and Washington coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/piredale110711_1213.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/piredale110711_1213.php Between Florence and Yachats, about 25 miles, there's a chunk of Highway 101 that is consistently untamed and unruly http://www.beachconnection.net/news/florwon110411_419.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/florwon110411_419.php Now, Highway 131, also known as the Old Netarts Highway, is back open as of late afternoon on Friday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oslide110511_353.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oslide110511_353.php The technical name is Ulva fenestrata and it is a green macroalga that's everywhere http://www.beachconnection.net/news/greengoo110311_538.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/greengoo110311_538.php An always-wowing way up the winding shoreline, through Yachats, Newport, Lincoln City, Pacific City, Oceanside, Rockaway, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Seaside and Astoria http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diffdet110211_702.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diffdet110211_702.php There are two months left to see Swampland, the exhibit with habitats of three different types of swamps http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swampl110111_441.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swampl110111_441.php The Cannon Beach History Center and Museum doesn't stand still during the ever-colder winter months http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannonh110111_536.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannonh110111_536.php It may be the start of the winter season (unofficially), but November kicks off with plenty to do http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastp103011_1018.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastp103011_1018.php Keep on walking down this clandestine beach and you'll find about half a dozen of these cave-like indentations http://www.beachconnection.net/news/caves102811_1233.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/caves102811_1233.php The indie popster provides a kind of classy, slightly electronic-edged form of polyrhythmic groove, sometimes with a twinkling, romantic vibe http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfisher102911_417.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfisher102911_417.php Different moments in time can drastically transform the colors here http://www.beachconnection.net/news/promcol102711_414.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/promcol102711_414.php Native American Heritage Month fills the Lincoln City Cultural Center with bundles of events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/native102711_345.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/native102711_345.php The 11th Annual Oyster Cloyster Festival comes to Newport again on November 5 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oyscl102511_319.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oyscl102511_319.php 25 miles of rough, fairly untouched to very hidden spots occupy this route and the first few miles http://www.beachconnection.net/news/threecap102411_415.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/threecap102411_415.php Whether or not the weather will be a mild form of La Nina or a heavy snow-inducing one is still, well, up in the air http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintpre102111_403.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintpre102111_403.php The Oregon coast holds some startling sights to be spotted in the skies, as the pristine conditions allow some insane interstellar viewing http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astroco102011_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astroco102011_531.php There's a lot of stuff crammed into the tiny area known as Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depunu101911_1101.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depunu101911_1101.php Be surprised at the level of activity that Lincoln City provides during the early winter months http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcnov101811_443.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcnov101811_443.php This week NOAA announced it predicts debris will start washing up on the Oregon coast in 2013 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunamdb101711_536.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunamdb101711_536.php Sometimes, the best Oregon coast delights are in the details http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachnook101611_620.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachnook101611_620.php Old time Americana with a punkish flair has gleefully returned with Manzanita trio The Cedar Shakes http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cedarsh101511_646.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cedarsh101511_646.php The little towns of Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Garibaldi, Wheeler, Nehalem, Pacific City, Tillamook and even the village of Cape Meares http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillco101511_434.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillco101511_434.php There are a lot of wintry events in the little towns of Yachats, Florence and Waldport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachev101311_421.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachev101311_421.php From fishies big and small at the aquarium, to a fancy feast, music and wine, Newport and Depoe Bay don't slow down much http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpnov101211_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpnov101211_437.php The Weather Channel is predicting some fairly nice skies, low winds and nice temps for the weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wkweath101411_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wkweath101411_355.php Winter approaches and the north Oregon coast warms up with some awesome adventures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasca101211_1208.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasca101211_1208.php All along the Oregon Coast Highway, in seaside towns big and small, you can find talented and passionate brewers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/microbr101011_742.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/microbr101011_742.php October 15 in Cannon Beach the Surfsand Resort features its 14th Annual Dog Show on the Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogsho100611_229.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogsho100611_229.php It's beachcombing season again, with things washing up and odd brown waves http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brownbub100711_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brownbub100711_346.php October will bring three very different but equally engaging events for those interested in the scientific side of the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lectur100511_249.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lectur100511_249.php Plenty for those interested in crabbing, clamming, birding and some fascinating aspects of the ocean and beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/natureh100411_536.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/natureh100411_536.php The science of winter on the beaches, daylight hours and how much more sunscreen you need http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surpweath100311_716.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surpweath100311_716.php So many kinds of atmospheric conditions and landscape changes made for remarkable highlights http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strike100211_459.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strike100211_459.php For such a tiny place there's a lot crammed into Oceanside on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceansi100111_230.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceansi100111_230.php A list of Oregon coast lighthouses and some supplemental information http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coligh093011_621.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coligh093011_621.php Heceta Head Lighthouse and Devil's Elbow State Park are mostly back open to the public, while the Cape Meares Lighthouse near Oceanside is still hurting for repairs http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lhouse093011_410.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lhouse093011_410.php There is plenty to partake in all over the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ochigh092911_549.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ochigh092911_549.php The slide closure near Oceanside will go on until at least November http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadcl092811_233.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadcl092811_233.php It all resulted in some extraordinary swells along the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocwave092711_744.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocwave092711_744.php This past summer, while among the mildest and warmest in memory along the Oregon coast, did have its share of lingering mists and fog http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mist092611_348.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mist092611_348.php Along the central Oregon coast, mostly between Yachats and Florence, stairways, of all things, can become one of the more fascinating details to gaze and gawk at http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stepfor092511_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stepfor092511_357.php The overlooks at Neahkahnie, floating above Manzanita, are one of the more striking viewpoints along these 362 miles of coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neahkv092311_446.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neahkv092311_446.php A slight roller coaster ride is in store for weather on the Oregon coast this weekend and next week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/septwe092211_658.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/septwe092211_658.php As late as early September, many places on the Oregon coast were suddenly accessible where they weren't before http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocsand092111_543.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocsand092111_543.php Manzanita sits between the Nehalem Bay and the cluster of headlands that encompass Cape Falcon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzan092111_449.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzan092111_449.php A string band from the Salem area will liven things up in Lincoln City on September 25 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stringb091911_508.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stringb091911_508.php This one is part of a small chain in Oregon of the same name, but is rather individualistic in its approach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbfult091911_918.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbfult091911_918.php Those piled up sand levels along the Oregon coast have helped allow more access to yet another tourism favorite: the Devil's Punchbowl http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sanddev091811_447.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sanddev091811_447.php The central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City boasts a bundle of events throughout October http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcoct091611_422.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcoct091611_422.php The third time in two weeks such a shark has washed up on the north coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/alive091611_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/alive091611_357.php This past week has been quite the sampler of experiences you can have on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wacksand091411_554.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wacksand091411_554.php The Elephant seal is ten feet long and an almost completely mature male http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gargan091511_532.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gargan091511_532.php There are a few things you need to know about a visit to the Oregon coast you probably won't hear from visitor centers - things about weather that will surprise you http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weatfa091411_404.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weatfa091411_404.php Tillamook County enters the Fall season with a keen sense of fun http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mzev091311_1104.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mzev091311_1104.php An outdoors farmer's market, tons of fun at an aquarium, a huge celebration of a historic bridge and lots of music http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpde091211_219.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpde091211_219.php The fun of Halloween, music, various food fests and doggie events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasoct091111_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasoct091111_346.php A massive mushroom fest takes over Yachats in October and Chowder, Blues and Brews runs amok in Florence http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocflor091011_1122.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocflor091011_1122.php There is the phenomenon of glowing sand, along with some other oddball things that are happening on the beaches. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dinofl090911_1103.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dinofl090911_1103.php Arcadia State Park sits a bit between the famed village and the tinier town of Arch Cape http://www.beachconnection.net/news/arcadia090711_1036.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/arcadia090711_1036.php The beaches, however, will be boasting temperatures in the cool 70s and even 80s http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatw090811_604.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatw090811_604.php Rockaway Beach goes nuts every mid-September with a growing phenomenon called Rocktoberfest http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockto090611_447.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockto090611_447.php The north Oregon coast resort can radically switch identities and yield surprises http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasdiff090511_640.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasdiff090511_640.php What separates parts of the central Oregon coast from other areas are two sections of stunning and consistently dramatic rocky platforms http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depoewav090511_516.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depoewav090511_516.php Duffy Bishop on Sept 10 and Molly's Revenge on Sept 16 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bishop090111_1255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bishop090111_1255.php There are some fairly deserted Oregon coast spots to be found, but it may take some work http://www.beachconnection.net/news/packed090211_215.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/packed090211_215.php It looks to be a glorious weekend on the coast for that last summer blast on the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holweath090111_642.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holweath090111_642.php Constant changes in weather and scenery between Depoe Bay, Lincoln City, Neskowin, Pacific City and Oceanside http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mileswea083111_723.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mileswea083111_723.php A curious, alien landscape can be found around Depoe Bay and parts of Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pillow083111_1220.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pillow083111_1220.php Reports are coming in from all over the coast about this http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandlev082911_444.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandlev082911_444.php Between Depoe Bay and Lincoln City sits Gleneden Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gleneden082711_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gleneden082711_251.php Lights in the sky, strange light flashes in the sand, and a bit of travel advice for those wanting to avoid traffic jams http://www.beachconnection.net/news/curios082611_304.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/curios082611_304.php The Newport Wild Seafood Weekend takes place in Newport on September 10 and 11 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildsea082511_337.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildsea082511_337.php Mostly sunny skies will be found through the weekend and at least through Monday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orweath082411_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orweath082411_425.php Startling sights take shape at night around this north Oregon coast icon of a little town http://www.beachconnection.net/news/canbeachn082211_202.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/canbeachn082211_202.php This year's 28th annual Coast Conference, taking place in Newport on Saturday, September 17 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orshor082211_117.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orshor082211_117.php ODOT said there are still a few weeks left for this project http://www.beachconnection.net/news/traff082011_202.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/traff082011_202.php It's a cajoling bit of atmospheric pleasure where the weather is typically warmer than at any other time of year. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/secsumm082811_209.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/secsumm082811_209.php The season's last blast is bonkers with stuff to do on the Oregon coast. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labord081811_458.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labord081811_458.php This is not only the sunniest summer in recent memory on the Oregon coast, it's likely to continue through into the middle of October http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bsumm081711_449.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bsumm081711_449.php They include Neahkahnie Mountain, Cannon Beach's Ecola Creek State park and Oswald West State Park http://www.beachconnection.net/news/guhike081611_634.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/guhike081611_634.php D River in Lincoln City takes a long, meandering route out to sea, curving and twisting in a massive arc http://www.beachconnection.net/news/driver081611_313.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/driver081611_313.php The tourist season may be winding down in September, but Lincoln City is not standing still http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcsept081411_304.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcsept081411_304.php This rousing, raucous bowl-like structure has an almost mystical air about it in calmer moods http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vdepoe_punch081411_428.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vdepoe_punch081411_428.php Plenty of outdoor activities, along with music, food and entertainment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seascb081311_259.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seascb081311_259.php On the central coast, Depoe Bay and Newport heat up as well with a full calendar of events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nedep081311_107.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nedep081311_107.php The skies around Depoe Bay meet the seawall http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vdepoe_seawall.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vdepoe_seawall.php It all kicks off with the Labor Day weekend - the final blowout of summer - but the fun continues http://www.beachconnection.net/news/septtill081211_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/septtill081211_251.php The event takes place 7 p.m. at Oregon Coast Community College's lecture hall in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/climch081111_1250.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/climch081111_1250.php This is when Labor Day Weekend happens in Yachats, Waldport and Florence, and the month of September always features the best, most stunning weather of the year. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ywflev081011_452.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ywflev081011_452.php The second week of August is off to a mellow start along the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weekwe080811_506.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weekwe080811_506.php Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is touting some remarkable birding possibilities on the Oregon coast right now http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birdau080811_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birdau080811_416.php Some stunning changes in Newport, Depoe Bay Devil's Punchbowl, Lincoln City, Garibaldi, Manzanita and Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orlandm080711_759.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orlandm080711_759.php Wheeler is one of the least known parts of the Oregon coast, probably because it doesn't sit by the beach but a bit inland, along the Nehalem Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wheeler080511_131.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wheeler080511_131.php A variety of weather and tidal phenomena light up Manzanita, Cannon Beach and Seaside http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tidew080411_517.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tidew080411_517.php ODFW just issued a report on various recreational activities on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/occrab080311_131.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/occrab080311_131.php Three places for finding those tiny, trippy beasties that are off the beaten path at Depoe Bay, near Yachats and Oceanside http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealife080211_442.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealife080211_442.php Hiking, sea lions, beach bonfires, barbecue, wine, music and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pickaug080211_653.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pickaug080211_653.php Along Ocean Road, in the tiny town of Yachats, sits an even tinier attraction that periodically gets rather large http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachblow080211_257.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachblow080211_257.php The cliffs below this spot between Florence and Yachats are smothered with creatures big and small. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brandtc080111_335.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brandtc080111_335.php Now, as August gets its start, you can expect to see the Perseids in the night sky. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/meteor080111_526.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/meteor080111_526.php It's where the world abruptly changes its color scheme, and everything is riotously brighter and more intense http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildcol073111_248.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildcol073111_248.php It opened up in 1936 as part of the federally funded project that helped end the Great Depression and started tourism along the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yaqbrid072911_601.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yaqbrid072911_601.php The south jetty at Rockaway Beach is a cozy, calm and yet paradoxically dramatic spot http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manhatt072911_337.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manhatt072911_337.php ODFW issued a statement regarding the closure of some Oregon coast beaches to razor clam digging and mussel harvesting http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shellfi072711_150.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shellfi072711_150.php The parking lots and trail at Heceta Head Lighthouse were originally slated to be closed for construction on August 1 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightcl072711_514.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightcl072711_514.php They are what is called the 'ghost forest' here: a stand of trees some 1,000 to 2,000 years old http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neskoghost072611_410.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neskoghost072611_410.php Minus tides, history with a touch of pirates, a farmer's market, and some cooking and metal forging classes http://www.beachconnection.net/news/opick072511_340.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/opick072511_340.php Near Yachats, Oceanside and Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/viewpont072411_606.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/viewpont072411_606.php Low tides, tide pools, wildlife, glowing sand, meteor showers and funky jellyfish http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summnow072411_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summnow072411_416.php Neahkahnie Mountain is a place full of awe and ahhhh's, an overlook of consistent wowing qualities mind-blowing natural beauty http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neahkan072111_340.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neahkan072111_340.php Bluegrass and other celebrations at Nehalem Bay Winery and the wine bar in Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/augwin072011_1224.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/augwin072011_1224.php Visual nuggets that could appeal to fans of Stargate, Star Wars, the original Twilight, Half Life http://www.beachconnection.net/news/startrek072011_415.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/startrek072011_415.php Lincoln City's Canyon Drive Park is one of those central Oregon coast hotspots that's not really well known http://www.beachconnection.net/news/canyond071911_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/canyond071911_437.php The latter half of summer vacation along the Oregon coast will be full of low tides http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minus071811_447.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minus071811_447.php Anaconda Ale is the new baby from the Rogue Ales Brewpubs, while an anaconda there is pregnant http://www.beachconnection.net/news/anacon071811_317.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/anacon071811_317.php The talk will look at the creatures inhabiting these beaches and how the existence of each interacts with the rest of the environment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/talke071711_331.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/talke071711_331.php The latter days of summer will again bring lots of food, fun and outdoors events to the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcaug071511_312.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcaug071511_312.php An ancient story of towering volcanoes, searing lava flows, underwater eruptions and continents drifting over millions of years http://www.beachconnection.net/news/occave071511_1228.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/occave071511_1228.php A wild canyon full of ocean, crazy colors, other surprises http://www.beachconnection.net/news/071411444kiwanda_secret.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/071411444kiwanda_secret.php Farmer's markets, sea lions, octopuses, authors and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/augnew071311_340.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/augnew071311_340.php Astoria knows how to whoop up for the second half of summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astsu071211_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astsu071211_407.php Two distinctively awesome ways to have fun are erupting on the north Oregon coast this weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzwe071111_512.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzwe071111_512.php Summer continues to sizzle in the Yachats and Florence area at the end of the season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachfl071011_1145.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachfl071011_1145.php They are a little jellyfish called a Sea Gooseberry, and they resemble bubbles sitting in the sand by themselves http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seags070811_235.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seags070811_235.php The last days of summer vacation still mean wave after wave of fun on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsea071011_307.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsea071011_307.php July 14 will be part of an experiment to track the movement of water in the near-shore environment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dyeexp070811_426.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dyeexp070811_426.php Calm ocean conditions and whales feeding close to shore are providing some exciting sights for visitors http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julwha070711_428.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julwha070711_428.php Elk, falcon and other birds are some of the possible wildlife finds right now http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cowildl070711_131.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cowildl070711_131.php A traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian will be at the Cannon Beach History Center until August 28 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbspace070611_507.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbspace070611_507.php Tunnel closures on Highway 26 stopped but work on two bridges along the way has resumed http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastr060511_412.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastr060511_412.php This official kickoff to summer will stay around for a while http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julywe070411_649.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julywe070411_649.php A whole new kind of energy and party vibe all their own, along with the numerous calming benefits of simply being by the Pacific http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fouvis070211_626.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fouvis070211_626.php It turns shooting off fireworks on all Oregon beaches is against the law, and camping on the beaches is prohibited http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beasaf063011_527.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beasaf063011_527.php If you need a place to stay on the Oregon coast for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, you're almost out of luck http://www.beachconnection.net/news/folodg062911_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/folodg062911_406.php There will be more to the beaches than firework displays this weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holhi062911_537.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holhi062911_537.php July 16 to 18, local experts will be holding Tide Pool Discovery Days at Cape Perpetua http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tpoold062711_413.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tpoold062711_413.php Right about now, the Oregon coast sees not just a huge jump in visitors to the beach but also baby seals and molting elephant seals http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babysea062811_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babysea062811_455.php It's small, it's charming, and it's wowing http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yheidi062711_238.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yheidi062711_238.php Pacific City's Cape Kiwanda is one of the more recognizable features in all of Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/062611437kiwanda_top.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/062611437kiwanda_top.php It's true: you can have dinner in a real castle on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/archc062511_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/archc062511_437.php The other part is a relatively hidden beach with a fair amount of not so obvious nooks and crannies. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kiwanda062411_1233.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kiwanda062411_1233.php The big fireworks show in Newport, on the central Oregon coast, actually just got a little bigger in size http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpfou062411_358.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpfou062411_358.php A celebration of all things new and historical with the Newport Clambake http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clambk062311_1120.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clambk062311_1120.php Fort Clatsop, near Astoria, on the north Oregon coast, is the replica of the fort where the troupe spent the winter of 1805-06 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fortscl062211_1154.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fortscl062211_1154.php It's one spectacular stretch of clandestine cliffs that is hiding in plain sight http://www.beachconnection.net/news/062211404depoe_northcliffs.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/062211404depoe_northcliffs.php In Manzanita it's a stunning 70-degree day on Tuesday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/daysum062111_315.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/daysum062111_315.php Look for glowing sand, the Green Flash at Sunset, intense viewing of meteor showers and maybe even sand that sings http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unsumm062011_116.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unsumm062011_116.php Reality is slightly different if you're a mechanical eye, a mix of science and aesthetics http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unseen061811_539.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unseen061811_539.php This first week of summer is all about enjoying the ocean air http://www.beachconnection.net/news/firstsu071911_452.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/firstsu071911_452.php The coast will become a comfy and sunny 60 degrees or more; nice minus tides too http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roosev061711_145.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roosev061711_145.php About halfway between Florence and Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summer061711_743.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summer061711_743.php There are, in actuality, two places named Cape Meares on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mearev061711_521.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mearev061711_521.php Heceta Head Lighthouse, Devil's Elbow State Park and Saddle Mountain http://www.beachconnection.net/news/closur061511_1253.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/closur061511_1253.php The second seal pup in a week was born to Seaside Aquarium yesterday morning in the wee hours http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealpup061311_433.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealpup061311_433.php Various construction projects are either starting up or continuing along the roads to the Oregon coast or on Highway 101 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadw061311_503.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadw061311_503.php Lincoln City and July, when summer has officially really kicked off in this central Oregon coast town. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcjuly061311_203.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcjuly061311_203.php The last three large towns on the north Oregon coast continue to ramp up the energy for summer, with plenty of outdoor events, music, food, history and theater fun. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/evseacb061111_614.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/evseacb061111_614.php Calendar for the north Oregon coast towns of Tillamook, Pacific City, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi, Bay City, Nehalem, Wheeler and Manzanita http://www.beachconnection.net/news/norcoev061011_410.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/norcoev061011_410.php July events on the central Oregon coast, including Florence, Yachats, Waldport, Newport and Depoe Bay. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/centev061011_1144.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/centev061011_1144.php Trying to photograph the elusive glowing sand in Cannon Beach and Manzanita leads to other finds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/exper060911_135.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/exper060911_135.php If ever there was a place on the Oregon coast that got the imagination moving in a sci-fi direction, it would be Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachst060811_454.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachst060811_454.php Seaside Aquarium just announced the birth of a new seal pup http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pupsea060711_1018.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pupsea060711_1018.php Astoria, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Newport, Waldport, Yachats and Florence http://www.beachconnection.net/news/farmer060711_323.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/farmer060711_323.php Whales are aplenty right about now around the Depoe Bay area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalesp060611_445.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalesp060611_445.php On this particular day in April, the tiny town of Yachats is in a deeply purple mood http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yaccol060311_404.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yaccol060311_404.php The phenomenon shows up as tiny, greenish, blue sparks in the wet sandy http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcglow060511_517.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcglow060511_517.php A few towns serve up their fireworks or celebrations on the second or third of July http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourthJ060211_550.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourthJ060211_550.php The Hatfield in Newport is holding a special event on June 11 called NOAA Day http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noaaday060311_209.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noaaday060311_209.php Temps in the 70s come with minus tides as low as a foot and a half in some parts of the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minust060111_157.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minust060111_157.php It's the Otter Rock n' Roll Youth Surf Contest and Beach Cleanup Challenge http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surfcon053111_631.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surfcon053111_631.php Cannon Beach, Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita and Nehalem are dressed in their evening best http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nisky053011_515.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nisky053011_515.php Visit the Oregon coast and see two hours of the day in just a few minutes http://www.beachconnection.net/news/timelap052911_735.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/timelap052911_735.php That most coveted of stays on the Oregon coast: right on the ocean http://www.beachconnection.net/news/052711206oceanfront_lodging.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/052711206oceanfront_lodging.php Fair to lovely weather for the coast this holiday weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holiwe052711_214.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holiwe052711_214.php Saturday, June 4 brings the 13th annual Newport Marathon back to the central Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marathon052511_1053.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marathon052511_1053.php Above Oceanside, near Tillamook and Netarts, sits a secretive bluff where hang gliders launch from http://www.beachconnection.net/news/052511above_oceanside_rocks.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/052511above_oceanside_rocks.php ODOT plans some traffic changes for Highway 26 and construction on the tunnel will continue a little bit longer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/traffic052511_550.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/traffic052511_550.php Around two dozen folks are lining a 100-foot-long stretch of beach, just behind the Needles rock structures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsun052411_236.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsun052411_236.php It's called Cape Cove Beach, and it's technically part of Cape Perpetua and the Devil's Churn http://www.beachconnection.net/news/capecove052311_646.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/capecove052311_646.php A look at the tunnel at Maxwell Point, a secret cave and tidepool action http://www.beachconnection.net/news/052211308oceanside_cave.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/052211308oceanside_cave.php The drama of Rodea Point, at Otter Crest Loop, Depoe Bay and Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rodea052111_657.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rodea052111_657.php The northern edge of Otter Crest Loop provides a nice assemblage of secretive wonders hiding in plain sight http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ottercr052111_511.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ottercr052111_511.php Book now for holidays like Memorial Weekend or Fourth of July, or you'll be out of luck http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holids052011_332.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holids052011_332.php On May 12, the crew of the sailing vessel L'Orca began a race to Vancouver, B.C. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalslam051911_530.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalslam051911_530.php Oregon Parks and Recreation Department staff are giving you another reason to go to camping this summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/camp051811_729.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/camp051811_729.php The weekly recreational report from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife spells out lots of intriguing stuff http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildl051711_457.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildl051711_457.php An irresistible combo of really low minus tides and beautiful weather http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minus051611_324.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minus051611_324.php Even on darker days, clouds in this area can gather with just enough holes in them to allow the wild colors of sunset through http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brood051611_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brood051611_425.php Gathering data of dead birds along the Oregon coast and some interesting new looks at regional archeology and cemetery markers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/archeo051511_318.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/archeo051511_318.php Many sightings of bald eagles, elk and an amazing display of how an octopus changes its colors http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildco051311_538.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wildco051311_538.php A new imaging system studies two parts of the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/space051311_509.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/space051311_509.php Included here is a preview of some of the Independence Day events for the town as well. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcjune051111_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcjune051111_416.php June and Fourth of July in Florence, Yachats, Waldport, Depoe Bay and Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/junecent051111_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/junecent051111_406.php Events in Pacific City, Oceanside, Tillamook, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi, Manzanita, Nehalem, Cannon Beach, Seaside and Astoria, including Fourth of July http://www.beachconnection.net/news/junenorth051011_547.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/junenorth051011_547.php Curious discoveries are made about this universe from atop one of the more famous viewpoints on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/interstell050911_609.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/interstell050911_609.php Spring events and special festivals for Memorial Day Weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memor050811_514.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memor050811_514.php This past week we've been able to time travel back millions of years, down to the ocean bottom and then up to space http://www.beachconnection.net/news/space050711_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/space050711_513.php Seaside Aquarium staff spotted them in the Seaside area this week, and they were also photographed in Oceanside. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gooseb050611_338.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gooseb050611_338.php Siletz Bay, stunning beaches and a new park http://www.beachconnection.net/news/adventlc050411_553.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/adventlc050411_553.php Checking out Cannon Beach, Seaside, Tillamook Head and Tillamook Rock Lighthouse from the air http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aerial050311_323.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aerial050311_323.php The shark was a Broadnose Sevengill Shark - Notorynchus cepedianus http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sevshar050211_240.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sevshar050211_240.php The yearly appearance of Orcas on the Oregon coast is heating up a bit more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orcas050111_339.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orcas050111_339.php If you've ever needed a quick reference guide to the outdoors for the Oregon coast, this would be it. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outdoor0501111049.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outdoor0501111049.php geological history for Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats and Florence. http://www.beachconnection.net/oregoncoastgeology/ http://www.beachconnection.net/oregoncoastgeology/ It's almost as if Mother Nature planted some comfortable seats at certain points so you could watch the waves http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockstep043011_1231.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockstep043011_1231.php Feeding seagulls is simply a bad idea, and it's now becoming greatly discouraged along the Oregon coast by state and local officials http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seagull042811_523.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seagull042811_523.php Tide pooling, bouncing around the beach, wildlife viewing and agate hunting http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strawb042711_1003.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strawb042711_1003.php Yachats at night is both hauntingly beautiful and slightly unnerving. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachnight042511_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachnight042511_435.php The talk will be given in Tillamook on April 30 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ostran042511_540.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ostran042511_540.php Coming weather for Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats, Florence http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathw042311_453.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathw042311_453.php Every year about this time, almost exactly on April 15, they appear off the waters of this area, cruising around looking for the easiest prey http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killwha042211_207.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killwha042211_207.php May brings delights like food events, entertainment, a kite festival and a lot of train rides http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzev041911_218.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzev041911_218.php There has been a blatant disregard for the truth - and one that is done in such a manner as to be harmful to Oregon coast tourism http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rumor040711_614.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rumor040711_614.php Several road projects along Highway 26 will cause some delays during the week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadw042011_556.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadw042011_556.php Lincoln City cuts loose in April and May with a variety of food, music, outdoors and cultural events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcitev041711_309.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcitev041711_309.php Several miles of pristine beaches and some major shopping opportunities, along with all the conveniences of the modern world http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lincity041811_1025.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lincity041811_1025.php Various culture happenings take place in the bustling burghs of Seaside and Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seascb041611_905.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seascb041611_905.php Spring and late winter have brought numerous changes to a variety of areas http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc041511_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc041511_411.php Yachats, cape Perpetua, Cook's Chasm, Devil's Churn, Neptune State Park and more some 50 millions years ago http://www.beachconnection.net/news/geoyach041411_1036.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/geoyach041411_1036.php Where astronomy science meets a beach vacation, or the everyday becomes otherworldly under the cloak of darkness http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastn041311_112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastn041311_112.php You'll get a hefty dose of both at a talk in Yachats on April 28 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/martalk041211_713.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/martalk041211_713.php There's plenty to do in the natural world, as well as some manmade highlights http://www.beachconnection.net/news/opick041111_456.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/opick041111_456.php It's often the softer beaches that draw people here, looking for that opportunity for 'long walks on a sandy beach.' http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rosand041011_423.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rosand041011_423.php While Devil's Punchbowl, near Depoe Bay, gets a lot of the attention, there's a stunning, rather unpopulated beach lying just below the cliffs that never ceases to cause wonder http://www.beachconnection.net/news/040811depoebay_marinegardens.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/040811depoebay_marinegardens.php Lincoln City, near Florence, Yachats, Cannon Beach and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stranse040711_505.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stranse040711_505.php A small dusting of snow hit Manzanita about 9:15 a.m. and hail briefly turned Seaside white http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mzsnow040611_401.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mzsnow040611_401.php For those spring breakers from Washington, you'll be engaged by secrets like Manzanita or the Three Capes Loop http://www.beachconnection.net/news/washspr040511_522.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/washspr040511_522.php Spring brings that 'season of the seal' again to the the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babseal040411_301.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babseal040411_301.php It's reminiscent of the Gulf Oil Disaster earlier this year, even leaving mass dark stains on the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oilyw040311_308.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oilyw040311_308.php It's part adventure in a Lewis n Clark vein, part visual feast and part scientific exploration. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hbeach040111_512.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hbeach040111_512.php Spring on the Oregon coast is probably the most interesting time of year, full of more remarkable discoveries than any other time http://www.beachconnection.net/news/springs033111_1033.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/springs033111_1033.php The wacky antics of the seals at Seaside Aquarium have entertained and amused for decades http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seals032911_655.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seals032911_655.php The magnitude 2 earthquake did indeed shake the region at 11:02 a.m., but is tiny and no reason for concern http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tquake032811_237.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tquake032811_237.php While the food is awesome, it's the view that may be the biggest attraction http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fath032811_331.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fath032811_331.php An estimated 43,991 total pounds of trash picked up by some 3,261 volunteers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu032611_815.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu032611_815.php Combing the details at Hug Point is one heck of a treasure hunt http://www.beachconnection.net/news/huggeo032511_634.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/huggeo032511_634.php One involves an octopus, another a lot of poetry and prose, and the third is a historical museum coming back to life. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/musem032511_509.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/musem032511_509.php A brief history of Highway 101 on the north Oregon coast, and the beaches as highways http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiway032311_332.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiway032311_332.php The frightening, oddball truth is that for at least a couple decades I hated the Oregon coast. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ochate032211_533.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ochate032211_533.php The little town on the central Oregon coast roars like a lion in springtime http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yacevnt032011_459.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yacevnt032011_459.php It's not just about spring break in Newport and Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newdep032011_421.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newdep032011_421.php Picnic tables, a small lawn area, and a shelter for groups are also the highlight http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0319111131gleneden_beach_park.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0319111131gleneden_beach_park.php March 19 is called a 'Super Full Moon' as it will appear larger than usual that night http://www.beachconnection.net/news/supmoon031811_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/supmoon031811_531.php Aquariums, helicopter rides, Whale Watch Week and maybe even agates and Japanese glass floats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sprbr031711_439.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sprbr031711_439.php It was mostly a non-event along the 360 miles of coastline, yet it has caused some unreasonable lingering fears and yet some curiosity seekers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunami031611_442.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunami031611_442.php Lincoln County authorities have released a statement saying there is not a risk to Oregon or its coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/radiat031511_832.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/radiat031511_832.php Friday morning's tsunami evacuations yielded thousands of tales of potential refugees along the coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsueva031511_1230.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsueva031511_1230.php Spring Break is about to pounce on the central Oregon coast, bringing with it a host of cultural and outdoor things to do http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcspr031411_518.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcspr031411_518.php Lincoln City sits on the central Oregon coast, by far one of the most popular destinations in the coastal region http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcvid031311_557.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcvid031311_557.php The tsunami warnings and advisories have been cancelled along the Oregon coast; no danger on beaches, except for storms http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam031111_503.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam031111_503.php Keep Up to Date on Any Tsunami Warnings, Watches on BeachConnection.net and USGS http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsuna031111_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsuna031111_1201.php A strange journey of discovery through three decades of poking around the paranormal http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghost031011_226.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghost031011_226.php Agates, murder mysteries, oddball science, shipwrecks, whole sand dollars, winter storms, blues music fine food and fine beers and wine http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thisag030811_307.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thisag030811_307.php It's an area crammed with curio shops, restaurants of all sizes and cost ranges, along with a stunning view of the ocean http://www.beachconnection.net/news/030711423depoe_downtown.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/030711423depoe_downtown.php There are a wealth of cultural events and celebrations throughout the central Oregon coast town http://www.beachconnection.net/news/womhis030611_149.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/womhis030611_149.php Before and after the storm, there was an exceptional calm, an extremely pleasant, lulling calm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bestorm030411_327.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bestorm030411_327.php The bridge at Depoe Bay, designed by famed architect Conde B. McCullough, is a striking construction, spanning over what is claimed to be the 'worlds smallest navigable harbor.' http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0304111257depoe_bridge.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0304111257depoe_bridge.php Every March, around 100 people gather in the historic Nye Beach district of Newport to solve a murder http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mysty030211_258.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mysty030211_258.php Take a look at the further freaky discoveries and astronomy moments you can have playing with star trail photographs http://www.beachconnection.net/news/starph030211_128.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/starph030211_128.php The kind of Oregon coast attraction so unusual it's thousands of years in the making http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghostfo030111_3321.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ghostfo030111_3321.php A mix of the wild and the upscale this spring on the north Oregon coast, as Seaside and Cannon Beach hop into the season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/springscb022711_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/springscb022711_407.php Places in Tillamook County come alive with a variety of events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillv022711_1202.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillv022711_1202.php Along what is called Meares Loop Road there's a tiny mile marker designating MP 4 and then Radar Road http://www.beachconnection.net/news/022611shortbeach_oceanside.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/022611shortbeach_oceanside.php Dixieland jazz, yoga, a huge seafood and wine festival and even a pubcrawl are among the massive endeavors taking over small Oregon coast towns http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weekn022511_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weekn022511_411.php Snow yielded plenty of lovely sights on the beaches, especially the north coast, but made little mark south of Pacific City http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snoday022411_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snoday022411_406.php Not all the weird science of the Oregon coast happens on the ground, or for that matter, in Earth's atmosphere http://www.beachconnection.net/news/starshot022311_532.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/starshot022311_532.php When these conditions happen on the Oregon coast, the possibilities for stargazing and astronomy are, well, out of this world http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stargaze022311_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stargaze022311_322.php The Cannon Beach Yoga Festival starts this weekend, while another popular business in town is taking people on a culinary tour of Italy. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbyoga022211_327.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbyoga022211_327.php Some amount of snow for the beaches and certainly for the coast range, which may create icy conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowcoast022111_142.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowcoast022111_142.php The coast is bright and sunny for this weekend after a brief snow dusting Friday that resulted in at least one accident http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunny021911_247.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunny021911_247.php Stuffed with tasty tidbits of meat and fresh veggies, they are ethereal little culinary monsters http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsugrill021611_535.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsugrill021611_535.php Perhaps the single biggest festival on the Oregon coast is coming up fast, with the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, happening February 25, 26, and 27 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafwi021611_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafwi021611_425.php A lot of interesting things are bubbling up around the Oregon coast: Garibaldi, Seaside, Astoria, Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/garib021511_543.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/garib021511_543.php About one mile north of Pacific City, just before you hit the Sand Lake Road junction and Tierra Del Mar, there's an unmarked, tiny road http://www.beachconnection.net/news/021311441cape_kiwanda_state_park.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/021311441cape_kiwanda_state_park.php Much of the dangers are obvious; more safety measures may be needed http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachsafe021111_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachsafe021111_548.php Help out by photographing high tides on the beach, at jetties and rivers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kingti0211111_410.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kingti0211111_410.php The disease is called leptospirosis, and it infected California sea lions in enormous numbers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seali021011_506.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seali021011_506.php The attraction a few miles south of the sleepy hamlet of Yachats lives up to its moniker. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dchurn021011_344.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dchurn021011_344.php Aiding the Alaska king crab by trying to raise larval crabs in a hatchery environment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/alascr020911_554.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/alascr020911_554.php Another night on the Oregon coast, another mythical beast encountered http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mythic020611_919.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mythic020611_919.php An endangered species and Killer Whales in the area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalef020711_631.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalef020711_631.php Savor CB Wine and Culinary Fest, Pub Crawl in Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeach020611_742.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeach020611_742.php Lodging availability in the area as well as shuttles to Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfoodw020511_642.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfoodw020511_642.php This is the village of Tierra Del Mar, near Milepost 10, along what is called Sandlake Road http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vtierra020511_421.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vtierra020511_421.php A sudden and thunderous gush near Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/monste020411_516.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/monste020411_516.php - Hug Point, on the north Oregon coast, is one of those wildly distinctive wonders http://www.beachconnection.net/news/canhug020211_252.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/canhug020211_252.php Hatfield Marine Science Center features a bevy of interesting events in February http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceans020211_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceans020211_356.php Crabmeat is at its fullest right about now because the crustaceans have gone through their molting process http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabme020111_328.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabme020111_328.php Projects affecting Newport, Astoria, Tillamook and the coast range http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bridge013011_656.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bridge013011_656.php Engineers from OSU have invented a kind of stereo vision http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavesc012811_424.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavesc012811_424.php 150 miles of sunsets and stellar skies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunset012811_122.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunset012811_122.php This year, it's been moved to March 26, happening at the usual 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solvco012711_222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solvco012711_222.php A balmy day gives way to a thick galaxy and shooting stars at night; stargazing on steroids http://www.beachconnection.net/news/galaxy012611_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/galaxy012611_407.php Yet another example of how dynamic the Oregon coast can be http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scene012511_337.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scene012511_337.php Romance is in the air at some lodgings and restaurants http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vday012411_404.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vday012411_404.php Hidden pleasures like glass floats, weird beach finds, and the glorious mini-spring coming http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coaswi012111_244.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coaswi012111_244.php Inn at Wecoma is undergoing some startling renovations http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tornaw012011_316.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tornaw012011_316.php Forget the landslides and floods, at one point, the sky clears up and the stars erupt in a massive show http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orcosu012011_402.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orcosu012011_402.php Be Jeweled, a vintage, collectible and costume jewelry sale, comes to Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vintag011711_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vintag011711_406.php It's the beginning of the Netarts Spit, and the end of the trail descending from Cape Lookout. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/011611757cape_lookout_beaches.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/011611757cape_lookout_beaches.php Crab feed, movies, art, music and romance http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yevnt011411_622.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yevnt011411_622.php Work on Highway 26 will start a little earlier than expected http://www.beachconnection.net/news/closur011311_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/closur011311_548.php Highway 18 and Highway 6 will both be seeing some delays http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadw011211_232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadw011211_232.php Warm weather, beach treasures, artifacts and low lodging prices beckon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ofinds011111_952.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ofinds011111_952.php Buy them online and avoid larger lines at the Newport Seafood Wine Fest http://www.beachconnection.net/news/etixx011011_311.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/etixx011011_311.php Seafood and Wine fest, chocolate, theater, opera, shipwrecks and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nepwin010911_724.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nepwin010911_724.php Food fests, antiques, theater and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcwint010811_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcwint010811_1112.php Soaring basalt monsters typify this secret chunk of coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vdepoe_secretcliffs.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vdepoe_secretcliffs.php The north Oregon coast town has recently become rather famous for the shipwreck http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rocksa010711_336.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rocksa010711_336.php This is, afterall, one of the most dynamic environments on Earth http://www.beachconnection.net/news/photog010611_334.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/photog010611_334.php The latest installment of the Nye Beach Writers' Series happens on January 15 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyewrit011511_424.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyewrit011511_424.php It had been dead for months and only 20 feet of it washed up http://www.beachconnection.net/news/smellwh010310_729.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/smellwh010310_729.php Highway 26 towards the north Oregon coast will experience some nighttime closures at the Dennis Edwards Tunnel http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tunnel010311_344.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tunnel010311_344.php Four major developments dominated tourism on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/010111_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/010111_429.php These geologic oddities are like something between a Yes album cover and Dr. Suess http://www.beachconnection.net/news/redtow123010_235.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/redtow123010_235.php Looking back at a resort so secret it no longer exists http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mghost122910_537.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mghost122910_537.php More changes on beaches to come to further assist the bird http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowpl122810_537.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowpl122810_537.php A young Northern sea otter joined the frolicking bunch http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seaott122810_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seaott122810_407.php Agates, a shipwreck, whales, storms and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holwee122710_601.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holwee122710_601.php Gusts up to 60 mph are possible http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiwind122610_649.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiwind122610_649.php Hang around the coast long enough you'll discover interesting things http://www.beachconnection.net/news/royalt122610_140.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/royalt122610_140.php Thousands of whales seen from high vantage points on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew122410_317.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew122410_317.php The wreck of the Emily G. Reed has been unearthed in Rockaway Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shipwr122310_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shipwr122310_346.php From Manzanita, Seaside, Rockaway, Oceanside, Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastn122310_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastn122310_1201.php Before the Devil's Punchbowl, another rock structure nearby had the attention of tourists http://www.beachconnection.net/news/punchb122210_255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/punchb122210_255.php On the coast, it was a hazy experience - pictures of the eclipse http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eclips122110_306.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eclips122110_306.php Whoop it up in style and do New Years Eve at the beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve121710_432.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve121710_432.php 'Newport' is the simply-titled retrospective http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocbook121610_845.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocbook121610_845.php Wild colors and sights emerge on the beaches under right conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seaunu121610_738.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seaunu121610_738.php Some of the best Oregon coast seafood, menus and restaurants http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/121510646seafood_fish_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/121510646seafood_fish_restaurants.php Asian cuisine, fish n chips, Korean short ribs, spring rolls, burgers http://www.beachconnection.net/tsunami_grill_wheeler/ http://www.beachconnection.net/tsunami_grill_wheeler/ Nasty gusts tore off some 500 feet of its roof http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcmotl121410_621.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcmotl121410_621.php It could mean problems for pet owners on the north coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/distem121510_645.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/distem121510_645.php Sometimes the best way to enjoy the coast is to look at night http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bigdip121310_601.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bigdip121310_601.php This part of the northern Oregon coast is keeping the heat up http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tmook121210_946.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tmook121210_946.php Vote or nominate for your fave on BeachConnection.net's Facebook page http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vote121210_651.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vote121210_651.php If one cliff in the Cannon Beach area could talk http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orgeo121010316.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orgeo121010316.php Some new travel developments around the state http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ornews120810_426.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ornews120810_426.php Heceta Head, just north of Florence, boasts a lighthouse, a secret cave, and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heceta120710_544.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heceta120710_544.php If you're looking for a little more daytime in winter, maybe a chance at a good suntan by the sea http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wackwe120710_334.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wackwe120710_334.php The beach, history, glass floats in the sand, music and the holidays http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcitywin120610_408.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcitywin120610_408.php Up to minute conditions, alerts for coast range highways, 101 http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/coast_road_traffic_conditions.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/coast_road_traffic_conditions.php Seemingly the town's centerpiece is the massive spouting horn http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vspoutinghorn120410_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vspoutinghorn120410_1201.php Sharks and wolves may have some similarities, according to a study http://www.beachconnection.net/news/preda120310_412.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/preda120310_412.php The Wine Place in Yachats is announcing a full schedule of free wine tasting events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachwi120210_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachwi120210_251.php Forget Black Friday: the Oregon Coast is the best holiday gift idea http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftbe113010_722.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftbe113010_722.php Discussions concerning erosion at Cape Lookout State Park http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cplook113010_505.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cplook113010_505.php The stage is set for a nice bundle of holiday events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seabea112910_337.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seabea112910_337.php The season keeps going at full speed throughout December http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newdep112710_143.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newdep112710_143.php Holiday events calendar in Florence, Yachats, December 2010 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachho112710_101.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachho112710_101.php A wide variety of wacky and sometimes unpleasant stuff http://www.beachconnection.net/news/washup112710_518.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/washup112710_518.php One of the more intriguing spots of the entire Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/112020343_depoe_cliffs.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/112020343_depoe_cliffs.php Loads of phytoplankton make an impression; US Coast Guard activity http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavebr111710_220.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavebr111710_220.php Snow is possible on the passes; lightning damage to N. coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crazw111610_302.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crazw111610_302.php Newport group is hosting an appearance by novelists Naseem Rakha and Kazim Ali http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cevent111510_1219.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cevent111510_1219.php Between bustling Pacific City and the village of Oceanside http://www.beachconnection.net/news/capelookout111410_248.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/capelookout111410_248.php It is arguably the most watched clip on the Internet http://www.beachconnection.net/news/expwhl111210_723.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/expwhl111210_723.php There's been a downturn in beach deaths in recent years, but that could change http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warni111310_409.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warni111310_409.php This little charmer of a lodging manages to stay a bit of a nifty secret http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wheelb111010_449.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wheelb111010_449.php There is some interesting stuff washing up on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astons111010_334.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astons111010_334.php Officials warn to keep humans and pets away from all sea lions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lionwa110810_1027.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lionwa110810_1027.php The first highway camera for Highway 6; construction work on coast range http://www.beachconnection.net/news/highwy110810_230.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/highwy110810_230.php Two stand out Cannon Beach lodgings are heading some interesting territory for the coming holidays http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cblodg110710_126.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cblodg110710_126.php Inside, it's a bevy of antiques and rooms that ooze Old World antiquity meets an upscale beach experience http://www.beachconnection.net/news/archc110510_354.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/archc110510_354.php On the Oregon coast, it's been shining sun and blue skies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastw110310_514.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastw110310_514.php Upper Lane County is a varied mix of clandestine, even forbidden beaches and soaring rock structures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/curio110310_222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/curio110310_222.php The 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, November 2 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nelsur110110_404.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nelsur110110_404.php Committees will be soliciting public comment at meetings in November http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marine110110_348.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marine110110_348.php Three days of art, music and literary fun on Nov. 5 - 7 in Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stowea102710_436.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stowea102710_436.php Moments of warm sun and a night of shooting stars and wild sights http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tailen103110_255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tailen103110_255.php This part of Clatsop County makes for awesome blooms of diatoms http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diatom103010_258.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diatom103010_258.php Autumn is yielding plenty of amazing aspects and oddities http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fall102710_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fall102710_251.php Mostly good news for those going to Manzanita, C Beach, Seaside, central coast, Nehalem, Depoe, etc http://www.beachconnection.net/news/constr102710_634.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/constr102710_634.php The Oyster Cloyster event happens at Oregon Coast Aquarium, November 6 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oystcl102710_310.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oystcl102710_310.php Coastal residents and tourists gasped with glee this weekend and Monday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwaves102610_1148.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwaves102610_1148.php So far, the first big one hasn't proven to be much of a tempest at all http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ostorm102610_1011.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ostorm102610_1011.php Cape Kiwanda is typified by cliffs ravaged and sculpted by sea and wind http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kiwandacliffs102410336.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kiwandacliffs102410336.php There will be two talks on 'Oregon Coast Paranormal' Halloween weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastp102210_232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastp102210_232.php The weather pattern will change rather abruptly in the next 24 hours http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath102110_344.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath102110_344.php Part touristy, part party town, a slightly upscale resort, a sometimes surreal bit of small town Americana http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpli102010_231.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpli102010_231.php Fishing Rock State Park is undoubtedly one of the smaller parks in the state park system http://www.beachconnection.net/news/defish101910_111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/defish101910_111.php At night, Seaside's Promenade and beaches make for a beautiful, calming stroll http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas10.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas10.htm There will be nearly a week full of sunny skies and lovely temperatures on the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunshi101610_1253.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunshi101610_1253.php Chilly temps at night, but sunny skies during the day: for Portland, Washington, Willamette Valley and Oregon and Washington coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/frost101610_655.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/frost101610_655.php A California sea lion has been resting on a beach at Lincoln City for three days http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealin101510_457.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealin101510_457.php Glorious weather has combined with other things that are making the area ethereal, dreamlike http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astoun101310_1151.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astoun101310_1151.php Dining on the river, restaurants in Old Town and near Florence http://www.beachconnection.net/news/101110211florence_oregon_restaurant_dining.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/101110211florence_oregon_restaurant_dining.php History programs popping up on north coast; Astoria trolley schedule http://www.beachconnection.net/news/trolley100910_427.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/trolley100910_427.php The new sea lion at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is getting along swimmingly with her new mates http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seali100710_418.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seali100710_418.php Commuting up and down the coast maybe the coolest job there is http://www.beachconnection.net/news/magicc100710_445.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/magicc100710_445.php There will be a murder in Newport this weekend, and it will be loads of fun http://www.beachconnection.net/news/murder100510_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/murder100510_531.php A whole new to Cannon Beach, Otter Crest, Oceanside, Cape Kiwanda, Rockaway, Florence: geology, hidden sides http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diffsi100410_304.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diffsi100410_304.php Get behind the scenes with new access to the Newport attraction all month http://www.beachconnection.net/news/openh100310_749.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/openh100310_749.php Interesting things popping up in the air, the beaches and the water http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunsta093010_922.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunsta093010_922.php Four Out of Five Stars. Great things come in small packages http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vinow092910_243.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vinow092910_243.php A tale of a deceased whale and of weird beach goo on the Oregon coast in recent days http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalgo092910_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalgo092910_416.php The area's tsunami warning systems will be tested on September 29 at 11 a.m. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam092710_154.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam092710_154.php Oddities and plenty of plastics were picked up from the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu092510_705.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu092510_705.php The Aquarium will observe Sea Otter Awareness Week September 27 to October 3 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seaott092310_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seaott092310_429.php A different way to look at the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0721091205orcoastvid.php#surreal http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0721091205orcoastvid.php#surreal SOLV's fall beach cleanup will expand statewide on September 25 to include inland waterways http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc092210_259.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc092210_259.php Lincoln City will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout September and October http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hispan092110_232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hispan092110_232.php Shipwrecks are the subject of a talk in Newport on October 2 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shipwr091910_628.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shipwr091910_628.php September and the first part of October create some unique opportunities on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/trippy091710_401.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/trippy091710_401.php There was glorious weather, glowing sand and some apparently strange low tide events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glowmi091510_249.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glowmi091510_249.php It's the middle of the night on the north coast, and the universe just got smaller http://www.beachconnection.net/news/univer091310_159.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/univer091310_159.php There is much going on throughout September and October in Newport and nearby Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/septoc091210_342.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/septoc091210_342.php The news has been good this week on the Oregon coast - even a bit odd http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocweek091110_543.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocweek091110_543.php Including the famed Bubble Man http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas33.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas33.htm Surf events, theater, outdoor fun, foodie classes and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocfall091010_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocfall091010_1201.php Food fests, nature events, live music and attractions in Seaside, C Beach, Rockaway, Manzanita, more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/northe090910_427.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/northe090910_427.php All over the Oregon coast last week, there was a mammoth invasion of dragonflies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dragfl090710_536.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dragfl090710_536.php The Netel Grange near Astoria will celebrate its 100th birthday this October http://www.beachconnection.net/news/markt090510_648.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/markt090510_648.php A bit of Lord of the Rings in Yachats, Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_yachats26.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_yachats26.htm This season often means temps in the upper 70s and little to no wind http://www.beachconnection.net/news/secsum090110_326.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/secsum090110_326.php Oregon wildlife officials came up with a postivie enough forecast for fish numbers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cohofi083110_1021.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cohofi083110_1021.php New photo added to Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast Virtual Tour http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_cb10.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_cb10.htm Numerous interesting developments are popping up at the very end of the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astorn083010_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astorn083010_407.php Some visitors come farther than others to the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas32.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas32.htm A weird and wonderful secret nature is in store for the beachcomber http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glowsa082810_633.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glowsa082810_633.php The coast is expected to be mostly sunny, some open for Hood to Coast area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/openin082610_353.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/openin082610_353.php The epitome of a relaxed day at the beach, but about to get very surreal; a new way to look at beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dayngt082510_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dayngt082510_429.php Dusk can make the town look a bit like a bunch of Christmas lights http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sights082210_541.php#depoedusk http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sights082210_541.php#depoedusk Through the mysterious cave in the headland known as Maxwell Point you emerge http://www.beachconnection.net/news/osisec082410_438.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/osisec082410_438.php A landmark in Newport is alive with history http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_newp29.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_newp29.htm Unusual moments along the Oregon coast abound with startling regularity, caught on camera, updated periodically http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sights082210_541.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sights082210_541.php This is where food snobs and wine snobs go in the afterlife, if they've been good http://www.beachconnection.net/news/071709111cannon_beach_restaurants_dining.php#cbeach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/071709111cannon_beach_restaurants_dining.php#cbeach The third annual Jellyfish Jubilee is a celebration of food and wine http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jellju082010_552.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jellju082010_552.php Settling down at Mo's Chowder in Florence, about 25 miles from Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050910311yachats_dining_restaurants.php#diningmoment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050910311yachats_dining_restaurants.php#diningmoment Some big names will be hitting the north coast soon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hilig081910_254.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hilig081910_254.php A side of the cape not normally seen http://www.beachconnection.net/news/012709711lincoln_city_oregon_dining_restaurants.php#kiwanda http://www.beachconnection.net/news/012709711lincoln_city_oregon_dining_restaurants.php#kiwanda The WPA's effect on the Oregon coast is on display in Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depres081710_652.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depres081710_652.php Clatsop County Sheriff's are searching for Gary Hulstrom, 49, from Portland http://www.beachconnection.net/news/missing081710_334.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/missing081710_334.php Join in the discussion, find out more about the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042809334lincoln_city_oregon_lodging.php#fb http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042809334lincoln_city_oregon_lodging.php#fb An interesting experiment in Lincoln City; San Dune Pub rocks Sept http://www.beachconnection.net/news/livemu081610_403.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/livemu081610_403.php In a surreal state, part of the Portland Photographic Tour http://www.oregontraveldaily.com/portland_oregon.php#rosegardennight http://www.oregontraveldaily.com/portland_oregon.php#rosegardennight Near Manzanita, on the north coast http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_nbay3.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_nbay3.htm Fishing was so good off the central coast last weekend that anglers took the remaining Pacific halibut quota http://www.beachconnection.net/news/halib081310_312.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/halib081310_312.php Heatwave in the valley, but sunny and warm on beaches for next few days http://www.beachconnection.net/weather.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/weather.htm A number of lodgings have reported having availability, but not many http://www.beachconnection.net/news/loavai081210_128.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/loavai081210_128.php Even this last stretch of summer, can mean some trying moments http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labord081110_718.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labord081110_718.php A rather regal construct of condos above Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/harbde081010_649.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/harbde081010_649.php Lots of nifty new things on the Oregon coast as of late http://www.beachconnection.net/news/biznews080910_1209.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/biznews080910_1209.php The Wine Place in Yachats hosts lots of vino each Saturday in August, all free http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winet080810_341.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winet080810_341.php Virtual Tour of Lincoln city and Corridor of Mystery http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc14.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc14.htm History on the north Oregon coast, Seaside http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas13.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seas13.htm You'll be out of luck if you try to hop in a place to stay as just a walk-in http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocavai080510_338.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocavai080510_338.php Part of the Lincoln City, Oregon Coast Virtual Tour http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc35.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc35.htm Clamming returns to some parts of the coast; news about Nestucca, Nehalem rivers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orclam080310_426.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orclam080310_426.php There is one deliciously, extremely clandestine beach access at the northern end of town http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc23.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc23.htm August 14 is the date for this month's quirky, surprise-filled event http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyestro080210_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyestro080210_455.php Nehalem Bay Winery hosts the Bluegrass n Barbecue, Aug. 14 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winebl080110_1056.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winebl080110_1056.php Relaxation and romance are the keys at this cozy BnB secret http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042408322_pacificcity_oceanside_lodging.php#sandlake http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042408322_pacificcity_oceanside_lodging.php#sandlake Shark Week is August 1 to 14 with a variety of events highlighting their world http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocshar073010_221.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocshar073010_221.php Oregon Coast Virtual Tour, Seaside sights and history http://beachconnection.net/vtour_seas18.htm http://beachconnection.net/vtour_seas18.htm This weekend, far fewer than usual are reporting openings http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roomop072910_326.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roomop072910_326.php A strangely cloudy day gets curiouser and curiouser http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coolk072810_111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coolk072810_111.php Secret spots, inland 101, Neskowin, Cascade Head, and Lincoln City beaches. http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc19.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_linc19.htm Animals do the darnedest things, and that includes fish, snakes and whales http://www.beachconnection.net/news/amuse072710_231.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/amuse072710_231.php A leading authority on the natural history of the Oregon coast will deliver a free public slide talk on Sunday, August 8 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mtalk072510_626.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mtalk072510_626.php Oddities embedded in the gray, rather soft rock at this Oregon coast beach http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_newp4.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_newp4.htm This spot is even featured in an RV commercial http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_nbay9.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_nbay9.htm Newport explodes in the summertime with a bevy of things to do, see and taste http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newsum072210_623.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newsum072210_623.php ODFW gave the skinny on all kinds of recreation along the length of the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cofish072210_543.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cofish072210_543.php A really warm weekend means sizzling business at the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodgop072210_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodgop072210_435.php Summer in Seaside and Cannon Beach means a lot of outdoor fun http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nortev072110_415.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nortev072110_415.php As August sizzles along the central Oregon coast, so do the little towns http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachne072010_534.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachne072010_534.php ODFW gave the skinny on all kinds of recreation http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crfish071910_432.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crfish071910_432.php Newport explodes in the summertime with a bevy of things to do, see and taste http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hidnew071610_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hidnew071610_531.php Specials from Asia, Jamaica and traffic issues in Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/otravl071510_424.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/otravl071510_424.php Work near Florence should by be done by Thursday at noon; work has begun on bridges near Toledo http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oconst071410_747.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oconst071410_747.php Some new developments with Lincoln City lodgings are reshaping the hotel landscape http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lchot071410_614.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lchot071410_614.php Know what you're looking at, have your camera ready, and you may get lucky http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strang071210_415.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strang071210_415.php A rare low tide event and high above the sea http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depoe071110_108.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/depoe071110_108.php Newport's Bayfront now houses an attraction called Butterfly Adventures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/buttfl070710_414.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/buttfl070710_414.php Inland has a heat advisory and the coast will be unusually balmy http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatw070610_638.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatw070610_638.php A closer look at the spouting horn and bay at Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/070410311depoebay_spouting_bay.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/070410311depoebay_spouting_bay.php Intriguing stuff that lurks along the 804 Trail in Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_yachats18.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_yachats18.htm Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering a variety of fascinating and fun activities http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocsumm070110_102.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocsumm070110_102.php All lodgings will fill up, so make sure you reserve your room now http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodfou070110_144.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodfou070110_144.php The Wine Place in Yachats announces a full slate of free wine tasting events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julwin0629_504.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julwin0629_504.php They may be from a famous shipwreck, but work in Texas continues http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histca062810_520.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histca062810_520.php Two train excursions take you on an a variety of heady journeys http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strain062710_626.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strain062710_626.php Its popularity has soared in the last decade and a half http://www.beachconnection.net/oceanside_beach1.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oceanside_beach1.php If you want more sun in June, apparently you should head for the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathg062410_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weathg062410_437.php More plastic junk than usual is on the n. coast, yielding interesting but sad finds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/garpat062410_526.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/garpat062410_526.php Zombie wine tasting, goofy dances, the bar that time forgot http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manic062310_1215.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manic062310_1215.php The 8th Annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ again comes to Newport on July 3 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyclam062210_611.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyclam062210_611.php Tillamook County has entered summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tcount062010_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tcount062010_531.php Oregon Coast Lodging listings, reviews: Yachats, Newport, Pacific City, Cannon Beach, more http://www.beachconnection.net/oregoncoastlodging/index.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oregoncoastlodging/index.php A quick trip backward in time and up and down the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pspook061810_728.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pspook061810_728.php This year the explosions will be around 1900 rounds, as opposed to last year's 1100 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newfor061810_423.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newfor061810_423.php Whales were seen in Seaide and adorable baby seals are popping up http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalse061710_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalse061710_455.php The little town close to the exact middle point of the Oregon coast is emerging from spring http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yatsum061710_316.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yatsum061710_316.php Reggae, classical, a barbecue aboard an antique train and sandcastles http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fathda061410_640.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fathda061410_640.php Those little burghs have a lot to offer, although some of the spin may be more fish tales http://www.beachconnection.net/news/record061110_703.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/record061110_703.php Some places celebrate their Independence Day on the third - most on the fourth http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourth060910_1121.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourth060910_1121.php Find out what's for dinner in Rockway Beach, on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/ricks_roadhouse_rockaway/index.php http://www.beachconnection.net/ricks_roadhouse_rockaway/index.php Otter Rock, near Depoe Bay, is the scene for a large-scale surfing event on June 19 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ottero060810_558.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ottero060810_558.php The Hatfield unveiled its new OctoCam, streaming live video of the resident giant Pacific octopus http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weboct060710_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weboct060710_513.php Oceanside is is like a happy ending to an already upbeat story along the Three Capes Tour http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceans060510_708.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceans060510_708.php A day of activities to increase awareness about the Earth's oceans and its creatures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceand060310_543.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oceand060310_543.php How tall is it and what is the geologic origin http://www.beachconnection.net/news/haysta060110_641.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/haysta060110_641.php Get an oceanic eyeful in Yachats, Depoe Bay, Cannon Beach, Oceaside and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/explod060110_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/explod060110_437.php June 5 is the date for the latest Newport Marathon, bringing hundreds of spectators http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marath053010_319.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marath053010_319.php Lodgings predict they will likely fill up before the long weekend is over http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodgeop052610_1238.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodgeop052610_1238.php Rain is possible at times, but so is some sun http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memwea052510_1057.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memwea052510_1057.php One is about the fishing history of the area, the other a lecture about history writing http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cenhis052510_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cenhis052510_513.php What were the biggest challenges and changes of the last decade, and what's to come http://www.beachconnection.net/news/challn052410_417.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/challn052410_417.php A rush trip up the coast, from Florence to Astoria, the entire northern half in about four minutes http://www.beachconnection.net/news/milesco052210_458.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/milesco052210_458.php Lincoln City moves into the season with a large roster of events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lincoln052110_453.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lincoln052110_453.php Not only is the coast a very dramatic place, but Mother Nature herself is a drama queen here http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moody052110_326.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moody052110_326.php A rather frightening near-miss that involved a fallen tree and a semi that couldn't stop in time http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadsc052010_122.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roadsc052010_122.php The big weekend is often the kickoff to the summer season on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memwe051710_436.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memwe051710_436.php A guide to watching whales on the Oregon coast - articles, news, whale watching tips http://www.beachconnection.net/oregoncoastwhales http://www.beachconnection.net/oregoncoastwhales A look at strange sunsets, odd critters, crazed weather and unruly foam http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weirds051610_449.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weirds051610_449.php The town at the tip of Oregon celebrates with Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/goonie051410_353.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/goonie051410_353.php A baby Minke whale washed up Tuesday near the south jetty of the Columbia River http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minke051110_450.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minke051110_450.php A multi-media exhibit will open Saturday, June 5 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fishis0510_450.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fishis0510_450.php Seafood, burgers, steaks and all kinds of cuisine - sometimes with dramatic ocean views http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050910311yachats_dining_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050910311yachats_dining_restaurants.php April meant a wide variety of strange sights on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brownv050810_745.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brownv050810_745.php The first weekend in June is the third annual Cannon Beach Film Festival http://www.beachconnection.net/news/musica050710_727.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/musica050710_727.php Lodgings pull amazingly inexpensive rabbits out of their hats to try and cajole more visitors http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lspecs050710_634.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lspecs050710_634.php The underwater quake happened Thursday around noon, about six miles down http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quakev050610_518.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quakev050610_518.php Learn about pelicans on May 8 and lighthouses and jetties on May 15 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/talk050410_428.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/talk050410_428.php There's plenty of new stuff coming out of Astoria, for those who like beer, big celebrations and that cult flick The Goonies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astori050210_1104.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astori050210_1104.php Reports are coming in from all over the coast, delighting dozens of tourists and locals http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jglass042010_419.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jglass042010_419.php Normally seen on the central coast, they've been spotted up north as well http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killer042910_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killer042910_548.php Dungeness crab are getting bigger and outgrowing their shells http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabsh042610_621.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabsh042610_621.php Some brief but major changes for those traveling the coast range http://www.beachconnection.net/news/odot042510_604.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/odot042510_604.php These range from tiny BnBs to massive resort hotels, along with everything in between http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcityl042410_515.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcityl042410_515.php A baby whale entangled in rope and drowned; other beach oddities http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newthi042410_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newthi042410_357.php Seaside has recently been the recipient of loads of strange brown foam http://www.beachconnection.net/news/chunk042310_220.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/chunk042310_220.php Spring creates some of the most interesting of sunsets on the beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzmo042110_930.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/manzmo042110_930.php A bit of Planet of the Apes, Spinal Tap, Ireland and alien worlds on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizlan042110_257.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizlan042110_257.php Numerous restaurants are touting deals for the wallet as well as the palate http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dinesp041910_647.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dinesp041910_647.php No campsites near Astoria, and Earth Day celebrations in Newport and Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/earthd041910_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/earthd041910_406.php A dead baby Gray whale washed up onto a north Oregon coast beach Friday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dwhale041810_1046.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dwhale041810_1046.php The craziest things can lurk in some of your favorite, regular beach stops and spots http://www.beachconnection.net/news/detail041610_1036.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/detail041610_1036.php Some interesting surprises lurk within the menus of your regular food haunts http://www.beachconnection.net/news/culadd041410_732.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/culadd041410_732.php Wine tasting in Yachats, radio helicopters in Nehalem, eating food off the beach in Lincoln City http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wpick041410_1207.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wpick041410_1207.php A brew fest where dogs are the central theme and an oyster festival where speed eating is the feature http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogfes041110_409.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogfes041110_409.php Residents and tourists alike have been mystified and even alarmed by hordes of brown foam http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brown040810_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brown040810_437.php Calendar for Pacific City, Manzanita, Tillamook, Nehalem, Netarts, Garibaldi and Rockaway http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tcal040710_347.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tcal040710_347.php A female sea lion named Bailey drowned in her pool http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orseal040610_431.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orseal040610_431.php The season of seals on the beach is here and that brings up warnings to stay away http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moltin040410_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moltin040410_416.php Lots of outdoors activities in Cannon Beach and Seaside, also music and art celebrations http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsea040310_439.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbsea040310_439.php Tidbits from the Cascades, coast, Wheeler, Lincoln City, Pacific City, Depoe Bay and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cnews040210_456.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cnews040210_456.php From art films, drum circles, authors to cookbooks and aquatic fun http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpca040210_734.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpca040210_734.php A wild mix of spring weather is coming to the coast as well as parts of inland Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warni040110_646.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warni040110_646.php Wheeler, Lincoln City and Depoe Bay especially have acquired some new ways to stuff yourself http://www.beachconnection.net/news/restr033010_408.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/restr033010_408.php The seventh annual Birding and Blues Festival returns to Pacific City April 9 to 11 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birding032810_1130.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birding032810_1130.php The coast never ceases to surprise, especially during spring break http://www.beachconnection.net/news/advwat032710_338.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/advwat032710_338.php Beach cleanup oddities, antique train ride, a new park and a winery anniversary http://www.beachconnection.net/news/onews0326336.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/onews0326336.php Nehalem Bay Winery celebrates its history this spring with a host of events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/owine032410_546.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/owine032410_546.php An antique railroad car takes to the coastal rails; a new park on the central coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/train032210_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/train032210_429.php Bob Straub State Park Pacific City Sandy Beach Three Capes Loop http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_pcity1_straub.php http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_pcity1_straub.php Some 4,200 volunteers hit the Oregon coast Saturday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solvsp032010_744.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solvsp032010_744.php The famed lodging is a kind of convergence point of local history and odd geologic history http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tidesby031810_158.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tidesby031810_158.php The weather outlook seems good for Whale Watch Week, which also coincides with spring break http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew031710_354.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew031710_354.php Newport has much going on in the spring for the naturalist or science enthusiast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/natur031610_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/natur031610_357.php SOLV and Oregon Parks encourage thousands of volunteers to hit the beach March 20 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu031210_936.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu031210_936.php It registered 4.9 and was centered off Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quake031310_353.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quake031310_353.php Seaside Aquarium got some new creatures; nearly-paranormal statues are in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/critte031010_404.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/critte031010_404.php Some snow is expected this week in the coast range; gas prices rise http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowgas030710_241.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowgas030710_241.php Two young female California sea lions arrived by truck at their new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.beachconnection.net/news/batsea030410_505.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/batsea030410_505.php Several captains joined in Astoria to talk about Phil Harris http://www.beachconnection.net/news/harris030310_1049.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/harris030310_1049.php On March 13, there will be a murder in Nye Beach and local businesses will be extremely pleased http://www.beachconnection.net/news/murder030310_857.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/murder030310_857.php Portland novelist Jon Raymond will be the featured author at the March 20 Nye Beach Writers' Series http://www.beachconnection.net/news/novel030110_827.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/novel030110_827.php Much of the west coast of the United States was under a tsunami warning or advisory http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam022710_436.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam022710_436.php Stone Crest Cellars BnB near Newport has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride's Choice Award http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpwd022610_447.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpwd022610_447.php Scams are going around the north coast, while the Lincoln County is now featuring access to online crime updates http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scams022410_631.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scams022410_631.php The city will take input on the park while a beer fest takes over Seaside in March http://www.beachconnection.net/news/park022410_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/park022410_322.php Whale Pointe Resort in Depoe Bay brings nature to your front door http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dbay022110_1029.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dbay022110_1029.php There's a glut of extra lovely weather on the coast, and it's around for the weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sundre021910_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sundre021910_437.php Winter has not conjured up much on Oregon's beaches this time around, but a few weird objects are visible http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gforst021610_601.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gforst021610_601.php The central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City continues its lively way of entertaining on into the spring http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcvent021410_940.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcvent021410_940.php The pair allegedly did over a half million dollars to the north coast lighthouse http://www.beachconnection.net/news/suspec021210_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/suspec021210_429.php Winter means plenty of fun on the lower central coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yacev021010_637.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yacev021010_637.php Experts descended on the Cape Meares Lighthouse to evaluate damage http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lhous020810_117.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lhous020810_117.php The best the past year had to offer in terms of restaurants, bars, lodgings and other attractions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bestof020510_730.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bestof020510_730.php A contest put on by Newport yielded some beautiful photos and stories http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memo020510_332.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memo020510_332.php Stay in Arch Cape and they will donate two percent to a wilderness fund http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bbwild020310_129.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bbwild020310_129.php The massive Newport Seafood and Wine Festival is held February 26 to 28 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafw013010_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafw013010_356.php The coast was actually generally warmer than inland during much of the week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warmw012710_1017.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warmw012710_1017.php The Pelican Pub and Brewery is showing off a bevy of new brews as well as a new chef. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/obeers012510_1011.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/obeers012510_1011.php Authorities have been receiving calls about Brown Pelicans either washing up dead or exhibiting uncharacteristic behavior http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brownp012510_1022.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brownp012510_1022.php Romance packages are sprouting up all over the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vday012310_1011.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vday012310_1011.php A run of Brown Pelicans is making a splash in the Lincoln County area; record whale numbers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whpeli012110_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whpeli012110_1201.php Newport, like all state tourism entities, wants to remind the public about beach safety http://www.beachconnection.net/news/centst012010_536.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/centst012010_536.php A monster of a storm ripped through not just the length of the Oregon coast but in places like Portland http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormni011810_641.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormni011810_641.php Dungeness crab from Newport's fishermen will be the toast of the town on January 31 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabk011710_523.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabk011710_523.php It's a case of whale, whales, whales on the coast, and it'll be that way for a bit longer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew011410_828.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew011410_828.php Someone shot the beacon area several times as well as took the U.S. Coast Guard active light out of commission http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cmear011210_323.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cmear011210_323.php Be Jeweled - a vintage, collectible and costume jewelry sale - will happen January 30 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bejewl010910_1108.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bejewl010910_1108.php One is in the middle of a kind of coastal nowhere, the other hidden in plain sight http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizbea010710_421.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizbea010710_421.htm As a baby sperm whale is found dead on the north coast, the central coast has better news about two turtles http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babyw010410_147.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babyw010410_147.php There will be a special concert on January 16 in the former home of composer Ernest Bloch http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bloch010410_301.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bloch010410_301.php Various non-profits worked with the aquarium throughout the year, and made a splash http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aquyr010210_636.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aquyr010210_636.php There's unforgettable stormwatching possibilities as the old year gives way to the new http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm123109_1227.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm123109_1227.php Here is a list of openings for those who haven't reserved their room yet. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nylodg122909_522.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nylodg122909_522.php Tornados, frozen squid, killer whales, new graves and the economy topped the headlines http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bigsto122709_625.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bigsto122709_625.php It happens that final week of December, from December 26 to January 1 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whale122609_711.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whale122609_711.php There's a lot coastal tourism entities haven't told you - and they won't http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sutip122409_421.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sutip122409_421.php Any place on the coast will yield the freakiest surprises, if you know where to look http://www.beachconnection.net/news/walks122409_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/walks122409_356.php Along the beaches, as the daylight hours lessen, so do the hours that many businesses stay open http://www.beachconnection.net/news/change122009_852.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/change122009_852.php It's a crabbers delight in the on the Oregon coast as crabmeat is at its best this time of year http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ccrabs121809_310.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ccrabs121809_310.php You're missing an incredible show, which, aside from the cost of gas to get there, is free. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cstorm121609_624.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cstorm121609_624.php There are bundles of fun to be had on the coast at the end of the year http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve121309_1109.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve121309_1109.php It's a week full of promise and frivolity in both the natural and manmade worlds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/picks121309_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/picks121309_251.php The bitter chill on the coast is causing some oddball sights with stranded squid http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fsquid121009_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fsquid121009_355.php With all the recent gargantuan wave action of November, lots of interesting aspects have been discovered http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stofun120909_326.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stofun120909_326.php The historical societies for Cannon Beach and Newport have been the beneficiaries of those passionate about preserving history through quilts http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbnew120709_333.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbnew120709_333.php Newport is helping to revive the traditional thrills of finding Japanese glass floats along its beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glassf120609_644.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glassf120609_644.php Advanced online tickets are now available for Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, February 26 - 28 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/etix120309_509.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/etix120309_509.php The Hatfield's latest octo-pal Amigo will be released into the wild while some high-profile events for fans of birds are planned http://www.beachconnection.net/news/octo120209_640.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/octo120209_640.php Two sea turtles were brought into the Oregon Coast Aquarium this week after stranding on two different northwest beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seatur120209_549.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seatur120209_549.php Exceptional deals and individualized gifts abound on Oregon's beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gifts113009_258.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gifts113009_258.php It's likely you've driven by some of the best the coast has to offer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/miss112809_801.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/miss112809_801.php Newport's Yaquina Bay will get festive in a particularly spectacular way on December 5 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/light112709_239.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/light112709_239.php Strange new facts about sea stars, worms, and what ocean creatures do to their surroundings http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beast112409_633.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beast112409_633.php Name an octopus and have dinner with Santa in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/octsan112309_235.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/octsan112309_235.php Arch Cape, Oregon: small dust devil on the ocean and weird foam action http://www.beachconnection.net/news/videowaterspout.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/videowaterspout.php Here is a list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving along the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thanks112009_556.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thanks112009_556.php Monday's storm left a strange set of conditions afterwards to spectacular results http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddsto111709_1011.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddsto111709_1011.php Warnings and advisories about high winds, exceptionally heavy surf and some flooding on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm111609_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm111609_406.php High winds and large waves - warnings until Tuesday morning http://www.beachconnection.net/rockaway_beach_weather.php http://www.beachconnection.net/rockaway_beach_weather.php FisherPoets On The Edge happens in Newport, January 16 - 18 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fisher111409_232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fisher111409_232.php The season is soon upon us all, which means towns on the Oregon coast will be getting all gussied for the holidays http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holidy111109_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holidy111109_429.php Major windstorms, massive waves and even lightning hit the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tornad110809_343.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tornad110809_343.php One little club in a small Oregon coast town seems to have put the 'hot' in Yachats http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rock110509_917.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rock110509_917.php Massive foam, lightning damage and deadly surf have also been reported http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm110709_419.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm110709_419.php There will be massive surf conditions and what is likely to be some tremendous storm watching http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormw110409_521.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormw110409_521.php November brings two intensely interesting birding programs to the central coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds110309_405.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds110309_405.php This weekend's celebration has some extra features at two of the town's more prominent lodgings http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stoart110209_607.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stoart110209_607.php At the very tip of Oregon, Astoria is a boomtown of frivolity during the season, and beyond http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astor102909_943.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astor102909_943.php Developments from historical societies in Cannon Beach and Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histmu102709_555.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histmu102709_555.php Craig Carothers fronted The Nerve in the 80's, now returns to Newport w/ Don Henry http://www.beachconnection.net/news/caroth102709_508.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/caroth102709_508.php It's is the kickoff to the facility's newest exhibit of Turkey Vultures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vultur102709_1212.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vultur102709_1212.php Churnings waves create sights, but deadly problems for birds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfoam102309_729.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfoam102309_729.php Women's Only Weekend and Stormy Arts Festival are on tap http://www.beachconnection.net/news/falle102209_423.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/falle102209_423.php According to the Seaside Aquarium, there are lots of edible things you can find on the beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beache102109_452.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beache102109_452.php Several arrests were made for DUII and various drug charges http://www.beachconnection.net/news/arres102109_1127.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/arres102109_1127.php Both Seaside and Cannon Beach keep up the pace as the tourist crowds die down http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seacan102109_422.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seacan102109_422.php A lecture on Japansese internment Oct. 14; singer Jill Trenholm performs Oct. 24 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reloc100509_730.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reloc100509_730.php Fall is underway on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/caltil100409_226.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/caltil100409_226.php A health advisory is issued for one beach in Lincoln City, while Newport's tap water is grand http://www.beachconnection.net/news/water100209_434.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/water100209_434.php The Oregon coast is back to normal after a government-issued tsunami advisory had officials clearing the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunaf100109_1141.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunaf100109_1141.php Stay off Oregon coast beaches tonight because of surges, but no other problems are expected http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam092909_445.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam092909_445.php Two major donations have made the day for two different entities on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/donat092809_442.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/donat092809_442.php Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition has announced Phillip Johnson as its new executive director http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cwatch092409_505.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cwatch092409_505.php All sorts of things have gone crazy on the north coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark092309_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark092309_437.php Locals compare Oregon beaches to those in N. Carolina, California, Washington, England, France and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/compar092009_342.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/compar092009_342.php More than 3,700 volunteers turned out for the SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu092009_303.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanu092009_303.php When it comes to food and wine, even tiny Depoe Bay has a distinctive take on dining http://www.beachconnection.net/news/091709309depoe_bay_dining_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/091709309depoe_bay_dining_restaurants.php From special dinners, wine tasting, to loads of live music http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachwi091609_546.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachwi091609_546.php Newport sports something different in the way of eateries http://www.beachconnection.net/news/091409118newport_oregon_dining_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/091409118newport_oregon_dining_restaurants.php From whales, weird phytoplankton to sea lions popping up places they shouldn't, to funky bugs and interesting birds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/critt091209_759.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/critt091209_759.php It's still a bit of a secret to fans of the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summe091209_755.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summe091209_755.php Weiss' Paradise Suites is a literal oasis of a small lodging, which also includes a handful of nifty vacation rentals http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weiss091009_244.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weiss091009_244.php A historical cottage tour and some outstanding regional blues happen in Cannon Beach this month http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ctour090709_1111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ctour090709_1111.php Summer's last waltz has begun, with hordes heading to the beachesr http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labopn090309_1236.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labopn090309_1236.php Numerous oddball attractions and 25 miles of nearly hidden beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/090209626oceanside_pacificcity_capes.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/090209626oceanside_pacificcity_capes.php In search of zombie whales, ghosts on the coast, glowing sand, the green flash at sunset, and strange, alien bar life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nkJ2-PqfsA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nkJ2-PqfsA Friday evenings in Newport will keep their jazz flavor throughout the Oregon coast's glorious second summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jazzfr083009_549.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jazzfr083009_549.php Both Pacific City and Seaside are hosting their own brand of the Oktoberfest on September 19 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oktob082709_458.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oktob082709_458.php The auction and food, wine celebration will happen September 19 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jubil082409_408.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jubil082409_408.php Watch as a whale tries to watch you, Depoe Bay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjPIqdyAedY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjPIqdyAedY Whales are getting spotted in an unusual place on the Oregon coast - in Seaside, and it's taking state whale officials by surprise http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whale082109_502.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whale082109_502.php An Astoria lecture covers tracing the ocean's currents http://www.beachconnection.net/news/plast082009_933.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/plast082009_933.php The Iris Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community September 18 - 20 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gayfe081809_854.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gayfe081809_854.php Labor Day weekend is a crazed time on the coast: dealing with traffic, lodging and more. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labday081609_522.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labday081609_522.php Where to get away from it all during summer madness on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/madnes081509_353.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/madnes081509_353.php Nehalem Bay Winery's Bluegrass 'n' Barbecue takes place August 15 and draws in hundreds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/blueg081209_112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/blueg081209_112.php A new upscale eatery in Depoe Bay, and another famous one in Cannon Beach is headed to New York http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wichef080909_418.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wichef080909_418.php Where Oregon's coastline meets civilization, there are bundles of hotels, motels, rentals and other kinds of lodgings http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/080809lodging_motels_hotels.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/080809lodging_motels_hotels.php Celebrate the historical Lewis and Clark expedition with the Salt Makers Return on August 14 - 16 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lewisc080709_717.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lewisc080709_717.php Newport recreates the 'Golden Age of Radio' with live performances of classic radio plays from the 1930s http://www.beachconnection.net/news/decora080509_307.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/decora080509_307.php Interesting critters - both microscopic to massive - have been buzzing about the beaches lately http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whaleg080109_720.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whaleg080109_720.php The festival runs continuously over the weekend of August 8 - 9 at the Newport Performing Arts Center http://www.beachconnection.net/news/filmfe073109_213.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/filmfe073109_213.php Lodging availability for Thursday through Saturday on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatav072909_303.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatav072909_303.php Weather from all over Oregon: Eugene, Bend, Portland, Medford, Ashland, Mountain conditions, eastern Oregon, southern Oregon, coast, central Oregon; weather blogs and articles http://www.dailynewsoregon.com/oregon_weather.php http://www.dailynewsoregon.com/oregon_weather.php Summer camp season is in full swing at the Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqusum072609_726.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqusum072609_726.php A heady jaunt through Lincoln City, Newport and Yachats with a skewed view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOx1FdW9uXc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOx1FdW9uXc AIt's a rush of folks to the coastline, where it may actually hit around 80 - and very little lodging availability http://www.beachconnection.net/news/avail072309_257.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/avail072309_257.php An ever-growing part of the Oregon coast experience, and often a necessary one when the weather gets a bit rowdy http://www.beachconnection.net/news/072209443oregon_coast_attractions_spa.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/072209443oregon_coast_attractions_spa.php They cover the strange and unusual, and the beautiful and sublime http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0721091205orcoastvid.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0721091205orcoastvid.php The last half of the season contains much for those who want to take in the fun and frivolity of the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summhi071909_102.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summhi071909_102.php Sometimes, exploring the beach is a little more adventure than you bargain for http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lesson071709_312.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lesson071709_312.php No hoax apparently, as Chappelle showed up about 1:40 a.m. Watch crowds grow from 1,000 to ten thousand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAjGrCXAffo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAjGrCXAffo Motorhome tumbles over cliff; locals and tourists allegedly made criminal decisions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crime071409_438.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crime071409_438.php Restaurants in Cannon Beach mean dining in some rather extraordinary surroundings, and often innovative in decor and approaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/071709111cannon_beach_restaurants_dining.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/071709111cannon_beach_restaurants_dining.php When it comes to dating advice, the Oregon coast just seems to speak for itself http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dating071009_943.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dating071009_943.php You'll be surprised how many useful little factoids exist somewhere under the surface http://www.beachconnection.net/news/instip070909_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/instip070909_346.php Art Deco August will spotlight and celebrate the appreciation of Newport's art deco heritage throughout the final month of summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deco070709_526.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deco070709_526.php From Pacific City, Oceanside and Tillamook, through to Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach and Manzanita http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillcou070609_424.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillcou070609_424.php When the night comes, Oregon's coast becomes an entirely different creature http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surrl070509_202.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surrl070509_202.php The summer calendar for the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasc070309_1155.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasc070309_1155.php The recent surge in visitors may have only evened out effects of a bad economy, but the tourism industry remains hopeful http://www.beachconnection.net/news/econom062809_222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/econom062809_222.php Sometimes the famous just wander through the coast, sometimes they're part time residents http://www.beachconnection.net/news/famous062609_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/famous062609_435.php Summer in the Lincoln City comes with a big dose of culinary fireworks, Independence Day fireworks and outdoor fun of all kinds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcsum062409_406.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcsum062409_406.php Video: Zip up the coast, south to north (from Florence to the very tip of NW Oregon), in just over four minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0brSDCD-IOY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0brSDCD-IOY Major low tides are hitting the Oregon coast in recent days, and more are coming this week and through the summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minust062209_418.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/minust062209_418.php Dining along the Three Capes Loop means jaw-dropping views in little towns like Neskowin, Pacific City, Netarts and Oceanside http://www.beachconnection.net/news/061909511pacific_city_oceanside_dining_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/061909511pacific_city_oceanside_dining_restaurants.php Newport's Fourth of July fireworks display will continue to be larger than previous years http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpf061809_1210.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpf061809_1210.php The seventh Annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ again comes to Newport on July 4 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clamba061709_343.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clamba061709_343.php One BnB recently acquired an inflatable kayak available for guests to borrow for a little nautical jaunt http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kayak061509_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kayak061509_531.php There's more to Independence Day than Fourth of July celebrations http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourt061309_433.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourt061309_433.php A brief guided tour of Nye Beach, mysterious Jump-Off Joe rock structure, Newport's beaches, the bayfront http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSkUgQ4_0wQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSkUgQ4_0wQ The Art Sea Street Fair will be held on SW 51st Street in the Taft District of Lincoln City on Saturday June 13 and 14 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/streetf061109_235.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/streetf061109_235.php The three-day event for rock hounds happens June 19-21 in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/agateh061009_348.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/agateh061009_348.php A video tour of Manzanita, on the north Oregon coast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEc1AwI6Jto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEc1AwI6Jto Two lodgings have made some dramatic new changes, while one new eatery is making a splash http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newres060809_232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newres060809_232.php Spike Walker, from Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch' show, will be the featured author at the Nye Beach Writers' Series on Saturday, June 20 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deadc060509_610.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deadc060509_610.php 'Oregon Is Indian Country' will open at three county sites June 6 and continue through the month. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nativ060309_659.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nativ060309_659.php World Oceans Day on June 8 and Father's Day weekend with sharks on June 20 - 21 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fday060309_1217.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fday060309_1217.php Cannon Beach's Sandcastle Day Fest happen June 13, with special events starting June 12 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandc060109_552.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandc060109_552.php The June 6 conference covers climate change and how it may affect Oregon's coastal region in coming decades http://www.beachconnection.net/news/climat053009_812.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/climat053009_812.php The Second Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival will celebrate 'Paul Newman through the Decades' on June 5 - 7 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbhist052809_1028.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbhist052809_1028.php A guide to hiking trails and more primitive campgrounds that allow you to really get down to basics http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiroug052709_320.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hiroug052709_320.php May 30 is the date for the latest Newport Marathon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marath052609_444.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/marath052609_444.php An extensive look at lodging on the Oregon coast, with vacation rentals, hotels, motels and BnB's in Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Arch Cape, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach, Oceanside, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats and more http://www.beachconnection.net/lodging.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/lodging.htm Sport anglers can look forward to a banner year of ocean coho salmon fishing under final season recommendations http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfish052509_759.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sfish052509_759.htm Yachats Lodging, Vacation Rentals - Places to stay in this scenic little village on the central Oregon coast. Yachats, Oregon Vacation Rentals, Lodging, Hotels, Motels http://www.beachconnection.net/news/012508yachats_oregon_lodging.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/012508yachats_oregon_lodging.php What was looking like a dreary weekend for lodgings turned around last minute, but economic worries remain http://www.beachconnection.net/news/econo052209_651.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/econo052209_651.php The central Oregon coast is about to be the epicenter of crabbing and clamming for a while http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabbi052009_339.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabbi052009_339.php A large guide to Lincoln City lodgings, hotels, motels, inns, vacation rentals and BnB's http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042809334lincoln_city_oregon_lodging.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042809334lincoln_city_oregon_lodging.php As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, some are even offering special prices for that holiday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deals051809_506.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deals051809_506.php Some wild, weird and wonderful secrets can be found, even if many are quite rare http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strans051509_1236.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strans051509_1236.php Find the Nehalem Bay Memorial Blues Fest on Saturday, May 23, on the North Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memblu051809_342.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memblu051809_342.php All the stuff the officials never tell you about the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/051309_1131memorial_day.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/051309_1131memorial_day.php It leads to further speculation there could be many more such forgotten burial plots http://www.beachconnection.net/news/graves051309_512.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/graves051309_512.php A closer look at Oregon's beaches often reveals new things, but it can create more questions than it answers. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/osand051209_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/osand051209_548.php The Hatfield Marine Science Center's annual open house and community festival will take place on Saturday, June 27 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafet050709_707.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafet050709_707.php Ona Beach BnB is allowing guests to purchase some of their stellar collection of 550 wines http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cwines050709_624.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cwines050709_624.php Manzanita's San Dune Inn is one fun-filled little bit of lodging on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/goofy050609_248.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/goofy050609_248.php Sport fishers will be able to put one more groundfish in the marine fish daily bag http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ground050709_302.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ground050709_302.htm The PFMC recommendations include a 10-week season South of Cape Falcon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coho050509_652.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coho050509_652.php Pacific halibut season opened on the Oregon coast May 1. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/halibu050409_413.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/halibu050409_413.php Two significant cannon are now in the hands of professional marine artifact experts in Texas http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histca050209_935.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histca050209_935.php A guide to BnB's, Bed and Breakfast lodgings, on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0501091242oregon_coast_bed_breakfast.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/0501091242oregon_coast_bed_breakfast.php It documents the 100-year battle, covering three major legislative events. May 3 in Newport. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandf043009_520.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandf043009_520.php Lincoln City will literally go to the birds with its first ever Wings and Waves Birding Festival http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds042809_1041.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds042809_1041.php The central Oregon coast is about to hit high gear http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newev042709_654.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newev042709_654.php The central Oregon coast is about to hit high gear http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120808newport_depoe_bay_events.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120808newport_depoe_bay_events.php Two new places to find fine wines, and one winery is connected to Ryan Newman's team http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winenw042709_145.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winenw042709_145.php This small mansion was recently honored by admittance into Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bbhonr042409_610.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bbhonr042409_610.php DailyNewsOregon.com lets you scan various media around Oregon quickly for the latest news. Find up-to-the-minute headlines from Portland, the Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Salem, Eugene, Central Oregon, Bend, Ashland, Roseburg and more http://www.dailynewsoregon.com http://www.dailynewsoregon.com Seven orca whales were spotted last week, and more are expected http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killwh042209_647.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killwh042209_647.php Gift certificate purchases made through Mothers Day will see 20 percent of that donated to Tillamook Habitat for Humanity http://www.beachconnection.net/news/habitat042209_128.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/habitat042209_128.php Food fests, movies, music, nature events, jazz, classical and various forms of regional rock and blues are big here http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ysumm041909_523.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ysumm041909_523.php The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival happens April 24 - 26 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astori042109_255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astori042109_255.php A major park on the south coast is shutting down for a time, two features in Astoria are opening up, and a famed B-17G bomber is set to set down in Tillamook http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bomber041909_333.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bomber041909_333.php For generations, the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has captured the imaginations of visitors to Seaside and Cannon Beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tilly041809_211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tilly041809_211.php Throughout Tillamook County: in Manzanita, Wheeler, at the Nehalem Bay Winery, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi, Bay City, Tillamook, Cape Meares, Hebo and Pacific City. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillco041509_450.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillco041509_450.php On April 24, the sirens will blare in Seaside for a citywide voluntary tsunami evacuation drill http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam041509_216.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tsunam041509_216.php Stumbling across a real hidden spot on the beach is one of life's real pleasures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hidden041409_430.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hidden041409_430.php The Landmark Lounge is filled four days a week of tunes, and The Wine Shop offers up plenty of vino for your weekend pleasure http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ymusic041109_1111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ymusic041109_1111.php An elephant seal or two, jellyfish, a dead porpoise on the Oregon coast and a dead whale on the Washington coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/washup041009_434.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/washup041009_434.php The City of Seaside is launching a special Tourism Stimulus Program April 15 through June 15 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stimul040909_151.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stimul040909_151.php The world often forgets the Oregon coast exists well after the sun goes down http://www.beachconnection.net/news/missin040709_147.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/missin040709_147.php The giant islands of plastic waste in the world's oceans is the subject of a series of free lectures in Portland, Salem and Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/plast040609_244.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/plast040609_244.php Touring the Oregon coast is a multi-layered experience http://www.beachconnection.net/news/keep040409_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/keep040409_548.php Oregon comes home, more or less, and comes to the Oregon coast on April 6 and 7 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oregon030409_313.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oregon030409_313.php Spring is filling the Oregon coast town with a ton of things to engage in http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcevn040209_727.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcevn040209_727.php Learn all about shipwrecks and lighthouses this weekend, and then maybe apply for an interesting summer job at a major Lewis n Clark landmark. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shipw040109_1243.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shipw040109_1243.php Lincoln City's Inaugural 'Wings and Waves' Birding Festival happens May 1 - 3 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birdng033109_323.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birdng033109_323.php 4,300 volunteers later, the Oregon coast is some 60,000 pounds of trash lighter. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bclea032909_354.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bclea032909_354.php Spring, especially, is when these manic weather tendencies hit the beaches of Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/indoo032809_358.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/indoo032809_358.php New, strange beings are sprouting up at Seaside Aquarium; more corpses wash up onshore http://www.beachconnection.net/news/porp032609_1023.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/porp032609_1023.php The north coast is also home to a vast array of life forms other than human http://www.beachconnection.net/news/alien032109_613.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/alien032109_613.php Newport, on the central Oregon coast, is holding its First Annual Restaurant Week, March 27 through April 2 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rweek032409_521.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rweek032409_521.php I did not research the hotel being a hotspot, as I had no motive or reason or inkling beforehand to do so http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hauntm0312109_757.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hauntm0312109_757.php Beyond the pretty sights and sites of the Oregon coastline, there's a layer of creepy and bizarre. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sci032109_301.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sci032109_301.php The first weekend of spring break is turning out to be fairly busy http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodg031909_437.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodg031909_437.htm Oregon's Whale Watch Week and the big spring beach clean up fill the spring break http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whcle031809_419.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whcle031809_419.php Extreme low tide events, strange brown waves, whales, strange tide pool creatures that emerge now, to the possibility of glowing sand fill these next two weeks http://www.beachconnection.net/news/waves031709_1113.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/waves031709_1113.php Neskowin is a mystifying yet resplendent secret little village that seems to eternally defy change or progress in any great surge http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neskow031509_820.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/neskow031509_820.php Amid the roar of the surf on the Oregon coast, there are moans from tormented souls who are lost in time http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strang031509_546.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strang031509_546.php Spring is shaping up to be something very interesting on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/airse031409_447.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/airse031409_447.php A favorite state park of Oregonians and tourists appears to be shut down to camping, possibly for good. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/close031209_649.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/close031209_649.htm A favorite state park of Oregonians and tourists appears to be shut down to camping, possibly for good. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oswal031109_1216.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oswal031109_1216.php Four of the five lighthouses on the upper half of Oregon's coast are some of the most legendary http://www.beachconnection.net/news/haunli030909_349.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/haunli030909_349.php Newport is holding its First Annual Restaurant Week, March 27 through April 2 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reweek030909_359.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reweek030909_359.php Two legendary sections of the Oregon coast were shut down Sunday due to a rare whale that died in the area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deadwh030909_321.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deadwh030909_321.php Pacific Way Cafe in Gearhart, the Pizza Hut in Tillamook and one eatery so wrong it will actually remain unnamed http://www.beachconnection.net/news/badres030609_814.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/badres030609_814.php On March 14 and 15, it's the Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend, where the public is the detective. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/murder030509_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/murder030509_425.php What hovered over the skies of Salem, Oregon one night in 1988 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/UFO030509_149.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/UFO030509_149.php Its beginnings are a salty sea tale indeed, and the result is an interesting example of being green - very green - but with a historical twist http://www.beachconnection.net/news/greenb030309_515.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/greenb030309_515.php The town at the tip of Oregon comes alive with various events throughout March http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astev022809_1101.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astev022809_1101.php The Oregon coast is one of the most dynamic places on Earth, where things constantly change, sometimes in truly freaky ways. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outcst022609_943.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outcst022609_943.php TravelParanormal.com has recently hit the Net, with the subheading of 'Paranormal Fun for the Traveler and the Skeptic' http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pnorml022709_1203.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pnorml022709_1203.php The tiny town hosts the Weddings at the Beach Bridal Show on Saturday, March 21 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gearh022709_1202.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gearh022709_1202.php Some folks across the nation are getting that sinking feeling again when it comes what's in the dark, including some UFO goodies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ohio022309_607.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ohio022309_607.php A new web cam for Seaside, a benefit for a nature program and a national folk musician are all on tap http://www.beachconnection.net/news/webcam022209_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/webcam022209_357.php So begins a time of year with a variety of really different aspects going on http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spring021809_622.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spring021809_622.php The Newport Seafood and Wine Festival he festival has announced its lineup of food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and some 80 wineries http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocfest021809_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocfest021809_429.php If you're a restaurant or a lodging, there's still a bunch of territory to explore http://www.beachconnection.net/news/promo021709_525.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/promo021709_525.php Maybe take a scenic drive: you're sure to find something to make your eyes pop out http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wdriv021409_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wdriv021409_548.php Five out of Five Stars. It's hard to beat this legend on the north Oregon coast for consistency and sheer pleasure http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bistro021409_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bistro021409_455.php If you haven't made reservations yet for lodging on the coast during this big weekend, you may be in trouble. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodav021109_1114.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodav021109_1114.php Economic, Wall street, personal finance news, udpated constantly. Good news or bad news about money, the economy or mortgages, it's here: scanning a variety of news sources http://www.usfinancenews.com http://www.usfinancenews.com Along these shores, as winter quickly slides into spring, things are starting to percolate http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hilite021109_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hilite021109_531.php Newport is just a little bonkers with stuff to do as the region slowly rambles into springtime http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ctown021009_510.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ctown021009_510.php Sixty-two years after an object originally said to be a 'flying saucer' crashed in Roswell, New Mexico, the prospect that aliens could exist and are visiting Earth still fascinates up to five million people who tune in to George Noory's late-night syndicated radio show http://www.travelparanormal.com/canada_ufo.php http://www.travelparanormal.com/canada_ufo.php Yachats simmers with music, food, romance and nature events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yevent020709_226.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yevent020709_226.php It's a wild little nature walk through the eight or so miles of South Beach, Seal Rock, Waldport, and the areas in between http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/010509waldport_sealrock_southbeach.php http://www.beachconnection.net/oregon_coast/010509waldport_sealrock_southbeach.php Get advanced online tickets for the Newport Seafood Wine Festival; and it has announced its lineup of food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and some 80 wineries. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpwi020509_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpwi020509_356.php It's here on the coast right now, in all its balmy glory, making for 70-degree temperatures on some parts of the beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/msprin020309_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/msprin020309_435.php It's the Second Annual Oregon Coast Beach Connection Best of Awards, spotlighting the niftiest in lodging, dining, natural events and nightlife. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bestof020209_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bestof020209_429.php It's the kind of expedition to the Oregon coast that's like a wild spy novel: filled with so many twists and turns http://www.beachconnection.net/news/biza020109_422.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/biza020109_422.php From North to South Seaside, Beginning at the Northernmost Access Necanicum Rivermouth at Gearhart, Seaside's beaches, Seaside Aquarium, Broadway, Promenade, Gilbert District, Quatat Park and more - in dozens of Oregon Coast pictures http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seaside.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seaside.htm As winter gets into full swing, the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City remains anything but cool http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lceven013009_732.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lceven013009_732.php San Diego's Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is offering loads whale opportunities through March http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whal013009_526.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whal013009_526.php Much is brewing at the very northwestern edge of the Oregon coast in winter and spring. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astori012809_649.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astori012809_649.php Lincoln City has the largest array of restaurants available on the coast, and no shortage of something for everyone http://www.beachconnection.net/news/012709711lincoln_city_oregon_dining_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/012709711lincoln_city_oregon_dining_restaurants.php The tiny town of Yachats is big on stuff to do http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yac012709_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yac012709_425.php It's not only on a weekend - a Saturday - but it falls on a three-day weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vday012609_452.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vday012609_452.php More history is coming to light in Newport and a unique event is set to benefit a local charity http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newphi012509_547.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newphi012509_547.php The good news is the meat is thick; the bad is that they're harder to find http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cmeat012109_529.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cmeat012109_529.php There's much to do in Cannon Beach and Seaside as February arrives http://www.beachconnection.net/news/divrs012109_519.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/divrs012109_519.php Dig into local Dungeness crab from Newport's fishermen at the Crab Krack on January 25 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ckrak011809_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ckrak011809_357.php Wacky stuff is showing up on the beaches, weather temps are almost record-setting, and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unusul011709_324.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unusul011709_324.php Like the Portland area, some glittery, slightly balmy conditions are headed for the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winhet011408_223.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winhet011408_223.php There's new stuff between Seaside and Astoria, in the realms of traffic laws, history programs and entertainment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/chang011408_454.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/chang011408_454.php Agates abound on the central Oregon coast right now, along with ghost forests and ancient bedrock http://www.beachconnection.net/news/agat011209_553.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/agat011209_553.php Winter on the coast isn't all it seems, even with its notoriously crazed storms http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winwe011109_635.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winwe011109_635.php Winter promises little down time on the lower part of the north Oregon coast, in spots like Pacific City, Tillamook and Garibaldi. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintr011109_517.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintr011109_517.php From Cannon Beach down to Yachats, the lodging specials are springing up like spring flowers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodspc010709_426.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodspc010709_426.php Northwest Oregon is in for some interesting times over the next few days. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/highw010609_942.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/highw010609_942.php With 2008 behind us, it quickly becomes apparent what an interesting year it was on Oregon's coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bignew010409_644.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bignew010409_644.php The Seaside Aquarium was kept busy with a green sea turtle and a shark hitting the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turtl010309_539.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turtl010309_539.php They've shown up in the millions - nine million to be exact http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rzclam122908_814.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rzclam122908_814.php The roads to the coast not only vastly improved but completely cleared up, as Highways 6, 26 and 18 lost all trace of snow. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roads122908_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/roads122908_355.php There are still plenty of places to hide from the weather on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/indor122808_318.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/indor122808_318.php Scientists say future increases in wind strength may have far-reaching effects on the dead zone, storms http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clima122408_412.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clima122408_412.php Some of the wildest sights happen in spring, others occur year-round http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mfreak122308_715.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mfreak122308_715.php Painkiller, Quake Wars, Portal, Half-Life 2, Crysis Warhead, FEAR, Battlestar Galactica http://www.beachconnection.net/news/parvid122208_238.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/parvid122208_238.php The abominable snowman has one more big punch in store for Portland, northwest Oregon and the coast range http://www.beachconnection.net/news/icesto121908_451.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/icesto121908_451.php Lincoln County's Sheriff has seasonal tips about drunk driving and buying pets http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holidt121908_414.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holidt121908_414.php Experts are urging Portlanders to run their errands Tuesday before the big one hits. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ptown121608_505.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ptown121608_505.php It's not expected to end soon - even expected to get worse. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orice121508_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orice121508_355.php The way to and from the Oregon coast will be clear for the weekend, allowing some fantastic viewing of crazy coastal storm conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstorm121208_325.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstorm121208_325.php It'll be a weird mixed bag of weather along the Oregon coast, coast range, Cascades and in the Portland area this weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath121008_143.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath121008_143.php It's a season of great gifts for those who love crabbing on the Oregon coast. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabse120908_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabse120908_407.php Music, whale watching, nature and theater all take the front seat, along with big events and the holidays http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120808511newport_depoe_bay_events.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/120808511newport_depoe_bay_events.php Mackworth Island, Boothbay, Kennebunk, Lucerne, Bangor, Port Clyde and more ghosts, hauntings http://www.beachconnection.net/news/maine120608_524.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/maine120608_524.php A year ago this past week, the north Oregon coast saw the most devastating storm in decades http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storml120608_1154.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storml120608_1154.php Online tickets are now available for the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, happening February 20, 21, and 22 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ticket120408_333.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ticket120408_333.php A couple dozen boats take to the water gussied up in a variety of lights for the 15th Annual Lighted Boat Parade. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightp120308_232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightp120308_232.php Not all is at it seems in winter, and plenty of oddball aspects abound on the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wacky120208_1239.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wacky120208_1239.php North coast towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach and Tillamook will be hopping for the season - whatever the weather. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ncoast120108_1223.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ncoast120108_1223.php For those doing their holiday shopping online: why not do a bit of cyber-beachcombing http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orgift113008_650.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orgift113008_650.php The entire shoreline of Oregon is celebrating the holidays in some unique ways http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holid112808_732.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holid112808_732.php There are a surprising number of eateries open for the big turkey devouring day along Oregon's coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thankr112608_518.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thankr112608_518.php The big holiday tradition for many families is to transplant them to the coast for Thanksgiving http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tgivi112508_1226.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tgivi112508_1226.php The 34th Annual Seaside Holiday Gift Fair happens Nov. 28 - 30 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftf112308_329.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftf112308_329.php This weekend and parts of the pre-holiday week look sunny and bright - quite literally http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holwea112108_959.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holwea112108_959.php The Nye Beach Holiday Celebration takes over the quaint, time-traveling neighborhood of Nye Beach in Newport - on the central Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyexms112008_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyexms112008_411.php Three and A Half Stars Out of Five: exceptional food rules in the comfort food vein and the atmosphere is somewhere between the upscale yet dreamy and relaxed. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kernre111808_431.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kernre111808_431.php One magnificent natural oddity caught twice on camera on the Oregon coast in recent weeks http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gflash111608_1026.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gflash111608_1026.php The mid-week storm wreaked plenty of havoc in the Portland, coast range and northern Oregon coast: but what a difference a day makes. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunwe111508_714.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunwe111508_714.php There's been a promotion at one restaurant, and the town is letting you take home local recipes. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeat111108_745.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeat111108_745.php There are plenty of folks who remember chunks of living history about the region, and its more rugged, even ruddy appearance and vibes. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histor111108_512.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histor111108_512.php A series of storms which will bring heavy rain, winds and possible flooding to the coast as well as Portland http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fstorm111108_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fstorm111108_1201.php If you've got a hankering for warmer weather, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos Islands and Hawaii beckon Oregonians http://www.beachconnection.net/news/travna111008_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/travna111008_1201.php November is a pivotal turning point in the seasons on the coast and an interesting mish-mash of conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turnse110808_117.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turnse110808_117.php The north coast towns of Cannon Beach and Seaside are sliding into the winter and the holiday celebrations with a particularly individualistic sense of frivolity http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seacan110708_1012.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seacan110708_1012.php State officials say five beaches have higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in the nearby waters, meaning you should stay out of the water for a day or two. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/adv110508_215.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/adv110508_215.php The Pizza Garden in Nehalem is becoming a culinary legend on the north Oregon coast because of some unusual offerings. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pzgard110208_535.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pzgard110208_535.php Last week, hordes of moon jellies hit the north Oregon coast, between Gearhart and Warrenton. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jellys103008_707.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jellys103008_707.php There are some new travel offers in the air these days and some tempting developments overseas. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/travel102908_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/travel102908_1201.php It's the whole 'second summer' thing gone mad in the latter half of the month on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oct102708_1225.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oct102708_1225.php This fall, travelers can eat, drink and explore their way around Oregon's historic north Oregon coast with a special "Bites, Books, and Buzz" package. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/apack102608_1038.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/apack102608_1038.php His orphanage that began last year has expanded from one building to three, allowing for more babies to be rescued. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wcamb102508_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wcamb102508_435.php One Newport man has made some interesting discoveries about stuff found on the beach and even brought one specimen back to life. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jfish102308_123.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jfish102308_123.php Hundreds of Humboldt Squid are now washing up in parts of the coastlines of Washington and Oregon. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/squids102108_147.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/squids102108_147.php There's more to those dunes than pretty postcards: they're a testament to what happens when you screw with nature. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dunes102008_1127.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dunes102008_1127.php Four of the five lighthouses on the upper half of Oregon's coast have some of the most legendary spooky tale http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hauntl101808_941.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hauntl101808_941.php The 9th annual Village Mushroom Fest is held this weekend, Friday night through Sunday. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mushr101708_357.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mushr101708_357.php It's a weekend of painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, chefs, dancers and musicians http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storma101508_702.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storma101508_702.php Checking out the purportedly haunted or paranormal spots along the Oregon coast is a non-stop kick in the pants. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gtour101408_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gtour101408_435.php Dozens of Humboldt squid have been washing up on the north Oregon coast this past week. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/squid101208_1023.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/squid101208_1023.php The Cannon Beach History Center has a new housing for its prize exhibit, among other tidbits http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannex101008_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannex101008_251.php Two talks on Oregon coast ghost tales and other oddities will be given in Newport and Seaside in the final week of the month http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nmares100908_137.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nmares100908_137.php The Oyster Cloyster happens November 1 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/food100808_350.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/food100808_350.php October 25 is the date for the sinister soiree filled with candy known as the Creatures of the Night http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocahau100608_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocahau100608_513.php Sisters in life and literature, they will both be featured authors at the Nye Beach Writers' Series in Newport on Saturday, October 18. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sibwri100608_420.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sibwri100608_420.php In the tiny little village of Yachats, things will be sizzling this month with wine and song. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockya100508_608.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockya100508_608.php The half-alive creature was covered in parasites in a way they had never seen before. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasha100208_546.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seasha100208_546.php The first 'storm' of the season is set to hit the Oregon coast on Friday and Saturday, bringing gusts up to 50 mph hour http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fstorm100108_454.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fstorm100108_454.php Lincoln City, on the central Oregon coast, will veer into a season of cozy events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcity092908_1014.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcity092908_1014.php The diminutive Oregon coast burgh of Yachats is filled with a lot of manmade and natural discoveries http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachtr092808_640.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachtr092808_640.php It presents plenty of untouched sands with a heavier dose of larger towns and civilization http://www.beachconnection.net/news/upper092808_515.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/upper092808_515.php Coastal winds aren't just for cooling off, says one local http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lovely092708_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lovely092708_425.php Auto tours are one idea, which show off fall and the scenery, but allow you a chance to stop and goof around the beach. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wet092608_409.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wet092608_409.php That glittering 'second summer' is making a stellar appearance on the Oregon coast this weekend, with weather crawling up into the 70's. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatup092508_506.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heatup092508_506.htm That glittering 'second summer' is making a stellar appearance on the Oregon coast this weekend, with weather crawling up into the 70's. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warmw092508_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warmw092508_513.php The Mwamba Uganda Childrens Choir, a group of 22 from Uganda, made a surprise appearance. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/choir092408_1226.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/choir092408_1226.php DragonFire Gallery's portion of the citywide event is three days of color, light, music, food and conversation http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dragfi092308_142.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dragfi092308_142.php It's called the coast's 'Second Summer,' although many in the region sometimes consider it their main summer of the year. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/water092308_1253.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/water092308_1253.php The SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup annual event held Saturday lifted over 40,000 pounds of garbage and weird beach stuff http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc092108_329.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc092108_329.php It mostly happens on the north Oregon coast: a weird delight for tourists and locals alike. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mrock091908_813.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mrock091908_813.php TravelParanormal.com is asking the public to submit their tales of the paranormal from either their hometown or from their own travels. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/paratr091808_347.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/paratr091808_347.php The annual SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clean091708_132.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clean091708_132.php The tiny village on the central Oregon coast gets big on fun stuff http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachat091608_138.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachat091608_138.php There are plenty of locals who'd like to keep the secret to themselves, but some are more than willing to relay a few tips about this warmer season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sumfav091608_1249.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sumfav091608_1249.php A few places on the Oregon coast have been carved out by time, tide and other factors to become so surreal in appearance http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gmyst091408_1255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/gmyst091408_1255.php The Newport attraction celebrated a landmark, watched a president resign and recieved a major grant http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqucha091308_359.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqucha091308_359.php September 21 features 'Reading Houses: What Architecture Tells Us About Ourselves' in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/burro091108_144.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/burro091108_144.php For those wanting to try a bit of stargazing a la Oregon coast, the dark beaches and dark spots won't be hard to find http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stargz091008_206.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stargz091008_206.php The pleasant town of Yachats had some truly dark, even demonic beginnings. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachis090908_1122.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachis090908_1122.php Lincoln City is brewing up a glass float gala, some cooking classes and the first ever gay pride festival on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/iris090808_153.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/iris090808_153.php Two towns on the upper half of the Oregon coast are going German in September http://www.beachconnection.net/news/okto090708_504.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/okto090708_504.php There's plenty to do in the north Oregon coast towns of Tillamook County: Manzanita, Nehalem, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi, Bay City, Tillamook, Oceanside and Pacific City. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillev090608_222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tillev090608_222.php A strange lesson in things you probably never imagined about the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddfac090408_510.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddfac090408_510.php Look for little or no winds, lots of blue skies and temps hovering in the 70's http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sumwea090408_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sumwea090408_407.php This Weekend The Jazz at Newport Festival happens this weekend, September 4, 5, 6 and 7. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jazfe090308_506.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jazfe090308_506.htm Sometimes, you have to not only read between the lines, but look between the beach accesses. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/extro090208_139.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/extro090208_139.php The real facts about the Oregon coast can be a truly odd ride - amusing, offbeat or simply wowing. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/freak082908_558.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/freak082908_558.php The Nye Beach Writers' Series presents novelist and musician Willy Vlautin and poet Tim Sproul Saturday, September 20. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/auth082908_448.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/auth082908_448.php If you're a walk-in over the holiday weekend, you'll pay considerably more than if you reserved, at least at many lodgings. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labora082808_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labora082808_356.php The annual SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beacl082708_656.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beacl082708_656.php They are almost completely secret, spectacular and downright odd in many ways. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizar082608_435.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizar082608_435.php The mural depicts scenes of the daily life of the Clatsop and Nehalem tribes at the Seaside estuary with Tillamook Head in the background. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mural082508_1239.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mural082508_1239.php After only a day of health advisories for three beaches along the Oregon coast, state officials have removed the warnings. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwarn082508_407.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwarn082508_407.php The Surftides' remodel comes complete with updated guest rooms, a new lobby, and a terraced outdoor lounge http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surft082308_622.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surft082308_622.php A baby salmon shark carcass showed up just north of Seaside on Friday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark082208_537.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark082208_537.php It's the end of August and the Hood to Coast is set to hit Seaside this weekend, but there are openings http://www.beachconnection.net/news/avail082108_303.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/avail082108_303.php A new trail in the central Oregon coast resort town debuted in early 2006, and gradually started generating buzz among residents and regulars http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newtr082008_129.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newtr082008_129.php Another weather system is making its way into the coastline, carrying gusts up to 50 mph in some areas. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath081908_211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath081908_211.php Hundreds of jazz fans will descend on Newport, Sept. 4 - 7 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jazzfe081608_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/jazzfe081608_513.php Fall is just the beginning of really warm weather, and the start of features that make this the most inviting time of the year on Oregon's beaches. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summ081508_157.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/summ081508_157.php This weekend's a monster, with the massive heatwave hitting the inland part of Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/open081408_237.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/open081408_237.php Get inside the brains of those who run the most advanced weather prediction and research facilities in the world. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noaa081208_227.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noaa081208_227.php On August 14, Douglas Deur Ph.D., will present tales from a collection of rediscovered local native stories. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nativ081008_1114.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nativ081008_1114.php Astoria Sunday Market is hosting the Commercial Fishing Expo and Hotdog Highliners Fisherman Competition on September 7 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fishin080908_834.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fishin080908_834.php "Sharing the Coast" includes a talk by a renowned oceanographer, spending the night at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, to a "Flotsam and Jetsam Scavenger Hunt." http://www.beachconnection.net/news/share080808_737.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/share080808_737.php The more summer there is, the less lodgings there are on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/room080708_221.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/room080708_221.php You can win a variety of gift cards or larger prizes, such as a getaway to Lincoln City, just by proving you visited. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fuel080608_342.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fuel080608_342.php When the night comes, Oregon's coast becomes an entirely different creature http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surrea080508_359.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/surrea080508_359.php They are the beaches lost to most tourists and even to most locals http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coves080308_1101.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coves080308_1101.php Oregon's north coast will be zipping along during the late summer months and early fall http://www.beachconnection.net/news/080208832seaside_cannonbeach_events.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/080208832seaside_cannonbeach_events.php The Nehalem Bay Winery's 15th Annual Bluegrass 'n' BBQ is held on Saturday, August 16 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/blueg080108_1205.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/blueg080108_1205.php August is now here, and that means more vacationers running to the Oregon coast than ever before. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lavail073108_349.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lavail073108_349.php The Oregon coast is one of the most dynamic places on Earth, where things constantly change, sometimes in truly freaky ways http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outrag073008_133.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outrag073008_133.php For a fairly small motel, there's a lot going on at Trollers Lodge, in tiny Depoe Bay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/trolle072908_128.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/trolle072908_128.php Three stars out of five: Perhaps stick with simpler dishes and keep the expectations down a bit, or be prepared to have an excellent meal with some disappointing aspects. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pelic072808_536.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pelic072808_536.php The coastline and its rugged landscape justifiably calls to you with its numerous viewpoints and chances to be alone on a trail http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hikes072808_437.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hikes072808_437.htm The cannon found at Arch Cape will be available for public viewing Saturday, August 2 from 1 to 2 p.m. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/artif072608_1158.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/artif072608_1158.php From hiking and unusual walking opportunities, to water sports of different kinds and a variety of other wacky hybrid activities, the coast isn't your average destination for the outdoorsy types http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outdor072508_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outdor072508_1201.php Again it's the fourth of July, which is not merely a holiday to me and the Oregon coast - it's a season. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/twist072408_645.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/twist072408_645.php As summer gains in intensity the rooms on the coast dwindle. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lrepo072408_454.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lrepo072408_454.php The Cannon Beach History Center features a special lecture on August 13 about the historical objects found in Arch Cape earlier this year and a raffle to win a massive quilt http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ccann072208_618.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ccann072208_618.php There's plenty to do out on the beaches, both during the day and at night. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orpic072108_717.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orpic072108_717.php The Oregon Coast Aquarium is looking for teenagers to join its Youth Work Experience Program http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ywork082008_836.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ywork082008_836.php The Nye Beach area was briefly covered in a densely packed layer of worm tubes, and some jellyfish made an onshore appearance as well. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cello082008_1232.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cello082008_1232.php They are sneaker waves of the Oregon coast, the biggest possible curse to tourism officials in the state http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sneak071708_704.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sneak071708_704.htm The result of this summer heatwave exodus is very few lodging openings on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julyav071708_541.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/julyav071708_541.htm Here we are, smack dab in the middle of the summer, and the Oregon coast is hopping with stuff to do and things to experience. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/opick071608_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/opick071608_411.php A brief tour of spirits on the Oregon coast: a madcap expedition of 140 miles of opportunities to booze it up on the beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bars071508_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bars071508_346.php Strange and beautiful are the active words for some spots on Oregon's coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diff071408_1244.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/diff071408_1244.php If you're looking beyond a simple drive to the Oregon coast for summer, some recent developments in western and eastern Europe are offering some tantalizing reasons to zip across the pond http://www.beachconnection.net/news/italy071408_1241.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/italy071408_1241.htm Sharks are in the spotlight starting this month in some interesting ways at Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium, just as tickets go on sale for the September 27 event called Jellyfish Jubilee http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sharkc071308_1108.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sharkc071308_1108.php Terra Cotta Cafe in Manzanita, which our writer gave four and a half stars out of five. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rester071208_341.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rester071208_341.php There are options for kid-friendly lodgings, restaurants and towns which pull out the stops for the kidlets or bring out the kid in everyone - yet don't force Mom and Dad to sacrifice the good stuff. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/famfun071108_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/famfun071108_251.php The first normal weekend of July sees another flood of people to the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lrepor071008_1218.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lrepor071008_1218.php Art, interesting cooking classes, theater, outdoor events, clamming and other nature to-do's populate this season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/070908lincoln_city_events_calendar.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/070908lincoln_city_events_calendar.php From lodging to staying dry on the beaches and weather secrets http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sumtip070808_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sumtip070808_1211.php Some people collect hubcaps for a hobby. I collect Oregon coast paranormal tales http://www.beachconnection.net/news/xfls070808_1236.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/xfls070808_1236.php The reason this area is so engaging has much to do with how things slowly got burned into existence http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lavafl070608_1241.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lavafl070608_1241.php Cannon Beach sits up against its rather spectacular stretch of beach with an upscale vibe http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeac070508_1006.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbeac070508_1006.php The central Oregon coast and the north Oregon coast are about to experience some really low tides this week, and then again in a month. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lotide070308_1137.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lotide070308_1137.php They're all part of Tillamook County history, with some surprising realities lurking behind the legends. And yet, there are still numerous mysteries in there. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histo070208_121.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histo070208_121.php There are some of those extraordinarily beautiful beach spots on the Oregon coast that suffer from a kind of identity crisis: they don't have one. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noname070108_238.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/noname070108_238.php Being a weekend and the Fourth of July means the Oregon coast will be extra packed at the hotels and lodgings. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fjuly062908_153.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fjuly062908_153.php The two historic cannon recovered from the beach at Arch Cape in February will be available for public viewing Saturday, July 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/view062808_937.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/view062808_937.php Harmless but a little creepy to feel on your feet, they're often sought after by fishermen as bait http://www.beachconnection.net/news/molecr062808_341.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/molecr062808_341.php It's the first big, nasty heatwave of the summer season, and it seems it has valley residents fleeing to the coast like rats from a sinking ship. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodge062608_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodge062608_1201.php An unprecedented flood of local, regional and national musical performers is slated to invade the Landmark in Yachats, on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/landm062508_110.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/landm062508_110.php Special events will spotlight the steamboats of the region, lectures on wildlife rehabilitation, local geology, local tribes, as well as some events that feature blues and sake tasting. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nature062408_821.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nature062408_821.php Dig just a little deeper, look a little closer, and you'll see whole worlds beneath your feet or nearby that you didn't imagine possible. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scienc062308_351.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scienc062308_351.php The hotels and motels of Cannon Beach - and the hotels and motels of towns nearby - reflect that atmospheric vibe, with intoxicating architecture and style. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/062008416cannon_beach_oregon_hotels_motels.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/062008416cannon_beach_oregon_hotels_motels.php One attraction growing in fame is the Oregon coast, with its untouched beaches, its scenic, twisting highway, and the distinctly noncommercial approach in many places. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orcoa061908_745.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orcoa061908_745.php Shark Week happens July 27 - August 2 at Oregon Coast Aquarium, with a variety of events highlighting the fascinating world of sharks. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark061908_414.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark061908_414.php The sixth Annual Nye Beach Clambake again comes to Newport on July 5, with food and fun on the beach, all with a historical theme http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clambk061808_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clambk061808_411.php The funk over fuel has many lodgings on the Oregon coast offering more specials to cajole the tourists, including the coveted gas card. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/specs061708_330.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/specs061708_330.php Some areas celebrate all weekend, and some have their fireworks on the fifth or the third, instead of the fourth. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourth061608_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fourth061608_1201.php There's lots for folks who are into coastal birds and marine critters. All events take place in or around Newport and are free. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds061308_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds061308_425.php A guide to dining and restaurants in Seaside, Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/061208142seaside_oregon_restaurants_dining.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/061208142seaside_oregon_restaurants_dining.php The north coast and the central Oregon coast will see even more impressive minus tides in July. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tides061208_1231.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tides061208_1231.php A guide to the basics of clamming on the Oregon coast, as well as unique secrets and insider tips http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clam061108_122.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clam061108_122.htm A guide to the basics of clamming on the Oregon coast, as well as unique secrets and insider tips http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clammi061108_1238.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clammi061108_1238.php Rogue Ales is honoring their revered Chairman, Brewer the Brewdawg, with his own beer, Brewer's Ale. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beerdo060908_558.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beerdo060908_558.htm It's here where you'll find long-standing gems that seem timeless and classic, yet often cutting-edge in their culinary fireworks. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/060708415manzanita_rockaway_wheeler_dining_restaurants.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/060708415manzanita_rockaway_wheeler_dining_restaurants.php There are fossil tours, wildlife tours, tips on where to find fossils, events for birders, kayaking possibilities, hidden nature spots most don't know about and much more. Especially this summer, there's much to do. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/itips060608_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/itips060608_455.php The Hoffman Center in Manzanita hosts Seattle author Jennie Shortridge, while Newport features Oregon writer Jan Baross http://www.beachconnection.net/news/writer060508_618.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/writer060508_618.php Inspired Cafe, inside Dragonfire Gallery of Cannon Beach, is continuing its Summer Sake Tasting series on various Saturdays throughout the summer. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sake060408_257.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sake060408_257.php It's a summer of wine, dancing and song in the tiny town between Florence and Newport, a village already full of magic http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachw060308_331.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/yachw060308_331.htm Fighting high gas prices, the rules for fires on the beach, where can you go camping on the beach, avoiding getting stranded on the highway, and more. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/inside060108_645.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/inside060108_645.php June 28 brings the large-scale festival of scientific frivolity to the Hatfield in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafes060108_337.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seafes060108_337.php A big, curmudgeonly sea lion and an adorable seal pup are lounging around two different beaches near Cannon Beach Thursday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cutese052908_1125.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cutese052908_1125.php Ocean Day on June 8 will host a variety of events highlighting the marine environment http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oday052908_414.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oday052908_414.php The First Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival has been changed to June 21 and 22 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/filmf052808_254.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/filmf052808_254.php A baby harbor seal, only a few days old, washed up near Haystack Rock in the famed Oregon coast resort town this busy holiday weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strand052708_1010.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strand052708_1010.htm Two magnificent aerial joy rides await the tourist to the Oregon coast, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/flight052708_957.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/flight052708_957.php It will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day IMBD on May 31 with activities focusing on migratory birds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds052308_1136.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds052308_1136.php The big holiday is upon us and that means big crowds on the Oregon coast. That, in turn, means few hotel rooms http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memlod052208_1204.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memlod052208_1204.php Travel author Carol White doesn't believe the ever-soaring price of gas should prohibit summer and Memorial Weekend travel, even to the Oregon coast. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/prices052108_235.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/prices052108_235.htm A host of oddities have been showing up on the Oregon coast lately http://www.beachconnection.net/news/freaky052008_455.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/freaky052008_455.php New beers, a festival of live music, summer games and food, and various beer contests are on tap this season for Pacific City's Pelican Pub and Brewery http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ppub051808_1002.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ppub051808_1002.php There's much that is new at the very northwestern tip of Oregon. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astor051808_251.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/astor051808_251.htm A heat advisory for western Oregon has been issued by the National Weather Service, covering I-5 corridor towns, the coast range and the Oregon coast. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heat051608_415.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/heat051608_415.php The Oregon coast hides some wild 'n' wacky secrets that add a whole new dimension to your getaway. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/famun051508_507.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/famun051508_507.php Coast lovers of all ages are will get to see a familiar stretch of shoreline in a whole new way in Florence http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nwalk051508_422.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nwalk051508_422.htm The elephant seal that has been resting for several days near Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach has passed away http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dseal051308_248.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dseal051308_248.php Both the cooking class and the Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics happen on Saturday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcweek051208_715.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcweek051208_715.php Oregon Coast Aquarium is teaming up with Writers on the Edge and Mountain Writers to bring Doug Thompson, author of 'Whales: Touching the Mystery' to Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalau051108_550.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalau051108_550.php An unusually detailed survival guide for Memorial Day Weekend on the Oregon coast, with a quite a few tips you've probably never even imagined http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memday051008_812.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memday051008_812.php Newport began celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and the final chapter of the celebration will happen at the town's Fourth of July fireworks display. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpfo051008_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpfo051008_411.php It's right on the beaten path, right there in front of you, yet it's still not one of the biggest tourist hotspots http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rway050708_349.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rway050708_349.php Summer heats up in the Oregon coast resort town of Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newp050808_211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newp050808_211.php The much-lauded facility casts out a huge net of fun and frivolity for the summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aquar050608_939.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aquar050608_939.php A Somewhat Rare Find A beaked whale carcass that landed in Cannon Beach had quite a long ride here http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwhal050508_448.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwhal050508_448.php It's still a little bit of a secret, in spite of its seven miles of pristine sands and being right on the main Oregon coast highway http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockaw050408_544.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rockaw050408_544.php It's a summer full of fun in Tillamook County, with Pacific City, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Tillamook and Oceanside hopping like crazy http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050308941manzanita_rockaway_Pcity.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050308941manzanita_rockaway_Pcity.php A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence for spring and summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050208301_yachats_florence_events.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/050208301_yachats_florence_events.php The 44th Annual Sandcastle day Festival takes over the town on June 7 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scast050108_352.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scast050108_352.php It's called Oddwater, and it will soon be the next big thing at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/waodd050108_201.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/waodd050108_201.htm It will mean tourists and travelers will get treated to some more scenic eye candy along coastal passes like Highway 26, Highway 18 and Highway 20 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snow043008_251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snow043008_251.php It's a day of wine and song in the North Oregon coastal resort town of Seaside on May 17 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winew042808_946.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winew042808_946.php Now, Oregon coast business people are looking back with lots of relief that spring is finally here and the freak snowstorms have stopped. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowd042708_1051.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowd042708_1051.php A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence - on the Oregon coast - for spring and summer http://www.beachconnection.net/news/florya042708_516.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/florya042708_516.php The irresistible little ones have begun popping up on Oregon coast beaches, as birthing season starts up for seals along the shores. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seals042508_513.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seals042508_513.php Some of the best views on the coast are the hardest to find, and involve the most rarest of moments. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/visage042508_315.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/visage042508_315.php The places you'll find in sleepy Netarts, Oceanside, Tierra Del Mar, Neskowin and Pacific City will astound you http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042408322_pacificcity_oceanside_lodging.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/042408322_pacificcity_oceanside_lodging.php Two magnificent aerial joy rides await the tourist to the Oregon coast, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/airfl042308_434.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/airfl042308_434.php Officials on the Oregon coast are getting anxious again as baby seal season kickstarts right about now. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babyse042208_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/babyse042208_1112.php The Astoria Crab and Seafood Festival is held this weekend at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabas042208_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabas042208_1201.php The Second Annual Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest has been scheduled for May 16 - 17 at the Rogue Ales World Headquarters in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogsf042008_429.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogsf042008_429.php History Detectives are now looking into them, and the public will get another chance to view them on April 29 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histd041708_1106.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histd041708_1106.php AThe beaches of the north Oregon coast, parts of Portland and the Gorge will again get the Hollywood treatment this spring http://www.beachconnection.net/news/movie041708_535.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/movie041708_535.php After the spring breaks are over, usually after the first weekend of April, so begins a time of year with a variety of really different aspects going on. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spring041508_1137.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spring041508_1137.php Two different parts of the Oregon coast will celebrate in different ways. One, in Cannon Beach, will have a very real celebration of all things wild and earthy. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/earth041408_255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/earth041408_255.php The deliriously delightful and offbeat Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, has announced its lineup of festivals for the coming tourist season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winer041308_724.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winer041308_724.php The sun is out, spring has sprung on the Oregon coast, and that season of unusual weather patterns and other natural phenomenon called the 'secret season' seems in full bloom. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastw041108_442.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastw041108_442.php A rescued Guadalupe fur seal that had been in rehabilitation at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is doing well in her new home at SeaWorld in San Diego http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seawo041008_531.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seawo041008_531.php The chunk of ghost forest at Neskowin is visible year-round these days, and it appears it may be in trouble in the future. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/erosn040908_756.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/erosn040908_756.php It's the citizens of the state of Oregon versus small plants and creatures known as invasive species http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spec040908_313.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spec040908_313.php It's the citizens of the state of Oregon versus small plants and creatures known as invasive species http://www.beachconnection.net/news/invasv040908_222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/invasv040908_222.php Every dog has his day, and May 17 brings the Mutt Masters dog festival in the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogs040808_511.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogs040808_511.php Mother Nature can be a serious freak on the Oregon coast, but in a delightful way http://www.beachconnection.net/news/omyst040608_743.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/omyst040608_743.php Lincoln City is again energizing the food world with another series of intriguing classes http://www.beachconnection.net/news/foodma040608_211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/foodma040608_211.php It's the most neglected time of the year on the coast, yet it probably has the most interesting and awe-inspiring aspects of any season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sspring040408_235.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sspring040408_235.php The Pelican Pub and Brewery recently came away with 10 prizes at the 2008 Australian International Beer Awards Festival http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beer040308_248.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beer040308_248.php It's days of wine and song in Yachats throughout the spring, with a steady schedule of wine tasting events and live rock, reggae and world music http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aprily040208_347.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aprily040208_347.php The consistent mix of good with rainy conditions is something coastal locals are trying to emphasize about the area: it's not always as the weather reports spell it out to be. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spweat040108_535.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spweat040108_535.php Seaside area galleries and stores are undertaking a particularly inviting first Saturday Art Walk on April 5 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/norart033108_311.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/norart033108_311.php For most of the tourists to the Oregon Coast, it's the sandy stretches of beaches that are the big attraction. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandy032908_820.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sandy032908_820.php Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found a live whale, a weather buoy, a TV, water tanks, burned furniture and other oddities http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc032908_711.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/beachc032908_711.htm Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found a live whale, a weather buoy, a TV, water tanks, burned furniture and other oddities http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bclean032908_634.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bclean032908_634.php There's still plenty of good news for spring breakers, however, as not only are conditions fine for driving during the day, but you'll likely get to see the rare, coveted sight of snow on the beaches. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snoww032708_1040.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snoww032708_1040.php The second week of spring break promises to be a monster, with two states on vacation and various events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sprlod032608_1103.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sprlod032608_1103.php Around April, killer whales approach the area and patrol the central coast waters, looking for baby gray whales and maybe a few sea lions or seals to munch on http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killw032608_711.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/killw032608_711.php As snow looms on the horizon for much of Oregon, the Oregon coast gets prepared for a trace of that as well as looks back at a run of interesting, wacky weather. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath032508_733.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weath032508_733.htm 320 whales were spotted on Saturday, all along the Oregon coast, from Brookings to Cape Disappointment, Washington. 316 were spotted Monday. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wweek032408_1038.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wweek032408_1038.php With a decidedly non-spring break spirit, the National Weather Service is predicting there could be some snow on the Oregon coast and the coast range this week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snbrk032308_1121.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snbrk032308_1121.htm Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium is buzzing with activity for the next few months, with a ton of activities for kidlets, happening every week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqspri032308_241.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqspri032308_241.php The complete guide to the big whale watch week - March 22 through 29 - on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalw032108_626.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalw032108_626.php There's a bundle of stuff happening on the coast this weekend, just as the main spring break week for most Oregon schools kicks into gear. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spicks031808_931.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spicks031808_931.php The 24th annual Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, where thousands of volunteers are needed to help clean Oregon's beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solvcl031808_244.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solvcl031808_244.php In Newport, a mass stranding of crabs has drawn some attention, and in Seaside, someone has discovered a Siamese twin crab maturing amidst a brood of thousands of scarlet king crabs. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fcrab031708_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fcrab031708_356.php Spring rushes in like a lion on the central coast, with Lincoln City bustling with activities for families and grownups. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/splc031508_542.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/splc031508_542.php Seaside and Cannon Beach will go nuts during the season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spthin031408_425.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spthin031408_425.php March 22 through 29 brings the big whale watch week for the Oregon coast, as thousands of whales begin making their way north http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew031408_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whalew031408_1211.php One of life's biggest pleasures is finding a hidden beach spot with nary a soul around. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/chall030608_1158.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/chall030608_1158.htm Locals and media can see the cannon at Nehalem Bay State Park, but other rarities are still viewable on the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/view031108_529.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/view031108_529.php It appears the Seaside Aquarium is the first to photograph or even raise the young of a scarlet king crab http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kcrab031008_533.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/kcrab031008_533.php Sunny conditions and somewhat deceptively calm seas brought a flood of visitors to the Oregon coast over the weekend, but with that came a run of rescues and two fatalities. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/resc030908_511.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/resc030908_511.php A run of thick brown goo has been causing a buzz on the north Oregon coast over the busy weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/broww030908_120.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/broww030908_120.php Artifacts recently found on the coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger http://www.beachconnection.net/news/artif030608_533.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/artif030608_533.php May and the fall months will provide an extra thrill for two kinds of people: those in love with old railroads and steam engines, and those with a passion for arts and crafts http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rails030808_1011.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rails030808_1011.php Explore the fascinating world of marine science and share knowledge as an Aquarium interpreter http://www.beachconnection.net/news/youth030508_657.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/youth030508_657.htm These beaches are the best for finding yourself completely alone, even during spring madness. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/break030608_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/break030608_1211.php Artifacts recently found on the Oregon coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histor030508_256.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histor030508_256.php On March 15, it's March Sea Turtle Saturday at Newport's Hatfield Marine Science Center, which presents an in-depth look at the species which does indeed exist off the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seatur030408_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seatur030408_1112.php Staff at the Seaside Aquarium gave away the body of a loggerhead turtle to the Hatfield Marine Science Center last week, and they will release its resident octopus back into the wild. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turt030308_343.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turt030308_343.php Christian rocker Larry Norman - who passed away in Salem, Oregon on February 24 - left a big impression on me. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/larry030208_1103.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/larry030208_1103.php Lincoln City's Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts holds classes on the elegant art of making small plates and another on entertaining appetizers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cookc030108_721.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cookc030108_721.php The now-infamous sand erosion of the coast has resulted in more geologic drama and finds, including possible threats to an ancient stand of forest http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bedroc022808_1115.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bedroc022808_1115.php The coming of spring means hiking to many. And if you're looking for an astounding view with your hike, the Oregon oast is calling you. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hikeas022808_341.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hikeas022808_341.php An endangered seal has a new home in San Diego, while the Hatfield will release its octopus into the wild to breed http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oseal022808_1148.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oseal022808_1148.php The historic fishing communities of Astoria and Warrenton again celebrate the incredible bounty of fresh Oregon seafood this April during the 26th annual Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabs022808_111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crabs022808_111.php The now-famous cannon would fall apart in three months without current preservation methods, and restoring these could take as long as two years, officials said. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/relics022808_321.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/relics022808_321.htm Much of the United States is focusing on the Oregon coast at this time, with various geologic developments and historic objects popping up left and right. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quick022508_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quick022508_411.php If you want to play tresure hunter or geology explorer on the coast, here's a list of places to find the good stuff http://www.beachconnection.net/news/discov022408_739.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/discov022408_739.php A big rush of unusual objects, some thousands to millions of years old, have been appearing on the Oregon coast. Here's why and how. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/treas022408_1222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/treas022408_1222.php One church in Lincoln City is bringing the age-old tradition back with a special Labyrinth walk on February 29 and March 1 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labyr022108_1111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/labyr022108_1111.php Presentations on beach sand and coastal plants will happen in Florence on March 4 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwalk022108_1225.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwalk022108_1225.php Staff from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department late Tuesday removed a pair of historic cannons that had been buried on a north Oregon coast beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannb022108_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannb022108_1201.php This is one exciting weekend you don't want to miss on the Oregon coast, for a number of reasons beyond the festivals. But lodging is a rarity http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavail022008_333.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavail022008_333.htm Two historic cannons from a shipwreck were found, as well as strange formations that look like something out of Dr. Suess and forest stumps at least 4,000 years old http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannon021908_801.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cannon021908_801.php It's one gigantic mixture of music and outdoor recreation - in some very unexpected ways, all happening this weekend. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds021808_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/birds021808_411.php The Newport Chamber wishes to thank the many sponsors of the festival that have made the massive event possible. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sponso021808_335.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sponso021808_335.php It's not pollution. It's not algae. It's not an oil spill from a shipwreck, nor is it sewage or sludge of some sort. It's actually a good thing. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavebr021508_448.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wavebr021508_448.htm Newport's 31st Annual Seafood and Wine Festival Commercial Wine Competition awarded awarded 25 gold Medals, 31 Silver and 43 Bronze. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wcomp021708_711.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wcomp021708_711.php Some of the best views on the Oregon coast are the hardest to find, and lurk behind hidden spots or exist only at certain moments http://www.beachconnection.net/news/threes021508_512.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/threes021508_512.php It promises to be a fairly sunny Valentine's Day and three-day weekend on Oregon's Pacific playground http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weekw021408_348.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/weekw021408_348.php The central Oregon coast resort town of Newport has a new image, at least in the marketing sense. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brand021208_624.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brand021208_624.php Be it the season of Valentine's or be it any time of the year, Oregon's coastline has essentially cornered the market for cuddle-inducing possibilities and gushy activities for the hand-holding set http://www.beachconnection.net/news/romanc021108_123.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/romanc021108_123.php Oregon Beach Vacations is getting ready to expand its operation to include cities all the way up to Astoria. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rental020908_523.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/rental020908_523.php According to some employees and a group of ghost hunters, the Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, hosts more than wine spirits http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winegh020808_629.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winegh020808_629.php They are the things rarely seen by tourists, even many locals. Those matchless moments or singular events so off the wall they seem unreal sometimes. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unus020808_257.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/unus020808_257.php Throughout February and March, as winter slides slowly into spring, the nature programs pick up on the Oregon coast. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nature020608_121.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nature020608_121.php Regular trips up and down more than 130 miles of Oregon coast yield sights that would pop the eyes out of almost any visitor http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whiz020508_941.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whiz020508_941.php It's a mixed and wondrous bag of food, rock n roll, strange fossil finds and some stunning places to stay on the central coast that will spark the imagination http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fosspi020508_416.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fosspi020508_416.php Get kissed by a sea lion during Valentine's Day sea lion encounters, February 14, and a special 'Breakfast with the Sharks' program on the following President's Day Weekend http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealk020408_156.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sealk020408_156.htm Lincoln City's Antique Week kicks off this week, on February 8, and runs until February 18, with a bevy of activities all over town, including appraisals by national TV figure Harry Rinker http://www.beachconnection.net/news/antiqu020408_1235.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/antiqu020408_1235.php The Oregon coast and the cuddliest of holidays - Valentine's Day - were a match made in heaven http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vhi020308_1116.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/vhi020308_1116.php It's been another eventful week on Oregon's coast from Seaside to Newport, with the weather and the waves causing a variety of changes on the beaches, as well as all sorts of stuff washing up or being exposed. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eagle020108_533.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eagle020108_533.php The baby gray whale that washed up on the beach at Seaside almost two weeks ago managed to contribute to science a bit on January 25, as well as to the education of a group of youngsters from the north coast town. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/necrop013108_246.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/necrop013108_246.php There's some tricky weather on tap for the week, which will later likely yield some surprises on the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wepick013008_313.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wepick013008_313.php Spring Volunteer Training gets underway March 11 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.beachconnection.net/news/volun012908_1025.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/volun012908_1025.php This week, on the central coast, some real curiosities landed onshore, while in Cannon Beach a freaky fish made a stir recently. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/creat012808_1255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/creat012808_1255.php It's been a bit extra white on the coast this weekend, and more is predicted for the shoreline as well as the coast range routes to the beach http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowy012708_1130.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snowy012708_1130.php It happens all around town, with numerous businesses in Seaside getting sweet on the visitor, providing a dazzling array of delicious delights, which sometimes includes seafood http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sweet012508_733.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sweet012508_733.php There are some other events you should check out - actually well worth driving out to the coast for by themselves http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wpick012308_614.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wpick012308_614.php It was a case of the crusty and the cute on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whle012308_354.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whle012308_354.php One event spotlights sea turtles, and the other features whales during the spring break whale watch week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turtle012108_1040.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/turtle012108_1040.php A northern right whale dolphin was found on a beach in the Cannon Beach area, the first time this species has ever shown up on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dolph012208_1248.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dolph012208_1248.php Here's the weird hidden secret about sneaker waves: you may have a way to watch out for these deadly monsters of the sea. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ksneak012008_311.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ksneak012008_311.php Towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City and Newport will be out in the cold this weekend, but no snow for the beach towns http://www.beachconnection.net/news/insan012108_413.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/insan012108_413.htm Stellar weather is predicted, whale watching will be great and some weird geologic wonders have popped up http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stun011808_541.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stun011808_541.php Several events in April will celebrate decades of preserving the Oregon coast experience in the Newport area http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histce011708_1044.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/histce011708_1044.php The E-tickets - like the group tickets - will have a special line at the festival, allowing e-ticket holders to bypass the normally long lines of those who are waiting to get in. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winef011608_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winef011608_322.php 'One Night in Frogtown' is a massive, impressive collaboration between an Oregon coast writer/producer, a Portland illustrator and a host of Portland musicians http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cdrev011608_1022.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cdrev011608_1022.php The Wine Place, the Yachats wine shop specializing in Oregon vintners, announces free wine tasting every Saturday in January and February http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ywine011507_217.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ywine011507_217.php South Beach, Waldport and Seal Rock cloister dozens of mesmerizing places to stay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/011408149_waldportoregon_lodging.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/011408149_waldportoregon_lodging.php From tiny creatures that look they should come from space to massive lava flows hundreds of miles long http://www.beachconnection.net/news/earth011308_1117.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/earth011308_1117.php February 9 brings the festival of fossils to Newport, with kids activities, a fossil swap, samples and lectures and more http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fossil011208_511.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/fossil011208_511.php A group of ghost hunters visited in the fall and believe the Oregon coast legend has more than wine spirits floating about http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wghost011008_112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wghost011008_112.php A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred off the Oregon coast Wednesday night, as high winds and rain began pummeling the region http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quake011008_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/quake011008_1211.php 4,000-year-old oddities are appearing south of Newport, beach erosion creates interesting sights on the N. coast, and the dead appear on other beaches. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddit010808_234.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddit010808_234.htm Waves damaged pavement in Newport, tossed up logs in Gearhart and have caused some erosion http://www.beachconnection.net/news/damag010607_1102.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/damag010607_1102.php The shows will be held Friday and Saturday January 18 - 19 at the Seaside Convention Center, 4125 1st Ave, Seaside http://www.beachconnection.net/news/barber010608_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/barber010608_322.php Look for monster waves to come barreling in at your favorite beach spot, creating some irresistible photographic moments http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ssurge120407_442.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ssurge120407_442.php Wind gusts may reach up to 70 mph and it will include enormous surf, but tourism officials are concerned people will get scared away http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sgood120407_1229.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sgood120407_1229.php If you're looking for the first major storm action and drama of 2008, this week will provide plenty of theater http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstorm010308_118.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstorm010308_118.php Federal authorities are investigating the situation, which may result in a fine as high as 100,000 dollars http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swhale010207_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swhale010207_322.php Throughout January, February and the warming month of March, a variety of happenings take place throughout the central Oregon oast city http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcity123107_1217.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lcity123107_1217.php And the winners are: best of Oregon coast restaurants, lodgings, science, odd events in nature and stunning moments for 2007 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/best123007_722.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/best123007_722.php This year it was a nonstop tour of wacky moments and escapades, with green flashes at sunset, weird ancient forests, decaying seal corpses and more. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moment122907_322.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/moment122907_322.php 2007 kicked proverbial behind for the Oregon Coast Aquarium, with a bevy of bountiful achievements http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqyr122807_311.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqyr122807_311.php You don't want to just head out to the coast for New Year's Eve and hope to find a place to stay after you've partied like it was 1999. It probably won't happen http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeav122607_1057.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeav122607_1057.php Christmas Eve brought an unusual and ancient traveler, as a large sea turtle washed up just north of Seaside, on a beach in Gearhart http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dinos122607_512.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dinos122607_512.php It's a time of oddities and delights, such as wild erosion, agates, ghost forests and crabbing and shellfish surprises, along with the whales http://www.beachconnection.net/news/122607_1228.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/122607_1228.php It's going to be a foamy, sudsy and wet Christmas on the coast, as the National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning and a flood warning for Monday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hsurf122407_411.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hsurf122407_411.php Things have been slow on the Oregon coast, even though roads have been fine since days after the big storm and there is wild stuff to be found http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mcoast122207_825.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mcoast122207_825.php Staff will soon dismantle the Claws exhibit for the Oddwater feature coming in 08 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddwat122107_1047.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/oddwat122107_1047.php New Year's Eve takes an especially glittering turn this year with another intriguing celebration at a castle on the north coast, Arch Cape House http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nydinn122107_111.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nydinn122107_111.php The Oregon coast is a big tradition for countless families, who check in for a night to often the whole week, enjoying the storms, whale watch week and even those sunny days http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holid122007_717.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/holid122007_717.php Sightings of whales have been smokin' all year long, and it could mean a bonanza of whales and their tails for tourists to the Oregon coastline http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wsight121907_1151.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wsight121907_1151.php A wind warning is back, but residents are urging visitors to come and see the madness now http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstorm121807_1017.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstorm121807_1017.php Although this storm carried little punch, the coastal region is bracing for a series of storms throughout the next week which could turn out some heavy-handed winds. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mores121607_716.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mores121607_716.php For those looking for something more than a little different for a holiday gift, consider the beach bum in your life http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftx121507_944.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftx121507_944.php A strong front is causing a high wind watch on the coast, which could pose problems with trees weakened by the previous storm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm121507_1250.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm121507_1250.php Newport's Seafood Wine Fest happens Feb. 22 - 24, and group tickets are now on sale http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swf121307_437.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swf121307_437.php A variety of events for kids are planned for the Xmas vacation week http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winter121207_1013.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winter121207_1013.php Stuff Thanks to the storm of last week, there are some curious nuggets of nature for people to see - not to mention glimpses of damage of a historical nature http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tenm121207_1141.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tenm121207_1141.php The world of the Oregon coast comes alive with a particular kind of sparkle and energy, along with the sparkling stuff that flows freely on this night http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve121107_1011.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nyeve121107_1011.php It's a beachcombers paradise now: Catch glimpses of sand erosion, prehistoric forest stumps and a ten-mile stretch of ocean debris that filled with all sorts of weird things, both living and dead. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tempes121007_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tempes121007_1112.php There is a palpable relief present in the normalcy of people heading to their first Monday morning workday since the end of the north Oregon coast blackout http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reflec121007_543.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reflec121007_543.php It's 'Breakfast with Santa' at the Pelican Pub and Brewery in Pacific City on December 15, just as the brewpub launches its new seasonal ale, 'Bad Santa.' http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brewp120907_616.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brewp120907_616.htm Oregon Coast residents are glad to be getting the power on, essentially again joining civilization, but not everyone was in a bad mood http://www.beachconnection.net/news/afters120707_955.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/afters120707_955.php One woman nearly lost her dog to a gust. Another fell through a second story floor and broke her ribs. Two people died in the Nehalem area., and the list goes on http://www.beachconnection.net/news/postst120707_611.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/postst120707_611.php One thing that was not in the news was the Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqstor120707_347.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqstor120707_347.php Something like 18,000 whales are going to put on a show at the end of December - and Newport, Oregon will be in the middle of it all. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wwatch120707_723.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wwatch120707_723.php An updated list of useful and important information for those still on the Oregon coast or those considering a trip there. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/update120507_718.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/update120507_718.php The central Oregon coast is mostly back up and running, but the north coast is still in the dark ages http://www.beachconnection.net/news/phone120507_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/phone120507_346.php Oregon coast residents and tourism businesses are still struggling with primitive conditions caused by a lack of phone service and no power http://www.beachconnection.net/news/recover120407_958.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/recover120407_958.php With gusts over 100 mph, trees down everywhere you look, power out along almost the entire northern half of the Oregon coast, and major damage to property, the region is in the middle of what many consider the worst storm ever http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormd120307_438.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormd120307_438.php The worst of the storm hasn't even hit yet and damage and power outages are reported all over http://www.beachconnection.net/news/flood120307_1130.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/flood120307_1130.php A guide to interesting music for the lover of tunes just a bit different http://www.beachconnection.net/news/musicr120207_1121.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/musicr120207_1121.php There are lots of edible stuff on the beach, just lying around. You'll be surprised about the smorgasboard floating in Oregon coast tidepools http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eating120107_625.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/eating120107_625.php Rocky shorelines of the Oregon coast will the focus in Florence, December 7 and 8 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tpool120207_540.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tpool120207_540.htm Oregon's coast will soon bear the brunt of what could be one of the biggest storms in a decade, with almost hurricane force winds, a high surf warning and a floodwatch all set to hit this weekend and Monday http://www.beachconnection.net/news/windst120107_646.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/windst120107_646.htm New Year's Eve takes an especially glittering turn this year with another intriguing celebration at a castle on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/castle113007_315.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/castle113007_315.php It's a season of great oceanic gifts for those who love crabbing on the Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crab112907_552.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/crab112907_552.php Some things you should know before you give up on buying that bit of Oregon coast real estate you've had in mind http://www.beachconnection.net/news/estate112807_1121.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/estate112807_1121.htm Snow is sticking and freezing temperatures are happening above 1000 feet in the Oregon coast range http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snoww112807_548.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/snoww112807_548.php Buying Christmas gifts online can take a decidedly relaxed turn by turning to the beach. Numerous places on the Oregon coast allow you to either take a bit of the beach home with you, or you can order some of the Oregon coast online or over the phone. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hgift112707_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hgift112707_355.php Seasonal happenings all along the central Oregon coast, throughout winter http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cencal112507_947.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cencal112507_947.php A variety of spots on the Oregon coast will give exceptional glimpses to the wanton waves of the season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormw112407_1035.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/stormw112407_1035.php It's a pivotal turning point in the seasons, a bridge between fall and winter with aspects all its own http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nov112307_1056.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nov112307_1056.php Weather is predicted to be absolutely perfect for traveling and tourism, with temps pulling some surprises http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunf112107_623.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sunf112107_623.php When November rolls around, it always bring me back to some of the more eventful times I've had goofing around the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memnov112007_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/memnov112007_1112.php State Parks says 10 foot high tides may pose a danger during calm conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/safeth112107_725.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/safeth112107_725.php Oregon State Parks says keep an eye out for sneaker waves, even though the waves may be flat and calm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/htide112007_614.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/htide112007_614.php Seaside is going Seinfeldian this year with a week of extra hours of shopping, and no airing of grievances http://www.beachconnection.net/news/festi111807_436.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/festi111807_436.php Seaside's Holiday Gift Fair happens November 23 - 25 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftf111707_1021.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/giftf111707_1021.php The Lighted Boat Parade fills Yaquina Bay with wonder on December 1 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightp111707_955.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lightp111707_955.php Masses of hungry hordes will descend on those coastal restaurants that are open http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thankg111607_156.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thankg111607_156.php Over the river and through the woods to the coast is where many are going, and for good reason http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thgv111507_312.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thgv111507_312.htm Somethinng like 18,000 whales will put on a show in December http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nwhale111507_327.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nwhale111507_327.php The holiday means some interesting ways to celebrate on the coast, and a list of lodging availability http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thanks111407_635.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/thanks111407_635.php The north Oregon coast is the recipient of dark brown waves that have caused bewilderment among visitors http://www.beachconnection.net/news/goowv111407.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/goowv111407.htm Winds have died down but the surf warning is still there; numerous downed trees and outages http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sdamg111207_523.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sdamg111207_523.php The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and a high surf advisory, meaning spectacular but dangerous conditions http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwave111107_826.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bwave111107_826.php A weird delight for tourists and locals alike, it's a puzzling, esoteric noise created by stones moving and crackling in the tide http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mrocks111007_955.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mrocks111007_955.php Storms and pouring rain certainly are more frequent, but you're in for a load of surprises about what else happens http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintw111007_738.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wintw111007_738.php The most action-packed season requires the most caution http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swave110907_812.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/swave110907_812.htm Seaside's downtown Wine Walk happens November 17, with many wineries offering samplings of their creations http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winewk110907_346.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/winewk110907_346.php The season gets off to a ringing start on the north Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ncoast110813_915.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ncoast110813_915.php The aquarium will host its 15th annual holiday event on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqholi110607_839.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqholi110607_839.php Happenings all along Tillamook County from November until the end of December http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tilla110507_608.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/tilla110507_608.php It could mean more stormy weather and interesting beachcombing, but forecasters aren't yet sure. It will mean more rain, however. http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wpredi110507_454.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wpredi110507_454.php Recent storms may have chased them away, but it's not the norm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/110407_239whale_oregoncoast.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/110407_239whale_oregoncoast.php The last week has been calm and gorgeous, and these conditions are expected to stick around, providing some interesting sights as well http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wsun110307_653.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wsun110307_653.php These cuties run the show at the Seaside Aquarium, with different personalities and different ways of begging for goodies http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seals110207_939.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seals110207_939.php It's here where the pioneer spirit took hold first, resulting in a long heritage of weird tales and spooky stories http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nghost110107_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nghost110107_1112.php A combination of wine tastings and live music just down the street makes Yachats the hub of activity on weekends http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wineso103107_856.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wineso103107_856.php Its annual Halloween broke the attendance record and brought in 3,375 pounds of food http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orhall103007_1233.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/orhall103007_1233.php Cannon Beach hosts its Stormy Weather Arts Festival Nov. 2 - 4 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storyw102907_121.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storyw102907_121.php World-famous quilts and a lecture on preserving local historical buildings are on the plate at the history center http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbhist102907_1251.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cbhist102907_1251.php Pacific City's Pelican Pub n Brewery won top honors over and over this month at the 26th annual Great American Beer Festival http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brewp102907_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brewp102907_1211.php More than a dozen chefs conspire to create magic with Newport's social event of the year, Oyster Cloyster http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocloys102507_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ocloys102507_1112.php One place on the north Oregon coast has a bevy of strange coincidences, as well as ghost tales http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wheelg102507_758.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wheelg102507_758.php From December through March, visitors to San Diego have the unique opportunity to witness one of nature's most extraordinary events http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sand102407_1201.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sand102407_1201.php It's a beachcombers paradise right now, with large fish, jellyfish and quite possibly agates littering the beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm102307_759.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm102307_759.php The Oregon Glass Float Giveaway starts in Newport, with some beachy delights http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glass102207_1134.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/glass102207_1134.php Four of the five lights on the upper half of the coast have weird legends, and even stranger facts http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lighth102107_1202.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lighth102107_1202.php More odd tales from up and down the coastline, a place where David Lynch had to have been inspired by http://www.beachconnection.net/news/romp102107_952.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/romp102107_952.php More odd stories, freaky situations and wild experiences that defy logic, even for bars http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bzbar102107_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bzbar102107_1211.php Sometimes researching the ghosty tales can yield its own skeletons http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spook102107_339.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/spook102107_339.php Birds struggled in the wind, waves were big, and there's still other oddities coming like lightning and a warning for funnel clouds http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstrm101907_957 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wstrm101907_957 Something big is predicted to arrive Thursday, bringing wind gusts of hurricane magnitude http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm101707_955.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm101707_955.php The Either Or Surfing Team Cup was a kick in the pants, say participants http://www.beachconnection.net/news/contst101607_515.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/contst101607_515.php Two shark attacks have injured a sea lion and killed a harbor seal in a spectacular way http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pred101607_1212.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/pred101607_1212.php The search for weird tales of the coast begins with a strange moment in Neskowin http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cstx101507_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cstx101507_1112.php Two mammals have been found, wounded or killed by what appear to be a great white sharks http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sharka101507_414.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/sharka101507_414.php Various events in October celebrate the 125th anniversary of Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpan101307_434.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newpan101307_434.php The seal that washed up on Seaside Friday had a gaping, nearly two-foot hole in its back, likely from a shark http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hseal101207_1039.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hseal101207_1039.php Ray Shackelford has given money and strategies to help one small village make itself better http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ray101207_132.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ray101207_132.php Over the next two and a half weeks, look for a host of deeper digging articles on ghosts, the wierd, wild and out of this world on the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/month101107_1211.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/month101107_1211.php Oregon Field Guide will air an episode on the aquarium's hatching of baby wolf-eels on Oct. 18 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ofish101007_911.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ofish101007_911.php After the sun slides down below the horizon, it's when this region shows its true colors http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizbar100908_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bizbar100908_1112.php Locals shrugged at the predictions, but it turns out it wasn't going to be the first storm of the season anyway http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nostor100907_847.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/nostor100907_847.php A high wind watch has been issued, but coastal locals are largely yawning about the first storm of the season http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm100807_754.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/storm100807_754.php Seaside's Halloween Happenin's takes place Oct. 28 - 31, and features a parade of costumed pets http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hallo100807_828.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hallo100807_828.php Pelican Pub in Pacific City features its fall dinner on Oct. 21, featuring food paired with crafted beers http://www.beachconnection.net/news/micro100507_1121.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/micro100507_1121.php The 20th Annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival will fill Cannon Beach with as many as 10,000 people on Nov. 2 - 4 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/artsf100507_955.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/artsf100507_955.php Creatures of the Night is its annual freakshow event, happening Oct. 27 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/creat100307_856.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/creat100307_856.php The key is finding beaches close to civilization, great drives or viewpoints. But that's just the beginning http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wetw100307__1214.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wetw100307__1214.php Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition hold its meeting on Oct. 13 in Newport, with some fascinating lectures http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bbill100207_857.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/bbill100207_857.php This particular week in spring showed the coast on its best behavior, with an abundance of surprises in nature and weather http://www.beachconnection.net/news/week100107125.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/week100107125.php There's a lot of interesting stuff to be learned and observed from the beaches of elsewhere http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastc100207_641.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/coastc100207_641.php From temperature, more public beaches, litter problems to traversable sands, local travelers offer some insights http://www.beachconnection.net/news/compr100107_137.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/compr100107_137.php The Yachats Village Mushroom Festival sprouts up all over town on October 19 - 21 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mush092907_1217.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/mush092907_1217.php Summer doesn't end here, and in fact it there are plenty of weather surprises on the way http://www.beachconnection.net/news/local092807_356.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/local092807_356.php Newport's 125th birthday means some intriguing historical fun at the Burrows House http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hist092707_1145.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hist092707_1145.php Truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to the odd history and science on these shores http://www.beachconnection.net/news/past092507_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/past092507_1112.php An outreach program brings aquarium educators to the landlubbers around Oregon http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outre092507_351.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/outre092507_351.php Ursula K. LeGuin will appear at the Hatfield in Newport on October 13 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/leguin092407_1122.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/leguin092407_1122.php From Cannon Beach to Yachats, things are getting enticing in the realm of places to stay http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodgsp092307_857.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lodgsp092307_857.php Cannon Beach's Dog Showon the Beach happens Oct. 20 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogsh092107_1056.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/dogsh092107_1056.php It's a place full of atmosphere and hidden legends, the kind of conditions set to intrigue and spark the imagination into flights of fancy, in the same way Lovecraft was inspired http://www.beachconnection.net/news/parano092107_343.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/parano092107_343.php Lincoln City is probably the most buzzing of all Oregon coast towns, and it's not slowing down in fall http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lincev092107_1222.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lincev092107_1222.php Fall means a load of interesting events and fun in the central Oregon coast town of Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newp091907_1131.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/newp091907_1131.php One flipper has been ripped off by a shark, and it needs time to heal, as well as distance from humans http://www.beachconnection.net/news/slion091707_355.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/slion091707_355.php It was apparently maimed by a shark, and is recovering on a beach that is being kept secret http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seali091607_1113.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/seali091607_1113.php The cliffs of Cape Meares are a cross section of the Earth, showing layers of geologic activity over millions of years http://www.beachconnection.net/news/geolog091607_1213.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/geolog091607_1213.php Today's event brought in 30 tons of trash, but sand levels covered a lot of junk http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanup091507_832.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cleanup091507_832.php SOLV holds its enormous Fall Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, scouring all 384 miles of Oregon coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solv091407_715.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solv091407_715.php BeachConnection.net's editor will give the wacky lectures on Oct. 27 and 29 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/talkp091407_921.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/talkp091407_921.php Learn about the ancient art of making paella and about making seafood soup from the experts http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cular090807_333.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cular090807_333.php A variety of hotels, vacation rentals and tiny motels filled with charm grace this part of the coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/090707922newport_oregon_lodging.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/090707922newport_oregon_lodging.php Super Bill the Exercise Man has walked backwards across the nation, and will break another record in Newport http://www.beachconnection.net/news/backw090607_737.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/backw090607_737.php Wheels and Waves draws thousands to Seaside every year with its multitude of hot rods http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hotr090607_255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/hotr090607_255.php Baby sharks, a badly decomposed porpoise, a baby seal and a horribly decayed whale have all washed up in the last few days, while the spate of so many dead sharks has experts puzzled http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deadw090507_255.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/deadw090507_255.php Things don't slow down for a while, with the best weather of the year and the holidays then around the corner http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reasn090207_1155.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/reasn090207_1155.php The stunning Seaview Condominiums at the Prom is a soaring oceanfront property with enormous units still available - including one 2,300 sqare foot townhome http://www.beachconnection.net/news/condos083107_1224.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/condos083107_1224.php The Aurigid meteor shower promises extraordinary sights, but there are also baby sharks washing up, glowing sand, an ocean burp, and maybe anchovies flying out of the water http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wfish083107_1256.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/wfish083107_1256.php Photos by Tiffany Boothe of the Seaside Aquarium show some incredible moments, made much more spectacular by the atmospheric coast http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lunar083007_1123.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lunar083007_1123.php Four salmon sharks and four soupfin sharks have drifted in with the tides, puzzling coastal officials http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark082807_311.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/shark082807_311.php Volunteers are asked to become a part of the aquarium, and training starts Sept. 15 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/volun082707_156.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/volun082707_156.php Whistling Winds in Lincoln City has quite a hilarious, even seedy history, filled with wacky twists and turns, and drama http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whistw082507_424.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/whistw082507_424.php Some in Seaside are begging regular visitors to come another weekend, when things are less insane http://www.beachconnection.net/news/odot0882407_648.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/odot0882407_648.php Oregon Coast Aquarium is hosting the Labor Day Weekend Car Show, Sept 1 and 2 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqcar082407_335.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/aqcar082407_335.php The Rivertide Suites is an interesting new idea, where owners get revenue from their units http://www.beachconnection.net/news/condo082107_1112.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/condo082107_1112.php It's a month full of national acts, curiosities and blues and rock http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lands082107_1213.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/lands082107_1213.php Ghost tales are chilling, but the truth of geology is far stranger and scarier than fiction or the area's folklore http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scary081907_1134.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/scary081907_1134.php It's called Second Summer, and it means the warmest weather of the year, less crowds and lower prices http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ssumm081807_457.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/ssumm081807_457.php It's not only a worthwhile effort, but some interesting and truly odd finds can be made; there's quite a history of funky stuff discovered on these beaches http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solv081707_615.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/solv081707_615.php Late July meant some unusual conditions, finds and wacky fun http://www.beachconnection.net/news/muse081607_653.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/muse081607_653.php It's now when things really get warmed up, in more ways than one http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strav081507_1152.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/strav081507_1152.php August has been declared Lighthouse Month by the state, with special tours, events and open house hours http://www.beachconnection.net/news/licel081407_1228.htm http://www.beachconnection.net/news/licel081407_1228.htm The Ocean Lodge, Stephanie Inn and Oregon Coast Aquarium all have big accolades http://www.beachconnection.net/news/honor081407_1219.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/honor081407_1219.php The unusually intense re-enactment happens at Seaside, Aug. 17 to 19 http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clark081207_421.php http://www.beachconnection.net/news/clark081207_421.php The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda, in Pacific City, are finally finished http://www.beachconnection.net/news/cottg081107_1156.php 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