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Biggest Oregon Coast News Stories of the Year With 2008 behind us, it quickly becomes apparent what an interesting year it was on Oregon's coastline

Rare Sea Turtle, Shark Strand on N. Oregon Coast Just before New Year's Eve, the Seaside Aquarium was kept busy with a green sea turtle and a shark both hitting the beaches

Oregon Coast Lodging Openings for New Year's Eve This year, there's a special anxiousness to get out to the beaches for those who were cooped up for two weeks because of the massive snow problems

North Oregon Coast Sees Record Razor Clams They've shown up in the millions - nine million to be exact

Oregon Coast Range Snow-Free, Biz Still Hurting The roads to the coast not only vastly improved but completely cleared up, as Highways 6, 26 and 18 lost all trace of snow.

The Indoor Oregon Coast There are still plenty of places to hide from the weather on the coast

Research Suggests Winds Mean Climate Change for Oregon Coast Researchers say future increases in wind strength may have far-reaching effects on the dead zone, storms

Mother Nature is a Freak on the Oregon Coast Some of the wildest sights happen in spring, others occur year-round

Paranormal Christmas: A Review of Video Game Gift Ideas Painkiller, Quake Wars, Portal, Half-Life 2, Crysis Warhead, FEAR, Battlestar Galactica

One Last Big Ice Storm for NW Oregon, Coast Range The abominable snowman has one more big punch in store for Portland, northwest Oregon and the coast range.

Holiday Tips from Oregon Coast Law Enforcement Lincoln County's Sheriff has tips about driving and pets.

Portland, NW Oregon Forecast Calls for Increased Icy Weather Experts are urging Portlanders to run their errands Tuesday before the big one hits.

Oregon Weather Gets Icy and Dicey It's not expected to end soon - even expected to get worse.

Poets Program Bridges Ireland and Oregon Coast Portland poet and Irish bard Carlos Reyes and Oregon coast poet Travis Champ are featured authors on January 17

New Year's Eve Parties on the Oregon Coast This New Year's Eve roster includes both possibilities: the wild and the tame.

Oregon Weather Update: Coast Range Clear Most of Weekend The way to and from the Oregon coast will be clear for the weekend, allowing some fantastic viewing of crazy coastal storm conditions

Stunning Secret Viewpoints on the Oregon Coast Some of the best views on the Oregon coast are the hardest to find

Odd Winter Weather Coming to Oregon Coast, Mountains and Portland It'll be a weird mixed bag of weather along the Oregon coast, coast range, Cascades and in the Portland area this weekend

Oregon Coast Crab Meat, Crabbing at Their Height It's a season of great gifts for those who love crabbing on the Oregon coast.

Oregon Coast Calendar: Newport, Depoe Bay Winter Events Music, whale watching, nature and theater all take the front seat, along with big events and the holidays

Maine Paranormal - Weird Legends at the End of the U.S. Mackworth Island, Boothbay, Kennebunk, Lucerne, Bangor, Port Clyde and more ghosts, hauntings

Looking Back: Oregon Coast Storm and Damaging Media Coverage A year ago this past week, the north Oregon coast saw the most devastating storm in decades

Get Tickets Early for Oregon Coast's Big Seafood Wine Fest Online tickets are now available for the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, happening February 20, 21, and 22

Central Oregon Coast Bay Lights Up This Weekend A couple dozen boats take to the water gussied up in a variety of lights for the 15th Annual Lighted Boat Parade.

Wacky Winter Wonders of the Oregon Coast Not all is at it seems in winter, and plenty of oddball aspects abound on the beaches

North Oregon Coast Events for the Season North coast towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach and Tillamook will be hopping for the season – whatever the weather.

Intriguing Online Shopping Ideas: Oregon Coast Gifts For those doing their holiday shopping online: why not do a bit of cyber-beachcombing

Holiday Highlights of the Oregon Coast The entire shoreline of Oregon is celebrating the holidays in some unique ways

Oregon Coast Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving There are a surprising number of eateries open for the big turkey devouring day along Oregon's coastline

Thanksgiving Lodging Openings for Oregon Beaches The big holiday tradition for many families is to transplant them to the coast for Thanksgiving

Holiday Gift Fair Kicks Off North Oregon Coast Season The 34th Annual Seaside Holiday Gift Fair happens Nov. 28 - 30

Holiday, Weekend Weather Good for NW Oregon and Coast This weekend and parts of the pre-holiday week look sunny and bright - quite literally

Quaint Holiday Celebration in Central Oregon Coast Neighborhood The Nye Beach Holiday Celebration takes over the quaint, time-traveling neighborhood of Nye Beach in Newport - on the central Oregon coast

Sneaky Oregon Coast Restaurant Reviews: Lincoln City's Kernville Steak and Seafood 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.

Oregon Coast Green Flash at Sunset Caught on Video One magnificent natural oddity caught twice on camera on the Oregon coast in recent weeks

Oregon Turns from Storm to Sunny, Pleasant Weekend on Coast, Portland The mid-week storm wreaked plenty of havoc in the Portland, coast range and northern Oregon coast: but what a difference a day makes.

Seaside Yuletide Celebration Calls on Oregon Coast Businesses The town is accepting entry applications for the annual Pacific Power Parade of Lights and Yuletide Celebration

Culinary News from North Oregon Coast, Cannon Beach There's been a promotion at one restaurant, and the town is letting you take home local recipes.

What They Miss About the Oregon Coast There are plenty of folks who remember chunks of living history about the region, and its more rugged, even ruddy appearance and vibes.

First Storm of Season for Oregon Coast, Portland A series of storms which will bring heavy rain, winds and possible flooding to the coast as well as Portland

Beach Travel News: Naussau, Caicos Islands, Hawaii If you’ve got a hankering for warmer weather, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amanyara in the Turks & Caicos Islands and Hawaii beckon Oregonians.

A Turn of the Season On Oregon's Coast November is a pivotal turning point in the seasons on the coast and an interesting mish-mash of conditions

Oregon Coast Events: Winter Calendar for Seaside, Cannon Beach 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

Health Advisories for Five Beaches on Oregon Coast State officials say five beaches on the coast have higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in the nearby waters, meaning you should stay out of the water for a day or two.

Central Oregon Coast Hosts Seafood Contest, Culinary Classes It's a month of a seafood and chowder cook-off and a variety of culinary classes

New Oregon Pizza Joint Offers the Unusual The Pizza Garden in Nehalem is becoming a culinary legend on the north Oregon coast because of some unusual offerings.

Thousands of Jellyfish Strand on North Oregon Coast Last week, hordes of moon jellies hit the north Oregon coast, between Gearhart and Warrenton.

Festival Celebrates Heritage of Oregon Coast The annual Heritage Festival and Open House for the Lincoln County Historical Society will be held Sunday, Nov. 16

World Travel News Weekly: Israel, Ireland and Italy There are some new travel offers in the air these days and some tempting developments overseas.

Those Sunny, Slow Simmering Oregon Coast Days of Late October It's the whole "second summer" thing gone mad in the latter half of the month on the coast

Astoria Offers Travel Packages for North Oregon Coast 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.

Oregon Coast Winery Owner Expands Humanitarian Efforts in Cambodia His orphanage that began last year has expanded from one building to three, allowing for more babies to be rescued.

Chefs, Dishes Announced for Oregon Coast Food Fest Next Weekend The oyster extravaganza of the year is coming next weekend - November 1 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Oregon Coast Aquarium Gets Spooky This Weekend It's time once again for the Oregon Coast Aquarium's annual soiree of the sinister, Oct. 25

Oregon Coast Man Makes Unusual Beach Finds and Plays Frankenstein One Newport man has made some interesting discoveries about stuff found on the beach and even brought one specimen back to life.

Squid Invasion Grows on Oregon and Washington Coast Hundreds of Humboldt Squid are now washing up in parts of the coastlines of Washington and Oregon.

History of North Oregon Coast Dunes Reads Like An Alien Movie There's more to those dunes than pretty postcards: they're a testament to what happens when you screw with nature.

Oregon's Grand Lighthouses: Haunted or Not Haunted Four of the five lighthouses on the upper half of Oregon's coast have some of the most legendary spooky tales

Yachats Festival Mushrooms On Oregon Coast This Weekend The 9th annual Village Mushroom Fest is held this weekend, Friday night through Sunday.

Stormy Weather Arts Festival Takes Over North Oregon Coast Early November It’s a weekend of painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, chefs, dancers and musicians

Take Your Own Oregon Coast Ghost Tour Checking out the purportedly haunted or paranormal spots along the Oregon coast is a non-stop kick in the pants.

Masses of Squids Washing Up on Oregon Coast Dozens of Humboldt squid have been washing up on the north Oregon coast this past week.

What Nightmares Loom Over the Oregon Coast Two talks on Oregon coast ghost tales and other oddities will be given in Newport and Seaside in the final week of the month

Dealing with Swift Oregon Coast Weather Changes You stand an almost equal chance of finding sun and as you do storm in early November and late October

Cannon Beach Explores North Oregon Coast Cannon and Music History The Cannon Beach History Center has a new housing for its prize exhibit, among other tidbits

The Stuff Oregon Coast Nightmares are Made of Two talks on Oregon coast ghost tales and other oddities will be given in Newport and Seaside in the final week of the month

Oregon Coast Foodie Event the Soiree of the Year The Oyster Cloyster happens November 1 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport

Oregon Coast Aquarium to Become Haunted October 25 is the date for the sinister soiree filled with candy known as the Creatures of the Night

Sibling Writers Featured on Central Oregon Coast Sisters in life and literature, they will both be featured authors at the Nye Beach Writers' Series in Newport on Saturday, October 18.

Wine and Rocktober on Central Oregon Coast In the tiny little village of Yachats, things will be sizzling this month with wine and song.

Aquarium Puzzled by North Oregon Coast Shark Find The half-alive creature was covered in parasites in a way they had never seen before.

First Storm of Season for Oregon Coast The first 'storm' of the season is set to hit the Oregon coast on Friday and Saturday, bringing gusts up to 50 mph hour

Oregon Coast Events: Lincoln City Fall Calendar Lincoln City, on the central Oregon coast, will veer into a season of cozy events

Treasures Large and Small at One Oregon Coast Village The diminutive Oregon coast burgh of Yachats is filled with a lot of manmade and natural discoveries

Upper Half of Oregon's Coast an Intoxicating Mix It presents plenty of untouched sands with a heavier dose of larger towns and civilization

Oregon Beaches Get Tropical for the Weekend That glittering 'second summer' is making a stellar appearance on the Oregon coast this weekend

Wet and Dry Attractions of Oregon's Coast Auto tours are one idea, which show off fall and the scenery, but allow you a chance to stop and goof around the beach.

Those Lovely and Tempestuous Oregon Coast Winds Coastal winds aren't just for cooling off, says one local

Those Useful Oregon Coast Winds, and Those Pesky Seagulls Coastal winds aren't just for cooling off, says one local

Wet and Dry Attractions of the Oregon Coast Auto tours are one idea, which show off fall and the scenery, but allow you a chance to stop and goof around the beach.

Oregon Coast Heats Up for Weekend That glittering "second summer" is making a stellar appearance on the Oregon coast with weather crawling up into the 70's.

Ugandan Choir Performs at Oregon Coast Aquarium The Mwamba Uganda Children’s Choir, a group of 22 young people from Uganda, danced and performed Tuesday

Oregon Coast Gallery Gets Stormy in November DragonFire Gallery's portion of that citywide event is three days of color, light, music, food and conversation

The Warmer Waters of an Oregon Coast September It's called the coast's 'Second Summer,' although many in the region sometimes consider it their main summer of the year.

Clean-Up of Oregon Coast Yields Plenty of Oddities, Concerns The SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup annual event held Saturday lifted over 40,000 pounds of garbage and weird beach stuff

Oregon Coast Mysteries: 'Magic Rock' Beaches of Oregon Coast It mostly happens on the north Oregon coast: a weird delight for tourists and locals alike.

New Travel Website Asks for Paranormal Submissions, Debunkings TravelParanormal.com is asking the public to submit their tales of the paranormal from either their hometown or from their own travels.

Oregon Coast Calendar: Yachats Events in Fall, Winter The tiny village on the central Oregon coast gets big on fun stuff in fall and early winter

Oregon Coast Locals Share Tips of Second Summer 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

Oregon Coast Locals Admit Their Faves of Second Summer 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

Glimpses of Oregon Coast Geological Mysteries A few places on the Oregon coast have been carved out by time, tide and other factors to become so surreal in appearance

Enormous Landmarks, Changes at Oregon Coast Aquarium The Newport attraction celebrated a landmark, watched a president resign and recieved a major grant

Program Explores Oregon Coast Architecture September 21 features "Reading Houses: What Architecture Tells Us About Ourselves" in Newport

Adventures in Oregon Coast Star Gazing 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

One Oregon Coast Village Has Gruesome History The pleasant town of Yachats had some truly dark, even demonic beginnings.

Central Oregon Coast Stirs Up Cuisine and Controversy Lincoln City is brewing up a glass float gala, some cooking classes and the first ever gay pride festival on the Oregon coast

North Oregon Coast Boasts Two Oktoberfests Two towns on the upper half of the Oregon coast are going German in September

Oregon Coast Calendar: Fall 08 Events for Tillamook County 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.

Summer-like Weather in Store for Oregon Coast The weekend promises a bundle of summer-like weather on Oregon's beaches

Odd Oregon Coast: Castles, Carnivore Plants, Edible Beach Goo A strange lesson in things you probably never imagined about the Oregon coast

Summer Weather This Week for Oregon Coast Look for little or no winds, lots of blue skies and temps hovering in the 70's

Massive Jazz Fest Will Coax Hundreds to Oregon Coast This Weekend The Jazz at Newport Festival happens this weekend, September 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Extraordinary Discoveries Still to Be Found on Oregon Coast Sometimes, you have to not only read between the lines, but look between the beach accesses.

The Looney Oregon Coast: Facts About the Famous and the Freaky The real facts about the Oregon coast can be a truly odd ride - amusing, offbeat or simply wowing.

Oregon Authors Speak on Central Coast The Nye Beach Writers' Series presents novelist and musician Willy Vlautin and poet Tim Sproul Saturday, September 20.

Volunteers Needed for Oregon Coast Fall Clean Up The annual SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oregon Calls Out to Volunteers to Clean Up Its Coast The annual SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Three Bizarre Beaches of the Oregon Coast They are almost completely secret, spectacular and downright odd in many ways.

Mural Dedicated to North Oregon Coast Native People The mural depicts scenes of the daily life of the Clatsop and Nehalem tribes at the Seaside estuary with Tillamook Head in the background.

Oregon Coast Beach Warnings Lifted After 24 Hours After only a day of health advisories for three beaches along the Oregon coast, state officials have removed the warnings.

North Oregon Coast Sees First Shark Corpse of Year A salmon shark carcass landed on the north Oregon coast Friday morning, the first in about a year

Oregon Coast Hotel Unveils Hip Remake The Surftides' remodel comes complete with updated guest rooms, a new lobby, and a terraced outdoor lounge

Salmon Shark Washes Up on N. Oregon Coast A baby salmon shark carcass showed up just north of Seaside on Friday

New Trail Still a Novelty on Central Oregon Coast A new trail in the central Oregon coast resort town debuted in early 2006, and gradually started generating buzz among residents and regulars

Last Chance to View Famed Oregon Coast Cannon They will be available for one last public viewing Sunday, August 31 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Oregon Coast Braces for Second Weather Attack See video of the lightning storm on the central coast

Central Oregon Coast Readies for Other Newport Jazz Fest Hundreds of jazz fans will descend on Newport, Sept. 4 - 7

September Means More Summer for Oregon Coast 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.

The Sandy Coast: Soft Wonders of Oregon Beaches It's the stuff long, hand holding romantic walks are made of

Oregon Coast Aquarium Hosts Day to Get to Know NOAA Get inside the brains of those who run the most advanced weather prediction and research facilities in the world.

How the Original Oregon Coast Residents Lived On August 14, Douglas Deur Ph.D., will present tales from a collection of rediscovered local native stories.

Oregon Coast Labor Day Weekend Advice Labor Day weekend is a crazed time on the coast: a flurry of frenzied activity on what is normally Oregon's favorite laid back region.

Fishing Contest Enlivens North Oregon Coast Town Astoria Sunday Market is hosting the Commercial Fishing Expo and Hotdog Highliners Fisherman Competition on September 7.

Program Uncovers Natural History, Details of Oregon Coast "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."

Lincoln City Offers Prize Incentives to Oregon Coast Tourists You can win a variety of gift cards or larger prizes, such as a getaway to Lincoln City, just by proving you visited.

Surrealism, Wonders Emerge on Oregon Coast at Night When the night comes, Oregon's coast becomes an entirely different creature

Secret Coves of the Oregon Coast They are the beaches lost to most tourists and even to most locals

Oregon Coast Calendar: Seaside, Cannon Beach Events Oregon's north coast will be zipping along during the late summer months and early fall

Quirky Oregon Coast Winery Hosts Big Bluegrass Festival The Nehalem Bay Winery's 15th Annual Bluegrass 'n' BBQ is held on Saturday, August 16

The Outrageous Stuff Oregon's Coast Coughs Up The Oregon coast is one of the most dynamic places on Earth, where things constantly change, sometimes in truly freaky ways.

Oregon Coast Travel Tips: Depoe Bay's Trollers Lodge For a fairly small motel, there's a lot going on at Trollers Lodge, in tiny Depoe Bay

Sneaky Oregon Coast Restaurant Reviews: Pelican Pub & Brewery 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.

The Wild Hiking Possibilities of Oregon's Coast The coastline and its rugged landscape justifiably calls to you with its numerous viewpoints and chances to be alone on a trail

Public Viewing of Oregon Coast Cannon Artifacts Found This Year The cannon found at Arch Cape will be available for public viewing Saturday, August 2 from 1 - 2 p.m.

A Raucous Time In Nature On Oregon's Coast From hiking and unusual walking opportunities, to water sports of different kinds and a variety other wacky hybrid activities, the coast isn’t your average destination for the outdoorsy types

Twisted Tales of an Oregon Coast Holiday Again it's the fourth of July, which is not merely a holiday to me and the Oregon coast - it's a season.

Weekend Lodging Availability for Oregon Coast, July 24 As summer gains in intensity the rooms on the coast dwindle.

Cannon Lecture, Big Quilt on North Oregon Coast 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

Oregon Coast Picks of the Week, July 21 There's plenty to do out on the beaches, both during the day and at night.

Oregon Coast Aquarium Offers Youth Work Program The Oregon Coast Aquarium is looking for teenagers to join its Youth Work Experience Program

A Beach Of Cellophane, Other Oddities, On Central Oregon Coast The Nye Beach area was briefly covered in a densely packed layer of worm tubes, and some jellyfish made an onshore appearance as well.

Spotting Sneaker Waves On Oregon Coast Here's the weird hidden secret about sneaker waves: you may have a way to watch out for them

Oregon Coast Safety Tips: Spotting Dangerous Waves They are sneaker waves of the Oregon coast - the biggest possible curse to tourism officials in the state

Weekend Lodging Availability for Oregon Coast The result of this summer heatwave exodus is very few lodging openings on the coast

Oregon Coast Picks of the Week, July 16 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.

Oregon Coast Bars - The Big Booze Review A brief tour of spirits on the Oregon coast: a madcap expedition of 140 miles of opportunities to booze it up on the beach

Stumbling Onto the Untamed on Oregon's Coast Strange and beautiful are the active words for some spots on Oregon's coast

Travel News: New Hotel in Romania, Discounts in Italy If you're looking beyond a simple drive to the Oregon coast for your summer repose, some recent developments in western and eastern Europe are offering some tantalizing reasons to zip across the pond

Sharks on TV and Jellyfish Jubilee at Oregon Coast Aquarium 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.

Sneaky Oregon Coast Restaurant Reviews Manzanita's Terra Cotta - Terra Cotta Café in Manzanita, which our writer gave four and a half stars out of five.

Family Fun and Finery on the Oregon Coast 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.

Oregon Coast Lodging Openings for Weekend of July 11 The first normal weekend of July sees another flood of people to the coast

Summer Events of Lincoln City, on Oregon Coast Art, interesting cooking classes, theater, outdoor events, clamming and other nature to-do's populate this season

The Beginning of the Oregon Coast's Wacky X-Files Some people collect hubcaps for a hobby. I collect Oregon coast paranormal tales

Summer Travel and Beach Tips for Oregon Coast From lodging to staying dry on the beaches, weather secrets to dressing right for all kinds of weather

Lovely Oregon Coast Sights Have Frightening Beginnings The reason this area is so engaging has much to do with how things slowly got burned into existence

Nature Still Rules Upscale North Oregon Coast Village Cannon Beach sits up against its rather spectacular stretch of beach, with an upscale vibe.

Impressive Low Tides This Week on Oregon Coast 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.

Strange History of Three Oregon Coast Landmarks 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.

The Oregon Coast with No Name 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.

Oregon Coast Lodging Availability, Fourth of July Weekend Being a weekend and the Fourth of July means the Oregon coast will be extra packed at the hotels and lodgings.

View Oregon Coast Treasures Over Holiday Weekend The two historic cannon recovered from the beach at Arch Cape in February will be available for public viewing Saturday, July 5, from 1 - 2 p.m.

Creepy Critters Coming Soon to Oregon Coast Beach Near You Harmless but a little creepy to feel on your feet, they’re often sought after by fishermen as bait

Oregon Coast Lodging Getting Scarce with Impending Heatwave 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.

July is a Music Monster in Small Oregon Coast Village An unprecedented flood of local, regional and national musical performers is slated to invade the Landmark in Yachats during this summer's month-long July Music Monster."

Steamboats, Blues and Geology on North Oregon Coast Special events will spotlight the steamboats of the region, lectures on wildlife rehabilitation, local geology, local tribes, as well as some event that feature blues and sake tasting.

The Stranger Everyday Science of Oregon's Coast 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.

Oregon Coast Travel Tips: Hotels, Motels of Cannon Beach The hotels and motels of Cannon Beach - and the hotels and motels of towns nearby - reflect that atmospheric vibe, with intoxicating architecture and style.

Checklist of Oregon Coast Travel Wonders 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.

Having Breakfast with Sharks on Oregon Coast Shark Week happens July 27 - August 2 at Oregon Coast Aquarium, with a variety of events highlighting the fascinating world of sharks.

Clambake Revives Historical Tradition on Central Oregon Coast 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

Oregon Coast Lodgings Offer Specials, Gas Cards The funk over fuel has many lodgings on the Oregon coast offering more specials to cajole the tourists – including the coveted gas card.

Oregon Coast Fourth of July, Independence Day Celebrations Some areas celebrate all weekend, and some have their fireworks on the fifth or the third, instead of the fourth.

Oregon Coast Programs for Birders, Naturalists This Summer There's lots for folks who are into coastal birds and marine critters. All events take place in or around Newport and are free.

Dining in Seaside: Another Favorite Oregon Coast Pastime A guide to dining and restaurants in Seaside, Oregon

More Phenomenal Low Tides Coming to Oregon Coast The north coast and the central Oregon coast will see even more impressive minus tides in July.

Really Juicy Secrets of Clamming on the Oregon Coast A guide to the basics of clamming on the Oregon coast, as well as unique secrets and insider tips

Secrets and Basics of Clamming on Oregon Coast A guide to the basics of clamming on the Oregon coast, as well as unique secrets and insider tips

Microbrewer Honors Famous Dog on Oregon Coast Rogue Ales is honoring their revered Chairman, Brewer the Brewdawg, with his own beer, Brewer's Ale.

Coastal Travel Tips: Vacation Rentals of Depoe Bay, Oregon Here are a few of the vacation rentals available in Depoe Bay, as well as a round up of vacation rental homes nearby, in places like Otter Rock, Lincoln City and Newport.

Oregon Coast Dining: Eating Your Way Through Manzanita, Nehalem, Rockaway It's here where you’ll find long-standing gems that seem timeless and classic, yet often cutting-edge in the culinary fireworks.

Nature Insider Tips for the Oregon Coast 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.

Writers Featured Along Oregon Coast in June The Hoffman Center in Manzanita hosts Seattle author Jennie Shortridge, while Newport features Oregon writer Jan Baross

Summer Sake Tasting and Blues on N. Oregon Coast Inspired! Café, inside Dragonfire Gallery of Cannon Beach, is continuing its Summer Sake' Tasting series on various Saturdays throughout the summer.

Reggae, Rock, Blues and Wine on Central Oregon Coast It's a summer of wine, dancing and song in the tiny town between Florence and Newport, a village already full of magic

Oregon Coast Travel: Insider Tips from the Locals, Part 1 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.

SeaFest Gives Detailed Glimpse Inside, Beneath Oregon's Coast June 28 brings the large-scale festival of scientific frivolity to the Hatfield in Newport

North Oregon Coast Visited by Grumpy Sea Lion and Cute Seal A big, curmudgeonly sea lion and an adorable seal pup are lounging around two different beaches near Cannon Beach Thursday

Oregon Coast Aquarium Hosts World Ocean Day June 8 Ocean Day on June 8 will host a variety of events highlighting the marine environment.

North Oregon Coast Film Festival Postponed Due to Mayor's Death The First Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival has been changed to June 21 and 22

Thrill Rides Take Flight for Season on North Coast Two magnificent aerial joy rides await the tourist to the Oregon coast, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies

Crowds Adore Cuddly Seal on Oregon Coast 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

Migratory Birds Celebrated at Oregon Coast Aquarium It will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) on May 31 with activities focusing on migratory birds

Oregon Author Offers Travel Advice for High Gas Prices 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.

Freaky Fish and Other Finds on Oregon Coast A host of oddities have been showing up on the Oregon coast lately

Oregon Coast Microbrewery Plans Full Spring 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 & Brewery

North Oregon Coast Runneth Over with New Features, Eateries There's much that is new at the very northwestern tip of Oregon.

Unusual Oregon Coast Fun for the Family The Oregon coast hides some wild 'n' wacky secrets that add a whole new dimension to your getaway.

Central Oregon Coast Nature Walks Provided June 7 Coast lovers of all ages are will get to see a familiar stretch of shoreline in a whole new way in Florence

Dead Oregon Coast Seal Illustrates Need to Keep Away The elephant seal that has been resting for several days near Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach has passed away

Dog Fest and Cooking This Weekend on Central Oregon Coast Both the cooking class and the Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics happen on Saturday

Travel Warnings, Advice for Oregon Coast Memorial Day Weekend 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

Oregon Coast Aquarium Hosts Whale of an Author 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

Newport, Oregon Plans Real Blow-Out for Fourth 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.

Memorial Day Travel Ideas, Warnings, and Advice for Oregon Coast 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

Central Oregon Coast Town Plans More Explosive Holiday 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.

Oregon Coast Calendar: Newport Events for Summer Summer heats up in the Oregon coast resort town of Newport

Rockaway Beach Still an Oregon Coast Hideaway It's right on the beaten path, right there in front of you, yet it's still not one of the biggest tourist hotspots

Oregon Coast Aquarium Has Big Summer Plans The much-lauded facility casts out a huge net of fun and frivolity for the summer

Summer of Fun at Oregon Coast Aquarium The much-lauded facility casts out a huge net of fun and frivolity for the summer

Stinky Dead Whale on North Oregon Coast A Somewhat Rare Find A beaked whale carcass that landed in Cannon Beach had quite a long ride here

Oregon Coast Travel: A Long Look at Rockaway Beach 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

Oregon Coast Events: Pacific City, Tillamook, Manzanita, Rockaway It's a summer full of fun in Tillamook County, with Pacific City, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Tillamook and Oceanside hopping like crazy

Oregon Coast Events: Florence, Yachats Summer Calendar A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence for spring and summer

Odd Times Prepared for at Oregon Coast Aquarium The 44th Annual Sandcastle day Festival takes over the town on June 7

Sandcastle Contest Fills North Oregon Coast with Thousands The 44th Annual Sandcastle day Festival takes over the town on June 7

Oregon Coast Aquarium Gets Ready for Exhibit of the Odd It's called Oddwater, and it will soon be the next big thing at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Wine Flows Freely at North Oregon Coast Festival It's a day of wine and song in the North Oregon coastal resort town of Seaside on May 17

Oregon Coast Tourism Industry Glad Snow Days Are Over Now, Oregon coast business people are looking back with lots of relief that spring is finally here and the freak snowstorms have stopped.

Oregon Coast Events: Florence, Yachats in Spring, Summer A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence for spring and summer

Baby Seals Start Showing Up on Oregon Coast The irresistible little ones have begun popping up on Oregon coast beaches, as birthing season starts up for seals along the shores.

Flight Attractions Provide Unusual Moments Above Oregon Coast There are some serious good times waiting above Seaside. That’s right, not in Seaside as much as above it.

Rare Visages of the Oregon Coast Some of the best views on the coast are the hardest to find, and involve the most rarest of moments.

Oregon Coast Lodging Surprises: Pacific City, Oceanside, Tierra Del Mar The places you'll find in sleepy Netarts, Oceanside, Tierra Del Mar, Neskowin and Pacific City will astound you

Aerial Joy Rides Start Again on North Oregon Coast Two magnificent aerial joy rides await the tourist to the Oregon coast, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies.

Don't Touch Baby Seals, Remind Oregon Coast Officials Officials on the Oregon coast are getting anxious again as baby seal season kickstarts right about now.

Oregon Coast Weekend Travel: Enormous Crab Fest in Astoria The Astoria Crab and Seafood Festival is held this weekend at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds

Central Oregon Coast Festival a Gathering of Dogs and Beer The Second Annual Brewer’' Memorial Ale Fest has been scheduled for May 16 - 17 at the Rogue Ales World Headquarters in Newport

Historic Oregon Coast Finds Get Attention from PBS Detectives History Detectives are now looking into them, and the public will get another chance to view them on April 29

Film Crew on Oregon Coast with Duvall, Theron in Tow The beaches of the north Oregon coast, parts of Portland and the Gorge will again get the Hollywood treatment this spring

Oregon Coast Celebrates Earth Day in Different Ways One, in Cannon Beach, will have a very real celebration of all things wild and earthy. The other celebration is a sort of virtual one.

More Than 20 Reasons to Oregon Coast It In Spring 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.

Earth Day Celebrations on Oregon Coast 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.

Quirky Oregon Coast Winery Announces Year's Festivals The deliriously delightful and offbeat Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, has announced its lineup of festivals for the coming tourist season

Oregon Coast Weather 'Gorgeous' for Weekend 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.

Rescued Oregon Coast Seal Adapts to New Home at SeaWorld 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

Oregon Coast Ghost Forest In Peril By Erosion That Exposed It The chunk of ghost forest at Neskowin is visible year-round these days, and it appears it may be in trouble in the future.

Invasive Species Threaten Oregon Coast in Unexpected Way It's the citizens of the state of Oregon versus small plants and creatures known as invasive species

Oregon Launches Fight Against Invasive Species The state, various media and other organizations are growing increasingly concerned about the threat to Oregon and the coast

Dogs Take Over Oregon Coast Town in May Every dog has his day, and May 17 ibrings the Mutt Masters dog festival in the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City.

Oregon Coast Mysteries Make for Layered Tourism Experience Mother Nature can be a serious freak on the Oregon coast, but in a delightful way

Fun With Food Classes for the Masses on Oregon Coast Lincoln City is again energizing the food world with another series of intriguing classes

Famed 'Secret Season' Descending on Oregon Coast 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

Oregon Coast Brewery Wins Australian Awards The Pelican Pub and Brewery recently came away with 10 prizes at the 2008 Australian International Beer Awards Festival

April Wine and Live Music in Tiny Oregon Coast Town 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

Oregon Coast Weather Favors Washington Spring Breakers 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.

North Oregon Coast Art Scene Has New Additions Seaside area galleries and stores are undertaking a particularly inviting first Saturday Art Walk on April 5

Oregon Travel Tips: Sandy Wonders of the Coast For most of the tourists to the Oregon Coast, it's the sandy stretches of beaches that are the big attraction.

Oregon Coast Cleansing Sees Whale, Weather Buoy and Cancellations Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found a live whale, a weather buoy, a TV, water tanks, burned furniture and other oddities

Oregon Coast Cleanup Finds Weather Buoy, Whale and Cancellations Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found a live whale, a weather buoy, a TV, water tanks, burned furniture and other oddities

Snow on Oregon Beaches for Spring Break, Roads Fine During the Day 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.

Run of Killer Whales Coming Soon to Central Oregon Coast 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

Week of Wacky Weather and Waves on Oregon Coast 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.

Oregon's Whale Week Off to Good Start 320 whales were spotted on Saturday, all along the Oregon coast, from Brookings to Cape Disappointment, Washington. 316 were spotted Monday.

Lower Elevations of Oregon and Coast May See Snow This Week 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

Oregon Coast Aquarium Springs to Life Over the Season Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium is buzzing with activity for the next few months

Whales, Whales, Whales This Week on Oregon Coast The complete guide to the big whale watch week - March 22 through 29 - on the Oregon coast

Oregon Coast Picks for Week One of Spring Break 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.

SOLV Seeks Volunteers for Spring Clean Up of Oregon Coast 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

Oregon Coast Events for the Season: Lincoln City Spring rushes in like a lion on the central coast, with Lincoln City bustling with activities for families and grownups.

Spring Things To Do for Families and Adults on N. Oregon Coast Seaside and Cannon Beach will go nuts during the season

Northbound Whales Already Spotted on Oregon Coast as Whale Week Approaches March 22 through 29 brings the big whale watch week for the Oregon coast, as thousands of whales begin making their way north

Oregon Coast Cannon Artifacts Open for Public View March 18 Locals and media can see the cannon at Nehalem Bay State Park, but other rarities are still viewable on the beaches

Treasures, Shipwrecks Create Huge Publicity for Oregon Coast It may be the biggest chunk of press the Oregon coast received since Keiko the Whale or the New Carissa shipwreck, and it's helping after the economic damage done by media coverage of the December storm

N. Oregon Coast Facility May Have Two Scientific Firsts It appears the Seaside Aquarium is the first to photograph or even raise the young of a scarlet king crab

Busy Tourist Weekend Brought Danger, Deaths to Oregon Coast 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.

Brown Waves Puzzle North Oregon Coast Visitors A run of thick brown goo has been causing a buzz on the north Oregon coast over the busy weekend

Seasons Bring Railroad and Arts Fun to Oregon Coast 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

New Claims, Problems for Oregon Coast Artifacts and Oddities Artifacts recently found on the coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger

The Challenges of Oregon Coast Spring Break One of life's biggest pleasures is finding a hidden beach spot with nary a soul around.

Finding Hidden Oregon Coast Beaches at Spring Break These beaches are the best for finding yourself completely alone, even during spring madness.

Oregon Coast Aquarium Seeks Youth Volunteers Explore the fascinating world of marine science and share knowledge as an Aquarium interpreter

Latest On Oregon Coast Historic, Geological Attractions Artifacts recently found on the Oregon coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger.

Oregon Coast Science Facility Features Sea Turtle Saturday 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

Oregon Coast Turtle and Octopus Find New Homes 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.

Goodbye Larry Norman: Friend of Mine, Friend of the Coast Christian rocker Larry Norman - who passed away in Salem, Oregon on February 24 - left a big impression on me.

Cooking Classes Spice Up Oregon Coast in March Lincoln City's Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts holds classes on the elegant art of making small plates and another on entertaining appetizers.

More Oregon Coast Discoveries: Possible Doom for Ghost Forest 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

Seaside May Be Best Prepared Town on Oregon Coast Recently it's gaining notoriety as one of the best prepared beach communities on the west coast for tsunamis

Astounding Oregon Coast Hikes, Killer Views 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.

Oregon Coast Relics Gone in Three Months Without Preservation Methods 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.

Crab and Seafood Festival Crawls Back to Oregon's North Coast 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.

Oregon Coast Seal, Octopus Get New Lease on Life An endangered seal has a new home in San Diego, while the Hatfield will release its octopus into the wild to breed

Quick Facts About Oregon Coast Treasures, Geologic Wonders 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.

How To Find Oregon Coast Odd Discoveries, Artifacts If you want to play tresure hunter or geology explorer on the coast, here's a list of places to find the good stuff

The Science Behind Oregon Coast's Recent Treasures 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.

Oregon Coast Labyrinth Maze Gets to Spiritual Center One church in Lincoln City is bringing the age-old tradition back with a special Labyrinth walk on February 29 and March 1

Oregon Coast Sand and Plants Examined in Florence Beach Walk, Lecture Presentations on beach sand and coastal plants will happen in Florence on March 4

Buried Cannons Removed from Oregon Coast Beach 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

Oregon Coast Sand Uncovers Ancient Artifacts, Forest and Formations 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

Birds and the Blues Make for Huge Festival on Oregon Coast It's one gigantic mixture of music and outdoor recreation – in some very unexpected ways, all happening this weekend.

Wine Festival on Central Oregon Coast Thanks Sponsors The Newport Chamber wishes to thank the many sponsors of the festival that have made the massive event possible.

Winners Announced in Oregon Coast Wine Competition Newport's 31st Annual Seafood and Wine Festival Commercial Wine Competition awarded awarded 25 gold Medals, 31 Silver and 43 Bronze.

Three Secret Views on the Oregon Coast 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

Strange-Colored Waves on Oregon Coast Not Pollution 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.

Brown Goo Making Waves on North Oregon Coast Again The brown waves at Seaside in recent days are actually a good thing. But it's spooking visitors to the area and causing them to ask about it in large numbers every day.

Subtle Signs of Spring This Week on Oregon Coast It promises to be a fairly sunny Valentine's Day and three-day weekend on Oregon's Pacific playground

Newport, Oregon Gets New Branding Makeover The central Oregon coast resort town of Newport has a new image, at least in the marketing sense.

Staggeringly Cool Ideas for Oregon Coast Romance 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

Vacation Home Agency Expands to North Oregon Coast Oregon Beach Vacations is getting ready to expand its operation to include cities all the way up to Astoria.