Only 5 Days Until The Grand Re-Opening, April 1st, at Alderbrook Golf Course with special events throughout the day, some wonderful entertainment to enjoy when you bring the whole family and celebrate with all that’s happening at Alderbrook! MOJO HOLLER will be performing at 11am, check out the entire schedule below and don’t forget to get your annual memberships now before…
Category: Tourism
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – OCVA GIVE BACK DONATION PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP NONPROFITS SERVING THE OREGON COAST ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is now accepting applications from environmental stewardship nonprofits for a new coastal tourism-generated funding stream. Nonprofit organizations offering environmental stewardship programming on the Oregon Coast are invited to apply to receive funding through this pilot project. Through visitor-facing donation systems, OCVA will allow visitors to support organizations actively working to protect and restore the coastal…
Now Open 2023 Oregon Coast Visitors Association Strategic Investment Fund: Oregon Coast businesses are encouraged to apply for funding to help tell their sustainable stories
Oregon Coast, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Visitors Association is now accepting applications for its 2023 Strategic Investment Fund, focused on sustainable storytelling. According to a 2022 report by Expedia Travel Group, 90 percent of consumers look for sustainable options when traveling. This grant will help consumers find coastal businesses prioritizing sustainability through developing marketing content. “We recognize that the…
Coast Emergency Responders Safety Tips for Spring Break – VIDEO
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Spring Break and a steady stream of visitors, the Pioneer has been advocating for beach and trail safety programs for a decade. Here are some great tips and the best advice from the people that are rescuing those that don’t heed the signs, follow the advice or don’t think it applies to them. Enjoy the wonderful, amazing…
Response to “Crunch Time at the County STR Committee” – March 13
In response to Jerry Keene’s March 13th newsletter titled, “Crunch Time at the County STR Committee…”, we are writing to take this opportunity to introduce our group. Oregon Coast Hosts is a newly formed alliance of homeowners and local businesses who support tourism while advocating for balanced regulations that meet mutual goals for the greater community. We came together in…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Establishes Two Scholarships
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has established two annual scholarships at Tillamook Bay Community College. Named the Tillamook Coast Outdoor Program Scholarship, each award is $1,000 and available now to students enrolling in TBCC’s Nature and Outdoors Program. “As part of our continuing efforts to support local workforce initiatives, we are thrilled to offer these two scholarships to students seeking training…
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER RE-OPENS TO PUBLIC MARCH 17
Tillamook State Forest, Ore. – The Tillamook Forest Center is re-opening to the public starting March 17, offering opportunities to connect with and learn about Oregon’s fascinating state forests. Located in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest along Highway 6, the Tillamook Forest Center has been closed for about three years starting with the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Initial…
RESPECT NESTING AREAS TO PROTECT THREATENED SNOWY PLOVER MARCH 15 – SEPT. 15
Corvallis, OR – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and federal U.S. Forest Service remind visitors to the Oregon coast that it is plover nesting season — visitors can help recovery efforts for the threatened western snowy plover by sharing the beaches March 15 to Sept. 15. Sensitive plover nesting areas will be roped off or identified by signs with rules and limits, such as staying on the wet sand,…
THE OCEANSIDER: Crunch Time at the County STR Commitee; Meeting Tomorrow March 14th
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks so much to Jerry Keene for this update (and links) about the County STR Ordinance update. We will be posting regular information and regular updates from The Oceansider. “It takes a village” or someone in each community providing updates for everyone in the County. It’s helpful for Nehalem to know what’s going on in Neskowin. Each community…
City of Manzanita’s STR Committee Begins Liveability Survey; Meet the Manzanita Mayor Mondays, starting March 13th
The City of Manzanita’s Short-term Rental (STR) Committee is conducting a survey open to all interested community members from March 6 to April 15. The survey will reach out to, and collect information from residents, second homeowners, STR owners, and managers of local STRs. It will provide City leadership with a better understanding of existing community sentiment regarding the impact…
