“The ocean was big that day, my friend” would be the caption for January 1, 2020. The word went out on social media early that the Manzanita Polar Plunge was “cancelled.” What…
Category: Cape Lookout
New Year’s Day Polar Plunges: Manzanita/Neahkahnie Beach & Cape Lookout State Park
It’s that time of year again to shed your inhibitions, fears and some common sense! Manzanita “the original” Polar Plunge When: New Year’s Day 2020 Location: Neahkahnie Beach (one mile north of…
FIRST DAY HIKES EVENT RETURNS TO STATE PARKS JAN. 1, 2020
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites Oregonians outdoors on New Year’s Day for the annual First Day Hikes event. Visitors can choose from 37 hikes in 31 parks across the state….
VISIT THE OREGON COAST FOR WHALE WATCH WEEK DEC. 27 – 31
Thousands of Gray whales are migrating south through Oregon’s waters later this month and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites visitors to the coast for the annual Winter Whale Watch Week…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Assist with Paraglider Rescue Monday Nov. 25th; Light in the Dark-Search & Rescue Dinner/Fundraiser Nov. 30th
Yesterday, Monday November 25th at about 3 pm, Tillamook County Sheriff’s received a call for assistance near the Anderson View Point on Cape Lookout. A paraglider had launched from the view point…
Explore Nature Series hosts final events of the season this Saturday; Join them for ‘Bringing Back the Natives’ and ‘History Between the Capes’ on Nov. 9th
The Explore Nature Series is finishing out its 2019 season with two events this Saturday, November 9th. From 12 to 3 p.m. they are hosting a native plant sale at the NW…
Take a Hike this Summer with the Explore Nature Series
Summer is in full gear and that means an explosion of educational outdoor adventures are headed your way from the Explore Nature Series. These events are tailored to be educational opportunities that…
Camp Meriwether Fire – Update, Oregon Department of Forestry
By Laura Swanson The fire at Camp Meriwether was reported at 7:30 pm on Sunday July 7th and first responders on scene were Nestucca Rural Fire, and Oregon Department of Forestry crews…
FIRE AT CAMP MERIWETHER CONTAINED, ALL CAMPERS, STAFF SAFE
From Boys Scouts Cascade Pacific Council – Update as of Monday, July 8 at 6:50am: The small fire did not spread during the night and is under control, with professional fire crews…
Nestucca Valley School Trails Day Engages Youth, Shows Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Available in Own Backyard
By Laura Swanson Trails Day for Nestucca Junior Senior High School students on May 29th at Camp Meriwether brought together Tillamook County Wellness partners to launch community engagement with a focus on…