Netarts, OR – Spring is right around the corner, which makes it the perfect season to spend some quality time cleaning up local beaches. Winter storms and beach visitors have left behind…
Category: Cape Lookout
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…
Successful Hangglider Rescue by Netarts Fire on Saturday December 26th
On Saturday December 26th, 2020 the Netarts Oceanside Fire District was summoned by 911 dispatch to a possible hang glider in a tree, near Hwy 131 between Netarts and Oceanside. After responding,…
Marine Conservation Proposals for Chapman & Ecola Points, Cape Lookout & Cape Foulweather – Letters of Support by Dec. 18th
By Cara Mico, for the Pioneer Residents and visitors to the Oregon coast are likely aware of the magic that is Ecola Point, Chapman Point, Cape Lookout, and Cape Foulweather. These areas…
PARKING FEE WAIVED AT OREGON STATE PARKS NOV. 27, THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites Oregonians to head outside for some fresh air the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, also known as ‘Green Friday.’ OPRD will waive day-use parking fees…
South County State Parks: Some Day Use Areas Reopened May 30th; Cape Lookout Campground to open June 9th
What about South County Oregon State Parks? Here’s the run down from Kirk Barham, Oregon State Parks Cape Lookout unit manager: Cape Lookout campground opens June 9th, however the Day use area…
Netarts Bay Water Rescue Sunday May 3rd Ends in Tragedy
Netarts Bay, OR – At approximately 1:24 PM, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call regarding a kayaker in distress. A report came in that a female kayaker, 19, of Tillamook,…
2020 Polar Plunges – Manzanita “cancelled” – Many Still Plunge; Tillamook YMCA at Cape Lookout
“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…
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….
