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…
Category: Cape Lookout
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….
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…
