By Dan Haag Oregon’s tourism is an economic boon. Revenue generated from the state’s tourism industry hit $11.8 billion in 2017. But what are the challenges associated with that number? Ask any…
Category: Oregon Coast
The Nature Conservancy Plans Controlled Burn at Cascade Head Sept. 27th
The Nature Conservancy in Oregon is planning to conduct a controlled burn of up to 60 acres at Cascade Head Preserve, north of Lincoln City. Public access and all trails to the…
JUST THINK: Advice for tourists (maybe they’ll listen)
By Victoria Stoppiello Even with tourist season almost over, I still lose my patience with the behavior of some of our visitors. I wish we could have a more mutually beneficial relationship….
Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Council makes first recommendations to State Legislature
September 14, 2018 SALEM, Ore.— Oregon is among the first places to document the impacts of “ocean acidification”— what happens when human-produced carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater, resulting in chemical reactions…
MOTHER AND FATHER SWEPT OUT TO SEA NEAR DEPOE BAY
The US Coast Guard and OSP reminds all beach goers, residents and visitors to the Pacific Northwest coast to always be aware of the dangerous conditions that exist on the coastline regions….
Oregon Coast Visitors Assoc. Regional Stakeholder Survey; Deadline Oct. 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) needs to hear from you about how tourism impacts our communities. The survey results will help build OCVA’s future plans. Let’s hear from you!…
Oregon State Parks Lifts Beach Fire Ban for North, Central Coasts
Oregon State Parks is lifting the ban on fires on the beach effective August 27th on the north and central coasts. This includes the beaches from the Columbia River on the north…
142ND FIGHTER WING TO HOST, CONDUCT DISSIMILAR AIR COMBAT TRAINING, AUG. 17 – 24
News Release from Oregon Military Department Posted on FlashAlert: August 16th, 2018 3:13 PM PORTLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD (PANG) BASE, Ore. – The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing will host…
Tourism Studio Program Comes to the North Coast Region – Invited to Participate September 2018 – January 2019
The North Coast Tourism Studio, offered by Travel Oregon in partnership with a local steering committee (represented by 24 organizations and agencies), is now open for registration. The fall/winter program will focus…
COASST (Coastal Observation And Seabird Survey Team) Marine Debris Training August 18th in Newport
Join the COASST (Coastal Observation And Seabird Survey Team) Marine Debris Program in Newport, OR and help make a difference for the environment! Volunteer training will be held the Hatfield Marine Science…
