OIOpublisher SALEM, Ore— Saddle Mountain State Natural Area reopened to the public Wednesday, Sept. 6 after an extended closure due to safety repairs. The park closed in 2021 due to trail and…
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Cannon Beach Lifeguards Successful Rescue of Six People Caught in Rip Tide Saturday Sept. 2nd
On Saturday September 2, 2023 at 12:18 while patrolling north on the beach, Cannon Beach Lifeguards witnessed two children and four adults being swept out by a rip current at Chapman Point….
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST ROAD RESTRICTIONS HELP WITH DEER AND ELK MANAGEMENT DURING HUNTING SEASONS
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of the Tillamook State Forest to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting…
Ocean coho fishing north of Cape Falcon shifts to non-mark selective as of Aug. 26 August 25, 2023
(SALEM, Ore.)—Beginning Saturday, Aug. 26, ocean salmon anglers may keep any coho (unmarked e.g. unclipped or marked/clipped) when fishing from Cape Falcon, OR to Leadbetter Pt., WA, state and federal fishery managers announced today….
Kilchis Point Reserve, Hiking the Great Outdoors and Something for Everyone
Kilchis Point Reserve, located in Tillamook County, Oregon, is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape to nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 200 acres, this reserve is home to a diverse range…
Wildlife Center of North Coast Intaking Common Murres, Other Injured Seabirds
With the ODFW announcement yesterday requesting that the public not handle, “leave alone”*, common murre chicks (jumplings – see below for more information.) The Pioneer reached out to the Wildlife Center of…
Survey shows Oregon’s Marine Reserves no drag on businesses’ bottom lines
(Newport, Ore.- August 7, 2023) – A new survey shows that coastal Oregon’s recreational industry joins more conventional, store-front businesses in believing the state’s Marine Reserves do not negatively impact their bottom lines,…
Temporary Closure at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge August 7 – 25 for Road Improvements; Open Weekend of August 19-20
(Cloverdale, OR) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will make improvements to Christensen Road resulting in portions of Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge (refuge) being temporarily closed to the public from August…
Hot Weather Increases the Fire Danger – NW Zones 1-2-3 Move to HIGH Fire Danger, Fri. Aug. 4th
As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists using the forests in…
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Present SUSTAINABLE CLAMMING ON THE BAY – A TWO-PART SERIES August 4-5th
Want to learn more about clamming on the Oregon Coast? Not sure what to do with your clams once you harvest them? Get advice on how to responsibly harvest clams, clean clams,…