(December 23, 2020. Tillamook, OR) As part of their strategic commitment to outdoor access, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (Visit Tillamook Coast) has delivered four beach wheelchairs to three high-demand beach areas in…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
OREGON STATE PARKS WHALE WATCHING AND FIRST DAY HIKES TRADITIONS CONTINUE, SELF-GUIDED, NO FEES JAN. 1, 2021
OIOpublisher Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and…
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST DELIVERS $31.4 MILLION FOR COUNTY, LOCAL SERVICES ALONG WITH ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL BENEFITS
The Oregon Department of Forestry released a report to state forest trust land counties highlighting economic, environmental and social accomplishments in fiscal year 2020, including distributing $31.4 million in revenue to Tillamook, Washington…
King Tides – From Cape Lookout to Twin Rocks – View from Here – Photos by Don Backman
King Tides – December 15th – Photos by Don Backman The power of the ocean and tides the last several days have made for amazing wave action. Thanks to Pioneer photographer Don…
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…
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COVID RISK MAP AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE
SALEM, Oregon – The Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) promotes the use of Parkpulse.io as a web tool to plan outdoor recreation opportunities during the pandemic. Parkpulse.io is an online mapping tool which…
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council’s Online Speaker Series Continues Dec. 10th with Dr. Tiffany Garcia, Terrestrial Salamanders and more …
On December 10th, 2020 at 7 pm the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is excited to host Dr Tiffany Garcia’s Presentation “Terrestrial Salamanders in Forested Ecosystems: Diversity, Ecology, and Their Role in Managed…
SURFER IN SEASIDE SUFFERS NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES AFTER SHARK BITE AT THE COVE
Seaside, Ore. – On Sunday, December 6, 2020 at approximately 3:26 p.m., Seaside Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a report of a shark bite victim in the area of the Seaside…
Coast Guard, partners medevac injured hiker near Cape Arago State Park, Coos Bay, OR
CAPE ARAGO, Ore. — The Coast Guard medevaced a hiker near Cape Arago State Park Saturday afternoon after he reportedly fell down a cliff and sustained injuries. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector…
Oregon passed more sad milestones; Taking care during difficult times
With yesterday, December 4th count of 30 deaths, Oregon has surpassed 1,000 total coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic with a total of 1,003 lives lost. The state has also…