2021 has been a heck of a year and through it all the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council has forged ahead implementing in stream habitat enhancement projects, working on innovative project designs, student…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
ARCH CAPE TRAIL REOPENS AT OSWALD WEST STATE PARK; OTHER NORTH COAST TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED
OIOpublisher A section of the north coast trail system in Tillamook County is now open after a 15-month closure, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) reports. The 1.4-mile Arch Cape section of…
Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Hosts Event on North Pacific Right Whale – Life-long sailor and naturalist Kevin Campion to give presentation at virtual event Jan. 6th
MANZANITA, OR—Uncover the history of the North Pacific Right Whale and explore what the future holds for this species at a virtual event hosted by Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Save…
Wounded Sea Otter Succumbs to Injuries at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is saddened to announce the passing of an injured sea otter that was transported to the Aquarium for assessment and care last week. The…
KING TIDES RETURN THIS WEEKEND – Watch for Tidal Flooding, Be Safe Out There
The next round of King Tides will be this weekend, Friday 12/3 to Sunday 12/5. Watch for tidal flooding throughout Tillamook County during high tide – late morning to noon – in the usual areas…
Beyond the Beach Bill: Protecting Oregon’s Coast Webinar Dec. 8th
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, through its CoastWatch program, is collaborating with the Audubon Society of Lincoln City on a series of talks this winter, each dealing with threats to our coast…
Injured Sea Otter Receives Care at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — An injured sea otter that hauled ashore on Cobble Beach at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is now under assessment and care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq). The…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Amanda’s Trail, a great hike, and a lesson about Oregon’s many Trails of Tears (VIDEO)
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving, and Native American Heritage and history, Don Backman explores a hike that has many meaningful messages about the plight of our local tribes….
Free Fishing Days – Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 & 27- #optoutside for Black Friday
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has traditionally made the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving Free Fishing Days in Oregon. That means you can fish, crab or clam for free – no…
Time to look for sea turtles! Seaside Aquarium Recovers stranded Olive Ridley sea turtle Nov. 21st, 2021 near Oysterville, Washington
By Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium It all started on Tuesday, November 16th. A report came through to the Seaside Aquarium about a stranded turtle near Ocean Park, Washington. The aquarium crew quickly…