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…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
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…
OREGON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVES INITIAL PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; CAPE LOOKOUT & NEHALEM BAY ON LIST FOR UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS
SALEM, Oregon – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved an initial list of park capital improvement projects at its regular Nov. 17 meeting that will be funded by the issuance of general obligation bonds. The 2021 Oregon Legislature…
ELK SEASON: Shots by Don Backman
Photos by Don Backman The first season of elk hunting comes to a close today. Don Backman got out and about and did some shooting with his camera of a herd full…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Join Local Mushroom Events – Online Zoom Event Nov. 17th
By Brett Buesnel, AmeriCorps VISTA at TCCHC Foraging for mushrooms is a great way to stay active once the rainy season returns to the Coast. On the morning of October 27th, Tillamook…
