(Rockaway Beach, OR – 3/24/26) – Spring Break is underway on the North Oregon Coast, and Rockaway Beach continues to be a popular destination for families and visitors throughout the year. The…
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OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Four Seasons of ‘Coast Like a Local’
Telling visitors what not to do isn’t working—but this new strategy might Most tourism campaigns are designed to drive visitation. This one was designed to change behavior. After four seasons, the Oregon…
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2026
(OREGON COAST) — Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 29. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and park rangers will be stationed at 15 sites along…
OREGON TOURISM RESIDENT SENTIMENT SURVEY: Take the Survey, Share the Survey by March 31st
Every two years, when the Resident Sentiment Survey is released, the Oregon Coast consistently leads the state in participation. This is a reflection of how deeply our communities care about shaping the future of…
U.S. Coast Guard rescues hiker from cliff at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon Saturday March 14 (VIDEO)
ASTORIA, Ore. — A Coast Guard MH-65 helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport rescued a hiker who was trapped on a cliff side at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, Saturday, March…
LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Multi-Agency Response Rescues Wayward Teen from “God’s Thumb”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lessons for everyone, and always a reminder that the signs, fences and restricted areas are there for a reason. Please obey all signage and don’t go into out-of-bound areas for…
Oregon Coast Travelability Receives Governor’s Award for Advancing Accessible Travel
Oregon Coast Travelability takes home the Governor’s Award as catalyst for a statewide initiative to promote and improve accessible tourism This week at the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Portland, the…
OREGON STATE PARKS: RESPECT NESTING AREAS ON OREGON BEACHES TO PROTECT THREATENED SNOWY PLOVER MARCH 15 THROUGH SEPT. 15
(Corvallis, OR) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Siuslaw National Forest remind visitors to the Oregon Coast that western snowy plover nesting season begins March 15 and runs through Sept. 15. Beachgoers can help…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE INFORMATION UPDATE 3/11/26: Ocean Salmon Commercial Troll & Recreational Sport Season Alternatives
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) met March 4-9 to develop three alternatives for ocean salmon seasons along the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. On March 9 the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC)…
Oregon Shores Presents: Sailing Into the Spotlight – Webinar Feb. 26
About the event: Sailing into the Spotlight! Each spring, brilliant blue “by-the-wind sailors” (Velella velella) wash up on Oregon beaches. Where do they come from, and why are they here? Join Assistant…