By Dan Haag Connie Soper loves the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT). She has hiked it numerous times, written a book about it, and shared her experiences with fellow hiking enthusiasts. Now, she…
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OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD FLYOVERS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY
OIOpublisher The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct Independence Day flyovers at various locations throughout Oregon. F-15 Eagle fighter jets from both the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Oregon,…
Walk the Land with North Coast Land Conservancy June 24
North Coast Land Conservancy is marking Oregon Walk the Land Day June 24 with a free guided walk starting at Circle Creek Conservation Center at the south end of Seaside. Land trusts…
World Ocean’s Day Mircoplastic Cleanup in Oceanside June 10
Oceanside, OR – As local residents, we cherish our beaches! The ocean is important to our families, to our livelihoods, and we see people come from all over the world to enjoy…
Land trust urges coastal residents to PULL, PILE, and STOMP a notorious weed
Five years ago there was no policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) along the Necanicum River or its tributary creeks, as far as anyone knows. Now this pretty but highly invasive weed can…
Plan Ahead when Kayaking or Paddle Boarding
The following information includes excerpts from the Water Trail Guides produced by the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP). Guides are available online at www.tbnep.org or by contacting TEP at 503-322-2222. Every year, many…
Safe and Responsible Boating Messages Focus on Life Jackets During National Safe Boating Week
What looks like a perfect day for boating can quickly become hazardous if someone ends up in the water. Boating safety advocates across the United States and Canada have teamed up to…
Registration opens for North Coast Land Conservancy’s “On the Land” outings
A botanist-led walk high on Mystery Peak, in the proposed Rainforest Reserve. A cross-country trek to a hidden grove of ancient cedars. A plein air drawing workshop at Circle Creek Conservation Center….
MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar whets Manzanita’s whistle, opening June 9th
By Dan Haag Mark Twain famously asserted that “too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Keep that in mind as you plan your first visit…
Oregon Coast Clean Up – Sunday April 23
Join Patagonia & That Oregon Life for the Oregon Coast Clean Up hosted by Ocean Blue Project 501(c)(3) non-profit.Together with volunteers like you, our goal is collect as much plastic as possible…