Cannon Beach's inaugural Earth & Ocean Arts Festival September 20-22 will celebrate environmental activism with a weekend of visual and performance art. Gallery and performance artists will create and perform on the beaches and in the parks and galleries of Cannon Beach, all with a focus on our natural world during the first annual Earth & Ocean Arts Festival September... [read more]

It only happens once a year, the Great Columbia Crossing 10K run/walk on Sunday, October 13 is an opportunity to trek across the Astoria-Megler Bridge on foot. Whether you're a seasoned runner or wanting to walk on the wild side, the Great Columbia Crossing appeals to all types of adventure seekers. With its 200-foot incline, the Astoria-Megler Bridge offers picturesque... [read more]

Visitors can join other hobby bird watchers on Oregon's Central Coast and spot a few fine feathered friends at these clinics near Lincoln City. The Lincoln City Audubon Society will feature a series of free bird watching clinics starting in July. Each two-hour clinic will begin at 9am with a brief introduction covering birding basics and species that may be... [read more]

The U.S. Coast Guard Boathouse in Garibaldi refreshes its gallery space with new exhibitions throughout the summer. Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Boathouse Gallery, located in the historic U.S. Coast Guard Boathouse at Piers' End in Garibaldi, opens a new exhibit "My Stories, Beautiful Mysteries of Tillamook Bay." On display will be vintage and new photography depicting local stories from... [read more]

If you enjoy history with a dark twist, Haunted Taft Full Moon Tours uncover ghostly encounters in Lincoln City. Ghosts, spirits and legends tend to flourish in Lincoln City. Perhaps it's the presence of Native American sacred places or the stormy seas and shipwrecks on Oregon's coast. If you enjoy seeking out phantoms, checkout the 2019 Haunted Taft Full Moon... [read more]