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- A Historic Look at Scandinavian Heritage in Astoria
- A Visitors' Guide to Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast
- Oregon Coast Art News and Gallery Highlights for Spring
- Oregon Coast Dining News for Spring
- Shopping News and Fresh Finds on the Oregon Coast for Spring
- The Wild & Wonderful Oregon Coast
- Top Spots for Spring Birdwatching in Cannon Beach Oregon
- Visit Four Historic Lighthouses With Bandon as Your Base
- VISIT DESTINATIONS
- CALENDAR
- Astoria
- Bandon
- Brookings
- Cannon Beach
- Coos Bay
- Florence
- Gold Beach
- Lincoln City
- Long Beach Peninsula
- Manzanita
- Newport
- Port Orford
- Reedsport
- Rockaway Beach
- Seaside
- Tillamook
- Yachats
- ARCHIVES
- 33rd Annual Holiday Lights at Shore Acres Lights-up the Oregon Coast
- 5 Things To Do Between the Holidays Along the Oregon Coast
- 55th Annual Sandcastle Contest Features a Weekend of Events in Cannon Beach
- A Beach Cottage Conversion
- A Brave New World of Wallcoverings
- A Culture of Conservation
- A Day in Depoe Bay
- A Guide to Cannon Beach Lodging Options
- A Guide to Great Hiking Options Near Cannon Beach
- A Guide to Photographing the Oregon Coast's Nine Historic Lighthouses
- A Historic Look at Dungeness Crab in Oregon
- A Historic Look at Ferry Steamboat Service on the Oregon Coast
- A Historic Look at Growing Cranberries on the Oregon Coast
- A historic look at the Heceta Head Lighthouse
- A Historic Look at Tillie the Whale
- A Historical Look at Astoria's Columbia River Ferry
- A Historical Look at Astoria's Flavel House
- A Historical Look at Coastal Native Americans
- A Historical Look at Promoting Oregon's Scenic South Coast
- A Historical Look at Sea Lion Caves
- A Historical Look at Shore Acres State Park
- A Historical Look at the Beach Bill that Made Oregon's Beaches Public
- A Historical Look at the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest
- A Historical Look at the Cape Arago Lighthouse
- A Historical Look at the Heceta Head Lightstation
- A Historical Look at the Rogue River Bridge in Gold Beach
- A Historical Look at the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
- A Historical Look at the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
- A Legacy Like No Other
- A Looking Back at the Newport Crab Festival 1949
- A Magical Myrtle
- A Pelican Puzzle
- A Phoenix Rises at Ocean's Edge
- A Rocky History: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
- A Store for All Reasons
- A Textured Touch from Sesame + Lilies in Cannon Beach
- A Treasure Hunt of Epic Proportions in Lincoln City
- A Tropical Take
- A Whale of a Trip Along Oregon's Coast
- A World of Chocolate
- Active Adventures in Cannon Beach
- Advice from a Dog: Get Out There!
- An Artist's Beach Cottage
- An Oregon Coast Itinerary for Great Hiking
- An Oyster Celebration
- Ann Cavanaugh's Layers of Light at DragonFire Gallery
- Arctic Travelers
- Around the Town in Cannon Beach
- Art Meets Environmental Stewardship at Cannon Beach's Newest Festival
- Art, Architecture & Sensational Shopping
- Artisans of Earthly Elements
- Artistic Style in Tile
- Arts & Culture in Cannon Beach
- Ask Any Chef, Fall & Winter are Delicious
- Ask Oregon: Best Spots to View Seals & Sea Lions
- Ask Oregon: Rainfall on the Coast
- Astoria Ambience
- Astoria Column
- Astoria Museum Celebrates Oregon in Film
- Astoria Shines a Spotlight on Famous Filming Locales
- Astoria's Rich History
- Astoria's Top Historical Attractions
- Atmosphere by Blackwell
- Attractions & Recreation in Seaside, Oregon
- Audrey Jo's Journal on Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part 3
- Audubon Society Offers Bird Watching Clinics in Lincoln City
- Bargains on Brand Names
- Be Still My Hearts
- Beachcomber's Bounty
- Best Accessible Viewpoints and Whale Watching Areas
- Best Bets for Your Summer Art Scene on the Oregon Coast
- Best of Lincoln City Shopping
- Best of Oceanview Dining on Oregon's Central Coast
- Best of Old Town Bandon Shopping
- Best of Oregon Coast Lodging
- Best of Seaside Dining
- Best Oregon Coast Day Trips From Lincoln City
- Best Places to Find Seashells on the Beach
- Best Places to See Seals and Sea Lions on the Oregon Coast
- Best Small Towns to Visit on the Oregon Coast
- Best Spots for Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast
- Best Spots for Photographing Haystack Rock
- Best Spots to Photograph the Oregon Coast
- Best Stops on the Oregon Coast Between the Oregon Dunes and Brookings
- Best Viewpoints on the Central Oregon Coast
- Best Viewpoints on the North Oregon Coast
- Beverly Beach State Park
- Beyond Bronze at Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach
- Blackfish Café Spring Pairing
- Blues Greats & Prominent Artists Descend on Cannon Beach for November Festival
- Breakfast at the Beach
- Breakfast Lunch & Dinner in Bandon
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Cannon Beach
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Manzanita
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Newport
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Seaside
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Astoria
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Lincoln City
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Yachats
- Bridging the Gap
- Bring on the Butterfish
- Broadway Play in Seaside
- Business Profile: Cleanline Surf Shop
- Business Profile: Hallmark Resort Newport
- Business Profile: Seaside Factory Outlet Center
- Business Profile: Stephanie Inn at Cannon Beach
- CAM Celebrates 25 Years of Maritime Art
- Camping on the Oregon Coast Near Historic Towns
- Cannon Beach Announces Beach Wheelchair Availability
- Cannon Beach Bakery Wins Oregon's Sweetest Bakery Competition
- Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour
- Cannon Beach Festivals & Special Events
- Cannon Beach Galleries Host Artist Events for Stormy Weather Arts Festival
- Cannon Beach Galleries Unveil New Work at Spring Arts Festival, June 26-28
- Cannon Beach is a Place to Celebrate
- Cannon Beach Restaurants Announce Menu Offerings for March's Savor Dungeness Crab Month
- Cannon Beach Restaurants Celebrate Savor Dungeness Crab Month in March
- Cannon Beach Showcases Sculpture by the Sea
- Cannon Beach's Culinary Attractions
- Cannon Beach's Driftwood Inn Serves Up a Rare Treat
- Cannon Beach's Spring Arts Festival is a Virtual Event You Can Attend Now
- Cannon Beach's Top Spots for Scenic Sightseeing
- Cape Arago State Park
- Cape Blanco Lighthouse
- Cape Blanco State Park
- Cape Lookout State Park
- Cape Meares Lighthouse and State Scenic Viewpoint
- Carnivorous, Rare & Wild
- Carving His Niche
- Catch Your Limit of Fun
- Celebrate Summer
- Celebrating 20 Years of Glass Float Treasure Hunting in Lincoln City
- Celebrating 20 Years of Sharing the Oregon Coast
- Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Coos Bay
- Chasing Cheese in Tillamook
- Cheese It! at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
- Chew On It
- Clever Conversions
- Coastal Culture in Cannon Beach
- Coastal Kitchens Go Green
- Color it Smoky
- Colossal Conifers: The Oregon Coast's Largest Sitka Spruce Trees
- Coming Up Aces at Coastal Casinos
- Communicate. Collaborate. Conserve.
- Community Based Fishing in Port Orford
- Coquille River Lighthouse
- Crash Course: Wave Watching on the Coast of Oregon & Washington
- Creating at the Coast
- Creating the Flavors of Cannon Beach
- Crustacean Jubilation
- Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area
- Dining Out Like a Local on the Oregon Coast
- Discover Culinary Delights in Seaside's Many Restaurants
- Discover Local Artists at Cannon Beach Galleries
- Discover Textile Arts at Latimer Quilt & Textile Center in Tillamook
- Discovering Lincoln City
- Divine Canine Destination:
- Dog Friendly Beaches on the Oregon Coast
- Doggie Destinations That Will Knock Their Spots Off
- Doggy Dining in Cannon Beach
- Dress Up Your Door
- Earth-Friendly Slug Control: Fending Off the Midnight Marauders
- Easter Lily Capital on the South Oregon Coast
- Ecola State Park
- Eight of the Best Places for Wave Watching on the Oregon Coast
- Enjoy the Summer Crowds
- Equine Excursions
- Expanding Our Shared Past in Astoria
- Experience an Authentic Oregon Coast Tidepool Adventure in Lincoln City
- Experience Glassblowing in Lincoln City
- Experience The Lodges
- Explore the Many Sides of Newport
- EXPLORER'S CHOICE: Tasting Menu at Restaurant Beck
- Exploring Beyond Seaside
- Exploring Cape Meares
- Exploring Ocean Park
- Exploring Otter Rock on the Central Oregon Coast
- Exploring Phantom Encounters and Legends in Lincoln City
- Exploring Tidepools at the Oregon Coast's Seven Marine Gardens
- Eye-catching Designs for Perfect Patio Pots
- Fabulous Fabrics at Center Diamond
- Fall & Winter Art Preview at Oregon Coast Galleries
- Family Matters in Cannon Beach
- Farmhouse Chic Meets the Sea
- Fields of Vision
- Find It Fresh
- Find the Best Places to Stay During Savor Cannon Beach Wine Festival
- Find Your Style at Cannon Beach Apparel Stores
- Find Your Wow
- Fire Dancers
- Five Amazing Oregon Coast Ecosystems You Must See to Believe
- Five Great Events for Celebrating the Holidays on the Oregon Coast
- Five Oregon Coast Port Towns To Experience
- Five South Oregon Coast Viewpoints Not to Miss
- Floor & Decor
- Floor Plans
- For The People: The Story of Oregon's Public Beaches
- Forging On
- Fort Clatsop Announces Special Addition to Fall Program Lineup
- Fort Stevens State Park
- Found Objects: Antiquing in Lincoln City
- From Catch to Consumer
- Garden Variety Glam: Hydrangea
- Gardens by Design
- Gardens of Intertidal Wonder
- Garibaldi's Historic Coast Guard Boathouse Offers Summer Exhibits
- Get the Kids Outdoors this Summer at Fort Clatsop Youth Camps
- Get the Most Out of Your Summer Visit With These Tips
- Ghosts of Voyages Past
- Giant Pacific Octopus
- Glass Art is a Hot Attraction in Cannon Beach
- Go Natural in Newport... or Not
- Grateful Bread, Thoughtful Food
- Gray Whale: Giant of the Pacific
- Great Coastal Kitchens
- Great Veggies for Coastal Gardens
- Hand-Crafted Furniture at Cook Gallery in Port Orford
- Harris Beach State Park
- Heceta Head Lighthouse
- Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
- Heceta Head Lightstation Marks 125 Years of Lighting the Way on the Oregon Coast
- Heritage Museum Examines Astoria's Medical Past
- High Adventure on Astoria-Megler Bridge
- High Flying Family Fun in Lincoln City
- High-flying Weekend Fun in Lincoln City
- Hikes to Spot Spouts on Oregon's North Coast
- Hiking the Long Beach Peninsula
- Historic Charm
- Historic Travel to the Oregon Coast Before the Automobile
- Historic Views of Lewis and Clark on the Pacific Coast
- Holiday Hot Spots on the Oregon Coast
- Horse Around
- Hot Stuff on the Oregon Coast
- How Cannon Beach Got It's Name
- How to Be Weather Savvy on the Oregon Coast
- How to Have a Blast in Cannon Beach Without Fireworks
- How to See Tidepools on the Oregon Coast
- How, When and Where to Spot Whales on the Oregon Coast
- Hug Point State Recreation Site
- Humbug Mountain State Park
- Icefire Glassworks Artist Jim Kingwell Celebrates Forty Years of Creating Blown Glass Art
- Iconic Lights on the Oregon Coast
- Icons of the Oregon Coast You Shouldn't Miss
- Ilwaco Reveals Confluence of History & Culture
- Important Role
- Interesting Facts About the Oregon Coast's Historic Lighthouses
- It's a Family Tradition
- It's a Puffin Palooza in Cannon Beach
- It's Doggone Good Fun
- It's Only Natural
- Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
- King of Spring
- Kites, Cranberries & Coast Explorers
- Koho Offers Oceanfront Living in Yachats
- Landscape of an Artistic Journey
- Lavish Lodging
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Park: A Journey of Discovery
- Lewis & Clark NHP Announce Spring Speaker Series at Fort Clatsop
- Lewis & Clark NHP Announces 2018-2019 Speaker Series Programs
- Lewis & Clark NHP Announces its 25th Annual Seaman's Day at Fort Clatsop
- Lewis and Clark's Fort Clatsop
- Life in the Tidepool: Sunflower Sea Stars
- Life on the Edge: Discover the Vibrant Ecosystems of Cannon Beach
- Life on the Rocks
- Light Up Your Space
- Lilacs in the Summer
- Lincoln City Heats Up for Glass-Art Lovers
- Lincoln City is Cookin'
- Lincoln City's Annual Fall Kite Festival Soars to its 40th Year
- Living Green on the Coast
- Living Green Resources
- Living on the Edge
- Living on the Edge
- Looking Back: Connecting Coastal Towns
- Lounging in Lincoln City
- Magnificent Mollusks
- Make Plans Now, Book a Room for Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival
- March is Savor Dungeness Crab Month in Cannon Beach
- Matter's Maritime Muse
- Midsummer Festival Celebrates Northwest Nordic Traditions in Astoria
- Mixing Business & Pleasure in Manzanita
- Momentous Moments
- Multitudinous Migration
- Musical Greats Head to North Oregon Coast for Inaugural Music Festival
- Must See Spots For Your Cannon Beach Visit
- Mysteries at the Edge of the Ocean
- Naturally Norma's
- Nature's Carpet for the Garden
- Nehalem Bay State Park
- New Art Arrives in Cannon Beach at 19th Annual Spring Unveiling Arts Festival
- New Fisheries Exhibit Opens at Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
- New Oregon Coast Restaurants, Bars and Brews to Checkout this Spring
- New Shopping Finds to Uncover While Visiting the Oregon Coast this Summer
- Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Features Oregon's Bounty
- Newport's Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
- Nine Places to Explore Maritime History on the Oregon Coast
- North Coast Bargain Bites
- North Coast Culinary Fest Celebrates James Beard & Friends May 15-17
- North Coast Culinary Festival Makes its Debut in May
- North Head: Lighting the Way on the Washington Coast
- Northwest Style
- Northwest Tradition, Old World Influence
- Not Your Average City Pigeon
- Off the Charts
- Old Town, Fresh Shops
- On the Beach in Seaside
- On the Boardwalk, Down by the Sea
- On the Go in Seaside
- On the Grid for Less
- On the Town in Seaside
- Oregon Blues Greats Headline Stormy Weather Arts Festival in Cannon Beach
- Oregon Coast Day Trips from Seaside
- Oregon Coast Dining News for Fall and Winter
- Oregon Coast Lodging Specials
- Oregon Coast Spring Beach Cleanup is Slated for March 28
- Oregon State Parks Presents Its Coastwide Whale Watch Week December 27-31
- Oregon State Parks' Spring Whale Watch is Set for March 21-29
- Oregon-Made Film Festival Set to Premiere in Lincoln City October 25-31
- Oregon's Seastacks Are Remarkable Natural Areas
- Oregon's South Coast Debuts Live Culture Coast, a Festival of Experiences
- Organic on the Road
- Oswald West State Park
- Oswald West State Park
- Packing a Punch
- Paddle, Pedal & Hike Seaside
- Paint It, Light It, Trim It
- Painting Place
- Pedal Pushers
- Pick Your Pleasure
- Plenty of Stars in Seaside
- Plug Into a Weekend of Wine at the Beach
- Praiseworthy Plants for Coastal Gardens
- Pressing Issues for Artist Marie Powell
- Prime Pedaling
- Privacy With a View
- Projects That Pay
- Public & Precious
- Puffin Pageantry at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon
- Puffin Sculpture Lands at Coquille Point
- Puffins Have Returned to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach
- Quiet Destinations on the Oregon Coast
- Quilting on the Coast
- Red, White or Rose?
- Reflections of Ernestine
- Regal Eagles
- Remarkable Rainforests on the Northwest Coast
- Renewable Resources Afoot
- Respite on the River
- Rhythm & Hues
- Roadside Rarities
- Rocky Residents
- Romancing the Stone
- Romantic Getaways on the Oregon Coast
- Sage Advice
- Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
- Sand Carvers Converge in Cannon Beach
- Sandcastle Contestants Converge on Cannon Beach Shore June 8
- Saving One of Oregon's Most Unique Landscapes
- Savor Cannon Beach Celebrates Northwest Wines & Regional Cuisine
- Savor Cannon Beach Festival Offers Four Days of Unique Wine and Culinary Experiences March 12-15
- Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival Announces 4 Days of Events
- Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival Announces Four Days of Events
- Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival is Set for March 12-15
- Savor the Flavors of Summer on the Oregon Coast
- Scenic Stroll of Discovery
- Sculptor Carolyn Sato Comes to the Coast
- Sea Lion Caves
- Sea of Green
- Seafood Harvest Dates: What's in Season at the Coast?
- Seal Rock State Recreation Site
- Seaside by Season
- Seaside is a Classic Oregon Coast Experience
- Seaside is Famtastic
- Seaside Offers a Shopping Adventure for the Whole Family
- Seaside Offers Walks Through Oregon Coast History
- Seaside Oregon Offers Oceanfront, River View & Downtown Lodging Options
- Seaside's Big Collection of Al Fresco Art
- Seaside's Carousel Mall
- Seaside's Outdoor Parks & Recreation Areas Offer Places for Picnics or Play
- Seaside's Past is Back in Style
- Seaside's Top 22 Must Dos
- Set Up to Sell
- Shifting Sands Along the Washington Coast and Oregon Coast
- Shop & Stroll in Seaside
- Shop Manzanita
- Shopping News and Our Top Finds on the Oregon Coast for Fall and Winter
- Shopping Treasures
- Shore Acres State Park
- Showcasing Salmon
- Sign Up for Coast Explorer's Free Monthly e-Newsletter
- Siletz Basket Makers
- Sips and Flavors to Savor this Summer
- Site Specific, Light Terrific
- Soak up Music and Arts at Cannon Beach Arts Festival November 1-3
- South Coast Brew Cruise
- South Coast Clambake Music Festival, March 13-15 is All About the Music, Not Mollusks
- Spahhhh...
- Spectacular Side Trips
- Spring & Summer Minus Tides Are a Plus
- Spring and Summer Entertainment Lineup at Chinook Winds
- Spring Fling in Cannon Beach
- Spring Gallery Hopping on the Coast
- Spring Seabirds & Shorebirds
- Spring Shopping 101
- Stalking Wild Mushrooms on the Coast
- Stand for Flavor
- Start 2020 on the Right Foot, Hike Oregon's Coast on New Year's Day
- Style Set in Stone
- Style, Right Out of the Gate
- Summer Shopping on The Oregon Coast
- Summer's Natural Splendor
- Sunset Bay State Park
- Super Scenic Stops
- Super Seafood & Fine Family Dining on the Oregon Coast
- Surrounded by Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park
- Sweet Sounds Abound in Coos Bay at Oregon Coast Music Festival
- Sweet Spot
- Swell Ride: Surfing on the Oregon Coast
- Take a Historical Look at Pacific Coast Crabbing
- Take Advantage of the Quiet Seasons in Cannon Beach
- Taking Cues from the Columbia
- Teed Off in Lincoln City
- Tempered Steele
- Ten Great Oregon Coast Hikes
- The Art of Photography at Cannon Beach Galleries
- The Best of Cannon Beach Dining
- The Best of Lincoln City Shopping
- The Coast for Kids
- The Coast for Kids
- The Coast's Best Bookstores
- The Coast's Most Inspiring Viewpoints
- The Coast's Most Unique Shopping Experiences
- The Coastal Experience at Cannon Beach
- The Early Days Commercial Fishing on the Oregon Coast
- The Early History of Cannon Beach Oregon
- The Ecosystems and Trails of Cascade Head
- The Eight Best Places for Wave Watching on the Oregon Coast
- The Fairweather Flourish
- The Historic Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport
- The Intimacy Factor
- The Last Shot
- The Lookout Recognized as a National Historic Place
- The Most Spectacular Coastal Sights Between Gold Beach and Brookings
- The Nature of Cannon Beach
- The Oregon Coast's Best Family Attractions
- The Oregon Coast's Best Hikes Through Rainforest and Old Growth
- The Oregon Coast's Best Wet & Wild Adventures
- The Oregon Coast's Classic Bridges are Works of Art and Engineering
- The Oregon Coast's Dramatically Diverse Landscapes and Ecosystems
- The Oregon Coast's Sea Stack Sentinels
- The Oregon Coast's Top Wildlife Watching Spots
- The Pathfinders of Lincoln County 1912
- The Peregrine Falcon is Built for Speed
- The Regal Rhody
- The Sea is Calling in Coos Bay
- The Seaside Aquarium Has a Long History, Opening in 1937
- The Seaside Experience
- The Seven Wonders of Cannon Beach
- The Shorebird Show
- The Substance of Style
- The Top Family Attractions in Seaside Oregon
- The Unpredictable Pleasures
- The World's Most Beautiful Slugs
- These are the Best Oregon Coast Day Trips from Lincoln City
- These Aren't Grandma's Sweaters, But She Would Look Great in Them
- Thinking Small in Astoria
- Three Capes Scenic Route
- Three New Wine Tasting Rooms
- Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part 3
- Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part I
- Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
- Timeless Toy Treasures
- Tiny Tunes
- Top 10 Things to Do on the Long Beach Peninsula
- Top 5 Tips for Buying Your Beach Home Now
- Top Active Adventures in Seaside Oregon
- Top Shop
- Top Shops in Astoria
- Top Stops and Attractions on the North Oregon Coast
- Top Stops on the Central Oregon Coast Between Lincoln City and Florence
- Top Stops on the Long Beach Peninsula
- Touring the Oregon Coast's Lighthouses
- Transform It with Tile
- Traveling the Oregon Coast One Brew at a Time
- Trees That Please
- Tsunami Gallery: An Unexpected Art Experience
- Two New Historical Displays at the Heritage Museum in Astoria
- Unpredictably Amazing
- Venturing Off the Beaten Path
- Viewing Oregon's Coastal Rock Formations
- Views from the Edge
- Vintage is Contemporary
- Visualize Art
- Walking History
- Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
- Waterbird Wonderland
- Watercolors & More at Newport Visual Arts Center
- Watery, Waxy & Wacky Wonders
- Weather Worthy
- Weddings at the Beach
- Wet & Wild
- Wet, Wild & Active in Seaside
- Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay
- What to Look for in the Art Galleries for Fall & Winter
- Where the Ocean Meets the Shore
- Where to Crab off the Docks
- Wild Thing: Roosevelt Elk
- Winter and Spring Whale Watch Weeks on the Oregon Coast
- Wondrous Wapiti
- Worth One's Salt in Astoria
- Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping on the Oregon Coast
- Yaquina Head Lighthouse
- Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
- Your Garden Variety Hebe