Stories Archive
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Seals
In the winter of 1986 I was pregnant with my first child . My husband (at the time) and I lived in Lakeside. We loved to go down to Winchester Bay and I loved the foggy days. Because I was pregnant no one would let me do anything. Thankful for the foggy day I mana... Continue Reading
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Amazing experience
I once stumbled into this beach by the Oregon Coast. It was breath taking. The water was crystal blue. I can still taste and smell the sweetness of the air. And the sunset at the back drop. Continue Reading
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Winter on the Coast
My husband and I moved here from Va about 14 years ago and there is nothing more exciting and stimulating as a winter storm here on the Oregon Coast. Several years ago, we had the opportunity to take off for the weekend. Even though there was some really bad... Continue Reading
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The Lone Whale
About six years ago my family enjoyed a family reunion on the Oregon coast. My family set off early so we could come into Tillamook and enjoy some fishing, cheese-eating, lighthouse touring, and of course, seeking out the best cup of clam chowder. We had... Continue Reading
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Winter Whale Watch Week Offers Sightseeing Alternatives
Two possible experiences await Winter Whale Watch week sightseers. Either one, says Oregon State Park Ranger Morris Grover, "is exciting." Clear skies and a calm ocean offer the possibility of exceptional whale watching at this time of year, says Gr... Continue Reading
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Is it REALLY December?
I have always been fascinated by the spray that is caused by the east winds blowing over the top of the Pacific Ocean waves. Most times of the year we have wind along the Oregon coast. During the summer it comes from the north, winter time brings our wea... Continue Reading
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Always a Great Notion
By John Gottberg Anderson for The Bulletin FLORENCE — There are a handful of small towns on the Oregon Coast that, travelers might agree, have a certain quality setting them apart from others. Newport, for instance, has its working riverfront and se... Continue Reading
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Angela’s Memories
I have to say that some of my best memories are of the Oregon coast. The memories have always given my heart a little warmth with memories of my family and friends. As a child I remember going with my family including my cousins, and grandparents to the coa... Continue Reading
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Best Friends at the Redwoods and the Coast
My name is Kathleen Snyder and I am almost 57. My husband's sister, Mary Piquette, is almost 60. She and I are best friends. I live in rural Oregon and she lives in northern Alberta, Canada. We try and get together for a "girls week" every other year. Well, d... Continue Reading
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Puppy, meet the Pacific Ocean
Our new puppy got a slow start in life, coming to us with the deadly disease of Parvo. As soon as he was Parvo-free and strong again, we headed for a friend's cabin near Yachats for an important puppy milestone: THE BEACH! Our older dog set the tone, moaning... Continue Reading