OCV Region: North Coast
Keep Away From Seals and Sea Lions on Beaches
From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife April 26, 2011 GOLD BEACH, Ore. – Spring is Pacific harbor seal pupping season on the Oregon coast. Visitors should stay away from seals and sea lions resting on rocks or beaches. “Harbor…
The Puffins Are Coming!
They look like something out of a Dr. Seuss storybook. They have been clocked flying at 40mph and commonly dive to depths of up to 80 feet in search of food. And in a sure sign that spring is finally…
New Oregon State Parks Cabins Available for Reservation
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department April 4, 2011 New state park cabins go on reservations system April 7 The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will accept reservations for 16 new deluxe cabins in three state parks beginning April 7….
Shorebird Migration – The Spring Spectacle on The Coast
April and May bring hundreds of thousands shorebirds to the Oregon Coast, creating a “stopover” spectacle as they wing their way to the arctic to breed. Western Sandpiper, Dunlin Black-bellied Plover, Whimbrel, and Buff Breasted Sandpiper are among the huge…
What are the best/worst beaches? National Geographic Traveler names names
By Jayne Clark, USA Today The November/December issue of National Geographic Traveler rates 99 coastal areas worldwide, based on scores from 340 well-traveled experts in various tourism/preservation fields. Their conclusions will no doubt have some U.S. tourism promoters fuming. Organized…
Cannon Beach History Center and Museum Adds Depression Era Exhibit
EXHIBIT TELLS THE STORY OF OREGON’S DEPRESSION The Great Depression hit Oregon’s coast like a giant sneaker wave. Businesses shut down, families moved across country to find work and displaced workers were offered relief through government programs. Cannon Beach and…
Clatsop beaches closed to digging for clam conservation
July 15 is the beginning of the annual conservation closure on the Clatsop beaches to protect young razor clams. Since 1967, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed the 18 miles of beaches north of Tillamook Head. For…
Stephanie Inn Makes Fodor's 2010 Gold List!
Every year, Fodor’s receives reader requests to publish their top picks across a range of destinations and experiences. This year, Stephanie Inn has been chosen as one of ten for the coveted “Most Romantic Hotels” title. One of the most…