Hello race fans! We’re pleased to announce that preparations for the 2025 Firecracker Wiener Nationals have begun. We hope to see you all this July 4 at Rockaway Beach. We’ve missed the thunder of dachshund paws, seeing you all, and…
Fort Clatsop commemorates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33- member Lewis and Clark Expedition. A 1955 community-built replica of the explorers' 50'x50' Fort Clatsop is the focus of the park. The fort, historic canoe landing, and spring are nestled…
The Oregon Coast isn’t all about beaches and forested hikes. Add a little culture to your trip and be moved by luminous outdoor performances or the sparkle of musicians on stage. You’ll find all kinds of live artistry, from delightful community theaters and chamber concerts to wildlife film festivals and oceanside piano performances. Here are some of the Coast’s greatest hits.
The Oregon Coast is beloved for its iconic sea stacks, tide pools teeming with life and electric sunsets. Over the years, a number of organizations have worked to make those sites accessible to all, and now you’ll find even more amazing options.
At Cape Kiwanda near Pacific City — a small coastal town about 25 miles southwest of Tillamook — dory boats launch into the ocean in a dramatic fashion. One by one, trucks bearing boat trailers head down to the beach and get close to the water. Then the action starts. The flat-bottomed dory boat is dropped right into the surf from the boat trailer stern-first in the face of the oncoming breakers.
The Liberty Theatre in downtown Astoria, Oregon, is one of the best examples of the 1920s vaudeville-motion picture palace in the Pacific Northwest.
The Astoria Column was erected in 1926 at an elevation of 600 feet atop Coxcomb Hill, the location of the first permanent American Settlement west of the Rockies. It is a monument to the natural riches of the Pacific Northwest…
Scenic forest roads, spectacular views and bike shops galore mean there’s a route for every rider. Blending the adventure of car-free riding with the ease of cruising on wide, well-maintained gravel roads, gravel biking is one of the fastest-growing segments…
Clementine's Guest House is located in the Historic District of Astoria, one of many Victorian homes. This 1888 restored property is comfortably elegant with 5 rooms with private baths and views from second floor rooms. The adjacent 1852 Moose Lodge…
The Manzanita Parade is a family-friendly apolitical celebration of community to commemorate the nation’s independence with joy and creativity. This year's theme is: "Hometown Pride: Family, Friends, and Fun!" Entry is free.
