Monthly Archives: May 2009

25 May

Caution Required: it is Central Oregon Coast harbor seal pup birthing season

Mid May is the peak of the Harbor Seal birthing season here on the Oregon Coast. The Seal Moms frequently leave the pups on the beach while they hunt for food in the surf and will return several times a day to nurse the pup with their fat rich milk. The milk is [...]

19 May

Fleet of Flowers: a Depoe Bay Memorial Day Tradition

The Fleet of Flowers was first held in 1945 to honor the loss of a local fisherman, his son and the son’s teenaged friend. The accident occurred in the mid 1930’s and since 1945 it has become an annual event involving volunteer boaters and the Coast Guard. In our community, we are closely linked to [...]

06 May

Oregon Coast Real Estate Sales in April 2009

What better time to enjoy the Oregon Coast then now, when the warm weather is upon us and the prices continue to be budget-friendly. With mortgage interest rates ridiculously low, this is the time to invest in a second home, rental property, or maybe even become a home owner for the first time.  Take the [...]