Two young female sea lions are nearing the end of their rehabilitation at the Oregon Coast Aquarium and are almost ready to join the penniped display where they will be well cared for and can interact with others of the species. Both of these youngsters were saved from a slow death in the ocean due [...]
December 5th kicks off the holiday season in Newport. The Oregon Coast Aquarium sponsors the 17th annual Sea of Lights complete with activities for all ages and a chance to visit Santa. As a benefit for Lincoln County Food Share, the only cost for admission is the donation of two items canned or [...]
Dedicated and knowledgeable mushroom hunters call themselves shroomers. The mycological wonders of our coastal environment are amazing. A word of caution first, there is a saying among shroomers that goes like this:
There are old shroomers and bold shroomers
– but no old, bold shroomers.
Knowledge and experience are the keys to this fascinating hobby. [...]
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, with generous support from Jeanette Hofer, presented Puccini’s Tosca to a Newport audience via HD simulcast live from New York City on Sunday. The new, state-of-the-art screen was a pleasure to watch in all the crisp detail and with excellent sound. Jess Smith, a local resident formerly living [...]
The Fall Kite Festival returns this weekend, October 10th & 11th. This is Lincoln City’s “original” kite festival — it’s 31st to be exact! Come observe demonstrations by expert fliers, let the kids learn how to make their own kites, watch the Running of the Bols, and more. Activities are held at the D-River State [...]
The Oregon Coast Aquarium celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week September 27- October 3. If you can plan a trip to Newport during this week you are in for a real treat. The Aquarium staff will have daily showings during Otter feeding times, talks and activities for kids of all ages. This is [...]
Sunday August 16th from 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m. an event is planned at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This event features hands-on activities, exhibits, displays and presentations about the crab, shrimp,albacore tuna, salmon and sablefish fisheries. Visitors can see commercial fishing gear, talk to fishermen and try on a [...]
It’s Albacore tuna season here on the Central Oregon Coast. Schools of these highly prized fish follow the warmer currents beginning in July and stick around until mid-September. Newport is home port to commercial fishers who harvest tuna and sell to processors as well as to customers at dockside. Sport fishing for tuna is very [...]
Well, it’s not surprising that this out of use term “wag” doesn’t ring any bells. It really does not mean a loquacious person. In Newport this weekend, July 10,11 & 12 at the Newport Middle School is one of the most delightful experiences dog lovers could possibly imagine. www.wagagilitygroup.org (WAG) is sponsoring an agility event [...]
This year the 4th falls on a Saturday — even more reason to be here to enjoy the festivities. The fireworks on Yaquina Bay will take place between 9:30 and 11 pm. Free fireworks shows are put on by volunteer organizations, usually the local volunteer fire departments. All the towns from Lincoln City to Yachats put on [...]
Each year in the Spring and the Fall, volunteers form up in teams on the beaches from Astoria to the California border under the leadership of SOLV to help keep our beaches in pristine condition for residents and visitors alike. This effort which began in 1984 has expanded to a statewide effort and has helped [...]
As of March 15, 2009 Oregon Coast residents and visitors will be able to enjoy regularly scheduled commercial air service between the Newport Municipal Airport and Portland International Airport. This 45 minute flight will allow visitors a quick and easy connection to the Central Coast. The three hours that were previously required to get from Portland [...]
Whale watching on the Oregon Coast is a popular and informative pastime. Twice a year a migration of Gray whales passes by our shores en route from Summer feeding grounds in Arctic seas to breeding grounds off Baja California. The Southward migration peaks between Christmas and New Years while the Northern migration occurs in mid [...]
As a charter member, I can’t remember a time that I haven’t been fascinated and enthralled by the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Each time I stop in (about once a month) I learn something new, find a new exhibit, or see and learn about a new creature. One of my favorite stops is Keiko’s [...]
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