by Paul Hunter | Jul 13, 2022 | Food, Food & Drink, Newport, Oregon Coast, Restaurants
Imagine sitting at a table near the edge of a sea cliff, watching the tide pull in, while you enjoy the perfect bowl of clam chowder--something fresh and authentic--the essence of the sea. It could fill you up, but it will always leave your mouth watering, begging for...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jul 7, 2022 | Design, Featured, History, History, Interesting, Newport, Oregon Coast, Things To Do, Travel, Videos
The gorgeous Yaquina Bay Bridge is easily one of the most recognizable structures along the Oregon coast. People stop to take photos and drone videos of the bridge when they visit Newport, and delight in the bridge's architectural details. The Oregon Department Of...
by Paul Hunter | Jul 6, 2022 | Newport, Wildlife
Crabbing is a dangerous and often tricky profession. Every day crabbers risk their lives just to fill our stomachs and make a modest wage. We're grateful for their efforts. There's nothing better than the salty aftertaste of fresh-caught crab, especially when it comes...
by Paul Hunter | Jul 1, 2022 | Entertainment, Featured, Movies/TV Shows, News, Oregon Coast
Few movies have left their mark on Oregon or its culture quite like The Goonies. For almost 40 years, we've idolized the film and passed it down through the generations. It's become a part of who we are and what it means to grow up on the coast. Released in 1985, The...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 28, 2022 | Adventures, Bend, Bend Vacation Homes, Cabins, Central Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Hiking, Holidays, Lodging, Mountain Biking, Stargazing, Summer Break, Summer Vacation, Sunriver, Sunriver Vacation Homes, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation rental near Mt Bachelor Oregon, Vacation Rentals
Sunriver is one of those awesome spots you'll want to go back to again and again. If you love being outdoors, watching the sun set over gorgeous lakes, floating the river, or spending time with family, Sunriver is one of Oregon's best spots to spend time in warm...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 26, 2022 | Featured, Interesting, ODFW, Wildlife
Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe. As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been forced to find other food sources, often times...
by Paul Hunter | Jun 26, 2022 | Adventures, Camping, Featured
Western Oregon isn't known for its clear skies. Most days, the mist and rain obscure the horizon, blocking picturesque views of mountaintops, forested hills, and meadows. Often at night, our only glimpse of the celestial bodies is a dim moon shining through the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 23, 2022 | Adventures, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Interesting, Things To Do
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has always been about guest experiences. Whether it's traveling through a tunnel in Passages Of The Deep to check out sharks and huge bat rays, getting up close and personal with an octopus in an Animal Encounter, or interacting with sea...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 21, 2022 | Adventures, Stargazing
Throughout the early part of June 2022, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury appeared to line up in the night sky. Starting on June 16th the five planets began to break out of formation and will now appear to travel away from each other again, though it's not too...
by Paul Hunter | Jun 19, 2022 | Adventures, History, History
The remains of a 17th-century Manilla Galleon were recovered from a sea cave near Manzanita. The timber, believed to have come from the hull of the Santo Cristo de Burgos, was discovered by local beachcombers in 2013. After being stalled by COVID restrictions, the...
