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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
03/23/08
Secrets of the Season |
Oregon Coast Aquarium Springs to Life Over the Season
(Newport,
Oregon) - Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium is buzzing with activity for
the next few months, with a ton of activities for kidlets, happening every
week. Major programs about whales, encounters with seals, sharks and other
aquatic beasties, sleepovers, parent’s day out programs and even
a famed author show up to spice up the aquarium experience.
Unless otherwise noted, all events are at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474.
March 23. Sharks and Finned Friends Encounter. How many eggs does a wolf eel lay? What is it like to feed our animals at the aquarium? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you go on a behind the scenes tour of the facility and help one of the aquarists feed the animals of Passages of the Deep. A professional photo of one of their finned friends is included. Ages 8 and up. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
March 24. Flock of Fledglings: Parent’s Day Out. This class will answer many questions about how animals taste their food in a sea full of salt water. Plus, have you ever wondered what seaweed tastes like…? Ages 4 & 5 yr olds. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “A Tide of Tastes” $25 members, $30 nonmembers (per child). Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
March 25. Flock of Fledglings: Parent’s Day Out. This class will answer many questions about how animals taste their food in a sea full of salt water. Plus, have you ever wondered what seaweed tastes like…? Ages 4 & 5 yr olds. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “A Tide of Tastes” $25 members, $30 nonmembers (per child). Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
March 25. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers. Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. Ages 8 and up. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Please make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
#March 26. Sea Squirts. Part II will further explore sense of touch by finding out what different marine animals feel like. Ages 2 & 3 year olds and their parents 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Terrific Touch: Part II” $15 members, $20 nonmembers (per adult/child pair). Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
March 27 – 28. Spring Break Family Adventure Camp. Bring the whole family to Newport to explore the best the Pacific Northwest coast has to offer. Join us as we explore the tidepools, take a wildlife watching boat trip, go kayaking up an estuary, come up close and personal with our non-human aquarium residents, and sleep with the sharks! 9 a.m. (27th) – 4 p.m. (27th). Ages 6 and up please. Dinner and breakfast are included! $165 per adult, $125 per child. $155 adult members, $115 child members. Families will need to provide their own transportation to events off sight.
March 27. Family Sleepover. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. $45 members, $55 nonmembers if not part of the Family Adventure Camp.
March 29. Sea Lion Encounter. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find out in this special behind-the-scenes program, where you visit with husbandry staff and find out first hand what it is like to care for the aquarium’s sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss. Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
April 1. April Fool’s Day Sea Lion Encounter.
Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Have
you ever wondered what it is like to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find
out in this special behind-the-scenes program, where you visit with husbandry
staff and find out first hand what it is like to care for the aquarium’s
sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss. Please register in advance
by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
April 5. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s
many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers.
Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal
care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. Ages 8 and up. 12:30
- 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Please make reservations in advance
by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
April 18. Sea Squirts. In part I of this class, children
will learn to recognize where their sense of touch is in comparison to
some of our aquarium critters. Ages 2 & 3 year olds and parents. 10:30
am– 12:00pm “Terrific Touch: Part I” $15 members, $20
nonmembers (per adult/child pair). Please register in advance by calling
541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
April 18. Flock of Fledglings: Parent’s Day Out.
This class will answer many questions about how animals taste their food
in a sea full of salt water. Plus, have you ever wondered what seaweed
tastes like…? Ages 4 & 5 yr olds. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “A
Tide of Tastes” $25 members, $30 nonmembers (per child). Please
register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
April 18. Girl Scout Aquarium Sleepover. Scouts are invited to spend the night with us in the shark tunnel. We’ll eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt and participate in some fun hands-on activities designed to meet badge requirements. Then, after a late night snack, we’ll settle down for a bed-time story unlike any you’ve heard before. Hear tales of lost ships, giant sea monsters and man eating fish as you fall asleep to the sights of sharks swimming over our heads. Wake up to muffins and juice and go behind-the-scenes to see what’s involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium. Ages 7 and up. 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. $45 members/$55 nonmembers. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
April 19. Sharks and Finned Friends Encounter. Ages 8 and up. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers How many eggs does a wolf eel lay? What is it like to feed our animals at the aquarium? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you go on a behind the scenes tour of our facility and help one of the aquarists feed the animals of Passages of the Deep. A professional photo of one of their finned friends is included. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
April 19– 27. Earth Week Celebration. Celebrate animals great and small. Honor the earth through stories, biofact tables, special presentations, crafts, and more during this fun-filled week.
April 25. Boy and Cub Scout Aquarium Sleepover. Ages 7 and up. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. $45 members/$55 nonmembers. Scouts are invited to spend the night with us in the shark tunnel. We’ll eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt and participate in some fun hands-on activities designed to meet badge requirements. Then, after a late night snack, we’ll settle down for a bed-time story unlike any you’ve heard before. Hear tales of lost ships, giant sea monsters and man eating fish as you fall asleep to the sights of sharks swimming over our heads. Wake up to muffins and juice and go behind-the-scenes to see what’s involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
May 16. Sea Squirts. Part II will further
explore sense of touch by finding out what different marine animals feel
like. Ages 2 & 3 year olds and their parents. 10:30 a.m. – 12
p.m. “Terrific Touch: Part II” $15 members, $20 nonmembers
(per adult/child pair). Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474
Ext. 5301.
May 16. Flock of Fledglings: Parent’s Day Out.
How does a fish feel without touching? By exploring through touch, children
will discover the many different ways animals can feel the environment
around them. Ages 4 & 5 yr olds. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “A
Flood of Feeling” $25 members, $30 nonmembers (per child). Please
register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
May 16-17. Whales” Touching the Mystery - A Special Weekend with Author Doug Thompson. Jane Goodall (PhD, DBE UN Messenger of Peace) says this of Thompson: Why do whales living wild and free in the ocean, seek encounters with humans? Doug Thompson shares his thirty years of experience studying gray whales in remote Baja, Mexico lagoons, and with his book and DVD explores the mystery of this extraordinary interspecies connection. And he shares, too, his love for the whales, the place, and the people. It is an inspiring story, and illustrates how conservation of wild life, the economic well being of the local people, and the often life-changing experience of those who become involved are, together, weaving a message of hope for the future of the whales - and for us all."
Friday, May 16. Doug Thompson to talk and present 30-minute film. Also, reception and book signing, with wine & hors d’oeuvres. Admission: $5.00. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17. Doug Thompson. author - book signing. 12 – 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 17. Children's craft. Bio facts, with Doug Thompson. A whale watching cruise with Marine Discovery Tours departs 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Call 541-265-6200.
Saturday, May 17. Writers on the Edge: Doug Thompson to read and sign books. 7 p.m. Newport Visual Arts Center. 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport. Admission: $5.
May 23-26. Memorial Day Weekend - Opening Weekend for Oddwater. Summer hours begin - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s new exhibit, opening Memorial Day weekend 2008, is an extraordinary exhibit that will examine some of the most mysterious life forms that live in the ocean. Oddwater promises to be visually powerful, combining art, marine biology and subtle lighting to create an experience that will educate, entertain and enlighten visitors about life forms and subaquatic landscapes most people never see. Colorful art glass immersed inside the displays alongside the animals will be accentuated with lighting to simulate the environment of each species’ habitat. Opening weekend activities and events will include fun for the whole family.
May 24. Sea Lion Encounter. Have you ever
wondered what it is like to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find out in
this special behind-the-scenes program, where you visit with husbandry
staff and find out first hand what it is like to care for the aquarium’s
sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss. Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m.
– 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Please register in advance
by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
May 24. Family Sleepover; Creatures of the Dark. Families
will enjoy a pizza dinner and then spend a fun-filled night at the Aquarium
learning about life without light in the ocean by participating in an
aquarium scavenger hunt and hands-on activities. Then, after a late evening
snack, settle down to a bed-time story like none other as we hear about
the legends of the sea as they swim above our heads and travel into our
dreams… Wake up to muffins and juice, then go behind-the-scenes
to see what’s involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium.
Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301. Ages 6 and
up. 6 p.m. - 9am $45 members, $55 nonmembers.
May 25. Sharks and Finned Friends Encounter. Ages 6 and up. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. How many eggs does a wolf eel lay? What is it like to feed our animals at the aquarium? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you go on a behind the scenes tour of the facility and help one of their aquarists feed the animals of Passages of the Deep. A professional photo of one of their finned friends is included! Please make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
May 26. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers. Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. Please make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313. Ages 8 and up. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers.
May 30. Girl Scout Aquarium Sleepover. Scouts are invited to spend the night with the aquarium in the shark tunnel. You’ll eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt and participate in some fun hands-on activities designed to meet badge requirements. Then, after a late night snack, settle down for a bedtime story unlike any you’ve heard before. Hear tales of lost ships, giant sea monsters and man-eating fish as you fall asleep to the sights of sharks swimming over your heads. Wake up to muffins and juice and go behind-the-scenes to see what’s involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium. Ages 7 and up. 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. $45 members/$55 nonmembers. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
May 31. Sea Lion Encounter. Have
you ever wondered what it is like to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find
out in this special behind-the-scenes program, where you visit with husbandry
staff and find out first hand what it is like to care for the aquarium’s
sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss. Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m.
– 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Please register in advance
by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
May 31. Migratory Bird Day. Spread your wings and learn
to fly as you dive headfirst into the ocean to learn about the wonderful
world of migratory sea birds. As you explore the aquarium and watch some
of its resident birds, you will discover stories, biofact tables, special
presentations, crafts, and more on this fun-filled day.
A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
 Inn
at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south
end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by
the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach
strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering
gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms.
Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly.
Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine
and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At
Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
Arch
Cape Property Services.
Dozens of homes in that dreamy,
rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch
Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the
sea. |
Lincoln City Vacation Homes Something for everyone: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities. 4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com |
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