Travel Books Dig Into Oregon Coast Winter, Fall Aspects Not Talked About

Published 11/03/2018 at 1:59 PM PDT - Updated 11/03/2018 at 2:59 PM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Oregon Coast) – Summer may have the most visitors on the Oregon coast, but it’s fall, winter and spring that have the real treats. Case in point: fall often has the best weather on these beaches for the whole year, as evidenced by the last month’s display of sun and fun.

This concept of Second Summer on the Oregon coast – and other facets of fall, winter and spring – are not talked about by local tourism entities, but they are all an integral part of the book series “Ultimate Oregon Coast Travel.” The third in that series, Ultimate Oregon Coast Travel: Lincoln City, Neskowin, Gleneden Beach, has just been released. Like the other two, which cover Seaside and Cannon Beach, they all delve deeply into seasonal aspects not publicized, making the perfect companion to fall and winter beach exploration.

The series will eventually number ten books, written by Oregon Coast Beach Connection editor Andre’ Hagestedt. Like the others, the subtitle is “Every Beach Access, Odd Facts, Fun Finds.” All three books take a detailed trip through each section of coast, listing every beach access in the area, and then taking that farther and delving deep into the history of them, the geology and a host of trivia that range from the enlightening to the bizarre.

Each book spends considerable time on the surprises of these distinct areas as well as the weird science behind these beaches. Glowing sand (bioluminescence), the Green Flash at Sunset, double-headed sunsets, what feature was once a 2,000-foot-high volcano to the strange objects hiding beneath the sands: the books cover these and much more.

More traditional coastal activities such as crabbing, clamming and hiking again come under more insider’s tip scrutiny, as well as the surprises found in the wildlife in the area or other aspects of nature. Parking and traffic tips are provided, too.

Considering it's now essentially winter conditions, there are aspects of the season not found anywhere else (except the pages of Oregon Coast Beach Connection). Among the finds:

• History of the lighthouse a mile offshore from Seaside and Cannon Beach
• What causes the odd brown waves at Seaside, and why it’s a good thing
• Mysterious structures seen only in winter like the ghost forests or red towers
• How one town helped change rock ‘n’ roll history
• The uncomfortable world of lodging 100 years ago
• Beach safety issues not talked about elsewhere
• Delightfully odd weather phenomena
• Unique seasonal tips
• Agate hunting tips
• All about gray whales and Orcas

The point is, Hagestedt said, you need to be armed with even more info about your beach destination in order to enjoy it to the fullest. These exhaustive access guides are not only handy, but they provide deep insights into what’s going on around you – and beneath you – causing lots more dropping of the jaw and an enhanced Oregon coast experience.

All three books are available in select bookstores on the Oregon coast as well as on Amazon, which has them in paperback and in ebook form. See the Amazon link. The Lincoln City ebook debuted in September in the number one spot for new releases in Amazon’s western Pacific travel category.

Hagestedt has been documenting each beach access on about 180 miles of the coastline (the upper half) for 20 years through Oregon Coast Beach Connection, then publishing news articles or magazine-like features on the publication on a variety of outdoor, entertainment, history or science subjects. There are numerous items in the books not on the web publication, and more such surprises are coming in the rest of the series. Oregon Coast Lodgings in this area - Where to eat - Maps - Virtual Tours

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