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Lincoln City Had a Lighthouse. Sort of: Trippy Oregon Coast History
The towering structure was a bit more than three stories high; about 40 feet, perhaps

Seaside's Different Sides Part II: Where Oregon Coast History Meets Kooky
Farther into the history and the fun parts that just get plain funny

Multiple Layers to Seaside, Oregon Coast Go Deep, Beyond Obvious: Part I
Part carnival, part natural wonder and part living history, Seaside has more than one side

Wacky Moments of Oregon Coast History
Goofy sights and situations at Lincoln City, Bandon, Seaside. Sciences

Oregon Coast During World War II, History Still Haunts These Shores
Sampling of history from Brookings, Coos Bay, Bandon, Yachats, Depoe Bay, Waldport, Lincoln City, Oceanside, Tillamook, Warrenton

Historical Wows Along the Oregon Coast Just S. of Cannon Beach
In fact, just by walking around some of these spots you're diving into the past

Nye Beach Natatorium a Distinctive Part of Newport / Oregon Coast History
Newport's natatorium story is a bit different. It lasted longer than the others

215 Years Ago: Lewis 'n Clark This Week on Oregon, Washington Coast
About now in 1805 the group was on the coastline but would soon see the waves. History, Astoria, Long Beach, Seaside

Before Exploding Whale, Legend of Oregon Coast's Imploding Whale
Also in Florence: if true the man 'was bound to the blubber beyond all bearable boundaries.' History. Sciences

Oregon Coast's First Documented Shipwreck? Sea Otter in 1808 at Reedsport
A fur trading vessel left six men alive on the south coast, but that's just the start of the adventure. South coast, history

Oregon Coast's Exploding Whale 50th Celebrated in Florence, Online
What is likely Oregon's most notoriously amusing moment in history turns 50 years old next week. Florence events

Haunted Lighthouses? Maybe: Oregon Coast Halloween Series
Some surprising haunted history from Florence, Newport, Port Orford, Seaside to Illwaco, Wash

Seaside's Gilbert Inn Was There at Start of N. Oregon Coast History
It's not often that a town's deep history is so closely tied to a building still standing. Lodging news

Deep Into Seaside, N. Oregon Coast Details, Secrets (Part I)
There is more than meets the eye about Seaside, the ancient and extremely popular resort town. Kids, history

Seminal, Pivotal Live Music Venues in Oregon Coast History
From the Pypo in Seaside to rockers in Newport and Yachats

Unknown History: Two Ships That Were Torpedoed by Japanese Off South Oregon C...
The same sub that fired on Fort Stevens torpedoed two tankers off the south coast, a tale that spreads to the Washington coast. Warrenton, Coos Bay, Gold Beach

Central Oregon Coast History Museum Reopens After Long Quarantine
Closure North Lincoln County Historical Museum in Lincoln City opens back up on October 7

Top Eight Most Influential Moments of Oregon Coast History
Trains, highways, fires, motels to explorers and wars

Wandering Fort Stevens, N. Oregon Coast's Equivalent to Castle Ruins
Fort Stevens sits silent, with great holes where massive guns were once in place. History. Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside

Beginning of Rockaway Beach: N. Oregon Coast History Includes Science Mystery
Like superheroes, Oregon coast towns have their origin stories too, but there's a an oddity of sonic science here

Ah, the History of the Ester Lee, Central Oregon Coast
One of those few places that stands out as an old yet still vital, relevant icon is Lincoln City's Ester Lee Motel

Three Oregon Coast History Oddities: 'Secret' Base, Bombing, Pixie Kitchen
A futuristic military base in Tillamook County, two famous restaurants that are related and a WWII bombing. South coast, sciences

Washington / Oregon Coast Marine Science - Updates, News, Reference, Marine B...
a variety of marine science and biology subjects. Archived reference material, latest news of what's happening with sea creatures

Four Misleading Misnomers and Myths of Oregon Coast - Just Plain Wrong
They're the legends, myths and the gaffes of history, geology and sometimes just general misinformation. Lighthouses, Neskowin, Newport, Seaside

Coos Bay's Mystery Shipwreck of 2008, Forgotten S. Oregon Coast History
Amazing things were getting uncovered that winter and this crusty frame was one

Lewis & Clark Return to North Oregon Coast, Live on the Beach
Seaside's Avenue U and Prom intersection on September 12 and 13. History, Seaside events

Coos Bay's Czarina Shipwreck a Heart-wrenching Oregon Coast Tale
The Czarina made it through the bar and almost past the jetties when it began to falter. History

Three Unique, Even Trippy Aspects of Seaside on N. Oregon Coast
A Ferris wheel, when the cove fell apart, what's under Seaside. History, science

A Rugged Time Travel Through Layered Wonders at Fort Stevens, N. Oregon Coast
It's hard to find one single area so steeped in Oregon coast history. Warrenton, Astoria, Seaside

Oregon Coast Hotspots That Go Back Farther Than You'd Imagine
The past lives of Astoria, Coos Bay and Newport have a few surprises. History

Tornado, WWII Submarines and Motor Lodge: Oregon Coast Inns With A Past
A full dive into living Oregon coast history is a refreshing thing. Yet it's rare. Lincoln City, Newport

Wrecking the Peter Iredale: How Oregon Coast History Played Out in 1906
The wee hours of October 25 were wild and gnarly, and they were certainly chaotic if you were out to sea. Warrenton, Astoria, Washington, Seaside

Tourism In Manzanita In 1914 A Rugged But Enticing N. Oregon Coast Adventure
Manzanita and northern Tillamook County were just getting discovered and coming into their own. History

Romance of Night and Day at Nye Beach, Central Oregon Coast
Over 100 years ago, Newport's Nye Beach was known as the 'honeymoon capitol' of the world. History

Yachats Life In 1920s: A Rough But Quirky Oregon Coast
This was a time when the town was slowly switching gears from being a pioneer settlement to a tourism destination. History

Gigantic in Garibaldi: Looming Legends of Tiny Oregon Coast Town
A visual walk down history of the smokestack, the giant G and something else. Travel tips, kids. Rockaway Beach, Tillamook Bay, Barview

Yes, There Is Now an Exploding Whale Park in Florence, Oregon Coast
It was opened up officially last year as Siuslaw River Beach Access Park, and recently acquired the new name. History, south coast

Curious (Even Dopey) Structures in Oregon Coast History
Weird finds in Pacific City, Oceanside, Newport and Seaside. Seaside events, Oceanside events, Newport events

Think You Know the Oregon Coast Village of Arch Cape? (Video)
From its history to its weird geology along with the natural nooks 'n crannies

Video: N. Oregon Coast's Manzanita and Its Deeper Layers, Varied Colors
Paradoxically, it was a popular secret. Still steeped in layers of history, attractions

Almost Haunted Oregon Coast: Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Lore and Legends, Part 2
The town with two lighthouses has a rich history, and one of those lighthouses has quite the storied past. Newport, Yachats, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay

Landmarks and Legends of an Oregon Coast Lighthouse, Newport's Yaquina Bay, P...
A meandering history of the public struggles that took it from dilapidated to lauded. Depoe Bay, Waldport, Yachats, Lincoln City

Random Oregon Coast History Photos: The Tales They Tell
A sampling of fun little snippets from these beaches; Seaside down to Bandon, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, Oceanside, Three Capes, Depoe Bay, Hug Point

Hug Point in Photos, Video: Truly Striking N. Oregon Coast Spot Near Cannon B...
A place full of history, intriguing sights and ancient science, simply overflowing

Seaside During Wartime: N. Oregon Coast WWII History
It's the slice of life moments and small pieces from newspapers at the time that tell the most

Manzanita's Wreck of the Glenesslin: Historical Oregon Coast Controversy
It all happened in tiny Manzanita, even before the village had that name. Nehalem Bay, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach, Cannon Beach

Part Two of Oregon Coast's 'Liger King': Tragic Run Ends Like 'Waco'
One of the nation's most notorious and disturbing animal incidents was the climax of something that had begun two decades before in Newport. History, sciences

Oregon Coast Had Its Own 'Tiger King' in the '80s: Odd Newport History, Part 1
He was actually more of a Liger King - the man bred lions and tigers together to create larger cats. Sciences

Practically Paranormal: Creepy Tales from N. Oregon Coast's Tillamook Rock Li...
In spite of its shining beacon guiding ships safely out at sea it was ripe for ghost stories. Seaside, Cannon Beach, history

Seaside's Drastic, Startling Changes: Oregon Coast History, Part Two
Seaside, Gearhart and Warrenton have undergone some remarkable changes

Drastic Changes and Old Looks of Seaside: Oregon Coast History Part 1
All of Clatsop Beach from here northward was actually so dramatically different 150 years ago it's mind-boggling. Geology, science

Weird from Oregon Coast Archives: When They Found A Mutant Crab
It was a crab with three pinchers on one of its arms - a kind of mutant crab no one at the Seaside Aquarium had ever seen. Science

Depoe Bay History: the Story Behind Some Oregon Coast Landmarks
The aquarium, spouting horn, famed restaurants: a trip through time. Newport, Yachats, Lincoln City

When a Mysterious Shipwreck Popped Up Out of Nowhere: Oregon Coast History
Ten years ago, a 100-year-old surprise popped up on the north Oregon coast, essentially forgotten by time

Oregon Coast Whales - Guide to Oregon Coast Whale Watching
Tips, updates, archived articles - sometimes even up-to-minute or latest sightings. Sciences

Four Unusual Aspects of Seaside on N. Oregon Coast
Sometimes it's in the past: others it's right out in the open and even beneath your feet. History, science, kids

N. Oregon Coast Museum Talks: Bio Systems, Washington Coast History
Two of the north Oregon coast's history museums dig deep into diverse subjects: Cannon Beach, Seaside events

Lincoln City's Antique Week Uncovers Oregon Coast's Past
February 8 through 17: scavenger hunt, history programs and even real Japanese glass floats are dropped. Lincoln City events

An Oregon Coast Winter Glow: Seasonal Warmth in Lincoln City Events
Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) and the North Lincoln County Historical Museum get especially warm and cozy. Lincoln City events