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Cannon Beach History Event: Buffalo Soldier Connection to Oregon Coast
A talk on an early African-American trailblazer and his connections to the north Oregon coast. Cannon Beach events

Author Appearance and Kids Story Time at Oregon Coast's Lincoln City
Fun at the history museum and serious discussion at the library. Lincoln City events

New Oregon Coast Travel Book Examines Depoe Bay in Detail
Weird whale facts, beach finds, surprising geology, weather, lots of history

N. Oregon Coast History Event; Trail Closure
Great news for history buffs in Seaside but bad news for hikers of Fort Stevens. Seaside events

Oregon Coast's Yachats, Florence In February, March: Lighthouse History, Musi...
Florence and Yachats combine to create a powerhouse of fun. Yachats events

Quirky Oregon Coast History Subject of Talk at Lincoln City's Antique Week
It takes place February 16, 3 p.m., at the Driftwood Public Library, covering the unusual and wacky. Lincoln City events

Ben Jones Bridge Viewpoint near Depoe Bay: Central Oregon Coast History and S...
Along the Otter Crest Loop, mostly and officially known as the Ben Jones Bridge. Travel tips

Otter Crest Loop, Oregon Coast - Complete Guide, Hiking, History, Sights
Perhaps the most dramatic drive along the entire coastline, it's near Depoe Bay. Science, travel tips

Fort Stevens State Park: The Shocker Underneath This Oregon Coast Historical ...
Did you know that parts of Fort Stevens didn't exist before 100 years ago? Geology

Survivors of Shipwreck on Central Oregon Coast: Part 2 of Boiler Bay History ...
just after the crew made landfall at was then called Big Cove, now known as Fogarty Beach

Boiler Bay and the J. Marhoffer Shipwreck: Oregon Coast History
Part one of the story of the J. Marhoffer and Boiler Bay at Depoe Bay

Seven Sometimes Uneasy Oregon Coast Historical Facts - Video
The jolting surprises of what things around you really mean. Seaside, Manzanita, Oceanside, Lincoln City, Newport, Yachats

Quirky Oregon Coast History: How Cannon Beach Got Its Name
Really, it's a Tale of Two Cannon Beach's

Oregon Coast Author Speaks in Seaside on Oddities, Historical Trivia
Copious Coastal Oddities covers a wide variety of beach science from about 180 miles of coastline. Seaside events. Weather

N. Oregon Coast History Events: Shipwrecks and Victorian Holidays in Seaside
An engaging lecture and a festival of holiday goodies throughout December. Seaside events

Three Charming, Atmospheric N. Oregon Coast Buildings You Have to See
You're walking all over history in the north Oregon coast region of Astoria and Warrenton, Rockaway Beach

The Miocene Oregon Coast: Ancient (Almost-Dino) History All Around You
If you look close enough at some rocky walls on the Oregon coast, you'll see startlingly strange stuff. Geology, science, kids

Surprising Oregon Coast History: Cannon Beach's Tolovana Inn and Warren Hotel
A somewhat intricate history that closely intertwined with that of Cannon Beach

Oregon Coast Shipwrecks Exhibit Starts Off with Mystery in Cannon Beach
The mysterious beeswax, the offshore lighthouse, more. Cannon Beach events, history

N. Oregon Coast Events Delve Into Seaside Train History, Swimming for Halloween
Halloween and history on the north Oregon coast: it's that unique combo of fun that's in store. Seaside events

Kooky Oregon Coast History: Lincoln City's Pixieland Part Two
Not all that history is normal stuff, however

Weird Tales of Pixieland, Central Oregon Coast History, Part I
The famed Lincoln City attraction seems more popular now than in its few short years

The Crazed and Spooky Tales of One Oregon Coast Lightouse
The truth behind this old lighthouse off the north Oregon coast is certainly weirder than fiction itself. Cannon Beach History, Seaside history

Lewis and Clark Return to N. Oregon Coast in Living History Reenactment
The famed program that shows the Corps of Discovery in action is back in Seaside. Seaside events

Crumbling Coast of Oregon: Three Rocky Attractions That Have Gone
Here are three rocky structures that should be remembered. Pacific City, Oceanside, Cannon Beach, Arch Cape, history

Two Lincoln City Places with a Past: An Oregon Coast Theater and a Trippy Bar
One of its two renowned hotspots still exists, while the other now resides in a hazy past. History

Secrets from Beneath Rockaway Beach: Hidden Oregon Coast History
In Rockaway Beach, some winters mean the emergence of incredible things

Two Oregon Coast History Curiosities: Nye Beach, Lincoln City's Redhead Roundup
A kooky beauty contest turned major festival and all about ancient Newport

Naming Lincoln City was a Wobbly, Wacky Process: Oregon Coast History
The town was very nearly named Surfland or Lincoln Shores

Lincoln City Formed from Six Small Towns: Intricate Oregon Coast History
Lincoln City has quite the history of how it was created

Talk on Mysterious 1700s Oregon Coast Shipwreck Happens in Tillamook
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum features a talk from an expert on the subject on Aug 4. History, Tillamook events

Is Newport's Yaquina Head an Old Oregon Coast Volcano? (Video)
The history of geologic discoveries is almost as fiery as the origins. Science

N. Oregon Coast: Seaside Beach Wheelchairs, Drone Video Raises Money
Seaside now has beach wheelchairs and northern Tillamook County has more money for historical sites

North Oregon Coast Events Feature Puffins, Historical Holiday
The first few days of July are packed with some interesting fun. Seaside events, Cannon Beach events

Seaside's 'Sailors Grave' an Intricate N. Oregon Coast Mystery
Seaside's equivalent of a tomb of the unknown soldier, but in this case it's men who sailed the sea. History

Trippy Tidbits of N. Oregon Coast History You Didn't Know
Seaside has been a tourist hotspot since the 1880s

Seaside Riots of '62 and '99: Crazed Oregon Coast History, Video
The Great Riot of '62 and the Spring Break Riot of '99 were anomalous. Cannon Beach, Astoria

The Remarkable Transformations of Oceanside: N Oregon Coast Seasonal Wonders
Oceanside has many faces and many facets. Kids, history, Manzanita

N. Oregon Coast History: Tsunami Tragedy Started Cannon Beach's Sandcastle Fe...
It began in 1964, not long after a tsunami washed out the bridge

The Mysterious World War II Bunker Atop Oregon Coast's Tillamook Head
What was the bunker for? Who manned it? Fascinating history. Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria, Mananita

N. Oregon Coast Concerts Include America's Got Talent Singer
Cannon Beach History Center and Museum pull together two gigs of an interesting nature

N. Oregon Coast History Events Bring Startling Facts to Light and Life
Two particularly engaging history talks are coming up on the north Oregon coast which are guaranteed to be riveting. Cannon Beach events, Seaside, Manzanita events

Central Oregon Coast's Ocean Terrace: Lincoln City Motel with History
Ocean Terrace Condominiums has a rich history and a lot of beach finds

This N. Oregon Coast Hotspot Hides a Spooky, Historical Attraction Upstairs
You can never visit, but we can show what's there. Seaside Aquarium, Cannon Beach, Astoria

Events Look at Shiprecks of N. Oregon Coast and the Paranormal
Thrills of new discoveries in shipwrecks, a three-day-long festival of ghosts. History, Seaside events, Astoria events, Manzanita events

Unusual Gearhart Facts Part 2: Nature Surprises, Secret Tips of N. Oregon Coast
Hidden viewpoint, alien invasion, some delightful nature finds. Seaside, Cannon Beach, history

Odd and Unknown Facts of Gearhart, Oregon Coast Part I: Bad Film, Culinary He...
Historical aspects of the place, the weird side of nature here, and even one warning. Seaside, Cannon Beach

Three Remarkable Aspects of Devil's Punchbowl, Central Oregon Coast
What is the Devil's Punchbowl, really? Three bizarre things you won't believe. Geology, history, Lincoln City

Unusual Sides to North Oregon Coast History Come to Light, Including Mysterio...
One in Astoria, the other in Seaside; both involved the deceased. Seaside events

Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint: What You Don't Know About this Oregon Coa...
So much history. So much scenery. You could spend hours here and not get bored. Oceanside, Travel Tips, Kids

Biggest Oregon Coast News Stories of 2017: Eclipse, Oddities, Hidden Shipwreck
2017 had its share of wild occurrences, with storms, small quakes, weird nature, and a secret shipwreck. History

Three Unusual Aspects of Rockaway Beach, on the North Oregon Coast
There's more lurking inside and around the sands of this Tillamook County town than you'll imagine. Science, travel, history

Oregon Coast History, Seaside Promenade Part II: From Lewis and Clark to Rock...
Where geology meets US history and rock history

Seaside Promenade History: Beginnings of an Oregon Coast Icon, Part I
One thing is for sure: the Promenade at Seaside actually began in the 1920s. Or did it?

Oregon Coast Surprises: Weird, Hidden Aspects of Cape Perpetua Near Yachats
What you don't know about Cape Perpetua will surprise you. Geology, history, travel tips

December and January on N. Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach, Astoria, Seaside
Whales, music, holiday foods, history and some esoteric stuff of a lofty nature. Seaside events

Oregon Coast a Series of Creature Features as of Late
Pyrosomes, baby velella, two sea turtles, lots of bull kelp and a shipwreck. Sciences, history

N. Oregon Coast's Rockaway Beach, Nedonna Beach: Where History, Logs, Geology...
Why so many drift logs by the Rockaway jetty? Weird tale of history, geology

Oregon Coast Guided Walks, Science and History Events This Month
A guided walk in Newport and history presentation in Astoria. Newport events, Astoria events, Seaside