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Two Little Ghost Towns on S. Oregon Coast Near Bandon: History of Prosper, Ra...
At one time, they were bustling ports, filled with workers, ships

Tales of the End of a South Oregon Coast Lighthouse: Chief's Island and Arago...
Chief's Island near Coos Bay had humans on it for more than 1,500 years. History

D River Wayside, Oregon Coast: Shortest River in the world or not?
Lincoln City history

Where Ghosts of Oregon Coast Meet Odd Legends and True Crime
Gold Beach, Coos Bay, Florence, Newport, Lincoln City, Wheeler, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria. History

Online Event On Dune Plant Life of Oregon Coast Tells of Mixed Results
Plant Life of the Oregon Dunes: Past, Present and Future, Tuesday, October 25. History, Astoria events, Manzanita events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Newport events, Florence events, south coast events

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Planning Remodel of Garibaldi Train Station
An expansion and upgrade, looking to increase capacity. History

Names, Wordage Now Incorrect on Oregon Coast, Washington Coast: Haystack to G...
Seagulls, starfish, exploding whale and Haystack Rocks. Marine sciences. History

Bandon's Tupper Rock is S. Oregon Coast History Long Gone, Almost Forgotten
Originally known as Grandmother Rock it was blown up

Looking Back: Columbus Day Storm on Oregon Coast, 60 Years Ago Today
An historical look at what happened in Gold Beach, Coos Bay, Bandon, Florence, Newport, Lincoln City, Astoria

Historic Landmarks of Oceanside: Time Travel the N. Oregon Coast Village
Lighthouse, those rocks offshore, the tunnel and a unique natural feature. History

Video: Boiler Bay Exploration on Central Oregon Coast (near Depoe Bay)
All sorts of interesting things lurk here. History

S. Oregon Coast Kids Event Turns Green Crab Invasion Into Fun Activities
Second Saturday event at Coos HIstory Museum on Oct 8. South Coast events, Coos Bay

Quirky to Obscure Rumors and History of N. Oregon Coast's Cape Meares Lighthouse
Name mix-ups, Meares' boo boo's, becoming automated. Oceanside, Pacific City, history

Cox Rock, Near Florence, an Oregon Coast Puzzle in History, Geology, Sightseeing
One mysterious rock island, a connection to Sea Lion Caves. Travel tips, S. coast

Little Waldport is Big on Weird Oregon Coast Legends, History
Some striking moments: like a UFO cult, Pat Boone / exploding whale connections, a crazy shipwreck, sea monsters

Talk on Invasive Green Crab Looks at Its History on S. Oregon Coast, Coos Bay
Oct 4 at Coos History Museum. Coos Bay events

Talk in Coos Bay Looks Into Local Tribal History Around South Oregon Coast
Medicinal herbs and plants utilized by tribes, Sept. 23. Coos Bay events

So Much Port Orford, So Little Time: Seriously Multilayered S. Oregon Coast Town
History, shipwrecks and gobs of ways to recreate abound here

Cape Kiwanda Almost Had Nuclear Power Plant: Bizarre Oregon Coast State Park ...
The park got its start after a nuke was proposed on the cape

Bus Tour in Sept Digs Into Oregon Coast Black Pioneer History
Tour bus on September 18 that examines coastal black pioneer history. Seaside events, Warrenton, Astoria, Fort Stevens

90 Years of Oregon Coast's Sea Lion Caves Celebrated at Florence's History Mu...
Party in Florence on Aug. 26. Florence events

Intricate, Intense Stretch of Oregon Coast With Odd Hollywood Connections
A multivaried experience between Yachats and Florence with ties to Norman Bates. History, travel tips

Rumors, Odd Facts, Fiery to Tragic History of Oregon Coast Headlands
They have tales to tell: Oceanside, Cannon Beach, Coos Bay, Port Orford, Newport, Yachats, Depoe Bay, geology

N. Oregon Coast Science Outdoors: Rockaway Beach Hosts Beachwalk Aug 12
A beachwalk that will talk about the natural history and ecology of the region. Rockaway Beach events, science

Story of One Much-Lauded Lincoln City Icon Stretches Over 100 Years of Oregon...
One of the historical gems that stands out is the Ester Lee Motel. Lodging reviews, hotel news

Striking Even Startling Moments Along the Oregon Coast Caught on Camera
Pink rainbow, lighthouse in a bubble, wild light effects. Sciences, history, weather

Pieces of Legendary Oregon Coast Spanish Galleon Wreck Retrieved Near Manzani...
OCBC exclusive: how rare a find, misadventures, setbacks, scientific clues. History, Sciences

A Tale of Two Oregon Coast Blobs and Their Past: One You Know, One You Don't
A fiery, jolting geologic history at Cascade Head, Cape Meares. Neskowin, Oceanside, geology

50 Years of Cannon Beach's Coaster Theater - A Party, A Look at Oregon Coast ...
June 29 Cannon Beach's Coaster Theatre puts on a '70s party

1919 Wreck of J.A. Chanslor on South Oregon Coast Left 36 Dead Near Cape Blanco
Conditions were shifting on the morning of December 18, 1919. Port Orford, history

Effervescent Juneteenth Festival Returns to S. Oregon Coast's Coos Bay
June 18 - 19 brings food, music, fun, education and history. Coos Bay events

Surprisingly, One Man Connects Oregon Coast Lighthouses at Heceta Head, Terri...
One man, Oswald Allik, served on both the Seaside and Florence-area lights until the end. Cannon Beach, Florence history

Did 'Pirate' Sir Francis Drake Land on N. Oregon Coast? New Exhibit Looks at ...
A new exhibit in Manzanita examines Drake's history and possible connection here. Manzanita events

Depoe Bay's Spouting Horn Then and Now: Oregon Coast History
Images of the icon in ways you've never seen

A Narrator in Your Ear: Immersive Tour of N. Oregon Coast's Astoria Released
Learn about the local history and the tales at various stops

South Oregon Coast Museum Looks at Myrtlewood, Immigrant History
A new exhibit in Coos Bay and a talk given on May 3. South coast events

Seal Rock History and Mysteries on Oregon Coast: Failed Resort to Monsters an...
Once a promise land of paved streets and heavy tourist traffic. Waldport, Newport, Yachats

Gigantic Landscape Changes at One Popular Oregon Coast Town Over the Decades
There used to be a lot less of Seaside in its early days. Geology, history

The Things Rockaway Beach Hides: N. Oregon Coast Curiosities of History, Science
A lot more hiding beneath its sands and waters than you know. Sciences, geology

What You Can See of Nye Beach's Past - Oregon Coast History Walk
Nye Beach has managed to hold onto its historic roots

Source of N. Oregon Coast Beach Beeswax on Display in Manzanita
Mysterious beeswax that dotted the shores of Manzanita for hundreds of years. Manzanita events, history

South Oregon Cleanup, History Event; Breakfast Returns to Gleneden Beach
History and a cleaning in Coos Bay; monthly breakfast is back. Lincoln City events, S. coast events

1964 Tsunami Part 3: Tearing Up Bridges, Homes on the N. Oregon Coast
Damage and destruction in Seaside, Cannon Beach - but it began a beloved tradition. Geologh, history, sciences

1964 Tsunami Part 2: Tragedy, Destruction Hits Central Oregon Coast
What happened in Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats. History, geology, sciences

1964 Tsunami Part 1: Its Impact on S. Oregon Coast
What happened in Brookings, Gold Beach, Bandon, Coos Bay, Reedsport. History, geology

Yachats' 804 Trail Full of Drama - and a Rousing, Tense History on Oregon Coast
About 1.3 miles of ecstatic views, wave drama and quite a history

Kooky, Quirky Rumors of Oregon Coast a Glimpse Into Its History
Spirits ghost-busted, a secret facility, bad pranks, sea monsters. Sciences

N. Oregon Coast's Indian Beach at Cannon Beach, Historical and Film Fame
Much in the way of views here, but there's history as well. Travel tips, geology

Bayocean Peninsula Park and Cape Meares Beach: N. Oregon Coast Unknowns
Cape Meares and its beach, the Peninsula Park and its history - all on Tillamook Bay

The Great 1936 Fire at Yachats Threatened Two Towns, Oregon Coast History
It suddenly grew into an enormous blaze that choked the little town and Waldport

Waldport's Pat Boone Inn: Oregon Coast Finance Tale That Reached Ocean Shores...
An odd bit of history for the Oregon and Washington coast involving a celebrity. Sciences

Four Things You Didn't Know About Depoe Bay on Central Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay is a lot bigger than you think: especially in its science, history. Marine sciences

50 Years Behind the Scenes, Fighting for the Coast: Oregon Shores Conservatio...
Behind the scenes, Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition has been a major part of many fights. Sciences, history

The Terror of Post-War Mines on Beaches: Oregon, Washington Coast History (pa...
1949 and going into 1950, quite a few Japanese mines were found

World War II Mines an Explosive Problem on Oregon / Washington Coast in '50s ...
In the first two years after the war 117 mines are found in this region. History, Coos Bay

322 Years Ago This Week: Cascadia Tsunami Hits Oregon Coast, Washington Coast
A history of coastal geologic history: how scientists uncovered the event

Three Surprises of Oregon Coast History at Oceanside
Roosevelt and the refuge, a fallen arch, a goofy structure

The Decade the Oregon Coast Burned - 1930s
The 1930s were an insanely unlucky year for the Tillamook Forest, Depoe Bay, Bandon. History

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Acquires Numerous New Steam Engines, Train Parts
The Garibaldi attraction just purchased 14 steam locomotives. Pacific City, Manzanita, history