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From Wartime to Playtime: Two Wildly Different Historic Spots on Oregon Coast
Yet two Oregon coast hotspots still resonate with the last century or so at Warrenton and Newport. History, Astoria

Curious Moments Oregon Coast Showed Up in TV, Sort Of
LOST, X-Files, Stargate SG-1. History, sciences

Scenic and Historic Twists and Turns of Arch Cape on N. Oregon Coast
There's more packed into Arch Cape than people realize. Cannon Beach, travel tips, kids, history

New Book Delves Into N. Oregon Coast, History, Images, Inspirations
116 pages that take the reader through Rockaway Beach and then travels from Tillamook to Astoria. Rockaway Beach events, Astoria events, Manzanita events, Seaside events, Cannon Beach events

Massive Event for Seaside Prom Birthday on Aug. 7, 100 Years of Oregon Coast ...
The centennial parade and ceremony will happen on Saturday, August 7 to commemorate 100 years. Seaside events

Surprise History: There Were Three Cape Arago Lighthouses on S. Oregon Coast
Three lighthouses atop Cape Arago - and other names for it as well. Coos Bay

Online Talk on July 21 About History of Oregon Coast Conservation
July 21 will take a look back at conservation efforts on these shores. Sciences, Seaside events, Manzanita events, Lincoln City events, Newport events

A Wowing Fusion of Oregon Coast History and Rugged Chaos at Newport
The tallest lighthouse and it sits on a headland that's chock full of distinctive aspects, travel tips, Yachats, Pacific City

Radar Bunker at Coos Bay's Cape Arago: Living S. Oregon Coast History
This one was called Station B-28, utilizing the SCR-270 radar equipment.

Intense History at Oregon Coast's Ecola State Park: Murder, Landslide, Explorers
This beautiful blend of forest and ocean has a storied past, a rather unique history. Cannon Beach

Three Oregon Coast Hotspots Packing a Surprise Punch, Hidden Treasure
Secret shipwrecks, a unique beach or bizarre rocky structures at Coos Bay, Manzanita, Lincoln City. History

Oceanside of Old: Tiny Oregon Coast Resort As It Was Long Ago
If you want even more aspects to the place, go back in time. History, Pacific City, Rockaway Beach

Mysteries of N. Oregon Coast's Cannon Beach: Bunker, Lighthouse, Singing Sands
An enigmatic but cajoling lighthouse just offshore, to some engaging science and history

The Great Depoe Bay Fire of 1936 a Chilling Bit of Oregon Coast History
Not a single home sat without blackened stumps or logs almost touching them. Newport, Lincoln City

Tallest and Most Storied on Oregon Coast: Newport's Yaquina Head Lighthouse
The Yaquina Head Lighthouse first sparked to life in 1873. History, travel tips

N. Oregon Coast's Seaside History Museum to Reopen with New Exhibits
Seaside Museum reopens its doors on June 11 at noon. Seaside events

Warrenton Had an 'Exploding Whale' 30 Years Before Central Oregon Coast
Was it as bad as the Florence Exploding Whale we all know and love? Quite likely. History

Oregon Coast's Tillie the Whale History a Kooky and Dramatic One
The origin story of the old Waldport attraction is dramatic - and hints at another 'exploding whale'

84 Years of N. Oregon Coast's Seaside Aquarium Filled with Twists, Turns
The Seaside Aquarium opened its doors on May 25, 1937. History

The Jump-Off Joe No One Knows: Newport, Oregon Coast History
Most people don't know there was a structure in Newport with the same name 100 years ago. History

Oregon Coast Names Part 2: Central and North Coast History
How they got their names: Gleneden Beach, Lincoln City, Pacific City, Tillamook, Arch Cape, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria

Oregon Coast Names Part I: South to Central Coast History
Gold Beach, Coos Bay, Bandon, Yachats, Depoe Bay, Newport

100 Years Ago, S. Oregon Coast Tourism Was Rough, Wild; Barely-Paved Roads
Construction boom in Bandon; Curry / Coos County history, glimpses

South Oregon Coast Shipwrecks At A Glance: There Are Hundreds
115 shipwrecks from Florence to Cali were never salvageable; almost 300 wrecks were. History, Reedsport, Coos Bay, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach

Murder and Explosions Aboard Depoe Bay Fishing Boats | Oregon Coast History
A rageful murder of a boat captain and a boat that exploded, in the '30s. Newport, Lincoln City, Yachats

S. Oregon Coast's Coos History Museum Hosts Writing Contest; Opens Doors
On the southern Oregon coast, you've got a shot at becoming an award-winning writer - no matter where you live

N. Oregon Coast Cannery History Comes Alive with New Astoria Outdoor Market
The Hanthorn Cannery Market at Pier 39 runs through September. Astoria events

N. Oregon Coast's Seaside Cautious But Hopeful for Huge Centennial Event
The cautious message of 'save the date' for Saturday, August 7 was sent out. Seaside events, history

Cruel and Quirky History Tidbits of Port Orford, South Oregon Coast
Port Orford has a particularly high body count at its very beginnings, and some eyebrow-raising curiosities in the mix

The Little Tsunami That Couldn't: Oregon Coast History, 2009
The result was a bit of anxiousness along the Oregon coast and some evacuating. Sciences

Three Unique, Even Kooky Bits of Oregon Coast History: Cult, Lighthouse, Pat ...
Rather eye-popping bits of the past of this region: Waldport, Fort Stevens, Seaside, Heceta Head / Florence

Yachats Then and Now: The Old and Newer Oregon Coast Frozen in Time
Old photographs of Yachats inspire particular delight. Newport, Depoe Bay, Florence. History

N. Oregon Coast's Seaside Promenade Celebrates Centennial With Contests, Expe...
Seaside is celebrating throughout the entire year with a host of ways to dig into history

Brits on Telly Get Silly with Oregon Coast Exploding Whale Song | Video
British comedian Jimmy Carr at the helm, one comedy / game show in Britain featured the new tune. Sciences, history

Cue Micheal Jackson: 'Zombie' Whales of Oregon Coast History
A rather amusing newspaper article about a whale stranding decades ago. Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport

Three Weird to Wacky Facts About Depoe Bay, Central Oregon Coast
Kooky park, blobs going back millions of years, and 'little flying men'. Geology, history

Auto Camps to Motor Lodges and Motels on Oregon Coast | History Part 2
After 1920, auto camps replaced rickety tents, giving way to motor lodges, hotels. Sciences

From Rugged Tents to Real Rooms: Evolution of Oregon Coast Overnight Stays Pa...
Tent cities, to cabins, auto parks, a unique thing called motor lodges, and then finally to motels. History sciences

SEEKING TRAVEL / OUTDOORS / SCIENCE / HISTORY WRITERS
Looking for writers to cover beaches in Washington and Oregon as well as inland travel for Oregon Travel Daily. Weather

Lincoln City's SW 35th St. Access: Oregon Coast History and Tidal Surprises
There are layers of history here, wild to curiously odd tidal and sand action, and gobs of space. Travel tips, kids

Seaside Cove on N. Oregon Coast: Guide to Beach and Surreal History
A hotspot at Seaside and yet still out-of-the-way enough that there are secretive aspects

Oregon Coast News Archive 2013 - 2016
Travel, sciences, recreation, meteorological and event articles from three years along the Oregon coastline

Anniversary of 1700 Quake a Spooky Reminder of What's Coming to Oregon, Washi...
321-year anniversary of the 1700 Cascadia magnitude 9.0 quake: the tsunami created a wall of water 25 feet high, and will again. History, sciences

Newport's Jump-Off Joe Gets Dangerous, Oregon Coast Landmark Closed Off
A landslide caused the concrete remnants of an old condo project to crumble further and it's now unsafe to wander. Geology, travel tips, history

Neahkahnie Viewpoint Provides Fun History, Unsolved Mystery on N. Oregon Coast
Neahkahnie Viewpoint above Manzanita has been around almost 100 years, and there's a mystery

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