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Incredible Time Travel Moments in Oregon Coast Historical Photos
Wowing glimpses of old Astoria, Manzanita, Florence, Yachats, Rockaway Beach, Cannon Beach

Bay City Historical Cemetery Tour Gives Plenty of Moody Oregon Coast Vibes
Journey Through Time: Bay City Cemetery Tour and Preservation Workshop on September 16. Tillamook events

Legendary Oregon Coast History Comes Alive with Lewis 'n Clark Reenactment in...
Sept 9 and 10 at Seaside, at the end of Avenue U. Seaside events

Cannon Beach's Midtown / Gower Access: Gateway to Oregon Coast's Famed Haysta...
The access is home to startling wave action, great views and history

Seriously Quaint Oregon Coast Frontier Town That U.S. and International Trave...
Astoria: historical to the untamed and the truly curious

History Bus Tour and Helping Shore Acres on South Oregon Coast
Coos History Bus Tours return; Shore Acres needs volunteers. South coast events

Slow But Epic Oregon Coast Drama, Coos Bay's Sujameco Wreck Still Visible
March 1, 1929, it slid onshore and a distinctive history began. History

Be a Ditz and Oregon's Coast Will Smack You: the Lessons Are Funny But Also G...
Losing your keys, karma's a beach, dumb gas tale

What's Up with Astoria? And What's Down Below the Oregon Coast Town
An array of startling stats about Astoria. History, sciences

Another Side to Seaside, a Rugged Oregon Coast Surrounded by Civilization
More to Seaside than meets the eye. Trave tips, history

Where Were the '20 Miracle Miles?' Quirky to Cool Central Oregon Coast History
A stretch from Otis, Lincoln City to Depoe Bay, sort of

Part of Ecologically-Unique Oregon Coast Land at Cape Foulweather Returning t...
A mix of science and a wrong being corrected. Depoe Bay, history, Sciences

Elder Statesman of the Oregon Coast, Seaside Aquarium Turns 86 - An Intricate...
One of the oldest privately-owned aquariums in the U.S.

Deeper Into Arch Cape Opens Up Oregon Coast History, Curious Noises and Sights
More to Arch Cape's story than meets the eye. Cannon Beach

Lincoln City's History Museum Opens New Exhibit with Event on Apr 15: Birds o...
A presentation called Oregon?s Nearshore Habitat Protections. Lincoln City events

Different Sides of Seaside and Gearhart: Getting Un-Busy On N. Oregon Coast
Off the usual paths at Gearhart and Seaside find you alone. History, travel tips, sciences

Oregon Coast History Then and Now Photos: Perpetua, Waldport, Bandon, Depoe Bay
When they blew up a bridge, other surprising sights in time

Oregon Coast's Octopus Tree Complete: Origin, Rumors, History, Even a Celeb A...
Sunflower sea stars are greatly endangered, and that's bad news for kelp

What's Old is New Again on Oregon Coast: Inn of the Four Winds Reopens As New...
Some of the biggest ocean views in Seaside, historical charm. Hotel reviews, lodging

Garibaldi on North Oregon Coast: Distractions to Glowing Attractions
Where Tillamook Bay meets history, giant landmarks

'Great Flood of '96' for South Oregon Coast Hit Coos Bay, Bandon in Nov
The big one ravaged northern Oregon in Feb; South coast 10 months later. History

Lincoln City's Legends: Headless Man, Glowing Cave, Oregon Coast Shipwrecks /...
Yet sometimes these have roots in real history. Sciences, history, geology

Quirky Oregon Coast History Embedded in Seaside: Mystery Wall, Fishing Pier
Two mysteries on the Prom: one hinted at, the other hidden.

Oregon Coast Lost Legends: Gold Mine, Sea Monster to Treasures Debunked, Coos...
Coos Bay's DB Cooper, Gold Myths, Treasure Ship, Imploding Whale. History, sciences

Biggest Oregon Coast Stories of 2022: History, Landmarks, Explosives, Washing...
Railroad news, wowing history, orcas, nuclear power, Spanish galleon, Star Trek on the coast. Sciences

Clifftop Spa Aglow Above Oregon Coast's Nye Beach: Luxury Meets History at Inn
Newport's Inn at Nye Beach has numerous sides. Hotel reviews, lodging

When Marshfield and Empire Became Coos Bay: Votes That Changed S. Oregon Coas...
It started out under the name Marshfield - as well as Empire

Coos Bay Area Discoveries: New South Oregon Coast History, Scientific Finds
More to check out: new ghost forests, historic places, shipwreck tale

Great Coastal Gale of '07 Tore Into Oregon Coast 15 Years Ago - Video
The storm changed parts of the region forever. History, Bandon, Coos Bay, Newport, Lincoln City, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria, Gleneden Beach

Three Much-Loved Oregon Coast Landmarks Gone So Long They're Forgotten
Now a faint blip in the historical record books, but once extremely popular. Depoe Bay, Bandon, Newport

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, Gleneden Beach

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, Gleneden Beach

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