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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

Lincoln City's Whistling Winds - Wacky Oregon Coast History of a Quaint Motel
Like all of Whistling Winds, my room is a gloriously all Earth tones, covered in that fine polished wood that makes it feel like a fancy hotel

Little Log Museum in Yachats Hosts Benefit Concerts: Central Oregon Coast
The concerts to help raise funds toward the rebuilding of the historical and iconic structure. Yachats events

Four Quirky, Kooky Moments of Oregon Coast History
A skeleton, a shipwreck, tornado and a rogue sea lion: Newport, Lincoln City, Manzanita

Wacky Oregon Coast History: Nov. 12 is Happy Exploding Whale Day, New Facts
More tidbits about the incident, the clip and its future. Sciences

Park Closure at Cannon Beach, N. Oregon Coast; Central Coast Holidays with Hi...
Lincoln City's history museum gets cheery; Ecola State Park shuts down for four days. Lincoln City events

Cannon Beach's Bandage Man a Spooky, Goofy Oregon Coast Lore for Decades
A bandaged and bloodied figure haunting the roads near Cannon Beach and its forests. History

N. Oregon Coast Events Look into Tufted Puffin, Rocky Shores
Manzanita events, Cannon Beach events, science, kids, history

Cutting Edge Archaeology Subject of N. Oregon Coast Event
Each year the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum partners with the Archaeological Institute of America. Cannon Beach events

Autumn Brings Star Parties and N. Oregon Coast History Program
Two famed events happen on the Oregon coast and in the Coast Range. Seaside events

Cape Meares Lighthouse History and Its Future on Oregon Coast
An interesting, even dramatic path: one of engineering feats, vandalism, recovery and an odd sight or two

Nye Beach: Where Historic Oregon Coast Meets Future Sands
Where Newport history collides with post-millennia civilized amenities and prime, even primitive beaches. Travel tips

On Seaside's Prom: Part Oregon Coast Cottage, Part Upscale Hotel with History
The front stares at the ocean's chaotic wonders, originally a mansion built in the early 1900s

N. Oregon Coast's Tolovana Inn History of the Cannon Beach Icon, Part 2
A long and storied history, one that goes way back beyond its construction in the early '70s

Seaside's The Cove: N. Oregon Coast Place with Old Secrets
Old history and wild new geology in a spot where you can find yourself alone

Newport's Agate Beach: Complete Accesses, History, Facts of Central Oregon Co...
Deep history, trails, beach accesses, complete travel tips guide

Maxwell Point and Tunnel Beach: Oceanside's Trippy Gift to the N. Oregon Coast
Details, nature and history of Maxwell Point and Tunnel Beach (or Star Trek Beach), at Oceanside. Travel tips

Yachats' Beulah's Sea View Inn and Landmark Restaurant: Intriguing Oregon Coa...
Some kind of eatery or another had been at the spot for about 100 years

Beach Retro Mural On Broadway - Seaside, Oregon Coast
Part of the "Million Dollar Walk" known as Broadway, this mural that looked back on history is itself now history

Oregon Coast's Heceta Head Lighthouse Changes and Challenges During 125-Year ...
One more celebration and some changes at the historical lighthouse. Florence events, kids

That Which is Haunting of An Oregon Coast Lighthouse: Cape Meares and Area
There are some morbid and dark histories in the area surrounding the Oceanside landmark. History, geology

Shipwreck Exhibit and Gilnetting History Featured on N. Oregon Coast
N. coast shipwrecks are aplenty; local fishing industry history. Cannnon Beach events, Seaside events, Manzanita events

Part 2: Seven Freakiest Things I've Seen on the Oregon Coast
Weird pink rainbow, lighthouse in a bubble, ancient cannon, more. Sciences, history

Manzanita's Spindrift Inn: Subtleties of Oregon Coast History Blend with the ...
Spindrift Inn has become a quiet little hotspot in the tiny town, a delightful mix of the modern and historic. Manzanita lodging, Manzanita events, Pacific City events

N. Oregon Coast Events Take Different Look at History
March 28: weather during Lewis 'n Clark's journey; Angkor Wat archaeology

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