by Paul Hunter | Jun 19, 2022 | Adventures, History, History
The remains of a 17th-century Manilla Galleon were recovered from a sea cave near Manzanita. The timber, believed to have come from the hull of the Santo Cristo de Burgos, was discovered by local beachcombers in 2013. After being stalled by COVID restrictions, the...
by Paul Hunter | Jun 14, 2022 | History, History
The Eugene Police Department has announced that family and friends are offering a $45,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the 1969 murder of Janet Shanahan. There have been very few leads on the cold case so far, and investigators are hoping that...
by Paul Hunter | Jun 10, 2022 | Adventures, Oregon Coast
Orca sightings have been off the hook this year, all along the southern coast. They normally feed on baby gray whales during their annual migration north to Alaska, starting in late March to early June. They're also known to swim closer to land to snack on sea lions,...
by Paul Hunter | Jun 9, 2022 | Adventures
In Oregon, we take the scenic route, through forest sanctuaries, past coastal vistas, and across rivers and desert plains. We cherish our long drives, which is why the Three Capes Scenic Route is such a vital part of the state's experience. This 40-mile car tour gives...
by Paul Hunter | Jun 3, 2022 | Adventures
Anyone who's had the chance to drive along the Oregon coast has seen the little crab shacks, perched precariously on the cliffs or attached to the docks. Painted on the sides of the buildings are faded advertisements for 'fresh-caught' or 'live crab'. Novelli's Crab...
