Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe. As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been forced to find other food sources, often times...
Western Oregon isn't known for its clear skies. Most days, the mist and rain obscure the horizon, blocking picturesque views of mountaintops, forested hills, and meadows. Often at night, our only glimpse of the celestial bodies is a dim moon shining through the...
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has always been about guest experiences. Whether it's traveling through a tunnel in Passages Of The Deep to check out sharks and huge bat rays, getting up close and personal with an octopus in an Animal Encounter, or interacting with sea...
Throughout the early part of June 2022, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury appeared to line up in the night sky. Starting on June 16th the five planets began to break out of formation and will now appear to travel away from each other again, though it's not too...
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...
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,...
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...
It's been 37 years since The Goonies was released in theaters, captivating children of the '80s with its pirate-themed adventure. Today, June 7, 2022, marks the 37th Anniversary of the release of The Goonies. If you have never visited Astoria, I could not recommend...
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...
There are strange things to be found when the tide pulls in, exposing the ocean's secrets. Pools of water collect in pockets of sand and rock. There you'll catch glimpses of an alien landscape, filled with all sorts of exotic, colorful creatures, some captivating,...
Fort Stevens State Park is one of Oregon's greatest treasures. Located just 20 minutes west of Astoria, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, it's tailor suited for history buffs and nature enthusiasts, beachcombers, campers, and hikers. Image via / Flickr...
With warm weather on the horizon I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend than with a trip to the gorgeous Oregon coast. Summer is the perfect time to relax and get back to nature alongside old growth forests and wide open beaches. One of our favorite spots to...