Oregon Coast Explored

12/16/2024

I need to get out on a charter. Who wants some free advertising that has a charter boat? 🤣

Oregon Whale Watch Week: Winter Whale Watch: This event will take place from December 27–31, 2024, and will focus on the southbound migration of gray whales. Spring Whale Watch: This event will take place from March 22...

12/16/2024

This was a horrible ending. I'm so glad they took this scene out.

12/16/2024

Holy sheet... 👌 that's a pretty good bust!

12/16/2024

The 2024 commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon will open on December 16, 2024:

The season runs from Cape Falcon (Oswald State Park) to the California border.
The season was delayed from its original opening date of December 1, 2024 to allow for additional testing for meat recovery and biotoxins.

The season can be delayed or partially opened to ensure a safe and high-quality product.
Female crabs are released unharmed to ensure a healthy population and future harvest.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) conducts pre-season testing in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission. The testing is in accordance with the Tri-State testing protocols for Dungeness crab.
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12/14/2024

Oregon State Police have cited Waldport resident Roy Sanford, along with Newport restaurant owner Shinong Lee and his son Jack Lee, for illegal hunting and tagging of a bear, which was subsequently stored in the freezer of Lee’s Wok in Newport. Following a report of the bear being shot without a proper harvest tag on Sanford's property, Fish and Wildlife troopers discovered that although Jack Lee had a bear tag, the bear was not legally harvested as it was shot by Sanford. After the discovery, health officials inspected the restaurant and found bear meat stored improperly alongside other food, leading to a temporary closure until a thorough cleaning and re-inspection.

12/12/2024

Some of the best time to come out to the Oregon coast is Oct to December with great sunsets and less crowds.
Tillamook Oregon Explored

12/11/2024

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🎄🚂 Exclusive Caboose Charter on the Candy Cane Express! 🚂🎄

Looking for a unique and festive way to celebrate this season? Hop aboard the Candy Cane Express for an unforgettable experience with our Exclusive Caboose Charter! Enjoy cookies, cocoa and a visit from Santa in your own private area. Whether it's a family outing, a work celebration, or a holiday gathering with friends, the Candy Cane Express caboose is the perfect setting for a memorable ride.

For more information and to book, please visit https://oregoncoastscenic.org/train-rides/candy-cane-express/ or call our office at 503-842-7972.
Book your exclusive ride today and make this holiday season extra special!

12/10/2024

Reports of icy roads this morning around toledo, Tillamook County and Lincoln County, so be careful out there and slow it down.

12/10/2024

Taking donations for This year's cash for food drive. 💯 percent of proceeds will be given to the Newport Police to contribute to families in need. Also Newport and Lincoln City are having a competition on who gets the most donations. So let's go Newport. Click below. ⭐️ 🎄

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12/10/2024

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is set for major repairs in 2025 so that it can continue its presence as the last standing wooden lighthouse on the Oregon Coast.

The restoration process will last from Jan. 1 to June 2025 and mainly focus on the building’s exterior, including its roof and chimneys, brick foundation, doors and windows, and a new paint job. Oregon park and recreation is spending 1.6 million dollars to restore.

A piece of Oregon history sits atop a bluff at the mouth of the Yaquina River. It is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, built in 1871 and decommissioned in 1874. It was officially restored as a privately maintained aid to navigation on December 7, 1996
Photo: Randy James

12/09/2024

The last King Tides Of 2024 is 5 days away. Below is a chart for the Newport area, but you can go check out tide tables from us harbors website for your area as they may be different. December 13th to 15th are the dates. Also be aware of sneaker waves during king tide week.

12/08/2024

Holiday Toy Drive Donation Sites
North Lincoln Fire & Rescue, Eagles Lodge, and Les Schawb Annual Holiday Toy Dirve for Ages 3-17

You can drop off donations of unwrapped new toys to the following locations.

Safeway Chamber of Commerce

Wallgreens Attis

Churchill Mortgage Dr. Bob's Health Center

The Dorchester House Grocery Outlet

Mills Ace Hardware North Mills Ace Hardware South

The Community Center The Senior Center

Samaritan Cosatal Clinic The Cultural Center

Sundae Fundae Coldwell Banker

Lakeview Senior Center North Lincoln Samartian Hospital

Les Schwab Tires Signature Home Health

Lincoln City City Hall Lincoln City Police Department

McKay's Market Bi-Mart

Lincoln Cuty Outlets Lincoln City Gifts

Professional Tire Oregon Coast Bank

Mo's Seafood Left Coast Property Management

Searenity Worldmark Gleneden

Worldmark Depoe Bay NLFR Station 16 - Taft

NLFR Station 14- North

You can make a cash donation using our website Donations tab on Front Page

In person at 2525 NW Hwy 101 ( M-F 8-5pm excluding holidays)

https://www.nlfr.org/holiday-toy-drive-donation-sites

12/08/2024

Event set for Nov. 28-Dec. 31.
Things to know
The Holiday Light show at Shore Acres State Park features thousands of lights and displays in the formal garden. Timed entry and $5 parking must be purchased before arrival and are on sale beginning June 1 at 6 a.m.

Parking reservation time slots are available for 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for Nov. 28-Dec. 31.

Visitors must reserve their date, time and $5 parking spot. Reservation is for vehicle parking only. Parking permits are per vehicle, not per person.
Timed entry and parking must be reserved BEFORE arrival.
No onsite parking permit purchase is available during event hours.
All guests who do NOT have a 4:30 ticket for Holiday Lights must vacate the park by 4 p.m. to accommodate timed entry and parking ticket arrivals.
Parking for the event is only available at the Shore Acres day-use parking area after dusk. For visitor and vehicle safety, no parking allowed at nearby day-use areas, overlooks or along the highway. OPRD owns all the pull outs/parking areas on that stretch of highway and they are designated day use areas; access or parking in these areas after dusk is prohibited.

Note: Free parking for Green Friday, Nov. 29, at all state parks that charge a parking fee applies during the daytime at Shore Acres, but not during event hours. Timed entry and parking reservation required 4:30-9 p.m.
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12/08/2024

Did you make it down to the Yaquina Bay Boat Light Parade tonight? Share your photos on the comments if you did :)

12/07/2024

There is a high threat of sneaker waves tomorrow, Sunday December 8th, as a long period swell pushes ashore. Waves will have the ability to run higher up than normal on beaches. Use caution on beaches and never turn your back on the ocean.

12/07/2024

One on left.. Oregon Coast Explored is not me. But an impersonator. Other Image is my registered business with state of Oregon. If you see these imposters, flag them as pretending to be a business and type in Oregon Coast Explored.. You'll see my logo name pop up and click my name. Thanks. Let's boot these scammers outta here.