Author: Alicia Spooner

Art, Culture/History, News

Coastal Book Bonanza

Coastal carvings, local oddities, an “Indian country” mystery, and the story of how Oregon’s beaches became a public right—these four recently published books are a must-read for those with an interest in all things Oregon Coast. Carving Out A Life Brian McEneny(Dancing Moon Press; 2018) You can peruse Brian McEneny’s […]

Food/Travel

Destination Dining

Offering everything from inventive seasonal dishes to breathtaking ocean views, these three restaurants—Restaurant O in Coos Bay, Pelican Brewing Company in Pacific City, and Big Wave Café in Manzanita—will draw you back again and again. Restaurant O 541-808-9300; www.restauranto.us  facebook.com/RestaurantO Restaurant O opened a year ago in downtown Coos Bay, […]

News

Transit to the Coast

Want to bypass the car and enjoy the scenery to and along the Oregon Coast? It’s an easy and convenient option with the NWConnector, an alliance of public transit providers with transportation options from Portland, Salem, or Corvallis to the coast, or from Astoria south along Highway 101 to Yachats. […]