The Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is celebrating three decades of supporting marine life and inspiring ocean conservation on Oregon’s central coast. OCAq was originally founded as a way to stimulate the economy in the Yaquina Bay area while also serving year-round residents, and became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational […]

The Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Hughes House, and Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum are open for tours through Fall The Cape Blanco Lighthouse and the Hughes House, both located in Cape Blanco State Park near Sixes, and the Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum, located in Port Orford, are now open to […]

THE SPECTACULAR KING TIDES RETURN TO THE OREGON COAST JANUARY 1-3. STORY AND COVER PHOTO BY CHERYL WANNER Throw out the term king tide and everyone grabs their cameras and heads for the beach to witness rising waters and big surf action. Not only does this winter event boost coastal […]