The Charleston Marine Life Center is full of stories and exhibits that dive into the world of marine life found on the Oregon Coast. STORY BY EMILY KOLKEMO MY FAMILY IS family is visiting the Charleston Marine Life Center. My two young daughters spend a lot of time at the touch pool, where they are surprised by the feel of a purple urchin and sea cucumber. I watch as they are fascinated with tiny creatures under microscopes. They hover around the tank where the red octopus is playing with a ball, and stand in awe of the very large and well-preserved Humboldt squid specimen. As we visited the ..read more

Don’t miss the gray whales as they blow, breach, and fluke their way from their breeding and birthing grounds near Baja, Mexico, to the feeding areas of the Bering and Chukchi seas off Alaska during Whale Week. This year’s watch week is just in time for Oregon’s spring break, taking place March 23-31. Armed with binoculars, a warm coat, and a little bit of patience, you can watch the whales from any high point with a clear view of the Pacific. But if you’d like to learn a little about the 18,000 gray whales as they make their journey, try watching the whales during the spring Whale Watch Week ..read more

The fan-favorite Celtic series returns to the Lincoln City Cultural Center, with musical-uplifting experiences that continue into spring of 2024. The Lincoln City Cultural Center presents another exiting year for the annual Celtic Music Series. This year’s lineup offers one concert per month through April 2024. Featuring bands from Scotland, Ireland, Italy and the United States, this series brings dynamic new sounds and genre favorites to the Oregon Coast. Celtic series concerts take place at the Cultural Center, with a mixture of evening shows and matinees. Limited subscriptions (choose 5 or ..read more

THE SPECTACULAR KING TIDES RETURN TO THE OREGON COAST THIS WINTER. 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 economies, but it also provides excellent opportunities for observation and understanding of the oceans and their effect on our planet. Are king tides a new phenomenon, the result, perhaps, of global warming? Or something that’s been happening since time immemorial and only recently attracted public attention? King ..read more

The Charleston Marine Life Center is full of stories and exhibits that dive into the world of marine life found on the Oregon Coast. STORY BY EMILY KOLKEMO MY FAMILY IS family is visiting the Charleston Marine Life Center. My two young daughters spend a lot of time at the touch pool, where they are surprised by the feel of a purple urchin and sea cucumber. I watch as they are fascinated with tiny creatures under microscopes. They hover around the tank where the red octopus is playing with a ball, and stand in awe of the very large and well-preserved Humboldt squid specimen. As we visited the ..read more

Winter and spring are the best times to hunt agates—sparkly semiprecious stones that surface in shifting sands. STORY BY HELEN PICCA FOR THE FULL PRINT EDITORIAL VERSION OF THE STORY CLICK HERE Agates collected over the years by the author. HUNTING AGATES IS a favorite pastime along the Oregon Coast. Whether you are a short-term visitor or a long-time resident, searching the beaches for those sought-after treasures is a compelling and addictive pursuit. You would be hard-pressed to find a house or business in this town without a jar on a window-sill or a bowl on a table filled with the tantali ..read more

THE SPECTACULAR KING TIDES RETURN TO THE OREGON COAST THIS WINTER. 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 economies, but it also provides excellent opportunities for observation and understanding of the oceans and their effect on our planet. Are king tides a new phenomenon, the result, perhaps, of global warming? Or something that’s been happening since time immemorial and only recently attracted public attention? King ..read more

STORY BY JUDY FLEAGLE Former Oregon Coast magazine editor Judy Fleagle tried her hand at paranormal investigation, which she describes in this story that appeared several years ago in Oregon Coast magazine. Note: Some of the businesses and organizations mentioned may no longer be active. Scroll to the end of this story to find your own Haunted Experience. The lights flashed twice on the K-ll meter, indicating “no.” No hesitation over and over again. “No” to “Is your name Rue?” “Are you an older lady?” “Are you a little girl?” and “Are you an older man?” But there was less certainty when asked ..read more

The fan-favorite Celtic series returns to the Lincoln City Cultural Center this fall, with musical-uplifting experiences that continue into spring of 2024. Breabach The Lincoln City Cultural Center presents another exiting year for the annual Celtic Music Series. This year’s lineup offers one concert per month through April 2024. Featuring bands from Scotland, Ireland, Italy and the United States, this series brings dynamic new sounds and genre favorites to the Oregon Coast. Celtic series concerts take place at the Cultural Center, with a mixture of evening shows and matinees. Limited subscrip ..read more

The Oregon Kelp Alliance (OKRA) and its partners invite the public to An Evening with Urchins on October 21. The free and fun afternoon will take place at the Farm & Sea facilities at the Port of Bandon from 3:30-6:30 p.m. for an educational event focusing on sea urchins and seaweed.  Farm Tours of urchin and dulse aquaculture facilities at the Port of Bandon farm site will run from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Space on the farm tours is limited, click here to register for a spot. Following the farm tours, attendees can take a short walk to the nearby Nasomah Memorial Garden (1st St SW & ..read more