A bright beacon, the Yaquina Lighthouse, has been illuminating the Oregon coast for 150 years. First lit on August 20, 1873, Yaquina Light has the distinction of being the tallest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast at 93 feet. Last August, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which manages the lighthouse, […]
Year: 2023
Coastal Book Bin: 3 Books to Read
With Fall in its early days, it’s the ideal time to find a good book, sit back in a comfy chair, and delve into the life of a salmon fisherman, discover the secrets of seaweed, or enjoy a young adult romance novel written by a prolific Oregon Coast magazine writer. […]
Give sea lions plenty of space on beaches
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is asking beachgoers to stay clear and keep pets away from sick sea lions that are coming ashore. The reason: sea lions infected with leptospirosis can pass the illness on to people, dogs, and livestock. ODFW says that public calls reporting sick […]