Outdoor

Outdoor, Science/Marine Life

When Sharks And Surfers Collide

Story by CHERYL D. WANNER Shark encounters are rare on the Oregon Coast, but they do happen. April 22, 1998, was a perfect day for John Forse of Lincoln City to try out his new surfboard. Arriving at Gleneden Beach and finding blue skies, offshore winds, and a good swell, […]

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How-To Guide to Crabbing from a Paddleboard

Story and photos by LAUREN ZATKOS Some people who think of Oregon immediately associate it with the iconic Dungeness crab. And this makes sense; as the most profitable fishery in Oregon, the coast is dotted with crabbing boats and colorful crab pot buoys. If you walk into any coastal restaurant, […]

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Pedal the Rails

Oregon Coast Railriders offer a peaceful but adventurous journey alongside a river, past verdant pastureland, and through the heart of a wildlife area on this South Coast tour. STORY BY EMILY KOLKEMO Remember the scene in the cult-classic 1980s movie, The Goonies, when the kids find a treasure map in […]