Considered by many as the “crown jewel” of Oregon’s long-distance trails, the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) stretches from the Columbia River in the north to the California border in the south, almost…
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Explore Nature Series Celebrates its 4th Season
Imagine being able to trek through the forests of the Tillamook Coast with a mushroom foraging expert, hike Bayocean Spit with a local historian, kayak Netarts Bay in search of sand dollar…
Oregon State Parks Parking Fee Waived for ‘Green Friday’ Nov. 23rd
Play for free at all Oregon State Parks on Nov. 23 in celebration of ‘Green Friday.’ State Parks are waiving day-use parking fees in 25 Oregon State Parks the day after Thanksgiving….
Local businesses honored by Economic Development Council and Visit Tillamook Coast at Annual Banquet
Three businesses and an individual in Tillamook County were honored for excellence at the annual banquet hosted by the Economic Development Council and Visit Tillamook Coast. The event was held on November…
County’s Short Term Rental Committee Continues Review of Ordinance 84 with North County Meeting Sat. Nov. 3, Final Panel Nov. 6
Adopted by the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners in September, 2017, Ordinance 84 is the County’s regulation and management tools for Short Term Rentals for the unincorporated areas of the County, ie….
Tourism summit tackles tourism area challenges
By Dan Haag Oregon’s tourism is an economic boon. Revenue generated from the state’s tourism industry hit $11.8 billion in 2017. But what are the challenges associated with that number? Ask any…
JUST THINK: Advice for tourists (maybe they’ll listen)
By Victoria Stoppiello Even with tourist season almost over, I still lose my patience with the behavior of some of our visitors. I wish we could have a more mutually beneficial relationship….
“25 Family Adventures on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast” Reading and Signing Event at the Tillamook County Public Library
Starting this coming Saturday, September 15th there will be a number of reading and signing events planned for local author Brian Cameron’s new guidebook entitled “25 Family Adventures on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast.”…
Oregon Coast Visitors Assoc. Regional Stakeholder Survey; Deadline Oct. 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) needs to hear from you about how tourism impacts our communities. The survey results will help build OCVA’s future plans. Let’s hear from you!…
$100,000 in tourism marketing and promotions grants now available for Tillamook County non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses
August 28, 2018 – Visit Tillamook Coast, the destination marketing organization for Tillamook County, announced today the availability of $100,000 in tourism marketing and promotions grant funding for the 2018-2019 fiscal year….
