(Manzanita, OR) – The Lower Nehalem Community Trust and Portland Audubon invite the community to Alder Creek Farm from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 13th to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day….
Category: Explore Nature
Spectacular Drone Footage Captures Orca Whales Hunting Gray Whale Calf in Newport – Photographer Jaklyn Larsen’s Unforeseen Encounter with Nature’s Majestic Display
Oregon’s mid-coast has long been celebrated for its picturesque landscapes and abundant wildlife, captivating both locals and visitors alike. However, photographer Jaklyn Larsen recently found herself at the center of an extraordinary…
Netarts Bay Clamming Fifth Grade Field Trip with WEBS, TEP – Clamming, Marine Biology and Fun
Story, Photos & Video By Ashley Hamann, Tillamook County Pioneer Intern Netarts Bay is a gorgeous place that many Tillamook County locals go when the clamming tides are good. As fun as…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: North Coast Reopens to Razor Clamming
(May 5, 2023 -ASTORIA, Ore) – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW announce the opening of razor clam harvesting at 12:01 a.m. May 6 from the Washington border to Tillamook Head….
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WATERSHED, ESTUARY, BEACH & SEA (WEBS): SPRINGTIME LEARNING AND FUN AROUND NETARTS BAY!
This May, Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) is hosting several fun, educational events designed to help locals and visitors explore the wonders of Netarts Bay. “Friends of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Benefits of Biking – Local Efforts to Expand Access in Tillamook County – Healthy Kids Day/Bike Rodeo at Tillamook YMCA April 29th
by Mari Tasche, Oregon Health & Science University, exercise physiologist; co-chair of the Access to Physical Activity (APAC) Committee for Tillamook County Wellness. Why bike? Learning to ride a bike is an…
SALMONBERRY TRAIL PROJECT – A Community Path to Rockaway Beach; Community Information/Listening Session April 26th; SURVEY
The City of Rockaway Beach won funding for the design of a cycling and pedestrian path that would connect Washington St to Neah-Kah-Nie High and Middle Schools. This technical design phase will…
Governor Requests Expedited Declaration of a Fishery Resource Disaster
Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration Follows Projected Reduction in the Ex-Vessel Salmon Value by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Hood River, OR – In response to the recent Pacific Fishery Management…
Local Mariners Make Recommendations for Buoys at Tillamook Bar at Town Hall April 6th; Coast Guard conducts waterways analysis study of Tillamook Bay, seeks public comment
By Laura Swanson Two weeks ago, US Coast Guard Station Master Chief Corbin Ross invited all Tillamook Bay vessel masters, recreational operators and other stakeholders were asked to join in a discussion…
Orcas in Tillamook Bay – April 17, 2023; Transient Whale Project Identifies Visitor(s) (VIDEO)
Photos & Comments from Don Backman The Orcas were in Tillamook Bay today, April 17, 2023. Also known as killer whales, these impressive creatures come into Tillamook Bay occasionally to prowl about….
