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Ask Oregon Program: Ask the Oregon Coast Ambassador: Coast Explorer publisher Gary Hayes answers questions from travelers as Travel Oregon's Oregon Coast Ambassador through the Ask Oregon program. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
Discover the Oregon Coast's Top Attractions: The Oregon Coast is dotted with must-see spots and interesting stops to satisfy all types of coastal travelers. Here is the explorer's guide to the Coast's top attractions. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
Subscribe to Coast Explorer Today & Never Miss an Issue!: Do you love to explore the Coast? So do we! And we love to share our enthusiasm with our readers... Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2013
Winners Announced for the 2013 SavorNW Wine Awards: Northwest wines are showcased at the annual SavorNW Wine Awards in Cannon Beach, Oregon Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2013
Big Picture: Ask an Oregon Coast Explorer: Coast Explorer Magazine publisher, Gary Hayes, was tapped to be an Ask Oregon ambassador, offering personalized travel recommendations for Travel Oregon. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
Life on the Rocks: The Black Oystercatcher nests in rocky depressions near the high tide line and feeds on limpets, mussels and crabs. They don't, however, eat oysters. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
Sign Up for Coast Explorer's Free Monthly e-Newsletter: Join our mailing list now and stay informed about what's happening at the Oregon and Washington Coast, including the most current information about great rates and packages on lodging. Appeared in Online Extras Fall/Winter 2012
Volunteers Show their Love for Oregon at SOLVE's Beach Cleanup, September 22: It doesn't take a natural disaster to wash debris into the ocean. The fall rains in Oregon can potentially send... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
What Is That Brown Stuff on the Beach?: Is it Oil? Sewage? No... Just Diatoms! Appeared in Online Extras Fall/Winter 2012
Big Picture: Mysteries at the Edge of the Ocean: What will you discover in the rich and vibrant ecosystem of tide pools? Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
Coming Up Aces at Coastal Casinos: They've got game, to be sure - thousands of square feet of it with a spread varied enough to accommodate players of every persuasion, from cardshark to gambling greenhorn. If you're considering a summertime beach escape, why not hedge your bets on one of the Pacific Northwest's premier coastal casinos? Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
Diverse Playgrounds on the Pacific Northwest Coast: The Pacific Northwest coast is renowned for its beaches, but several other dynamic ecosystems are represented here. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
Japanese Tsunami Debris Arriving on Oregon and Washington Coast: Exploring the Oregon or Washington coast? What to do if you find possible Japan tsunami debris. Appeared in Online Extras Summer 2012
Looking Back: Dungeness Crab: An enduring coastal delicacy, Dungeness crab has been harvested commercially along the Pacific Coast since the late 1800s. This historic... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
Big Picture: Where the Ocean Meets the Shore: Some of the worlds tallest trees grow right to the water's edge where they are shaped by punishing winds during the region's famous storms. The only trees that can survive being on the front lines of these oceanfront forces are the mighty Sitka Spruce. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
Has the Mystery of the "Beeswax Wreck" Been Solved?: Beeswax, porcelain and teak timbers, among other artifacts, have been found along Manzanita's beaches and the adjacent Nehalem Spit and Bay. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
Life in the Tidepool: Sunflower Sea Stars: The Sunflower Sea Star may have a flowery name but its reputation is fierce. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012- Mystery of the "Beeswax Wreck" in Nehalem Bay : [full-length version] Beeswax, porcelain and teak timbers, among other artifacts, have been found along Manzanita's beaches and the adjacent Nehalem Spit and Bay. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
Spring Seabirds & Shorebirds: In Oregon and Washington, more than 2000 islands, offshore rocks and reefs are protected as National Wildlife Refuges. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
Tiny Tunes: With buzzing wings and a squeaky chatter, Anna's hummingbirds are a year-round coastal resident and a musical sign of spring. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
Looking Back: Connecting Coastal Towns: In the late 1800s, before Washington officially became a state, getting around on what we now know as the Long... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
Regal Eagles: Though once threatened with extinction, Bald Eagles now thrive in the abundance of the Pacific Northwest Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
The Unpredictable Pleasures : The weather itself is the attraction for some visitors during the fall and winter. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
Winter and Spring Programs for Whale Watching Spoken Here: Visitors can spot migrating Gray Whales with the help of volunteers positioned at 26 sites along the coast during the... Appeared in Online Extras Fall/Winter 2011
Celebrate Summer: Spend some time at the beach this summer and take in some of the many attractions on the Northwest coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
Coast Explorer Magazine Launches New Mobile Web App: A Web App for smart phone users is the latest addition to the media line-up for the Northwest coast's most widely distributed free travel magazine. Appeared in Online Extras Summer 2011
Looking Back: Historic Travel to the Coast: Once upon a time, before rail and road networks were developed, travel to the Northwest coast was largely limited to... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
Summer's Natural Splendor: With longer days, warmer weather and long-awaited rays of sunshine, the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest erupt in vibrant celebration. Step out and join the party! Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
Volunteers Pitch In During Oregon's Statewide Fall Beach Cleanup September 17: SOLV's Fall Beach Cleanup day is nearing and volunteers are needed to help clean up beaches, river banks and lakes... Appeared in Online Extras Summer 2011
Big Picture: Dramatically Diverse: The Northwest Coast offers a diversity like no other. Here, you'll find rainforests, dune sandscapes, incredible habitats and ecosystems and, of course, unparalleled beauty. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
Historical Look at Pacific Coast Crabbing: Dungeness crab has been harvested commercially along the Pacific Coast since the late 1800s, an important part of the Pacific... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
Multitudinous Migration: After spending the winter months in balmy southerly climes, tens of thousands of shorebirds make their way to northern breeding grounds. Catch sight of the masses in springtime as they stop to rest and dine on the North Pacific shores. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
Tall Ships Travel the Coast Through July Offering a Glimpse Back in Time: Tall ships Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, accurate replicas of 18th and 19th-century sailing vessels, will make their way to ports along the Oregon and Washington coast through July with stops in Coos Bay, Newport, Astoria, Garibaldi, Ilwaco, Aberdeen and Westport. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2011
The Coast's Most Inspiring Viewpoints: The coast offers innumerable inspiring panoramic viewpoints that are spectacular anytime of year, but truly special in the offseason. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
Waterbird Wonderland: Bays and estuaries of the Northwest Coast teem with avifauna. All you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide and perhaps a little patience. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
A Pelican Puzzle: A few decades ago, Brown Pelicans were on the cusp of extinction. Today the species abounds, but some curious behavior on the Northwest Coast has researchers confounded. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
Could Our Oceans Face a Disaster?: The Northwest coast offers up strange and amazing natural wonders. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
Ghosts of Voyages Past: Thousands of shipwrecks dot the Pacific coastline, some still visible if the tides are just right, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
The Changing Tide of Media: Coast Explorer Magazine embraces social media and is available on demand on-line and on your mobile device. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
Common Murres Decline as Eagles Recover: Crowded murre colonies on coastal rock formations make for some extraordinary bird watching opportunities. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
Flora That Floats: Bull Kelp is the king of the underwater kelp forest and a common find for beachcombers. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
Lighthouses of the Northwest: Pacific Coast lighthouses are icons of our seagoing history, symbols of America's colorful maritime past. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
Spring and Summer Minus Tides Are a Plus: Spring brings some wonderfully low tides, offering clammers, beach walkers, tidepoolers and photographers special access to usually inaccessible intertidal areas. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
Worldly Whimbrels: The Whimbrel is a well-traveled curlew that visits the Northwest Coast regularly. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
LAST SHOT: The clouds, the waves, the light and the weather, whatever it may bring, can be magically inspiring. Appeared in Online Extras Fall/Winter 2009
Sea Hawk Splendor: One of the most magnificent Northwest birds of prey, the Osprey displays a most "striking" spectacle in the pursuit of a good meal. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
The Eco Retreat: Visitors who come to the Northwest Coast during the quieter seasons don't come to get a suntan by the pool. But if you want to hike the rainforest, watch dramatic seas, enjoy great birdwatching, paddle active waterways or ride the big waves, the Northwest's most active eco retreat is ready to surprise you. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
The Last Shot: A walk in the fog changes familiar landscapes into a new experience. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
Rocky Residents: A variety of limpets can be found in rocky intertidal areas. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
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