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A listing of all Lincoln City Attractions features
    • 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
    • Big Picture: Oregon's Seastacks Are Remarkable Natural Areas: Oregon's beaches, decorated by rock formations protruding from the edge of the shore, are truly magical areas. Picturesque sea stacks... 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
    • It's Your Beach: Love It, Own It, SOLVE It!: For the past 29 years SOLVE has been organizing volunteers to clean all 362 miles of Oregon's coastline. Come out... Appeared in Online Extras 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
    • Fall Kite Festival Lifts Off in Lincoln City October 13-14: Giant kites, and plenty of them, take advantage of the season's winds of change and take flight over the beach... Appeared in Online Extras Fall/Winter 2012
    • It's Winter Migration Season for Gray Whales along the Northwest Coast: Winter's south migration of Gray Whales occurs from mid-December through mid-January every year. Appeared in Online Extras 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
    • Looking Back: The Pathfinders of Lincoln County 1912: In 1912, a group of four men and a dog, dubbed the "Pathfinders," set out in a 20-horsepower Flanders Studebaker... 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
    • Spahhhh...: Incorporate a bit of bliss into your beach break by stepping into one of the Oregon Coast's premier spa destinations. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • The Road Less Traveled: Exploring the Three Capes Scenic Route: Take your time, pack a lunch, stop frequently and bring extra batteries for your camera on this scenic road less traveled by on the Oregon Coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Vince Neil & Great White Concert at Lincoln City's Chinook Winds Casino Resort: Two rock groups take the stage at Chinook Winds in November. Get ready for a rockin' weekend with Vince Neil and Great White November 2 & 3! 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
    • Audrey Jo's Journal on Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part 2: The following is the second excerpt from the journal of Audrey Jo Mills as she and her four-legged friend, Pepe, traveled south on the Oregon Coast Trail, this leg: Lincoln City, Oregon to Sunset Bay State Park. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 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
    • Driftwood Library Welcomes New York Times Bestselling Mystery Writer J.A. Jance to Lincoln City: Driftwood Public Library is very pleased to announce that J.A. Jance will be visiting Lincoln City on Monday, September 10... Appeared in Online Extras Summer 2012
    • Gray Whale: Giant of the Pacific: Weighing nearly 40 tons and reaching lengths of up to 50 feet, Gray Whales are about the size of a bus! These giants of the Pacific embark twice a year on one of the longest migrations of any creature on earth, a journey that can be observed from the shores of the Pacific Northwest if you know when and where to watch. Appeared in Online Extras 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
    • Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City: Chinook Winds celebrates with music and fireworks: Hotel California, "A Salute to the Eagles" takes place on Saturday, September 1, and catch the big fireworks show Sunday, September 2. 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
    • Thru Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part 2: Central Oregon Coast: Lincoln City to Cape Perpetua Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Win an American Muscle Car at Surf City Classic Car Show in Lincoln City August 25 & 26!: The 13th Annual Surf City Classic Car Show is set for August 25 & 26 in Lincoln City, Oregon. From... Appeared in Online Extras Summer 2012
    • Audrey Jo's Journal on Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail: The following is an excerpt from Audrey Jo's journal as she and her four-legged friend, Pepe, traveled south on the Oregon Coast Trail on the first leg of their journey: the Columbia River to Lincoln City, Oregon. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 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
    • Crash Course: Wave Watching on the Coast of Oregon and Washington: The power of the ocean is thunderous, dramatic and wet. Wave watchers delight in the shower of ocean spray and foam as it hits the headlands or boils through the spouting horns at Depoe Bay, Oregon. There are many places to witness this awesome sight along the North Oregon Coast or Southwest Washington Coast. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Explore Theater on the Coast: March – April – May 2012 Theater Offerings Appeared in Online Extras 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
    • Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics in Lincoln City on May 19: Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics in Lincoln City, Oregon is a fun affair for dogs and handlers of all... 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
    • SOLVe-ing Beach Litter is Good Clean Fun: Join thousands of volunteers on Saturday, March 31 from 10am to 1pm as they spend three hours picking up litter... Appeared in Online Extras 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
    • Swell Ride: Surfing on the Oregon Coast: Surfing is one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the Oregon coast, and its popularity is swelling. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • The Coast for Kids: Fourteen-year-old Luci Swim shared some of her experiences with Coast Explorer readers and offered fun coastal travel advice for kids of all ages. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part I: We met Audrey Jo Mills and her dog Pepe as they were hiking the Oregon Coast Trail and asked her to share some of her experiences with Coast Explorer readers. This is the first of a three-part series about Audrey Jo and Pepe's adventures on the Oregon Coast Trail. 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
    • Divine Canine Destination:: Lincoln City Getaway... with Your Dog Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • 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
    • Theater Along the Coast for Spring 2012: Here are several live theater shows happening this spring along the Oregon coast during 2012. Appeared in Online Extras 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
    • Coastal Outdoor Markets: Opening bells have sounded and coastal outdoor markets are open! One of the oldest forms of direct marketing for small... Appeared in Coast Explorer 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 Concerts Rock Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City: As part of their 16th Anniversary Celebration, Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City is featuring some big name concerts... 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
    • Discovering Lincoln City: With all there is to see and do in the Lincoln City area, visitors need to allow themselves some extra time in order to take in all this Central Oregon Coast gem has to offer. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • 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
    • Experience Ecosystems: Hike the nature trails and experience the experimental forest and scenic research area at Oregon's Cascade Head Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Gardens of Intertidal Wonder: The seven Marine Gardens along the Oregon Coast offer extraordinary opportunities for learning about intertidal zones and the flora and fauna they support. 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
    • Teed Off in Lincoln City: Lincoln City offers golfers several challenging courses for both nine and eighteen hole rounds. 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
    • Discover Depoe Bay: Depoe Bay has more to offer than meets the eye. 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
    • Hikes to Spot Spouts: Whether you're a hiker who might fancy seeing a whale or two, or a whale watcher who's not afraid of a little leg work, these coastal headland hikes invite you to unite two popular Northwest pastimes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 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
    • Hot Stuff on the Oregon Coast: The Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio in Lincoln City can teach you to make a glass float or a paperweight to take home as a souvenir from your trip to the Oregon Coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • Rocky Residents: A variety of limpets can be found in rocky intertidal areas. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • The Shorebird Show: Migration is the time to see the greatest variety of shorebirds. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008