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Cannon Beach Oregon Guide: Haystack Rock, Coastal Trails & a 3-Day Itinerary

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Celebrate art, serenity and Oregon’s open coast at timeless Cannon Beach written by James Sinks The USS Shark was in trouble. The year was 1846, and the military schooner was listing near the treacherous Columbia River bar. Desperate to stay afloat, the captain ordered the crew to throw nonessential weight over the side. Among the items chucked overboard: cannons. While the boat ultimately sank, the crew survived. So did the cannons. One of them was later rediscovered near a towering sea stack called Haystack Rock on the north coast. More than a century after the shipwreck, the metal memento became the formal namesake of one of Oregon’s most popular beach destinations, when the artsy hamlet of Cannon Beach incorporated in 1957. An hour west of Portland at the junction of U.S. Highway 101, drivers destined for the nearest Pacific beach face a more-than-directional decision. Want a party? Bumper cars, boisterous…

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Oregon Coast Clam Chowder Recipe

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written by Thor Erickson | photography by Tambi Lane “RUN FASTER!” our 8-year-old son, Jahn, yelled. “It’s not working!” “You can do it!” my wife, Cathy, cheered as the waves crashed behind us. I ran down the beach as fast as I could. Rain was coming in sideways. The wind gusted so hard it lifted sand into the air, stinging my face and filling my mouth with salt. It was spring break on the Oregon Coast, and we were trying—against all better judg-ment—to fly a kite. After a few more attempts, our cheerfully colored kite took a beating, pelted from the gray sky by wind, rain and sand. It never stood a chance. Eventually, we let it go, laughing as it collapsed onto the beach like a bright idea humbled by weather. We had planned this trip for weeks. We’d recently purchased a vintage Volkswagen EuroVan and were excited to…

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Curry Watersheds hosts an aquatic weeds workshop for natural resource professionals in the Rogue River estuary.

Curry Watersheds Partnership: Innovative Conservation in Oregon

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In Curry County, a unique partnership combines an educational nonprofit with water-protector offices written by James Sinks | photography by Curry Watershed Partnership An unconventional collaboration is helping save fish, farmland and money on the South Coast. In each Oregon county, you’ll find at least one soil and water conservation district. Overseen by locally elected boards, the nonregula-tory entities oversee projects to protect irrigation water and the farms that help feed you. In addition, every Oregon county is home to at least one watershed council. Those councils convene scientists, industries, recreationists and others to preserve water quality and revive stream-dependent species, primarily salmon. Yet only in one county will you find a mash-up that corrals together those somewhat obscure but similar efforts, along with a nine-year-old educational charity. Based in Gold Beach, the Curry Watersheds Partnership combines the staff and missions of four sustainability organizations under a single roof. By…

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Tower Theatre
Located in the heart of downtown Bend, the Tower Theatre is a beautifully restored, historic venue that brings world-class entertainment to Central Oregon.
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
Beautifully renovated with detailed touches and thoughtful amenities throughout. Experience Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel built 600-feet into the water to showcase the beauty of the Columbia River and the magnificent Astoria-Megler Bridge.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2023
Fall in Love with Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 2023 Season
Tickets are on sale now for OSF's exciting Season of Love. Experience Romeo & Juliet, Rent, Twelfth Night and more beloved stories, from just $35!
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Experience the excitement of Oregon winter   Mt. Hood Skibowl’s origin dates back to 1928, making the resort one of the oldest remaining ski resorts in the country. The ski area began as two separate resorts Skibowl and Multorpor. While Skibowl’s name was derived from the natural shape of it’s
Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
"Spectacular setting and phenomenal wine. A hidden gem."
Hood River Hotel
Hood River Hotel
Built in 1911, and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hood River Hotel is the place to stay in Hood River, Oregon. We’re in the center of downtown, nestled amidst local artisan shops, eateries, wineries, brew pubs and a myriad of outdoor adventure destinations.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Immerse yourself in the past with Ice Age Geology, Lewis & Clark stories, Indigenous Culture and Oregon Explorers. In the present, get up close to Birds of Prey, hike the nature trails, shop local crafts, picnic or taste farm grown food.
Stoller Family Estate
Stoller Family Estate
At Stoller, our roots run deep. The family established the property in 1943 and the vineyard 50 years later. Pioneering Oregonian and founder Bill Stoller purchased his family’s second-generation farm in 1993, guided by the vision of cultivating an enduring legacy for his family’s land. Over the last 25 years,

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