Monday, March 18, 2024

Tourism

Cherry blossoms illuminated at state capitol state park March 16-April 6

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will host “Yozakura,” night viewing of the Akebono cherry blossoms, March 16 through April 6 in the North Mall at State Capitol State Park. Parks staff will illuminate the cherry blossoms with Japanese lanterns and lights nightly 6-9 p.m. Visitors may bring blankets, camping chairs or an evening picnic to enjoy under the canopy of the illuminated trees. The lanterns and lights create a striking and beautiful scene inside the park at night.

Newport beach access mobility chair available

The purpose of the program is to provide beach access for people facing mobility challenges. Anyone with mobility impairments including needing assistance with wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, or crutches can use the chair free of charge.

Two beach campgrounds update their closures for 2023/2024

Two popular coastal campgrounds will temporarily close through spring/summer 2024 due to construction.

A trip to Yellowstone

One might wonder why a Lincoln City Homepage reporter would take the time to write a story about Yellowstone National Park. Fair question, but don't...

Slap happy in Oceanlake

Like some kind of modern day hieroglyphics, vinyl adhesive stickers cover utility boxes, street signs and power meters in the Oceanlake district of Lincoln City.

The Siletz is hot!

In the early morning mist on the Siletz river dozens of small fishing boats glide quietly past each other.

Sandcastle contest blankets Siletz Bay

Lincoln City's annual sandcastle contest held on the beach behind Mo's saw mermaids, cruise ships, dolphins, burgers, houses and more competing for prizes Saturday.

Pacific Northwest heat wave drives visitors to Lincoln City

With scorching temperatures in the valley, traffic in Lincoln City is up as people find their way to the respite of cool weather on the coast.

Sunshine brings multitudes to Lincoln City beaches

A plethora of people packed Lincoln City beaches Wednesday, with many perusing the Pacific's placid perfection under sunny skies.

Photos: Good weather brings multitudes to Lincoln City’s Siletz Bay

With sunny skies and temperatures hovering in the high 50s Wednesday, Siletz Bay in Taft had an unusually large number of late-October beachgoers.