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State park visitors can book same day reservations beginning in 2024

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State park visitors can book same day reservations beginning in 2024

oregon state parksVisitors hoping to camp last minute will soon have the chance to view and book same-day campsite openings online statewide starting January 1, 2024.

Previously, most sites required booking 24 hours or more in advance of arrival when reserving online. Same-day online reservations started as a pilot project at two coastal parks and expanded last summer to all 17 coastal state park campgrounds.

“Same-day reservations at the coast gave those traveling the peace of mind that there was a place ready for them when they arrived,” said Coastal Region Director Dennis Comfort.

When the program expands statewide, it will include a total of 40 park campgrounds across Oregon. Some parks switch tent and RV campsites to first-come-first served during the winter and those sites will start offering same-day online reservations in the spring. Visitors can check park webpages for seasonal information on specific parks at https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

Eleven campgrounds will remain first-come-first served year-round: Jackson F. Kimball, Goose Lake, Bates, Cascara, Catherine Creek, Hilgard Junction, Jasper Point (except for the cabin), Minam, Red Bridge, Smith Rock and Ukiah-Dale.

According to a State Parks spokesperson, The goal of same-day online reservations is to offer campers the flexibility to travel last minute when sites are available while giving them the security of knowing they have a site when they arrive. Same-day online reservations also have the potential to give park staff more time to offer interpretive opportunities, improve park facilities and increase time interacting with visitors. ”

“The transition to same-day reservations at Nehalem Bay State Park was nearly seamless and has been generally well received by guests,” said Park Manager Ben Cox.

Siletz flood warning

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Siletz flood warning

lincoln city weatherThe National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Siletz River in effect from Monday, December 5 at 8:36 am to Tuesday, December 6 at 9:18 am. This message has been forwarded to those households who have contact information within the Siletz flood plain and those Lincoln Alerts profiles who selected to receive “Siletz River Flooding” notifications.

What – Minor flooding is forecast.
Where – Siletz River at Siletz.
When – From this morning to late tomorrow.
Impacts – Above 18.0 feet, expect minor flooding of a small housing development near mile post 8 downstream from Mack Landing. Widespread lowland and pasture land flooding also occurs at this level. Flooding may be exacerbated during high tide.


Additional Details:

At 3:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
Forecast – The river will rise above flood stage this morning to 18.5 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 8.1 feet late Saturday morning.
It will rise to 9.4 feet late Sunday morning. It will then fall to 6.3 feet Wednesday, December 13. It will then rise again but remain below flood stage.
Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Local flood warning

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Local flood warning

lincoln city weatherBULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Portland OR
437 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

…The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon…

Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County.

Nehalem River near Foss affecting Clatsop and Tillamook Counties.

Siletz River at Siletz affecting Lincoln County.

Trask River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County.

…Observed flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington…

Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum
County.

Crews will close one lane of OR 18 for tree removal

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Crews will close one lane of OR 18 for tree removal

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced temporary road closure/delays.

“Expect one lane of OR 18 from milepost 9 to 19 along the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Park to be closed for tree removal starting Monday, Dec. 4. 

The work will be done from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The work is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 14. Work is weather dependent.

Travelers can expect 20-minute delays on this section of OR 18. Flaggers will be in place with the use of a pilot car to guide motorists around the work crews. The work zone will be spread over 10 miles.

If you plan to travel this route next week, remember that this work will cause daytime delays. Plan ahead and give yourself extra time. Be prepared to stop and give our crews space. If you want to avoid the delays, consider an alternate route.

Tripcheck.com will be updated with construction information and delays throughout the week. “

Get ready for some heavy rain

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Get ready for some heavy rain
Heavy rains coming our way

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Portland OR
529 AM PST Fri Dec 1 2023
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following
areas, Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Central Coast Range of
Western Oregon, Central Oregon Coast, Central Willamette Valley,
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area,
Lower Columbia, North Oregon Coast, Northern Oregon Cascade
Foothills and South Willamette Valley and southwest Washington,
including the following areas, Greater Vancouver Area, I-5
Corridor in Cowlitz County, South Washington Cascade Foothills,
South Washington Coast and Willapa Hills.

* WHEN…Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– A series of atmospheric rivers will bring periods of
widespread heavy rain through early next week. Cascade snow
accumulations through Saturday morning will experience heavy
rain Saturday night into Sunday morning which will contribute
to excessive run off. Total rain amounts for the entire
weekend range between 3.0-5.0 inches along the coast, 4.5-6.5
inches over the Willapa Hills and Oregon Coast Range, and 3-4
inches across the interior lowlands, with 4.0-7.0 inches of
rain expected over the Cascades, Cascade foothills, and
western Columbia River Gorge. 2.5-3.5 inches of rain is
expected for central Columbia River Gorge and Upper Hood
River Valley. Localized heavy rain will lead to higher rain
totals.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop. Given the aforementioned
rainfall amounts expected this weekend, river levels will be rising
quickly. Most rivers have anywhere from a 30-50% chance of reaching
at least minor flood stage, except the mainstem Columbia and
Willamette Rivers which is less than 10% chance. Coastal rivers
however have a 40-60% chance of reaching minor flood stage and
20-30% chance for reaching major.

Weather Service issues snow warning for Cascades

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Weather Service issues snow warning for Cascades
Weather Lincoln CityHeavy snow and gusty winds are possible in the Cascades Thursday, Nov 30th through Saturday, Dec 2nd.
 If heading to the Cascades, be sure to winterize your vehicle and use extra caution while traveling.
Monitor the latest forecast at weather.gov/portland
For the latest road conditions, visit:
– www.tripcheck.com (Oregon)

Neskowin Valley School offers summer day camps

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Neskowin Valley School offers summer day camps

Neskowin Valley School (NVS) announced today that it is offering Summer Day Camp (SDC) to all kids entering kindergarten-8th grade looking for an adventurous, imaginative, and educational summer experience.

According to a Neskowin Valley School SDC press release, they “provide unique opportunities to explore NVS’s five-acre campus, meet new friends, and create
memories to last a lifetime. With six themed weeks to choose from, campers will
enjoy imaginative play, reading, hikes, arts and crafts, and field trips each week!”

Dates & Rates
June 24-27: Week 1: Birds, Deer, and Bears, Oh My!
Field Trip to Sitka Sedge
July 1-4: Week 2: Mermaids and Pirates
Field Trip to the Neskowin Village 4th of July Walk About
July 8-11: Week 3: Superheroes and Sidekicks
Field Trip to Regatta Park
July 15-18: Week 4: Up Up and Away
Field Trip to the Tillamook Air Museum
July 22-25: Week 5: Under the Sea
Field Trip to Cape Kiwanda
July 29-August 1: Week 6: Summer Olympics 2024
Field Trip to the NBGC for First Green STEM Day
Summer Day Camp Celebration on August 1 from 2:00-4:00pm (open to the public)
Pick and choose your own weeks!
– Lincoln or Tillamook County Resident Rate – $225 per week*
– Standard Rate – $375 per week
– Early Bird Discount – $225 per week (Dec 1, 2023-Jan 31, 2024)*
*Must be paid in full at time of registration

[email protected]
www.neskowinvalleyschool.com
503-392-3124

Oregon State Parks offers five dollar parking discount

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Oregon State Parks offers five dollar parking discount

oregon state parksAre you looking for a gift for the person who has everything?

Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12 month parking permit sale during the month of December.

Holiday shoppers can buy an annual parking permit for only $25, which is a $5 savings starting December 1 and running through December 31. The permit is good for 12 months starting in the month of purchase.

The permit hangtag once again features whimsical designs from Portland artist El Tran. 

Purchasing permits is easy. Buy them online at the Oregon State Parks store (use the drop down menu to pick your favorite design). Parking permits are also sold at some state park friends’ group stores and select local businesses throughout the state. For a complete list of vendors, visit stateparks.oregon.gov.

Parking costs $5 a day at 25 Oregon state parks unless you have a 12- or 24-month parking permit or a same-day camping receipt. The 24-month pass is $50 and is also available at store.oregonstateparks.org. The permits are transferable from vehicle to vehicle.

Washington’s first Thanksgiving proclamation

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Washington’s first Thanksgiving proclamation

In 1789, President George Washington’s issued the following Thanksgiving proclamation:

“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be– That we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks…”

Washington knew that he (and we, the people of this nation) needed to express our thanks to someone for all the gifts this land and form of government have provided.

Washington expressed his thanks to his God. He knew this country’s founding was a gift to be thankful for and had to have come from someone. He could have listed hundreds of people who sacrificed and even died to make America a reality but ultimately, he knew in his heart, to be thankful to his God.

What I like best about the holiday season in America is the reflective mood it puts me in.

It seems to affect others that way also, based on the comments I hear in person, on tv or read on the internet. I note comments like “I’m thankful for my freedom. Or, “I’m thankful for my family.

While gratitude for things is proper, it is not possible to be thankful for something without being thankful to someone for whatever it is that you are grateful for.

Are you thankful for your freedoms? Thank those that struggled to secure those freedoms. Sometimes it was a soldier, sometimes a politician that sacrificed to stand firm on a law enshrining freedoms. Or sometimes it was an ordinary citizen refusing to move from a bus seat or lunch counter.

Are you thankful for having a family?  Thank your family. Being a member of a family isn’t always easy.  Even if you don’t get along with your family all the time, thank them for being your family.

Thankful for a roof over your head? Thank those that learned to build a house.

Similar to taking time to count your blessings, taking time to give thanks to those that have provided so much for you, even if you’ve never met them, even if, on occasion, you don’t want to have anything to do with them can bring life back into perspective when things don’t always seem great.

Take time to give thanks to someone for all the blessings in your life.

Silver Falls state park hosts Winter Events in December

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Silver Falls state park hosts Winter Events in December

Silver Falls State park

Oregon State Parks Department has announced a hosted evented in December at Silver Falls State Park,

Visitors will have a chance to learn about the park in winter including the changing landscapes and habitats for resident and migratory birds and animals.

Activities include guided walks and talks; building bird nest boxes; making bird feeders and paper bird crafts; creating wreaths and decorating gingerbread and sugar cookies.

Schedule of Activities:

  • Make a wreath at the Evergreen Picnic Shelter (South Falls day-use area)
  • Build a bird nest box at the Creekside Shelter (South Falls day-use are)
  • Make a bird feeder or paper bird craft in the Stone Kitchen Shelter (South Falls day-use area)
  • Attend a short educational talk or guided walk at the South Falls Theater (South Falls day-use area unless otherwise noted)
    • 11 a.m.*: Winter Hibernators Walk (45-minute walk *at Smith Creek Village)
    • 12 p.m.: Mushroom ID hike (1-hour hike)
    • 1 p.m.: Winter Tree ID hike (1-hour hike)
    • 2 p.m.: Learn to Love a Lichen (20-minute talk)
    • 3 p.m.: Winter birds of Silver Falls (20-minute talk)
  • Visit a discovery table near South Falls to learn about the waterfalls in winter or learn about the winter solstice (South Falls day-use area)
  • Decorate a cookie, make a paper bird craft or learn about winter animal tracks (Smith Creek Village, 1.5 miles from the South Falls day-use area)
  • Earn a commemorative Silver Falls ornament from taking part in at least five of the above activities

All activities are free, but a day-use parking permit is required. Permits cost $5 per day; annual permits, normally $30, are on sale for $25 in the month of December and are available at the park. For more information, visit the event page on our calendar at stateparks.oregon.gov or call 503-874-0201.

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