A fallen tree can close an entire hiking trail. And for the thousands of recreational hikers, bikers, runners and riders that enjoy the trails in the Tillamook State Forest, overgrown paths and debris can significantly decrease the amount of accessible trails. 

When it comes to finding fun things for their kids to do during the summer, savvy parents plan early. Registration is open for summer creative day camps at the Newport Visual Arts Center and Newport Performing Arts Center.

Art you ready to learn something new? A fresh season of arts learning opportunities at the Newport Visual Arts Center kicks off on Wednesday, April 9.

Oregon Coast audiences can catch the Metropolitan Opera’s revival production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” on the big screen at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, March 29.

Dig through your keepsake boxes, pull out some old letters and come to the opening reception for "Postage, People and Place: How the U.S. Postal Service Shaped North Lincoln Communities” this Thursday, April 3, in Lincoln City.

Are you feeling lucky? This year's Festival of Illusions will be the Lincoln City Cultural Center's 13th, and while some might not consider that number auspicious, festival planners are feeling pretty darned fortunate.

The Newport Symphony concludes the symphonic season with true masterpieces of the repertoire at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.

“No Other Land,” a highly acclaimed documentary about Israel’s treatment of Palestinian families in the West Bank, will be shown at The Bijou Theatre in Lincoln City this Saturday, March 22.

Prepare to be transported into a world of imagination and artistry at “REVERIE: A Celebration of Live Music & Dance” at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.

The American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter is hosting a Whale-y Family Fun Day at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center this Sunday, March 23.

Perhaps you trotted off your turkey and jogged with jingle bells last year. Now, you can justify that extra glass of green beer after participating in one or both of the St. Patrick's Day-themed runs on the Central Coast this Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16.

Lincoln City’s Theatre West continues its special run of plays to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the troupe with “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” opening this Thursday, March 13.

A well-curated playlist, feel-good bluegrass and musical tributes will keep the Newport Performing Arts Center lively with four new concerts set for the next four weeks.

Experience the sights and sounds of Indonesia at the next installment of the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s new Voyages series this Sunday, March 16.

 The next Spotlight on Central Coast Authors will land on Bill Posner, guest of the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter this Saturday, March 15, at Newport Public Library.

Given how well they blend into the forest, it’s hard to believe that, when treated properly, mushrooms can be used to create vibrant dyes in stunning colors.

Newport’s Atonement Lutheran Church will play host to the 12th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit this Sunday, March 16.

Dan Howard is very excited about the coming Newport Symphony Orchestra gala.

If the bright tunes and fiery fiddle playing of many Celtic music orchestras isn’t enough for you, check out the Celtic Light Orchestra, whose mix of modern technology and classic-style music will leave you reeling.

Will Cuddles the Bull defend his title? Or will there be a rider that can take the bull by the horns? Wrangle up your crew and come find out at this year’s Bulls & Broncs event at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds this Saturday, March 8.