A few years ago, a friend and I “fast packed” a section of the 60-mile C2C Trail, which begins in Corvallis and ends at the “sea,” or more accurately, the Pacific Ocean.

Get an early season boost to your running year at the Tiger Tracks 5K/10K races in Lincoln City on Sunday, May 4.

Spring is a great time for birding and the Seven Capes Bird Alliance is a great group to go birding with.

The Newport Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 2024-25 season with the final Chamber Music on the Bayfront concert this Saturday, April 12.

Hear some thought-provoking information this Sunday, April 13, when View the Future and Yachatians for Social Justice host a presentation by Zachary Stocks, executive director of Oregon Black Pioneers.

Have hands-on experiences and get behind-the-scenes access to the magic that happens at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center during the annual science fair and open house this Saturday, April 12.

There will be plenty of trash talk at the Thursday, April 17, Coastal Arts Guild Tea and Talk, when Rena Ekmanis discusses her mosaics made from plastic marine debris.

Lincoln City makes the occasionally disputed claim of being home to the world’s shortest river.

Help pets, load up on some yummy carbs and score some local art at the next Spay-Ghetti No Balls Dinner at the Lincoln City Eagles club this Saturday, April 5.

A group of artists that walk their talk will present a group show at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery opening this Friday, April 4

Newport’s Nye Beach area hosts two buildings that support the arts on the Oregon Coast: the Newport Visual Arts Center and the Newport Performing Arts Center. Beginning this Friday, April 4, the two sites will each host new, visually arresting exhibits.

Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, with its stunning views, and the newly revamped Cultural Plaza at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, with its poetry path and works from local artists, are perfect settings for the Oasis Ensemble this weekend.

Whether you are looking to pick up a life-saving skill, explore your creative side, connect with the natural beauty of the coast or prepare for important life transitions, there’s a class for you in the Oregon Coast Community College’s Community Education lineup.

Walking up the sidewalk to the door of Zellers restaurant in Lincoln City, we were greeted with the neon promise of Seafood, Steaks and Pasta.

A celebration of nature will fill Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts Gallery for the April show, featuring artwork by Julie Johnson, Kirsten Blair and Anna Kaufman.

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of music, dance and storytelling as Bon Débarras, the award-winning trio from Montréal, bring their unique blend of Québécois folk music to the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Thursday, April 10.

This Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, will see galleries and studios throughout Toledo throw open their doors to the public to celebrate another First Weekend.

“When you have a problem, it’s best to get right to the bottom of it,” said Boone Marker. “And that’s precisely what I’m going to do.”

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.