FLORENCE, Ore. — More than 1,000 people headed to the Oregon Coast Saturday for the Sea Lion Cave’s 80th anniversary celebration. Tourists got to see hundreds of sea lions in their natural habitat. In honor of the anniversary, the Sea Lion Cave charged 25 cents for admission, the same price it charged when the cave … Continue reading »
Volunteers Help Spot Gray Whales
FLORENCE, Ore. — It’s one of the biggest weeks on the Oregon Coast–and it’s happening right now. It’s Whale Watching Week. Wildlife enthusiasts are coming from all over the country to see the gray whales on their annual southward migration to Baja, Mexico. About 18,000 to 20,000 whales are expected to pass by the Oregon … Continue reading »
Winter Whale Watch Week Begins
While the winter winds blow and the rains continue to fall, gray whales are passing the Oregon Coast on their southward migration. Bring binoculars to the coast for a chance to view these majestic creatures during winter whale watch week, which starts Wednesday, Dec. 26. Roughly 18,000 whales will pass by Oregon, and there are … Continue reading »
Chilly Waters at Oregon Coast
NEWPORT, Ore. — Oregon beaches in the summer look much different than places like California or Hawaii. Visitors are swapping bikinis and swimming trunks, for sweatshirts and jeans. “It’d be nice if you were able to go to the beach and actually able to run around in a swimsuit and go swimming, but definitely way … Continue reading »
