Blue Pineapple

05/27/2026

Coffees on! Let’s go!

05/24/2026

Sunshine and fresh air!

05/24/2026

Bring your rod! June will be here soon and so should you! 🐟🎣

Oregon anglers will once again get the chance to fish for free during two special weekends in 2026.

Free Fishing Days will take place June 6 through 7 and again November 27 through 28 during Thanksgiving weekend. During these dates, no fishing, crabbing, or clamming license is required anywhere in Oregon.

Anglers also do not need a combined angling tag, Columbia Basin endorsement, ocean endorsement, Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation, or Two Rod Validation during the event.

State officials remind participants that all area closures, bag limits, and other fishing regulations still apply. Anglers are encouraged to check current sport fishing regulations and any in season updates before heading out, especially for salmon and steelhead fisheries.

05/12/2026

Sometimes a minus is a plus! 🦀🌊🦀🌊🦀🌊

Along the Oregon coast, the ocean occasionally reveals a hidden world that most people never get to see. During certain times of the year, tides drop far lower than usual. These events are called minus tides, when the ocean level falls below the average low water mark. They usually occur during the powerful pull of a new moon or a full moon.

When these unusually low tides arrive, large stretches of shoreline that are normally underwater become exposed. Rocky reefs and tide pools appear along the coast, revealing marine life such as sea stars, sea anemones, crabs, and other creatures that usually remain hidden beneath the waves. For beachcombers, photographers, and tide pool explorers, it is one of the best opportunities of the year to see the ocean up close.

Several of the lowest tides of the season are coming this summer. The best dates to watch for them are May 17 through May 19, June 15 through June 16, and July 14 through July 15. Some of the lowest tides will occur on May 17 at 6:35 in the evening, May 18 at 7:06 in the evening, June 16 at 6:05 in the evening, and July 15 at 5:16 in the evening.

Anyone heading out to explore should go while the tide is still dropping and always keep an eye on the ocean as the water returns. Walking carefully also helps protect the delicate marine life living in the tide pools. For a few short hours during these tides, the ocean pulls back and reveals a fascinating coastal world that is usually hidden from view.

04/18/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Just Do It!

04/11/2026

We love four legged friends! 🐶

03/18/2026

Be prepared! Parking fees are increasing.

🚗 Heads up, Oregon explorers… parking fees are expanding at several State Parks starting March 30.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department says 22 additional parks and recreation areas will begin charging day-use parking fees as part of the state’s effort to maintain trails, restrooms, and visitor facilities.

The parks affected include:

• Agate Beach State Recreation Area
• Angel’s Rest Trailhead
• Banks-Vernonia State Trail
• Bob Straub State Park
• Brian Booth State Park
• Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
• Cape Blanco State Park
• Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
• Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
• Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area
• Elijah Bristow State Park
• Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
• Gleneden Beach State Recreation Area
• Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site
• Lake Owyhee State Park
• Latourell Falls Trailhead at Guy Talbot State Park
• Molalla River State Park
• Oceanside Beach State Recreation Area
• Roads End State Recreation Site
• Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
• Wallowa Lake State Park
• William M. Tugman State Park

*Most Oregon State Park day-use parking permits are $10 per day or $30 for an annual permit.

*Edit: Starting January 1, 2026, the annual 12-month parking pass for Oregon State Parks increased to $60 for residents (up from $30), as part of a fee restructuring to support park operations.
For non-residents, the annual pass cost is $75.

If you frequent places like Devil’s Punchbowl, Fogarty Creek, Cape Meares, or Agate Beach, this change could affect your next coastal stop.

👉 More information about permits and fees can be found on the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department website.

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03/06/2026

Yessssss🤤

02/06/2026

Stinky, but still worth the trip!

“It’s part of the magic,” said veteran tour guide.

01/31/2026

Tasty times are headed our way! 🦀🍷

🧜‍♀️ The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is right around the corner!

📆February 19-22nd 2026

🍷🦞 Seafood, Vendors, Live Music. Its quite an experience you definitely dont want to miss! 💃

This is Newport, Oregon’s biggest event of the year.