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Oregon Bound for Chinook and Coho
Catch the bite from the beaches to Buoy 10 and the Columbia River. Capt. Hugh Harris, of True North Outdoors in Portland, tells me that a chinook salmon can smell one drop of its ancestral stream in 50 gallons of water. In Harris’ home waters of the Columbia River, chinook might get that scent as they ride tides between the ocean and the river early in the season. By summer, many fish stage in the ocean near the Columbia River’s mouth before surging upriver past Buoy 10. In summer’s warming river waters, they find respite in cold-water sanctuaries. Late summer rains bring the scent of their home waters into the river’s flow, drawing the salmon to their spawning grounds upstream. Through the seasons, Capt. Harris targets chinook and coho as they move from nearshore waters off the beach to the fast currents near Buoy 10 and those cold-water refuges upstream.
Outdoors: An abundance of options for exploring
Look straight ahead and you might miss Munson Creek Falls. Along the Oregon Coast Highway south of Tillamook, over the Trask River and beyond the block letters “air museum” on the rooftop of a blimp hangar turned roadside attraction, is a small sign that points east down a narrow road leading to the 319-foot waterfall, said to be the tallest in the Coast Range Mountains.
Summer time learning and fun around Netarts Bay
This July and August, Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) is hosting a number of fun, educational events designed to help locals and visitors explore the wonders of Netarts Bay. “Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS strives to help our community responsibly connect with the natural environment. Our July and August lineup covers topics on responsible clamming, Snowy Plover habitats, tide pool explorations, guided hikes and more” shared the organization’s Executive Director, Chrissy Smith. ...
Tillamook Chamber of Commerce’s Sip + Shop: A growing community favorite
The Sip + Shop event in downtown Tillamook has become a beloved fixture, growing in popularity over the past year. Held on the second Friday of each month from 5 to 7 pm, it offers a fun evening of shopping, socializing, and sampling adult beverages, drawing both residents and visitors to downtown Tillamook. This lively event owes much of its success to the enthusiastic participation of downtown Tillamook’s small business owners. Many of these dedicated proprietors extend their hours to welcome attendees, providing beverage samples—both...
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