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$5 Off State Park Day-Use Permit in December
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department News Release Release Date: November 28, 2011$5 off state park day-use permit in DecemberDecember is “stocking stuffer” month at Oregon State Parks. From December 1 through December 31, park-goers can save $5 on the state park 12-month day-use parking permit. The state park…
Pelicans face new threat on Oregon coast: junk food
Brown pelicans receiving care at the Wildlife Center in Astoria after suffering injuries in recent storms. The birds are staying on the north coast later into the year, prompting biologists to issue a warning discouraging people from feeding them. (Photo courtesy of the Wildlife Center)November 18,…
Lane Restrictions US 101 North of Waldport
WALDPORT— Lane restrictions will occur next week during an ODOT paving project on U.S. 101 between Waldport and Driftwood Beach.Beginning Monday, October 24 and continuing through Wednesday, October 25, traffic between mileposts 153 and 155 will be restricted to a single lane of travel between 7…
Heceta Head Construction Update
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint now open, Construction wraps upFlorence OR – Work that began Aug. 16, 2011, on the Heceta Head Lighthouse parking lot and trail is finished, and the park is now open to visitors. The lighthouse tower, however, remains closed. A separate major restoration of the…
