Fishermen’s Memorial Walk in Newport
The Fishermen’s Memorial Walk, on the East end of Newport’s Historic Bayfront District, is a wonderful place to take a walk when visiting Newport.
Posted May 20, 2013
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Sea Lions in Newport
Sea lions have been coming to a dock in Yaquina Bay at Port Dock One in Newport’s Historic Bayfront District for over 15 years, after they took over the dock that was built for recreational boaters.
Posted April 25, 2013
Japanese Tsunami Dock at the Hatfield Marine Science Center
A section of the 66-foot Japanese dock that washed up on Agate Beach June 5, 2012 was recently mounted outside the entrance of the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
Posted March 10, 2013
The NOAA Fleet and Annual Blessing of the Fleet
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Marine Operations Center-Pacific (MOC-P) facility and its Pacific research fleet based on Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon serves as homeport for five research and survey ships.
Posted February 18, 2013
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
Wineries and food purveyors will be offering the very best choices of food and drink at the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, Feb. 21-24 in Newport, Oregon.
Posted January 25, 2013
Whale Watching in Newport!
Gray whales can be spotted off the Oregon Coast year round, however migration peaks in the last week of December and near the end of March. Two whale watching information sites are located in Newport, Oregon.
Posted December 5, 2012
December is D’Lightful in Newport, Oregon
With the Oregon Coast Aquarium Sea of Lights and the Yaquina Bay Lighted Boat Parade, December is a delightful time to come to Newport. Festive decorations throughout town make it a charming place to visit during the holiday season.
Posted November 22, 2012
Glass Float Treasure Hunt
Come to Newport during the months of November 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013 and join in the fun of the “Treasures of the Sea” Glass Float Treasure Hunt.
Posted November 2, 2012
Halloween in Newport, Oregon
With Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Creatures of the Night and the Newport Chamber’s Scary-okie, there are lots Spook-tacular things to do in Newport on Saturday, October 27, 2012.
Posted October 21, 2012
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD at the Newport Performing Arts Center
The 2012-2013 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD season begins October 13th at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the live HD performances, plus interviews of opera stars, crew and production behind the scenes.
Posted September 28, 2012
Oregon Coast Jazz Party 2012
October is a beautiful time of year to visit the Oregon coast, and the perfect setting to enjoy both local and international acclaimed jazz musicians. Newport’s ninth annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party, formerly Jazz at Newport, is October 5-7, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
Posted September 19, 2012
Buy Fresh Albacore Tuna in Newport
In Newport, you can buy fresh-caught Albacore tuna directly from a commercial fishing boat. Mike Morgan has been selling salmon and tuna from his fishing boat, the White Swan III, for over 30 years.
Posted August 24, 2012
