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FROM THE EDITOR Remember the “Choose your own Adventure” books you read as a kid? As you worked your way through the story, every page or two you were asked to choose among a few options for what to do next, and the story changed depending on your choices. Do you run from the dragon, try to vanquish it, or offer it the treasure chest you’ve found? Do you hop in the hot air balloon, take the nearby motorcycle, or cross the desert on foot? A visit to Newport is a lot like that, except that every story line leads to discovery, and every ending is happy. Should we go to the Oregon Coast Aquarium (p. 10) or explore Nye Beach (p. 62) today? Should we attend a Newport Symphony concert (p. 38) or linger over dinner at Clearwater on the Bayfront (p. 67)? Oysters (p. 7) or Dungeness crab (p.18) for dinner? Play at South Beach State Park (p. 25) or look for fossils at Beverly Beach (p. 36)? Whichever you choose, you’re guaranteed a great time in a gorgeous setting, even if it’s raining (it sometimes does that here, you may have heard, but we always have options! (p. 50)). If you need help choosing your own adventure, you’ll find plenty of ideas in these pages. We’re so happy you’re here. Enjoy your stay! Nancy Steinberg Editor

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Aw, shucks! Oregon Oyster Farms produces bushels and bushels of beautiful briny bivalves By Nancy Steinberg Seafood is always on the menu at the Oregon coast, and the stars of the show are usually salmon, halibut, and Dungeness crab. One type of Oregon seafood that doesn’t get as much attention, but should, is the humble yet delectable oyster. Newport’s Oregon Oyster Farms, up-river from the bustling Bayfront, is one of the largest producers of oysters in the state. Nearly any oyster you eat at restaurants in town will have come from their 560-acre site, but you can also find them on menus around the country and, increasingly, globally. Oregon Oyster Farms is the oldest oyster farm in Oregon, dating back to 1907. Xin Liu took over the operation in 1997; under his leadership the business has grown by leaps and bounds. He can’t say exactly how many oysters, or even how many bushels, he harvests and ships in a year, but suffice it to

say, it’s a lot. Like all Northwest oyster farms, Oregon Oyster Farms produces Pacific oysters, an Asian variety that grows very quickly. Liu starts with oyster “seed” -- microscopic, free-swimming oyster larvae -- from Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery in Netarts, OR; the little guys are placed in two squat, square tanks along with bags of oyster shells, five million larvae in each tank. The oysters soon settle down onto the shell, just as they do in the wild, and are left in these tanks to grow over the winter. In the spring, some of the bags of shells with tiny oysters aboard are hung from piers in the bay, and some are placed on the bay bottom. When the oysters grow to marketable size, between one and five years after “planting,” they are harvested, washed, sorted into sizes, and many are shucked. Liu’s shuckers are incredible, shucking a dozen oysters or

more in the time it would take mere mortals to shuck one or two. In addition to the Pacific oysters, Oregon Oyster Farms raises both the prized Kumumoto oysters, known for their creamy, fruity, almost melon-like taste, and a small amount of the native Olympia oysters. Nearly wiped out a century ago by overharvest and pollution, the native bivalves are making a comeback; some are farmed at Oregon Oyster Farms and some are harvested from the naturally reproducing population in the bay. Oysters, like wine, have distinctive flavor profiles related to where they are grown and harvested. Yaquina Bay oysters are known for their crisp, sweet palate with no trace of fishy taste. They are also big, meaning that the meat fills the shell no matter what size the shell is, and they do not shrink much when cooked. In addition to nearly every seafood restaurant in Newport, you can buy Oregon Oyster Farms’ Yaquina Bay oysters shucked, raw, and ready to cook (or not!) at local seafood markets, including Local Ocean, the Fish Peddler on the bayfront, Lighthouse Deli in South Beach, and JC Market. A great

option is to go straight to the farm and buy them there at the small on-site retail store. (Never cooked oysters but want to give it a try? See the sidebar for a couple of recipes.) Yaquina Bay oysters are increasingly found in restaurants far from Newport, too. They are served at Dan and Louis Oyster Bar in Portland, the renowned Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York City, and multiple spots in Boston and Los Angeles. Liu plans to add Seattle to his shipping docket soon, and hopes that San Francisco will follow. He is already shipping regularly to Taiwan distributors, and would love to break into the market in China. Don’t leave the lowly oyster off your to-eat list when you visit – remember, the treasure is not really the pearl, but the oyster itself.

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Now You’re Cooking: Oyster Recipes

Maybe you love oysters, but you just don’t know how to cook them yourself. Don’t worry: They’re not scary to cook, especially if you buy them already shucked from Oregon Oyster Farms. Here are some easy recipes, courtesy of Oregon Oyster Farms. Pacific Oyster Kabobs 12 oz container of fresh Pacific Oysters Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pre-cook oysters (pan fry for one to two minutes on each side). Cut strips of bacon long enough to wrap around each oyster with slight overlap. (Oysters may be cut to desired size.) Place two or three baconwrapped oyster kabobs on each skewer and roast in hot oven until bacon is crisp. If served as hors d'oeuvres, allow 3 to 4 per person. Pacific Oyster Bisque 12 oz container fresh Pacific oysters 3 cups milk 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Parsley flakes or dash paprika

Dash nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup instant mashed potato granules 1 egg, separated 1 10 1/2 oz can condensed tomato soup

Pre-cook oysters, drain and chop. Set oysters aside. Scald milk, seasoning and butter. Stir in instant mashed potato granules. Add small amount of milk mixture to slightly beaten egg yolk, then combine with rest of milk mixture. Stir in condensed tomato soup and blend well. Add chopped oysters and return to low heat. Meanwhile, beat egg white until stiff. Fold beaten egg white into soup. Garnish with parsley flakes or paprika and serve immediately. (Serves 4-6). Kumumoto Oyster Pan Fry 1 pint oysters 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 drops Tabasco sauce

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Combine milk, egg, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Open oysters and pour contents into mixture. Let stand for 20 minutes. Take oysters from mixture with small strainer and roll in cracker crumbs until well coated. Place oysters in hot skillet with small amount of hot grease. Place just enough oysters to cover bottom of skillet. Keep turning oysters until plump and golden brown. Do NOT overcook. Serves 5-6.

While it rarely snows at the coast, we are as full of holiday spirit as anyone. Our version of a “winter wonderland” is the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights celebration, held on Friday and Saturday nights throughout December. For these few magic weekends, the aquarium grounds are open at night, and transformed by the installation of over a half a million sparkling lights and other holiday decorations. Visitors are surrounded by the spirit of the season, and get a special opportunity to wander the aquarium after hours and finally answer the burning question, “What DO sea otters do at night?” The family-friendly event kicks off this year with special events during the first weekend of December (December 2-3), 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm each night. Santa will be at the aquarium, as he is every night of Sea of Lights, until Christmas, to pose for photos and collect wish lists. Live music and special treats will be found throughout the aquarium’s grounds. Admission on opening weekend will be $2 with two cans of food for the local food bank, or $10 without a donation. Entrance for members is free, but members are encouraged to bring a food donation as well. Visitors will be astounded at the transformation of the aquarium. Colorful lights and holiday decorations blanket every building. The entrance to the aquarium becomes a dazzling doorway to a magical

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Sea of Lights Get in the holiday spirit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s annual celebration of the season By Nancy Steinberg

realm of joy and peace. And be sure to check the nightly schedule to see where SCUBASanta Claus will greet visitors! Sea of Lights will illuminate the aquarium every Friday and Saturday for the rest of December, except on Christmas Eve, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Admission is $10, or free with same day paid admission. This year’s Sea of Lights is proudly presented by Walmart. Customers that spend over $100 at Walmart’s Newport location beginning November 20 will receive a voucher for one free admission to Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. (Offer valid while supplies last and certain dates are subject to blackout. See store for details.) Attendees using a voucher are encouraged, but not required, to make a food or toy donation. Of course, the aquarium is a must-see stop in Newport every day. The Aquarium’s world-class indoor and outdoor exhibits have earned the facility consistent recognition as one of the top ten aquariums in the country. Guests can discover the mysterious world of underwater archaeology in the special exhibit, “Secrets of Shipwrecks: Part History. Part Mystery.” A wander through 1.32-million gallons of seawater in Passages of the Deep immerses visitors into the world of local marine life – including over 100 sharks. The series of tunnels feature 360 degree views of three different kinds of landscapes an underwater explorer might find off the Oregon Coast. For fans of fuzz, the Aquarium’s sea otters’ and their playful antics provide endless entertainment. Keep an eye out for pups Nuka and Oswald, the most recent additions to this all-male raft of rescued otters from California and Alaska coasts. Guests can view their training progress during three daily public feedings. Seals, sea lions, a walk-through outdoor aviary, touch pools, and a secretive but amazing giant Pacific octopus are among the many other engaging exhibits. The Aquarium is open daily except for Christmas Day. Winter hours (beginning September 6) are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To check for discounts, purchase tickets and learn more, visit www.aquarium.org. Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport. For more information, call (541) 867-3474.

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Java Joy Get your caffeine fix at one of Newport’s invigorating coffee stops By Nancy Steinberg

Rainy winter days call for coffee, and lots of it. In Newport we love great coffee, and it’s not hard to find. Here are a few spots in town where you can get your caffeine fix. Maybe don’t try them all on the same day.

Panini Bakery: This Nye Beach bakery has not only the best latte around, but also the best pastries. Stop in for a cinnamon roll or scone in the morning, Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich for lunch, and a slice of their awesome thin-crust pizza for dinner. Coffee goes really well with all of these meals, right?

Carl’s Coffee: Also in Nye Beach, this shop makes great specialty espresso drinks, serves pastries from La Maison (see below), and is a great lunch spot to boot. Bonus: it’s right near the Nye Beach beach access, so you can get your drink to go and walk the beach.

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The Coffee House: The name says it all. Actually, it doesn’t: this wonderful Bayfront spot serves an incredible breakfast (pancakes that literally hang over the edge of the plate, life-changing biscuits and gravy) and terrific lunches as well. Drip coffee is made carefully, one cup at a time. 156 SW Bay Blvd., Bayfront thecoffeehousenewport.com

La Maison: La Maison, in an adorable little house in the downtown Deco District, serves French cafe-inspired foods. Their flaky pastries and cakes are to die for, and the huge lattes are just what you need to get you going at breakfast or lunch. 315 SW 9th St., Downtown Deco District lamaisoncafe.com Bayscapes Gallery & Coffee Shop: The glassed-in back room of this gem of a gallery and coffee shop has a great view of the Bayfront’s sea lion docks and the rest of the bay’s hustle and bustle. The folks at Bayscapes make wonderful coffee drinks as well – it’s a perfect place to take a break. 333 SW Bay Blvd., Bayfront www.facebook.com/Bayscapes-GalleryCoffeehouse-136626893081593/ 16

Surf Town Coffee Company: This shop adjacent to the Marine Discovery Tours office on the Bayfront roasts their own coffee, with roasts ranging from Shortboard Light to Longboard Dark. All of their delicious coffees are organic, fair trade, and roasted with love. Like the coffee? You can order it online. 345 SW Bay Blvd., Bayfront surftowncoffee.com

Dutch Bros.: Sure, there are 250 of them throughout the western U.S. now, but did you know that Dutch Bros. was founded in Oregon? If you’re not in the mood for coffee (what?), you can get a smoothie, hot chocolate, or infused tea or Blue Rebel energy drink at the convenient and everfriendly drive-through. 822 SW Coast Highway www.facebook.com/dutchbrosnewport/

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Star Fish(ermen) Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” turns its cameras on Newport in “Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove” By Nancy Steinberg

We at Travel Newport know that Newport is amazing. You, our visitors, know Newport is amazing. Soon, millions of TV viewers will come to know how amazing Newport is through the eyes of a few of its Dungeness crab boat crews, who are on their way to becoming household names. The Discovery Channel’s new spinoff of the wildly popular reality show “Deadliest Catch,” to be called “Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove” will follow the trials and tribulations of a set of Newport fishermen in their quest for the Oregon state crustacean, Dungeness crab. The show premieres on the Discovery Channel on Tuesday, September 13 at 9:00 pm. While the original “Deadliest Catch” focused on fishermen harvesting king and snow crab in the frigid and dangerous waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea, “Dungeon Cove” will feature some of Newport’s Dungeness boats. The show will highlight the dangers of Oregon crab fishing, like “crossing the bar” (coming into or out of Yaquina Bay and crossing the underwater sand bank at the bay’s mouth), and challenges of the fishing lifestyle like leaving family behind to head out to the open ocean. The show follows the 2015-16 fishing season of six Newport boats and crews: the Excalibur, the Winona J, the Western Breeze, the Redeemer, the Lady Law, and the Galway Bay (look for them tied up along the Bayfront when you visit this fall and winter, but they are often out fishing!). 18

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foot Western Breeze, but he also owns the Redeemer, which his son, Kenny, ran for the first time last season, as the film crews rolled tape. Gary, the self-proclaimed “last of the old guard,” has been fishing at ports up and down the West Coast for more than 35 years. He started fishing with his father when he was only 10 or 11 years old, spending summers in Newport helping on the boat. He’s taken part in just about every Newport fishery – shrimp, groundfish, crab, tuna, halibut, black cod – and although he claims he’s ready to stay shoreside more often, the ocean seems to call and he’s frequently at the helm of one of his boats (he also owns a charter fishing

boat that takes day trips out of Newport). Ripka loved the “Dungeon Cove” experience, and quickly became comfortable with the cameras following him around. “The show is extremely authentic – we didn’t do anything staged,” he said. “The crews were really good, very professional.” “Dungeon Cove” will differ in a number of ways from the original Bering Sea “Deadliest Catch,” since the fishery itself is quite different. Dungeness is a “derby” fishery, meaning that the season is limited in time but boats can catch as much as they possibly can during that time. Boats go out

more frequently for only a few days at a time, and the season is shorter but therefore more competitive. Ripka is most excited about the fact that the town of Newport and its community will be featured heavily on the show. “The Discovery crew was really interested in the closeness of the community, and how tight the fishing community is interwoven with the town. I think viewers will really feel that,” Ripka said. Captain Chris Retherford’s family owns the Excalibur and the Winona J; he’ll be seen on the show at the helm of the Excalibur while his brother, Mikey Jr., captains the Winona J. While “Dungeon Cove” focuses on the Dungeness crab fishery, the Excalibur fishes year-round for a range of species, including tuna and whiting, and helps out with scientific surveys for the federal government every year to help conserve the fish stocks that the industry depends on. “We want our industry to last,” Retherford explained, “so we’re happy to help with those surveys.” Retherford has fished out of many West Coast ports, but Newport, his home, is his

favorite. “It’s a great town to raise a family, and it’s a great community,” he said. What does he hope “Dungeon Cove” viewers will learn about fishing from watching the show? “I hope they understand that harvesting any seafood is dangerous, and that fishermen put in a lot of hard work and sacrifice to bring in good product. So next time they’re at the fish market, maybe they’ll understand a little better about what went in to getting that seafood there.” The whole city is excited about the show. “The initial reaction [to the show’s sneak previews] has been good,” Ripka said. “It’s going to be great for the town.” Don’t miss the show, and don’t miss coming to Newport to experience the community in person. When you do eat our amazing seafood, think about the boats and crews that brought it to your table!

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Get Your Dungeon Cove Gear! If you love “Dungeon Cove” and want to get some great swag from one of the boats, check out the new shop “Above the Catch” on the Bayfront, owned and operated by Gary Ripka and his family. The shop, located near Mo’s and the Bay Haven Inn at 610 SW Bay Blvd., carries sweatshirts and t-shirts from many of the boats on the show, as well as locally canned tuna, amazing photographs of Newport and its fishing fleet, and other Newport gear.

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It’s obvious why the Dungeness crab is Oregon’s State Crustacean: it’s the state’s most valuable singlespecies fishery, we catch more of it than almost anywhere else in the world, and it’s so very tasty! Commercial ocean crab season is set to start December 1 of each year, although the start can be delayed for a variety of reasons. The season runs through August 14, but many boats find that the catch drops off after the first two months of the season, and so it makes economic sense to gear up for a different fishery before then. Crabs are caught in baited “crab pots” that sit on the bottom and are left to soak for one to four days. Each boat sets 300-500 pots in 30 to 600 feet of water. Only male crabs measuring 6 1/4 inches across their shell can be kept, in order to ensure plenty of crab for the future (the Oregon fishery is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council as sustainable). According to the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, “Oregon’s harvest has fluctuated from a low of 3.2 million lbs to a high of over 33 million lbs in recent years.” That’s a lot of crab dinners! Buy cooked crab at almost any local fish purveyor or grocery store in season, or live from many of the boats along the Bayfront.

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cool runnings There’s always a road race to train for in Newport By Nancy Steinberg

We are not fair-weather runners in Newport. If we wait for a “good” day to run in the winter, we may stay on the couch for weeks, so we’ve decided that almost every day is a “good” running day. Regardless of the time of year and the weather, we are gearing up for a race of some kind, so make sure to bring your running shoes and a rain jacket. Here’s the schedule of fall and winter races thus far, but be sure to check in with both the Coast Hills Running Club and Ardor Adventures on Facebook for more information and registration for all of these events. For most races, runners are welcome to register the day of the race.

Saturday, September 2 The fall race season kicks off with a brandnew event this year: the Twisted Pine Run at South Beach State Park. Runners can choose a half-marathon or 5-mile course that weaves through the trails of South Beach State Park. The post-race celebration at the park will include live music and free food. More info and registration at ardoradventures. com. 22

Wednesday, September 28 Ardor Adventures’ Fall Trail Series consists of five trail races ranging from four to seven miles. Locations vary for these races, as does the terrain. Expect some major hills. These races will be every Wednesday at 6 pm starting on September 28. Check Ardor Adventures’ Facebook page for more information.

Sunday, October 9 The longest-running (no pun intended) race in Newport is the Free Flight Run put on by the Coast Hills Running Club as a benefit for the Newport High School and Middle

School cross-country and track teams. The race has 5K and 10K options as well as a kids run of about a mile. The race this year will be a beautiful beach run, starting at Beverly Beach. See www.facebook.com/ CoastHillsRunningClub for more info.

Saturday, October 22 Halloween is the perfect time of year for a run – it’s good to burn calories to make room for those Snickers bars. The Newport Rotary will sponsor the annual Trick or Treat, Monster Feet 5K and kids’ run. Costumes are encouraged for adults and kids alike. The course begins and ends at the Rogue 2 3

Brewery in South Beach and includes one hill of about 140 feet. Find the race on Facebook for details.

Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day Work up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Dinner at the Turkey Trot along Yaquina Bay. Organized by Ardor Adventures, this popular race offers 5K, 10K, and 15K options, and a kids run of about a mile as well. Terrific prizes are offered at the post-race raffle, typically including homemade pumpkin pies. Check Ardor Adventures’ Facebook page for more information.

Sunday, January 1, 2017 There is no better way to kick-start your New Year’s resolution than with the Newport Resolution Run. The race is a 5K, 10K, or halfmarathon in South Beach, but the real fun begins at the finish line, where runners will have the option of a polar bear plunge into the bay. Check Ardor Adventures’ web site or Facebook page for more info.

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There is so much to do at South Beach State Park, a vast, spectacular park just south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge, that you just might spend your entire vacation there. The park, Newport’s version of an all-inclusive resort, offers visitors a gorgeous beach, hiking and biking trails, equestrian access, a full-service campground, and more. Bring your kids, your bike, your horse, your tent, your surfboard … whatever makes for a great outdoor vacation. Here’s the lowdown on the fun things to do at this amazing park. The Beach: The wide, sandy beach at South Beach State Park is easily accessed from the day use area, the campground, and the trails described below. Whatever your favorite beach activity, you can do it here: surfing, walking, sandcastle-building, volleyball, beachcombing, yoga (yes, beach yoga is a thing!), beach bonfires, whatever strikes your fancy. The view to the jetty (that long line of rocks) at the entrance to Yaquina Bay to the north is gorgeous. The day use beach access includes bathrooms, picnic tables, and a rinsing station (great for giving exhausted dogs a quick drink).

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The Campground: South Beach’s large (225 sites with electrical hookups, 60 tent sites) campground accommodates every camping style, from tents to RVs to yurts, but it’s popular so reserve online as early as you can. (Wondering what a “yurt” is? Think large, permanent tent with bunks – as near to “glamping” as you’ll get in Newport!) Two of the yurts are dog-friendly, and a number of sites are accessible to campers with disabilities. The campground offers flush toilets, hot showers, firewood for sale, ranger programs, a playground and horseshoe pit, and more.

The Trails: Whether you want to bike, walk, hike, or roller skate, there are trails for you at South Beach State Park. A paved, onemile trail runs behind the dunes and parallel to the beach between the day use parking area and the South Jetty Day Use Area – you can access it at either end. This is a great place to ride bikes with beginner bikers, push strollers, or take a leisurely walk. Once you hit the end at the jetty area, if you take a right along the water and then a left on the bike trail before you get to the main road, you can continue your ride or walk under the bridge, past the Rogue brewery, and all the way to the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Rather be in the woods than on pavement? No problem – there are two intertwining options for you. One is the Cooper Ridge Trail, a 1.75-mile nature trail that runs around the perimeter of the campground. The other is the Old Jetty Trail, which parallels and occasionally crosses the paved trail described above. It can be accessed either at the day use area near the paved trail entrance or at the South Jetty Day Use Area.

Other Awesome Features: South Beach State Park is one of the only local beach access points that allows and provides accommodations for riding horses on the beach. The equestrian area, which includes parking space for trailers, bathrooms, and

hitching posts, is at the South Jetty Day Use Area (see location information below). There’s nothing like a sunset beach ride, but many riders prefer mornings before the wind picks up. In the summer months, park rangers lead a variety of excellent programs. One of the coolest is the guided kayak tours they offer in the summer months at Beaver Creek south of the park. Paddles, kayaks, and PFDs are

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South Jetty Day Use Area Southwest Jetty Way: Take first right off of Hwy 101 south of Yaquina Bay Bridge oregonstateparks.org, search for South Jetty

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Lights! Camera! Action! Hollywood can’t resist photogenic Newport. Here are some of the most memorable films that feature a local backdrop. By Nancy Steinberg

If you’re touring around Newport and suddenly get the nagging feeling that you’ve seen a particular vista or landmark before, it just might be because you’ve caught a glimpse of that piece of Newport on the silver screen. A number of films, some betterknown than others, contain scenes shot in Newport. Here’s a guide to some of the movies where you just might see a familiar place.

Sometimes a Great Notion, 1970 This film adaptation of celebrated Oregon author Ken Kesey’s book is probably the best-known appearance of the Oregon coast in film. The story of the Stamper family and the fictional coastal logging town of Wakonda came to life in scenes shot in many towns in Lincoln County. In Newport, the Bay Haven tavern on the Bayfront stood in for a bar called The Snag. The cast, including Paul Newman and Henry Fonda, spent a lot of time in Newport, particularly at Mo’s, and mingled with the locals.

The Ring, 2002 This popular and totally creepy supernatural horror film is about a journalist, played by Naomi Watts, investigating a series of deaths that occurs after each victim watches a mysterious videotape. Her quest leads her to (fictional) Moesko Island, where the Yaquina Head lighthouse plays the Moesko Island lighthouse. The Ring is still one of the highest grossing horror movies of all time, and two sequels were made, but alas, Newport does not appear in either.

Hysterical, 1983 The lighthouse at Yaquina Head is a popular film location. A spoof of horror films like John Carpenter’s The Fog, Hysterical, starring the Hudson Brothers, tells the tale of a writer who retreats to a lighthouse in the Northwest town of Hellview to write the Great American Novel. The lighthouse, which we know as Yaquina Head Light, naturally turns out to be haunted. Hysterical maintains a loyal cult following.

Prom Night, 2008 It’s a night to die for! Make sure you watch the opening credits, with its quick shot of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. If you are brave, watch the rest of this teen slasher movie about a prom night gone horribly, horribly wrong.

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Lathe of Heaven, 1980 This PBS film adaptation of Ursula Le Guin’s science fiction novel about a man whose dreams appear to change reality was tremendously popular. While it was made for and seen on television, and not in movie theaters, it’s worth a mention here both because it’s pretty cool and because Agate Beach appears as itself in the film!

Newport’s biggest star: Keiko No discussion of Newport and the movies would be complete without a mention of Free Willy and its heartwarming tale of a captive orca befriended and freed by a young boy. While not filmed in Newport (that honor went to the north coast towns of Astoria and Cannon Beach), its star, the orca Keiko, lived in Newport for two years prior to his release into the wild in 1998. When the movie was released in 1993, the public was horrified 30 to discover that Keiko

was far from free: he lived in terrible conditions in a sub-par facility in Mexico. A grassroots effort raised money to remove him from that facility and ship him to a much larger, custombuilt enclosure at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in 1996, where he was prepared for eventual release to the wild. Visitors flocked to see him, and Oregon fell in love with the charismatic killer whale. Two years later, he was released in the bay in Iceland where he had been

captured 19 years earlier, first in a holding pen, and then in the great wide sea. His reintroduction was fraught with trouble, and he died in Norway in 2003, most likely from pneumonia. His death was mourned, and his life debated, around the world. He is still the only captive orca that has ever been released to the wild. Keiko’s tank at the Oregon Coast Aquarium was refurbished and became Passages of the Deep, the series of tunnel-like tanks that immerse visitors in local marine habitats. Think of Keiko swimming free when you wander through today.

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Treasure-hunting has taken a decidedly high-tech turn in the past few years with the rising popularity of geocaching and Pokemon Go, but there’s something wonderful about simply walking on the beach, keeping your eyes peeled, and not knowing what you’re going to find.

Although seashells are not our strong suit (heavy wave action breaks them up before they reach the shore), Newport’s beaches are treasure troves of amazing beach finds. Here are a few to look for.

Fossils

No, you won’t find a T. Rex skull or the femur of a triceratops here, but there are other fossils galore on our beaches, most about 15 to 20 million years old, found in two different geological formations. Good fossil-hunting spots are often places where layers of rock are exposed on a cliff above a sandy beach between headlands. Fossils get eroded out of those cliff faces, especially in winter, and often lie scattered on the beach (do not excavate them from cliff faces – it’s against state law!). Locally, the most popular spot is Beverly Beach. Look in the lighter-colored mudstone for fossils, which can occur in great conglomerations or singly. Most common are bivalves – clams and

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scallops – and snails. Occasional exciting finds include mammal bones such as dolphin vertebrae and skulls.

Agates

Agates are translucent semiprecious stones that come in a wide range of colors. Formed by ancient volcanic processes, they can be found on many Oregon beaches, but are most common in places where streams empty out onto the beach. Winter storms expose buried rock beds, so outgoing tides on winter days are

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great times for rock-hounding. Look for glints of color among the grey and brown rocks – red carnelian agates are among the most common types. Hold agate candidates up to the sun – if light shines through, you’ve found an actual agate. Beverly Beach, Moolack Beach, and Agate Beach are favorite agate-hunting spots.

Glass floats

Early 20th-century Japanese fishermen used hollow glass floats to buoy their nets (some still use glass).

Sometimes these floats would rip free and bob along, pushed toward our shores by waves and currents. Very lucky beach combers find these prized treasures mostly in winter when storms push them onshore; glass floats could come ashore on any of Newport’s beaches. They are usually

green or blue, but there are purple, red, yellow, and even black ones as well. They range in size from baseball to beach ball (rare indeed!), and even more rare and exciting are the rollingpin shaped ones. Hand-blown floats often show the maker’s stamp on them, and some arrive on shore with pieces of net still clinging to them.

Safety first! Whenever you’re on the beach, but especially when you’re distracted by searching for treasures on the sand, be sure to keep beach safety in mind. Examine tide tables before you go – beach combing is best around low tide. Don’t let the incoming tide strand you! Watch for “sneaker waves,” unusually powerful waves that can wash up the beach and knock you off your feet. Stay off of cliffs and offshore rocks. The ocean is powerful – respect it, keep an eye on it, but have fun!

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A symphony of crashing waves and sea lion calls, a foggy watercolor morning at the beach, the wind-carved sculptures of cliffs and dunes – the masterpieces of the coast’s great outdoors serve as constant muses for artists of all kinds in this small coastal town. The performing and visual arts are critical threads in the fabric of Newport life, and both thrive in two fantastic municipal venues, as well as in galleries, studios, and performance spaces all over the city. The Newport Performing Arts Center and Visual Arts Center are municipal facilities that provide a range of performing and visual arts offerings, respectively.

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The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the premiere performance venue on the Oregon coast, housing the 400-seat Silverman Theater and the 80-seat Studio Theater. It is home to a group of resident companies that produce community music, theatre, and dance performances, keeping the building buzzing year-round. It also serves touring artists, non-profits, for profits,

and individuals as space permits. Upcoming events include the following. Check www.coastarts.org for specific performance times and dates for shows listed with long runs: Sept. 30-Oct. 2 – 13th Annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party – three days of live jazz and clinics (times vary). Oct.

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Newport Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Adam Flatt, with selections from Mozart, Ives, Tchaikovsky Feb. 4, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: “Nabucco” Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. & Feb. 19, 2 p.m. – Newport Symphony Orchestra Lecture Concert on Cesar Franck with David Ogden Stiers Feb. 25, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: “Rusalka” Mar. 11, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: “La Traviata” Mar. 25, 7:30 p.m. & Mar. 26, 2 p.m. – Newport Symphony Orchestra with pianist Alexander Schimpf Apr. 1, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: “Idomeneo” Apr. 8, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: “Roméo et Juliette” Apr. 14-30 – Red Octopus Theater Company: “Other Desert Cities”

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national artists. Friendly docents will answer your questions, and admission is free. There is always something special happening in this bright yellow building. Monthly Artist Receptions to welcome new exhibits take place on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7 pm. Classes are available five days a week through the Yaquina Art Association. Drop in for free classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, hand building with clay, china painting, colored pencil or pastel. Classes for children are given periodically as well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; check

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Are you feeling a sad emptiness in your life accompanied by an obsessive urge to turn on PBS “just in case?” Have you taken to wearing ascots or elbow-length gloves when you sit down to dinner? Do you find yourself with an inexplicable need to be insulted by Dame Maggie Smith? Don’t worry, this malady is common: you are suffering from what’s known as DAWS, or Downton Abbey Withdrawal Syndrome. While the only actual cure involves lots and lots of Netflix, we can ease your symptoms in Newport with High Tea at the Grand Victorian B&B in Nye Beach.

The sea-green, three-story Grand Victorian is a gorgeous, warm, intimate place to stay just steps from the beach and the shops and restaurants of Nye Beach. You don’t have

to be a guest of the inn to arrange for High Tea: tea is laid out by prior arrangement for groups of four or more, generally in the midafternoon. Grand Victorian co-owner Eileen Obteshka makes all of the tea goodies herself, and serves them to guests in the inn’s dining room, appropriately decorated with teacups, floral prints, and lace. The first rule of High Tea is, of course, that you need the proper hat, but if you’ve forgotten to pack yours, don’t fret: Eileen can provide you an appropriate hat for tea. Although the hats are fancy, dress for tea is come-as-you-are, whether you’re coming straight from walking on the beach or prefer to put on the Ritz. Eileen offers guests a choice of about a half-dozen teas, each brewed in an individual,

unique porcelain teapot, and starts guests with a first course of strawberries and her addictive sweet cream. Then she brings the classic tiered plate stands filled with small sandwiches and treats. Sandwiches include hearty turkey and cranberry, traditional cucumber and dill spread, a delicious deviled egg with a hint of mustard in the yolk filling, and a crisp toast spread with an artichoke topping. Sweets rotate depending on Eileen’s whim, but might include a crumbly scone with jam and more clotted cream (yes, please), chocolate velvet cupcakes, and tiny and delicious lemon tartlets. She is happy to provide gluten-free options as well. Be sure to tour the beautiful Grand Victorian while you’re there. The magnificent lobby staircase curves up to the guest rooms, all tastefully decorated with vintage items, including claw-foot tubs, wonderful antique furnishings, and even Eileen’s mother’s 1930s-era ivory wedding dress. The third-

floor Victoria Suite is particularly lovely, with an expansive view of the ocean, cozy sitting area, and jetted spa tub with ocean view with room for two. A separate two-bedroom cottage on the property is also a great lodging option. All Grand Victorian stays include appetizers at check-in, dessert in the evening, and a hearty, home-cooked candlelight breakfast. The inn happily accommodates small weddings, which can be held in the inn or on the beach. Eileen’s husband, Terry, can even officiate! Make sure to reserve tea ahead of time by calling the Grand Victorian at 800-784-9936 or emailing the Obteshkas at GrandVictorian@ charter.net. More information can be found at grandvictorianor.com. Don’t worry about packing your fancy hat – Eileen’s got you covered!

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Make plans now to be in Newport for the August 2017 total solar eclipse By Nancy Steinberg

OK, really just dark minutes, less than two of them, to be precise. People from all over the globe will be flocking to Newport in August of 2017 to witness one of the most spectacular celestial events observable in North America this century: a rare total solar eclipse. The prime viewing path, or “path of totality,” along which the entire sun will appear to be covered by the moon, passes right through Lincoln County before crossing the rest of the country all the way to South Carolina. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. Only rarely is the path of the moon, and the apparent size of the moon based on its distance from us, perfectly aligned such that it completely covers the sun, resulting in a total eclipse. The last one with a path that crossed the entire continental United States was in 1918, and the next will be in 2024 (with a path going from Texas to Maine, so Oregon will be out of luck).

On August 21, 2017, the eclipse’s shadow, called the umbral shadow, will make landfall in North America between Newport and Lincoln City at about 10:15 am. We will be plunged into semi-darkness for about one minute and fifty-eight seconds, during which it will be safe to look directly at the eclipse without special eye gear (needed during the rest of the eclipse to avoid looking directly at the sun). The sun’s corona, or extended outer atmosphere, is only visible to the naked eye during a total eclipse. The path of totality then continues through Oregon and across the entire continental United States. Is “close” to the path of totality close enough? Not according to the proprietors of the web site www.eclipse2017.org, who state, “Our task is to convince people who are not in the path of totality, that they simply must travel into the path, in order to see one of the most spectacular things they will ever see in their life. … just as the person who only smells the meal outside the steakhouse remains hungry, so too do those who observe the eclipse from outside the path of totality end the day wondering what, indeed, all the fuss was about.” Local lodgings are already filling up with national and international eclipse-hunters, so be sure to reserve a spot now in order to be part of this rare and amazing event. Portland, Eugene, and Bend are not along the path of totality, so come join us here! For more information about the eclipse, see www.eclipse2017.org or www. greatamericaneclipse.com.

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If RVs are how you Roll … You’ll be right at home at a Newport RV Park By Nancy Steinberg

You RVers are a special breed of traveler. You take your own hotel room and kitchen with you, but insist that your adventures are not complete without the smell of the campfire and the sounds of the great outdoors. Newport welcomes RV travelers of all stripes: the full-time nomads following their bliss, the weekend road warriors, and everyone in between. Especially as the weather becomes unfriendly to tent camping, try one of these Newport RV parks for a great place to rest your rig. For more information about these and other RV parks near Newport, as well as video tours of each one, go to rvparksoregon.com. Pacific Shores Motor Coach Resort 6225 N. Coast Hwy RV Sites: Limited to Class A and C motor coaches, 25-foot minimum. About 100 sites, all with hookups including cable TV and Wi-Fi. Amenities: Two heated swimming pools, saunas, Jacuzzis, exercise room, club house and store, basketball court, laundry Web site: www.

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For motor home travelers, Pacific Shores is the lap of luxury. The resort is gated and secure, and the sites, all privately owned but for rent, are spacious. Most sites are either ocean front or have breathtaking ocean views, including of the Yaquina Head lighthouse to the south. With its extensive amenities and lovely clubhouse overlooking the ocean, Pacific Shores would be a great spot for a family reunion, wedding reception, or other event. Sawyer’s Landing 4098 Yaquina Bay Road RV Sites: 53, electrical, cable, WiFi hookups, some with sewer Amenities: On-site store, boat launch, boat and crab ring rentals Web site: www.facebook. com/sawyers.landing

This peaceful, rural spot on the Yaquina River is a fisherman’s paradise. Here you can launch a small boat, or rent one, to go after crabs and salmon in the river and bay. Just up the road is Oregon Oyster Farms if you crave the briny bivalves for dinner. Sawyer’s

Landing is a great spot for wildlife viewing as well, visited by a range of bird life, sea lions, and the occasional pod of killer whales. Miss your hometown pub? Check out the Mad Dog Country Tavern just across the street. Harbor Village RV Park 923 SE Bay Blvd RV Sites: 140 (100 full-time yearround; 40 for vacationers) with free hookups including cable Amenities: Laundry, free WiFi near office, showers, walking distance to many attractions Web site: www.harborvillagervpark.com

This lovely RV park is close to the restaurants, shops, and attractions of the Bayfront but a world away, with its wooded sites along a meandering creek. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available to accommodate any kind of traveler. Port of Newport RV Park & Marina 2120 SE Marine Science Dr. RV Sites: 143, many specified for big rigs, free hookups including cable and Wi-Fi Other amenities: Dump station, fish

cleaning station, boat launch, showers, laundry, store, easy access to bike trails Web site: www.portofnewport. com/rv-parks/

The Port of Newport operates two RV parks on the south shore of beautiful Yaquina Bay, both within walking distance of the many attractions in South Beach, such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and Aquarium Village. The world headquarters of the Rogue Brewery is your next-door neighbor, where you can sample and purchase their world-famous brews, take a tour of the brewery operation, and have a great meal overlooking the busy marina. In addition, a system of paved bike trails is easily accessible, which can connect you to the south jetty at the mouth of the bay and from there to South Beach State Park.

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Spectacular Whaler’s Rest, south of Newport and north of the tiny town of Seal Rock, is a Thousand Trails membership park, but non-members are welcome as well. The list of amenities at Whaler’s Rest is seemingly endless: tennis courts, recreation hall, shuffleboard, mini-golf, pool, spa, multiple clubhouses – you name it, they’ve got it. The setting is the best part, though: a forested walking trail leads to easy beach access and other trails throughout the park offer lovely walking options. Whaler’s Rest also offers storage for trailers and motor homes in the off season, if your RV has an off season.

Whaler’s Rest RV Park & Resort 2650 SE 123rd St., South Beach RV Sites: About 170 with hookups, free cable and Wi-Fi; many are pull-through Amenities: Dump station, tennis courts, recreation hall, horseshoes & shuffleboard, pool, spa, restaurant,

The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Come join Newport’s biggest party by Nancy Steinberg The population of Newport is not quite 10,000, but on the last full weekend in February it can swell to triple that number. What brings people from far and wide to the coast in the throes of winter’s darkest days and sometimes roughest weather? The promise of great food and drink, and the biggest party Newport throws.

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The most current ticket information, and ticket sales, can be accessed on the festival’s web site, www. seafoodandwine.com. E-tickets will go on sale for the 2017 event on December 1, 2016.

The annual Newport Seafood &Wine Festival is a four-day signature event (Feb. 23-26 this year) with a festival atmosphere where more than 150 vendors, including purveyors of seafood, craftspeople, and some 80 Northwest wineries offer their goods in a gigantic tent in South Beach adjacent to the Rogue brewery. For most visitors, the heart of the weekend is the opportunity to sample and purchase a wide range of top-notch Northwest wines. Associated with the event is the longest continuous wine competition in the Northwest, judged by a panel of regional wine experts. Each Seafood & Wine Festival wine vendor may enter up to three wines in the prestigious commercial competition, judging of which happens before the festival so the winners can be announced and sold at the event. At the festival itself, attendees can purchase tastes, glasses, bottles, and cases of most wines, including the medal-winners. Paired with the excellent festival wines are unparalleled seafood offerings. Newport is

proud to be able to showcase the bounty of the Pacific that comes through its port every year. You’ll find crab, bay shrimp, oysters, salmon, albacore, and other local delicacies in abundance, as well as other types of food. The peak time for the entire event is Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, so to help with traffic flow, no tickets will be sold at the gate that day – all Saturday tickets must be purchased online, and numbers will be limited. To avoid the crowds, try coming at a different time. Parking at the event costs $5 and is somewhat limited. A better option is to take the free shuttle, which will be running frequently all over town throughout the event.

Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lorna Davis credits the event’s popularity to a confluence of factors. “Of course people flock to the festival for the top-notch food and wine,” she said, “but part of it is the time of year. Everyone’s done a little bit of skiing, they’ve endured the Northwest weather for four or five months, and then they’re ready for a little getaway and to have a little fun.

“And what better place to have fun than in Newport?”

Insider Tips to Enjoying the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Come Thursday night In recent years the festival has opened quietly on Thursday evening, informally referred to as “Locals’ Night.” This is the least crowded and most laid-back time to attend, and all vendors will be set up and ready to go.

Come After 2 pm on Saturday Peak hours for the entire festival are 10-2 on Saturday. If you are looking for a leisurely stroll through the event, you will want to avoid Saturday and enjoy a day in Newport at other shops and area attractions. If you enjoy the crowd and hoopla, come after 2 pm on Saturday and go to dinner afterwards!

Sunday is a great day to attend Sunday is a more relaxed environment inside the big tents. You will have more elbow room and time to really peruse the booths and enjoy sampling and buying your favorite wine. The festival ends on Sunday afternoon and our vendors love to have the load lightened for the trip home!

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Use the Shuttle Parking near the event, especially at peak times, can be a hassle, and it could cramp your wine-tasting style (please don’t drink and drive!). A free shuttle will run throughout town for the duration of the festival.

Volunteer If you volunteer just four hours of your time during the festival for the Chamber of Commerce, you will receive a free three-day pass to the event. Free! Only four hours! Such a deal! Sign up to volunteer on the festival’s web site.

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Rainy Day Fun in Newport Is it raining on your parade? Here are some great ideas to keep the kids entertained in foul weather By Nancy Steinberg

Newport is paradise for those that love the outdoors, but you may have heard that it sometimes rains here. In truth, sometimes it rains sideways here. If you are looking for something to do with your kids during a trademark coastal storm, here are some suggestions for indoor venues for fun with little ones. Oregon Coast Aquarium The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a mustvisit attraction regardless of the weather. Kids and adults alike will love diving beneath the ocean’s surface to go nose to nose (nose to snout? fin?) with a variety of sea creatures, from spider crabs to sea otters to salmon. The aquarium’s current rotating exhibit, Secrets of Shipwrecks, delves into the mysteries of underwater archaeology sites, and includes lots of activities specifically aimed at kids. The rest of the aquarium holds plenty of delights for kids too, including touch tanks and feeding demonstrations. 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., South Beach www.aquarium.org

Hatfield Marine Science Center In the same neighborhood as the aquarium is the Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, a marine research facility of Oregon State University that houses about 300 university and government scientists. The Visitor Center’s exhibits explain much

of the research that goes on at Hatfield in engaging, hands-on, kid-friendly ways. Kids can handle local marine life in touch tanks, attempt to build Lego structures that will withstand waves in a wave tank, watch cool videos about local marine topics, and snoop on a giant Pacific octopus, the center’s manyarmed ambassador. 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., South Beach hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center Mariner Square Take the family and head for good, oldfashioned fun at Mariner Square on the Bayfront, home to Ripley’s Believe it or Not and the Waxworks Museum. In the Waxworks you’ll find amazing reproductions of some of your favorite characters from Star Trek, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings movies, and stars of stage and screen. At Ripley’s you’ll find oddities and tall tales from all eras, ranging from King Tut’s tomb to the Rainbow Dance Room. Both attractions exit through the wellstocked gift shop, with its great selection of Newport gear, candy, and arcade games. You can purchase package deals allowing admission to these two attractions as well as the Undersea Gardens on the other side of the street, managed jointly with the two museums. 250 SW Bay Blvd., Bayfront www.marinersquare.com

Newport Recreation Center Indoor Park On Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and Saturdays 9:00 am to noon parents of kids of walking age through age 4 can head to the Newport Recreation Center for Indoor Park ($2 per child drop-in fee). Play equipment including slides, tumbling mats, balls, and tricycles are provided in a play group atmosphere. 225 SE Avery St., Downtown newportoregon.gov/dept./par/ RecCenter.asp Yo Ho Ho Indoor Bounce While the most fun is had by kids 13 and under at this bouncy kids’ nirvana, Yo Ho Ho really is fun for all ages. Inflatable bounce structures, from slides to castles to mazes, are, of course the main event, and the individual equipment is switched frequently so there’s always something new to bounce on. There is a party room for events, a toddler room with a tiny bouncy structure, and a play room filled with Legos and other toys where kids can take a break from bouncing. Parents can watch from the abundant and comfy seating or join in the fun. 3101 SE Ferry Slip Rd., South Beach www.yohohoindoorbounce.com

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& Heritage Center A home for local history It is fitting that a building housing a history museum should have a colorful history itself. Such is the case for the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center on the Bayfront in Newport. The stately green-grey building overlooking the fishing fleet has been a private estate, a nightclub, a restaurant, a decidedly unofficial hangout for local teens, and even the home of an off-track betting facility and Chippendale’s dancers. When the Lincoln County Historical Society acquired the old Smuggler’s Cove nightclub, the property was, in a word, a mess. Luckily for locals and visitors alike, the Historical Society made the risky decision to forge ahead and fix it up. After more than eight years of slow fund-raising and countless hours of volunteer time to keep the restoration going through the recession, the Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center opened in June 2013. It is stunningly gorgeous inside, open and light, a fitting home in which to house and explore Lincoln County’s maritime history.

Many of the artifacts currently on display were donated by the local community. The result is a

somewhat eclectic but beautifully curated set of items that span Lincoln County’s fishing, surfing, shipping, and tourism heritage. For example, visitors this fall and winter will find a display on local shipwrecks featuring fascinating artifacts, like pieces from the wreck of the Blue Magpie, a 321foot cargo ship that ran aground against the jetty at the entrance to Yaquina Bay and sank. A local diver retrieved these pieces, including a massive binnacle containing the ship’s compass, and generously allowed the museum to display them. Fluttering above one gallery is a series of colorful Japanese fishing flags, called “tairyouki,” that are traditionally flown by the Japanese fleet to express wishes for safety and a bountiful harvest. The flags were a gift from fishermen and a fishing company in Mombetsu, Japan, Newport’s sister city. Below the flags is a guide to their symbolism. This fall, visitors will find a new exhibit in the museum’s art gallery, “Low Tide Landscapes,” featuring the work of a number of local photographers who have focused on our shores at low tide. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held the

evening of September 23, and the exhibit will be on display for about six months. In early 2017, look for a new, interactive exhibit on local fisheries to replace the exhibit now in place on local surfing. Later in the year, the museum will host a celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Oregon’s “Beach Bill,” with speakers and other special events. One of the best treasures of the center is the view from its enormous bay windows and outdoor deck. Visitors will be mesmerized by the expansive vista encompassing the bustling Bayfront, the fishing fleet, and the bridge. At each vantage point, historical photos of similar views are displayed so visitors can see how that particular view has changed. The building is much bigger than it appears from the street, with nooks and crannies and sections that seem to go on forever. Current exhibits are limited to the central floor of the three-story building,

When You Go Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center 333 SE Bay Blvd., Bayfront oregoncoasthistory.org/museumsexhibits/maritime-center/

but the Historical Society won’t stop there. Currently underway is installation of a theater and event and conference center on the lower level of the building. As resources come in, they will add more gallery space downstairs and upstairs. And so the history of the building continues to be made, one artifact at a time.

When you visit the Oregon Coast, take time to stop at The Olde Telephone Company, where you will see hundreds of museum-quality antique and collectible telephones, related signs and memorabilia. The store also has available a large inventory of unique collectibles, including tin toys, country antiques, old books, bottles, bears and more. We also specialize in the restoration and repair of old telephones, including parts, refinishing and rewiring. 255 SW 9th St, Newport Phone (541) 272-5225 Visit our website at: www.theoldetelephonecompany.com

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Become a believer at this By Nancy Steinberg

It’s easy to be cynical in the electronic age. We can research any topic instantly on our phones. To see talking animals, flying starships, and imaginary creatures, all we need to do is turn on our televisions. We’ve become a little jaded by virtual reality, special effects, and the accessibility of information. But sometimes we crave good, oldfashioned fun. We want to suspend disbelief from time to time. It can be fun to be scared by our own reflection in a mirror, or by a mummy that comes unexpectedly to life. That’s where the attractions at Mariner Square on Newport’s historic Bayfront come in. Ripley’s Believe it or Not and the Wax Works, in the distinctive terraced green building, and Undersea Gardens across the street, provide terrific entertainment for all ages.

Many visitors start in the Wax Works. Each carefully-crafted figure there can take months to create and costs tens of thousands of dollars. The tableaus range from Marilyn Monroe in her dressing room to Michael Jackson moonwalking by a genuine 1928

Rolls Royce to a scene from the Lord of the Rings movies. Something fun waits around each corner. In one creepy display is a band of marauding pirates; in another, Bigfoot is sighted in his natural Pacific Northwest habitat. One of the most popular displays allows visitors to perform on the American Idol stage, for a wax panel of Idol judges. Both Ripley’s and the Wax Works emphasize regional history. Both include an exhibit about earthquakes (the ground shakes under your feet in the Ripley’s display, perhaps the scariest exhibit of all for those of us who live here). The Wax Works features a scene from the Oregon Trail, while Ripley’s displays the actual flying lawn chair of the Oregon Balloon Man, Kent Couch, who set a record for the longest flight using a cluster of helium balloons by flying from Bend, OR to Cambridge, ID in 2007. Wandering through Ripley’s, some visitors will be most fascinated by the grotesque human legends (The Unicorn Man! The Human Floor Lamp!), while others will gravitate towards the interactive exhibits

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like the Star Room and the Rainbow Dance Room. Younger (and more timid) visitors might not be quite ready to walk through King Tut’s Tomb which scares the wits out of some and makes others giggle. Both attractions exit through the extensive and well-stocked gift shop, with its great selection of Newport gear and souvenirs, candy, and arcade games. A popular souvenir is wax hands, a station where you can dip your own hands in wax to create a personalized sculpture.

When You Go Mariner Square Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum and the Wax Works 250 SW Bay Blvd., Bayfront www.marinersquare.com

Across Bay Blvd is the Undersea Gardens, a floating aquarium where visitors can watch divers interact with a range of local marine life. This is the oldest of the three attractions, built in 1966, one of six or eight floating aquariums built around the country at the time. Be sure to leave some time in your Newport visit for a little old-fashioned fun! Discount tickets that allow admission to all three attractions are a great deal – get them at the admission counter at Mariner Square.

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Forever Funky Spend a day (at least!) in Nye Beach by Nancy Steinberg

Locals and visitors alike love the historic Newport neighborhood of Nye Beach, with its scrumptious restaurants, stunning art galleries, and fascinating shops. Add in the amazing namesake beach, the Newport Performing Arts Center, and an endlessly fun playground at Coast Park, and there’s something in this oceanfront neighborhood for everyone. While you can spend far more than a day exploring Nye Beach, here are some suggestions for some must-do Nye Beach activities. Good Morning! Coffee, Pastry, and a Walk A great way to start your Nye Beach day is by indulging in a steaming latte and mouthwatering pastry at Panini Bakery on Coast Street. Be warned: the bakers here make one batch of their treats each morning, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.

Perennial favorites include their cinnamon roll, enormous and packed with cinnamony, sugary, sticky goodness, and their crumbly, delicious scones. You can eat in if you can snag a table, or get your breakfast to go and head to the beach. Beach access is at the Nye Beach Turnaround, under the concrete arch. While the profile of the beach changes frequently, Nye Beach is generally flat and wide, perfect for walking, sand castle building, boogie boarding, kite flying or other sandy activities. As you wander the neighborhood, make sure to look up at the light posts. Every summer local artists design unique Nye Beach banners that fly from these posts and declare Nye Beach’s unique and arty character. In November they’ll be auctioned off to raise funds for local youth art programs. Shopping, Lunch, and More Shopping Whether you’re searching for a vacation souvenir for a friend, a wedding gift, or a little something for yourself, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for in the shops of Nye Beach. The explosion of color that emanates from The Dapper Frog might lure you in just after your beach walk with its dizzying array of high-quality art, decorative items, jewelry, ceramics, and more. The Nye Beach Wine Cellar is packed with wines at every price point and from every corner of the world. In addition to wines hailing from the Willamette Valley to Argentina to Italy and beyond, he also stocks mouth-watering specialty foods such as cheeses, chocolates, Italian pastas, and mustards. If you’re feeling crafty, check out Nye Cottage Beads, where a rainbow of beads and everything else you need to create your own gorgeous jewelry is available. The shop is particularly proud to sell Kazuri beads, fairtrade beads made in Kenya.

Your stomach may be telling you by now that it’s time for lunch. A great choice is the casual, friendly Nye Beach Cafe, where you can find soups, sandwiches, burritos, and other lunchtime fare made fresh, often with local ingredients. If you want to continue shopping after lunch, head up Coast Street to Jovi, right next door to Panini. This stunning shop is packed with treasures from around the globe, from housewares to perfume to jewelry to art crammed into every nook and cranny. For ArtSake Gallery is an artists’ co-op, so whomever is minding the shop created some of the art in the gallery at any given time. Media range from oils to sculpture to glass to fiber, with a wide range of subjects and styles represented. Afternoon Pick-Me-Up If your strength is flagging and you know it’s ice cream time, you have two options in Nye Beach. One is Nye Beach Sweets, which serves not only Umpqua and Tillamook ice cream but a tremendous selection of chocolates, baked goods, and other treats as well. The other is BJ’s, which makes its own amazing ice cream and also serves up salt water taffy and other treats. Dinner and Tunes An absolute Newport institution for locals and hip visitors alike is Café Mundo, where the food and the live music are equally fantastic and satisfying (and in both cases mostly local). The vibe is casual and funky, inside and out. Ingredients are fresh and local, and dishes are creative and absolutely delicious. Try the unique sushi rolls that focus on local ingredients; tacos filled with chicken mole, fish, or tempeh; or the bento bowls featuring local albacore tuna, teriyaki chicken, or seasonal veggies. Another great dinner option is the

maritime-themed Deep End Café, across the street from the Performing Arts Center. You’ll fall in love with the murals and creative under-thesea décor and the friendly service as well as the food. Deep End specializes in seafood (fish tacos, Nye Beach shrimp melt, oysters on the half shell) and other casual favorites (sandwiches, soups). Don’t miss the Bivalve Bay and its great beers on tap and cocktails. Perhaps exhaustion has set in by the end of your Nye Beach day, but you haven’t exhausted its possibilities – leave time to come back again! ----------------------------------------------

When You Go Panini Bakery 232 NW Coast St. www.facebook.com/ PaniniBakeryNyeBeach/ Dapper Frog 701 NW Beach Dr. www.dapperfrog.com Nye Beach Wine Cellar 255 NW Coast St. Find the Nye Beach Wine Cellar on Facebook Nye Cottage Beads 208 NW Coast St. www.nyecottage.com Nye Beach Cafe 526 NW Coast St. www.facebook.com/ nyebeachcafe Jovi 232 NW Coast St. For Artsake Gallery 258 NE Coast St. www.forartsakegallery. com Nye Beach Sweets 314 NW Coast St. www.nyebeachsweets. com BJ’s 501 NW Coast St. Find BJ’s on Facebook Café Mundo NW 2nd Ct. and Coast St. www.cafemundo. us/#world-beat-cuisine Deep End Café 740 W. Olive St. www.thedeependcafe. com

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Everything is prepared fresh and by hand, and the menu rotates frequently. Favorites include the tagliatelle with clam sauce, the perfectly cooked calamari appetizer, and the margharita pizza with house-made mozzarella. Dinner is complemented by an excellent wine list, creative cocktails, and house-made desserts. Sorella is open seven days a week.

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Asiatico

There is no shortage of great food in Newport, whether you want a quick bite or you’d rather linger over a multi-course gourmet feast. Here is a sampling of the best-of-the-best, which is purely subjective, of course. You’ll have to try others to see if you have additional favorites in town. It’s a good thing you need three meals a day.

Sorella

Sorella is the brainchild of award-winning local chef Justin Wills, who also heads up Restaurant Beck south of Depoe Bay. This Nye Beach hot spot is family-friendly, with a menu of reasonably priced, hearty Italian fare, including pizzas, pastas, and a few delectably-prepared main dishes.

The main event for many people at Asiatico, an Asian-fusion spot on the Bayfront, is sushi. The sushi chefs here prepare artistic rolls with creative combos of ingredients. Try the Asiatico Roll (eel, avocado, cucumber, masago, spicy sauce, topped with smoked salmon, black caviar and Japanese mayo) or the Fire Dragon Roll, a classic combination of spicy salmon inside topped with fresh slices of salmon and avocado. The menu includes non-sushi main dishes as well, and you’ll often find fleeting specials using fresh, local fish. Asiatico is open seven days a week and you can eat in (on their waterfront deck if the weather cooperates) or take out. 875 SW Bay Blvd on the Bayfront (541) 265-8387 www.asiaticofusion.com

Local Ocean

No Newport dining list is complete without Local Ocean, the hopping spot on the Bayfront that focuses on fresh, locallycaught seafood. Where to start with Local Ocean recommendations? The addictive

fish tacos? The unbelievable tuna poke with mandarin oranges? The Dungeness crab po’ boy accompanied by perhaps the best french fries in Newport? You have to taste it to believe it but it’s all good at Local Ocean. Even something as simple as fish and chips is transformed into an event. If you plan on cooking while in Newport, Local Ocean also has a seafood market. Local Ocean is open daily for lunch and dinner.

crab with one of their many sauce options as well. Kam Meng is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. 4424 N Oregon Coast Hwy 101 north of town (541) 574-9450 www.kammeng.com

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Nana’s Irish Pub

Want to know where the locals eat, a lot? Nana’s Irish Pub in the heart of Nye Beach. The hearty home-cooked comfort food of Nana’s is what locals crave in the winter, but also in the summer and the spring … you get the picture. Pub food is an art form at Nana’s, with particular specialties being their Bunratty Reuben sandwich piled with housemade corned beef, steamy chicken pot pie, and perfect fish and chips. The full bar serves everything from Guinness on tap (of course) to rotating mixed drink specials. Ever had chocolate brandy bread pudding? You have to at Nana’s. Save room. Nana’s is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. 613 NW 3rd St in Nye Beach (541) 574-8787 www.nanasirishpub.com

Kam Meng

Authentic, absolutely delicious Chinese food can be found in the bright green building on Highway 101 just north of the Agate Beach Golf Course. Kam Meng prepares dishes you would expect at almost any Chinese restaurant – barbecued pork, sweet and sour chicken, and the like – but their specialty hot pots are the best part of the menu. Cooked and served in traditional clay pots, these entrees include a seafood hot pot, pumpkin pot, chicken and black mushroom pot, and more, perfect for cool winter evenings. Be sure to try the Dungeness

Clearwater

Interested in dinner (or brunch!) and a show? The newest addition to Newport’s culinary scene is Clearwater, located on Port Dock One overlooking the ever-entertaining cavorting sea lions of the Bayfront. The bright, modern-yet-cozy interior complements the fresh, local, seasonal menu perfectly. Try the Dungeness crab mac and cheese, the halibut fish and chips, the duck confit sliders, or the roasted rabbit stuffed with local mushrooms. The menu will change and evolve, so be sure to come back frequently. Happy hour at the Clearwater’s gorgeous upstairs bar features creative cocktails, happy hour specials, and the best view around. Clearwater is open seven days a week, with brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays. 325 SW Bay Blvd on the Bayfront (541) 272-5550 www.clearwaterrestaurant.com

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Ever watch an octopus devour a live crab? Want to try your hand at generating electricity with a wave? Have questions about invasive species, underwater earthquakes, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, or local fish species? You can explore all this and more at the Visitor Center of the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center in South Beach. HMSC is a facility of Oregon State University, but its campus is home to about 300 scientists and educators from a wide variety of institutions, including the university and a range of federal and state government agencies. The topics studied there are as diverse as the inhabitants of the sea themselves: salmon genetics, the environmental impacts of wave energy, whale migration patterns, eruptions of undersea volcanoes, effects of climate change, and much more.

The best way to learn about what goes on at HMSC, and the ocean around us, is by checking out the Visitor Center, where most of the exhibits are related to HMSC

faculty research. One particularly hot topic is wave energy – how to extract it and what the environmental impacts of wave energy devices in the ocean might be. The wave energy exhibit at the Visitor Center covers these topics with hands-on activities. Another exhibit covers the threat of invasive species, a very real problem for the local coastal ecosystems. The VC also features touch tanks where visitors can be embraced by a sea anemone or stroke a tide pool fish. And of course, there’s the octopus, the mascot of the center that greets visitors as they enter. Check the schedule for her feeding times – it’s quite a show. A cool new addition to the Visitor Center is the “augmented reality sandbox,” a hands-on display that allows visitors to sculpt landscapes out of sand – canyons, mountains, ridges, shorelines – and then explore how land forms and water interact. A sophisticated camera and projection system superimposes topography on the sculpted landscape, and visitors can then “make it rain,” revealing where the water would go.

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