All of the Oregon coast’s nine surviving, federally funded lighthouse stations have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, and with some exceptions, visitors are welcomed. (Call the ...
The Oregon Coast is home to some truly stunning lighthouses that tell stories of the sea and the rugged coastline. If you enjoy history, beautiful views, or just unique places to explore, these ...
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Kids are out of school, it’s getting warmer, and we've all been stuck inside. As things start to re-open, you may be looking to take a little trip. Lighthouses on the coast are a ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is set for major repairs in 2025 so that it can continue its presence as the last standing wooden lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. The restoration ...
If you’re looking for a way to mix fresh air, scenic views, and a bit of history, hiking to lighthouses along the Oregon Coast offers all that and more. These trails take you through some of the most ...
On March 30, 1894, Heceta Head’s scenic lighthouse began operations. Today, that same lighthouse still illuminates the Oregon Coast. This image, dated 1898, shows Heceta Head Lighthouse not long after ...
A $1.4 million renovation is expected to breathe new life into Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, an old coastal landmark known for its short lifespan, its own inhouse ghost and for inspiring a historical ...
The stewards of Oregon’s tallest lighthouse are sprucing up the popular landmark on Oregon’s central coast for its 150th anniversary in 2023. Yaquina Head acting site manager Chris Papen and acting ...
The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is getting a full makeover next year and will be closed from Jan. 1 to June 2025. The lighthouse, built in 1871, is the only wooden lighthouse still intact on the Oregon ...
Newport's historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, the only intact wooden lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, is about to be reunited with its lantern. Construction crews will use a crane to return the ...
The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse remains a popular attraction, drawing visitors through its Victorian-era rooms. Officials estimate about 1.7 million visited the Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site in 2023. A ...