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Aerial view of clouds covering Astoria Bridge over the Columbia River in Oregon

Astoria bridge over the Columbia River (Sisse Brimber/Cotton Coulson/Keenpress/National Geographic/Getty)

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My husband and I spent two weeks driving the coast of Oregon this summer and heard several references to "winter storm watching" in Oregon. We are intriqued and seriously considering taking a week to go back during the winter. We are wondering what is the "best" time to do winter storm watching in Oregon and where? Thanks.
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Who do I contact for scuba diving rentals? I am coming down from Vancouver August 15th. Me a nd a few friends would like to do some guided scuba diving tours. We would also need a hotel? who do I call? Thanks
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Bare feet on hot sand. Surfboard on the waves. Lobster in the pot. A long, hot season to stay wet and never go back inside. summer starts here—don't let the screen door hit you on the way out.
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Seafood Watch: The Western Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world's oceans, continues to profile the seafood you should—and shouldn't—eat by indexing the most common fish off the western coast of the United States.
Seafood Watch: The Eastern Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world’s oceans, offers information on the environmental impacts of eating various types of seafood.
Sharks: Myths and Realities
Every summer, the ominous display of a dorsal fin sends crowds scurrying for the shore—and newspaper headlines exploding with warnings. Find out why that’s the wrong way to act.
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Learn the basics of underwater photography and you expand the experience of scuba diving and snorkeling. Our ten tips will help keep things crystal clear.
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Go deeper with champion freediver Tanya Streeter

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How a carpentry-challenged nonsurfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands.
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Get dialed for summer's coolest sport
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From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things surfing.

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Fittest Real Athletes – Kyle Daniels
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Catch a wave with tips from pro surfer Damien Hobgood
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Attractions

Devil's Punch Bowl State Park

(eight miles north of Newport)
US Highway 101
Newport, Oregon 97365

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Heceta Head Lighthouse

92072 Highway 101 South
Yachats, Oregon

Description: Heceta Head Lighthouse is a working lighthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places.... Read More

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