Our Coasts

Life where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Published annually by The Astorian and the Chinook Observer.

04/23/2025

The Oregon Coast Trail rises and falls along 363 miles of the state’s scenic shoreline.

In Issue 14 of Our Coast Magazine, photographer Lukas Prinos takes readers on the first 60 miles, from the Columbia River South Jetty to the mouth of Tillamook Bay.

Read more from this year's edition of Our Coast at www.discoverourcoast.com and in print.

06/24/2024

When visiting small, historic towns along the coast, antique and vintage shops are a must. So much history can be packed into a well-curated collection of treasures, relics and curios.

06/05/2024

On the North Coast, creative bakers and chefs are conjuring up all sorts of morsels to tempt and satisfy sweet cravings.

05/30/2024

Pier 39 shouldn’t even exist. Almost every other building like it — and many once lined Astoria's waterfront — have collapsed, caught fire or otherwise crumbled.

05/17/2024

In a region that has established a solid reputation for craft beer, local distilleries are working to elevate craft spirits to a greater height.

05/08/2024

One of Astoria’s greatest allures is its abundance of historic architecture. This is a city where one could spend hours hiking through hillsides peppered with homes ranging in styles from

04/30/2024

Brian Bovenizer, one of the owners of the Rope Room, a recording studio in Astoria, described the space as comfortable and open, with a fireplace as its centerpiece.

04/16/2024

Jeff Smith answers many calls from owners of historic boats interested in adding to the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s collection. But as the museum’s curator, he knows only a few

04/12/2024

“How long you been doing this?”

04/10/2024

On a summer day when fog clings to the higher peaks above the Oregon Coast Range, Saddle Mountain ghosts out of the clouds.

04/05/2024

Each day on the Columbia River, curious residents and visitors see ships from around the world passing by.

04/03/2024

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