Thom Zehrfeld Photography : things to do in oregon coast

Friday, February 21, 2014

Aquarium Village Newport Oregon \ Part Two

In the February 18, 2014 post I talked about the Aquarium Village in South Beach (Newport, Oregon). If you are visiting the Oregon Coast Aquarium or, Newport in general, the Village is a must place to take the family.

It is a short walk from the Oregon Coast Aquarium and it's neat to stroll around the Village and take in the pirate-like theme and, of course, take in some of the cool shops.

Aquarium Village Newport Oregon

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located at the north end of Newport, Oregon on the Central Oregon Coast.

It is run by the BLM and you can gain admittance for a rather nominal fee of $7.00. Better yet, if you are a senior you purchase a "Senior Lifetime Pass" for ten bucks that can be used over and over again at BLM facilities...and, that is a steal!

There are many things to see and do at Yaquina Head. They have an interpretive center which is first-class, there are tours of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse...not to mention visitations and learning experiences about tide pools, marine life, native birds and great hiking trails.

The first four photos were taken in the interpretive center that is well worth visiting...they have great exhibits and have a very knowledgeable and friendly staff.

This first photo is really the back of the movie theater...but makes for a cool shot. The next four photos are just an example of some of the exhibitions. And, experiment: I couldn't resist but twist the pixels of two barrels on display that they use to use to hold oil to light the lamp in the lighthouse.