N. Oregon Coast s Seaside Promenade Celebrates Centennial With Contests, Experiences
Published 03/03/21 at 4:20 PM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Seaside, Oregon) – On the north Oregon coast, the stalwart, legendary attraction of the Seaside Promenade turns 100 years old this year. It was on August 7, 1921 that the Prom was officially dedicated, after starting construction about a year before.
(Above: the wooden walkway just before the Prom existed, prior to 1921; courtesy Seaside Visitors Bureau)
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Now, Seaside is celebrating throughout the entire year, with a big contest to win a night’s stay in town (actually a few of these contests), along with a book that points you to all kinds of experiences you can have diving into history here.
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Curious Valentine s Romance on the Oregon Coast In Interesting Times
Published 02/03/21 at 6:56 AM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Oregon Coast) – COVID didn t kill romance along the Oregon coast, but it s not helping. Yet in these weird times with all kinds of social distancing, the flame of Valentine s Day along the coastline has taken some interesting, slightly innovative turns.
Here s a few ideas:
“There are picnic tables at Cape Arago State Park that are close to the cliffs so you can look out,” she said. “There is also the cool otherworldly rock formations by the tennis courts at Shore Acres where you could lay a blanket and have a romantic meal for two and watch the sunset.”