Hey all,

If you haven’t seen fireworks displayed at the beach, you still have time to plan your trip! The rockets red glare over the ocean breakers is a sight to behold. Last minute lodging can still be found for Oregon Coast vacation rentals in many locations. Cities up and down the coast, including Astoria, Seaside, Rockaway, Yachats, Coos Bay, Bandon and Gold Beach have festivities planned.

• Astoria’s fun starts Friday and runs through Sunday with Fireworks over the Columbia River at dusk Saturday evening.
• On the 4th of July, Seaside presents the biggest and most spectacular firework show on the Pacific Northwest coast.
• Rockaway Beach will be celebrating their 100th anniversary starting this Friday. Events are planned through Sunday culminating with a big Birthday Bash that will include Birthday Cake.
• Join Yachats fun filled Independence Day celebration, including their 15th annual, “La De Da” parade at noon on July 4th. Great food and music is planned all day with a spectacular fireworks Display at dusk over the Yachats Bay.
• The Coos Bay area has many activities planned including “Sandfest 2009” at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area “Boxcar”.  Mingus Park will be the site of the “Family Fun Day” including the Mayor’s “Firecracker Run” at 10:00 AM. The City of Coos Bay will provide Fireworks at dusk by the waterfront.
• Bandon will hold the “Bandon by the Sea Old fashioned Independence Day of Celebration” festival on July 4th. The parade starts at 10:00 am along Hwy 101 & though Old Town. Activities will be held all day in City Park including a BBQ and Fireworks.
• Gold Beach will have their 4th of July Party at the Port & firework from 3 PM to 11 PM. Everything from live music, food & craft vendors and free carnival games for the kids can be found there.

For more information, check out the cities Chamber of Commerce web sites.

Thanks ~ Have a safe & happy 4th of July AT THE BEACH!

GREAT CLAM TIDES ARE HERE!
Get those clam shovels ready… some record low tides are here this week providing  some great clam digging opportunites on the Oregon & Washington Coast!  The Long Beach Peninsula is a well known spot to try this fun sport, which the entire family can enjoy… The kids will have fun looking for the sink holes and you can enjoy a tasty meal of fresh clams!  These low tides also provide a great opportunity for exploring tide pools too!  If you are looking for a place to stay, the Long Beach area has some beautiful ocean front and ocean view vacation rentals to choose from.

If you are new to clam digging, here are some resources to check out on digging  and preparing…

The State of Washington has some nice information for clam digging, cleaning and cooking clams at the following web site:  Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife.

(Don’t forget to check out the licensing regulations prior to digging)

Happy Digging!

~Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!