Emily Lindblom

Mar 15, 2024 | discoverourcoast.com | Emily Lindblom

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. “The rope, which is the namesake, was a happy accident,” Bovenizer said. “It’s an old locker room, and we went in there and did the clap test, and it sounded really good.

Mar 7, 2024 | discoverourcoast.com | Emily Lindblom

Passengers of all ages peer out the windows of a vintage locomotive as they pass by views of Tillamook Bay, past lakes and beside the Pacific Ocean along the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. On rides between depots in Wheeler, Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach, they see rock formations, great blue herons, fishermen and enthusiastic onlookers waving at the train. The railroad offers a variety of rides throughout the year on its vintage diesel locomotives and its authentic steam locomotives.

Mar 7, 2024 | discoverourcoast.com | Emily Lindblom

As the sunset spreads red and orange hues across the waterfront view of La Cabaña de Raya on Youngs Bay, guests enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. Owners Miguel and Leticia Raya opened the family-owned restaurant 13 years ago. Since then, they have gained continued recognition and a local following. Alex Raya, the son of the owners, continues to manage the restaurant's daily operations. La Cabaña de Raya prides itself on its fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients, including homemade corn tortillas.

Sep 5, 2023 | oregoncoasttoday.com | Patrick Alexander |Emily Lindblom

By Emily LindblomFor the TODAYPhotos by Cynthia Wolf PhotographyHundreds of dogs in their best costumes will parade down Manzanita’s Laneda Avenue on their way to the beach, where they’ll compete in a Chuck-It contest and a musical “sits” competition when the Muttzanita dog festival returns for its 15th year this Saturday, Sept. 9. Pet shop Four Paws on the Beach puts on the fund-raiser for Animal Haven by the Sea, the animal rescue service in Nehalem.

Jul 15, 2023 | chinookobserver.com | Emily Lindblom

Christie Davis, owner of Astoria Scuba and Adventure Sports on Pier 39, loves spending time underwater — even in the chilly waters of the Columbia River. “The waters are cold, but it’s fun, and we see giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels, and many people go spearfishing,” Davis said. “It’s a wonderful pastime, and the underwater world is completely different from what we walk around in every day.”kAms2G:D 8C6H FA ?62C E96 @462? :? $2? s:68@[ r2=:7@C?:2[ 2?5 92D 366?