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A visit to Grays Harbor Light
Eleven to 5 p.m., the hours read. The Grays Harbor Lighthouse was open. So there was an excuse ... Read more
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On Elk Flats Trail
The swirling Pacific Ocean sounded a thunderclap through the coastal meadow. Not far from the start of Elk ... Read more
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The Columbia River’s rich history of ferries
“Now there are bridges where the ferries once ran,” writes Jennifer Nightingale in “The Last Ferry,” one of ... Read more
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The stories submerged forests can tell
A few weeks ago, I wrote in this column about some of the seismic events that have affected ... Read more
Arts
Ilwaco museum shows rugs, florals and driftwood art
A new exhibit at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco will display a variety of traditional hooked ... Read more
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By-the-wind sailors run aground
They look a bit like if blue mussels were to shed an outer layer of shell. The iridescent, ... Read more
History & Heritage
The Columbia River Maritime Museum charts new territory
Jeff Smith answers many calls from owners of historic boats interested in adding to the Columbia River Maritime ... Read more
Arts
Pyle to lead writing from nature workshop
For Robert Michael Pyle, the process of writing begins with careful attention paid to the natural world. The ... Read more
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The 1964 tsunami that washed over the North Coast
The tide started to pull back shortly after 11 p.m. on March 27, 1964. For a few short ... Read more
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Our Coast Magazine spends hours by the tides
Before sunrise, ship traffic is already moving on the Columbia River. A silhouette against the day’s first light, ... Read more