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JULY 19, 2018 // 7 Take a 2-mile hike in Oswald West State Park Oswald West State Park is the gateway to the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. Together, these areas create a corridor of conservation stretching from the land three miles out into the sea. Join us 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 20, as we inves- tigate this area, focusing on the recent community effort to monitor nesting seabirds within Oregon’s Marine Reserves. Exploring this coastal edge, a story emerges shed- ding light on the intercon- nection between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. This stretch of coastline is brimming with energy and life: nesting seabirds, wind- swept landscapes, migrating whales, gliding pelicans and ancient forests are all part of the story of this magical place. This family-friendly event is co-hosted by the Friends of Cape Falcon Ma- rine Reserve and the Audu- bon Society of Portland. Sites along the way include COURTESY DAN HAAG See some seabirds on a coastal science hike. DAMIAN MULINIX PHOTO Devil’s Cauldron and Audu- bon’s seabird monitoring site to view the remaining nesting cormorants. The hike will continue on through a coastal meadow and various forest environments before heading back to our starting location. This hike is an easy 2-mile round trip journey within Oswald West State Park. The first 100 feet of the trail descends down a steep, graveled trail. The rest of the trail is flat. This event is part of the Explore Nature Tillamook Coast series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adven- tures. Learn more at explorena- turetillamookcoast.com. For more information, contact capefalconmr@gmail.com or call 541-231-8041. on your own, you can reg- ister and pick up directions anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. On Astoria’s north side, the streets are alphabetical. This walk will take you from Astor to Niagara and back again using several trails and stairways between the streets. If you want volkswalk credit, the fee is $3, but we welcome everyone. Call LaMear at 503- 338-6883 for more infor- mation. Make a dash for Seaside SEASIDE — The Seaside Beach Run — a community tradition since 1966 — takes place Saturday, July 21. This year’s event offers several races and activities to meet the needs of a broad range of runners and walkers. Activities include 5K and 10K beach runs, timed and non- timed 5K walks on the historic Prom- enade in Seaside, and a free “Kid’s Sand Dash” and “Treasure Hunt” for children under 12 — with prizes awarded in several age groups. The course will begin and end at 12th Avenue at the North Prom beach access, and the entire event will be held on the beach to avoid traffic safety concerns and to celebrate Seaside’s coastal beauty. Afterward, join us for an awards ceremony and free picnic lunch with food, drinks and prizes. A to N – and back again! ASTORIA — If you’ve been wanting to walk the many trails and stairways con- necting our streets in Asto- ria, this walk is for you! On the morning of Satur- day, July 21, the local volk- swalk club, The Turnaround Trekkers, will host a walk through Astoria. Members of the Angora Hiking Club are invited to join. Mayor Arline LaMear will lead the Angoras ready to walk at 9 a.m. Regis- tration is at the east end of Pier 11. If you want to walk Young runners watch the finish line at a previous Seaside Beach Run. FILE PHOTO Mayor Arline LaMear This charity event encourages fitness, promotes community spirit and showcases the best of the North Coast — and now benefits our local schoolchildren. The event is pro- duced by Fit To Be Teens, Inc. — a non-profit charitable organization. Net proceeds provide fitness oppor- tunities for Clatsop County middle and high school students. Adult registrations include your souvenir event T-shirt for pre-reg- istrations while supplies last, so register early. Pre-registering for the children’s events helps us prepare by knowing the number of participants. Children’s T-shirts are available sep- arately. We hope you can be there to help us get off to a running start! Visit SeasideBeachRun.org for times, ways to register and more information.
