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.