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YACHATS — Explore the
trails within the Cape Perpetua
Scenic Area during weekly
“Walk with a Ranger” guided
hikes.
Retired chief park ranger
and interpretive naturalist
Michael Noack is now leading
a leisurely 30- to 60-minute
hike along easy-to-moderate
trails at noon every Monday
through the summer.
“This is a great opportunity
for people to connect with
nature, while sharing the expe-
rience with others,” Noack
said.
During the hikes, Noack will
share information about the
local flora and fauna, while
participants will have the
opportunity to get to know one
another and make new hiking
friends.
Hikes will depart from the
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center,
located three miles south of
Yachats on Highway 101.
Participants should dress for
variable coastal weather, wear
comfortable shoes, and bring
water.
“Walk With a Ranger” hikes
will continue through the sum-
mer.
Attending the hikes is free,
but a day-use fee or recreation
pass is required within the
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.
For more information, call
Visitor Center staff at 541-547-
3289.
Aquarium to ‘go green’ for Earth Day Celebration
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NEWPORT — Oregon’s
window to the underwater
world will go green on
Saturday, April 25, when the
Oregon Coast Aquarium cele-
brates Earth Day.
“We host this annual cele-
bration to encourage the public
to engage in positive behavior
changes for the benefit of a
healthier environment and
lifestyle,” said Beth Hawkyard,
the aquarium’s volunteer serv-
ices manager, who organizes
the event. “It is a wonderful
feeling to know you are reduc-
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ing your impact on our planet.”
Exhibits will brim with eco-
friendly educational opportuni-
ties for visitors. Guests will be
able to practice identifying
marine debris, learn about
reusable products and con-
tribute to a collaborative art
piece called “Wave of
Change.”
Guests are also invited to
take a guided walk on the wild
side through the aquarium’s
naturescaped grounds that the
National Wildlife Federation
honored with a wildlife habitat
certification.
Anita Albrecht, the aquari-
um’s head groundskeeper, will
lead visitors during this native
plant walk to explore this
restored natural landscape.
Those interested in joining
the 45 minute tour should meet
outside the aquarium’s lobby at
1 p.m.
Pre-registration
is
not
required and all activities are
included with general admis-
sion. The aquarium is open
every day from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
New guide outlines 63 local fishing spots
Anglers in Lane County now
have a new guide to more than
five dozen fishing spots, from
the Oregon Coast to the
Cascade Mountains.
In a partnership between the
Oregon Department of Fish
and Wildlife and Travel Lane
County, the guide “65 Places to
go Fishing in Lane County”
offers key details to help
novice to expert anglers navi-
gate their way to the region's
lakes, rivers and streams.
“We are excited to offer
local and visiting anglers a
piece that shows the diversity
and extent of fishing in our
area,” said Samara Phelps,
Director of Visitor Services, at
the Eugene, Cascades and
Coast Adventure Center.
“Whether it’s fishing on the
Oregon Coast or on the
McKenzie River, we hope to
inspire new and experienced
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The Oregon Coast Aquarium
organizes its Earth Day event
in conjunction with the
Association of Zoo and aquari-
um’s (AZA) nation-wide Party
For the Planet event on April
22. Party For the Planet’s col-
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anglers to explore locations
across the county.”
The guide outlines the types
of fish found or stocked in each
locale, as well as key amenities
such as boat launches, picnic
areas, camping facilities, dis-
abled access and restrooms.
Listings
also
include
whether parking, day-use or
other fees apply.
A map inside pinpoints the
65 fishing spots located in and
around Eugene, Springfield,
Cottage
Grove,
Dexter,
Leaburg,
Blue
River,
Oakridge, Florence, Veneta,
Junction City and Cheshire.
A QR code can be scanned
for easy mobile map access.
“We know there are many
popular fisheries here, but real-
ize that we have some loca-
tions that don’t get the atten-
tion they merit,” said Shannon
Richardson,
Fisheries
Biologist for the Oregon
Department of Fish and
Wildlife. “Partnering with
Travel Lane County allows us
to get the word out about the
angling opportunities in Lane
County and empower people to
get outdoors and get fishing.”
The guide features full-color
illustrations of common fish
found in Lane County waters
to help anglers identify every-
thing from Chinook salmon
and largemouth bass to rain-
bow trout and crappie. Tips for
embarking on a fishing trip via
a drift boat, pontoon or kayak
provide helpful hints for suc-
cessful, safe trips.
A total of 10,000 guides
have been printed and will be
distributed at key locations
through
the
Oregon
Department of Fish and
Wildlife and information cen-
ters.
Travel Lane County will dis-
tribute them at the Eugene,
Cascades
and
Coast
Downtown Visitor Center and
the Adventure Center in
Springfield, as well as at key
partner venues from hotels to
trade shows.
Guides are also available for
download at www.dfw.state.or.
us/resources/fishing/where_ho
w/65_places_in_lane_county.a
sp.
Location change
for park pass at
Honeyman
The Honeyman Welcome
Center is the location for all
pass sales at Honeyman State
Park. At this location, visitors
can purchase 12- or 24-
month Oregon State Park
passes, Oregon Coastal
Passports, ATV Permits and
Oregon State Park Gift
Certificates.
The Welcome Center is
located off the main road of
the main campground across
from the playground.