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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015
C APE P ERPETUA S ERIES
YACHATS — The pictur-
esque Oregon Coast attracts
many with its breath-taking
beauty. But it also elicits cau-
tionary fear with its warnings
of earthquakes and tsunamis.
Ironically, the very geologic
forces that threaten lives also
are responsible for the spectac-
ular mountains, valleys and
coastlines
cherished
by
Oregonians.
Oregon State University
Emeritus
Professor
of
Geosciences Bob Lillie, Ph.D.,
shares the connection between
hazards and scenery in “Beauty
from the Beast” at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, during the
Cape
Perpetua
Winter
Discovery Series at the Visitor
Center, three miles south of
Yachats.
Dr. Lillie draws on his expe-
rience as a geology professor,
park ranger and graphic illus-
trator to reveal plate tectonics
in action and explain the basics
of Earth science in easy-to-
understand ways.
TO EXPLORE COASTAL GEOLOGY
“Beauty from the Beast
reminds Northwest residents
and visitors that their home-
towns and iconic parklands are
subject to geologic processes
that affect their lives and liveli-
hoods,” Dr. Lillie said. “By
learning to live with the beast
of earthquakes, tsunamis and
volcanic eruptions, people can
more fully appreciate the beau-
ty that surrounds them.”
Dr. Lillie will also be avail-
able to sign his new book
“Beauty from the Beast: Plate
Tectonics and the Landscapes
of the Pacific Northwest.” The
book can be purchased at the
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.
The Cape Perpetua Winter
Discovery Series is an opportu-
nity to explore topics and
resources relevant to the
Oregon Coast during the off-
season
months
between
November and March.
All presentations and guided
walks are free, but a Northwest
Forest Pass, Oregon Coast
Passport or $5 day-use fee is
required within the Cape
Perpetua Scenic Area.
For more information, con-
tact the Cape Perpetua Visitor
Center at 541-547-3289.
Upcoming Winter Discover
Series events include:
• Dec. 19 (2 p.m.) – Old-
Growth Forest Hikes: Learn
about the characteristics and
ecology of coastal old-growth
forests during ranger-led hikes.
All ages and hiking abilities
welcome.
• Dec. 27-31 (11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.) – Whale Watch
Week: Volunteers trained
through Oregon State Parks’
“Whale Watch Spoken Here”
program will be at the Cape
Perpetua Visitor Center and
viewpoints throughout the
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area to
help visitors spot and learn
about grey whales during the
mammals’ winter migration to
their breeding grounds off Baja,
Mexico.
No RSVPs necessary.
Holiday Sea of Lights brightening aquarium this weekend
hours. Santa will be present
every night of Sea of Lights
until Christmas to pose for pho-
tos and note visitors’ Christmas
wishes.
This family-friendly event
kicks off with a special celebra-
tion today and tomorrow, from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission to the first week-
end of Sea of Lights is $2 with
2 cans of nonperishable people
or pet food for the local food
bank.
Entry is $8 per person with-
out donation. Admission is free
for aquarium members, but
they are encouraged to bring an
item to donate.
Sea of Lights will continue
to illuminate the aquarium
every following Saturday and
Sunday of December from 5 to
8 p.m.
Admission is $8, or free with
same day paid admission.
“Sea of Lights lets the aquar-
ium give back to the communi-
ty, but we also organize it for
the sheer fun of it. There is no
other place to go see a big light
display on the central Oregon
Coast,” said Michele Steen, the
event’s organizer.
This year’s Sea of Lights is
proudly presented by Walmart.
Customers who spend more
than $100 at Walmart’s
Newport will receive a voucher
for one free admission to Sea of
Lights at the Oregon Coast
Aquarium.
Offer valid while supplies
last and certain dates are sub-
ject to blackout. See store for
details. Attendees using a
voucher are encouraged, but
not required, to make a food or
toy donation.
Join in the merriment this
December at the Oregon Coast
Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip
Road, Newport, Ore. 97365.
The aquarium is open every
day, except Dec. 25, this winter
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information visit
www.aquarium.org or call 541-
867-3474.
Skip the lines for ATV, State Parks permits by purchasing online
The ATV permit and Oregon
State Parks day-use parking
permits are now available for
online purchase at www.ore-
gonstateparks.org.
On the website, follow the
“Shop” link to buy the 24-
month ATV permit and 12- or
24-month day-use parking per-
mit from the Park Store.
“We’re expanding our online
services in response to visitor
comments and requests,” said
Lisa Sumption, director of the
Oregon Parks and Recreation
Department. “In the coming
months, we’ll offer additional
items in our Park Store that we
believe will appeal to our park
visitors.”
The 12-month parking per-
mit is $30 and the 24-month
parking permit is $50.
Both are honored at all 26
Oregon State Parks that charge
a day-use parking fee.
The $10 ATV permit must be
displayed on ATVs operated on
public lands designed for ATV
use.
Park Store purchases can be
made using either VISA or
MasterCard.
The permanent permits and
day-use permit hangtags are
delivered via U.S. mail at no
cost to the customer.
Customers should print the
temporary permit attached to
the Park Store e-mail receipt so
they can visit a park or ride an
ATV that day.
The temporary permit is
valid 14 days from the purchase
date and is designed to fit on a
vehicle dashboard or kept with
visitors operating motorcycles,
open vehicles and ATVs.
Day-use parking permits and
ATV permits are also available
from permit agents statewide.
Visit www.ospparkingperm
itagents.org for parking permit
retailers.
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NEWPORT — SCUBA
Santa, sparkling lights and an
ocean of holiday cheer will
greet visitors every weekend
this December at the Oregon
Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights
celebration.
Over half a million colorful
lights and holiday decorations
will surround visitors with the
spirit of the season as they
explore the aquarium after