Outdoor
Astoria Column
In a wooded park and towering above Astoria, Oregon’s highest hill, the Astoria Column presents a spectacular view of the city and surrounding… More
Astoria-Megler Bridge
The Astoria-Megler Bridge, which was formally dedicated August 27, 1966, stretches 4.1 miles from Astoria, Oregon, across the mouth of the Columbia… More
Astoria Riverfront Trolley
A restored 1914 trolley runs for 3 miles along the Columbia River in Astoria while the conductor provides interpretation of the area’s history… More
Sports Fishing
The world famous Columbia River draws tens of thousands of sport anglers each year in pursuit of its salmon, steelhead and sturgeon. Once revered… More
Astoria Sunday Market
Every Sunday from May to October, a 3-block stretch of 12th Street in downtown Astoria says goodbye to cars, and hello to fresh fruits and… More
Birding On The Lower Columbia
by Mike Patterson The lower Columbia River has long been a favorite destination for birders and nature watchers. 356 species of birds have been… More
Fun In The Rain
In the midst of the temperate rain forest it stands to reason Astoria, Oregon gets quite a bit of rain. But a lot of the rainfall in this coastal… More
Hikes To Take
Tillamook Head Follow in the footsteps of the Lewis & Clark Expedition on this six-mile hike across Tillamook Head between Seaside and Cannon… More
Victorian Homes On Astoria's Hillsides
Named after John Jacob Astor, the City of Astoria, on Oregon’s North Coast is the site of the oldest permanent American settlement west of the… More
Watching Ships
Who hasn’t wanted to indulge a spirit of wanderlust and sail away to a foreign country or ride the Orient Express? In Astoria, Oregon, one of… More
Youngs River Falls
Youngs River Falls were discovered by a Lewis & Clark hunting party about six miles from Fort Clatsop and documented in the journals of Patrick Gass… More