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Weekend Break: 'Shipwrecks!'
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 11—From one corner of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, a beacon of light sweeps across a series of maps and constellations, emanating from the shell of a lighthouse. A rotating Fresnel ...
Columbia River Maritime Museum looks to improve accessibility
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 7—The Columbia River Maritime Museum has taken initiatives to make the museum more accessible. Since the creation of a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging Task Force ...
Lightship Columbia temporarily moved after struggles in severe weather
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 18—The Lightship Columbia, the Columbia River Maritime Museum's largest exhibit, has been temporarily moved off its mooring at the 17th Street Dock after severe weather led to damage to ...
In One Ear: Rock train
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 week ago“Have you seen the Rock Train running along the railroad tracks behind the Barbey Maritime Center at the Columbia River Maritime Museum?” the museum posted on its Facebook page. “Stop by and ...
Remains of fabled 17th century shipwreck found on Oregon coast
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe 300-year-old mystery of the “Beeswax” shipwreck has finally been solved after timber remains of...
Blue Star Museums offer free admission to military families
The Daily Astorian, Ore.· 12 months agoMay 18—The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families have announced the return of the Blue Star Museums program from Saturday through Sept. 4, which offers free admission to the ...
Lissa Brewer: Scratchpad: The last lightship returns
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 19—For nearly three months the Lightship Columbia has remained under repair, docked far enough from U.S. Highway 30 at Tongue Point to seem small as a driver passing by. Still, even far ...
Elleda Wilson: Gull Samaritan
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 2—Rescue rerun: "On Aug. 22, my wife, Jeni, and I stopped to spend the night in Astoria," Howie Silver, of Park Forest, Illinois, said. "We took a nice walk along the riverfront. As we ...
20 Bucket List Seafood Shacks Across America
Cheapism via AOL· 2 months agoThe Crab Shack/Yelp Dockside Dining There's no shortage of low-key and friendly joints serving impossibly delicious and unapologetically indulgent eats —...
20 Beach Vacation Spots Where Time Stands Still
Cheapism via AOL· 11 months agoJoshua McDonough/istockphoto Historically Great Beach bum? History buff? In several vacation-ready spots around the country, you won't have to choose....
