Surf Pines Association Blog

In the most recent Clatsop County Historical Society Cumtux Vol. 43 No. 4 they published an article based on an interview I had with Shirley See (wife of local historian Paul See) and her daughter Dana Weston. It really helps people understand how bad this winter storm was. After the article there is a gallery of pictures of the aftermath of this storm. Cumtux is a quarterly publication that CCHS sends out to members. Each edition includes 4 to 5 stories (40 to 50 PGS) of local historical interest by local authors. I have included this article so people can see what a bargain being a member of the Clatsop County Historical…

It’s time to bring back The Swim Across The Columbia – 🌊 If you’ve ever dreamed of swimming the Columbia River near Astoria, you’re in good company. This iconic river has captured the hearts of adventurers worldwide. While it’s been nearly a century since an organized open water swim took place near the Megler Bridge, the lore that swimming the Columbia River is impossible is just that—a myth. For seasoned swimmers with proper support, it’s not only feasible but also exhilarating. 🏊‍♂️An open water swim, a beer garden, music, food trucks, and a closing ceremony 10am to 2pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024. https://www.astoriaregatta.com/swim-across-the-columbia 〰️Swim Across The Columbia〰️ Make no mistake, though—the Columbia River swim is no walk in…

There is a lot of confusion about how come the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation ODPR are using the static Standard Vegetation Line SVL to enforce signs on the beach along the Sunset Beach Recreation area, which is now 400-600 feet east of the current Vegetation Line. Although this static SVL was effective in 1967 the ODPR is just now starting to enforce this rule. Something we found was there is an OAR (Oregon Administrative rules) that require the ODPR to do periodic reviews of the SVL to adjust it if accretion affects the current Vegetation Line. The https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_736-023-0030 indicates who can request this and how it should be done. For…

December 25, 2023 Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In? We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause.This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further.If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change…