Book. The Edition. Contains maps and directions for 23 Quests in English plus one Quest in Spanish! $6.00

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1 appleeight $6.00 The New Quests! Book Edition Contains maps and directions for 23 Quests in English plus one Quest in Spanish! seagrant.oregonstate.edu/freechoice/oregoncoastquests.html

2 Quest is a trade name of the Valley Quest program, and is used with permission from Copies of this Oregon Coast Quests Book are available from: Cait Goodwin Coordinator, Oregon Coast Quests OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Dr. Newport, OR cait.goodwin@oregonstate.edu by Oregon State University. All rights reserved. Oregon Sea Grant Oregon State University 322 Kerr Administration Bldg seagrant.oregonstate.edu Support The printing of The Oregon Coast Quests Book, Edition was made possible by a grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund. This publication was prepared by Oregon Sea Grant under appropriations made by the Oregon State legislature and Oregon State University. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of these funders. Sea Grant is a unique partnership with public and private sectors, combining research, education, and technology transfer for public service. This national network of universities meets the changing environmental and economic needs of people in our coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes regions. Credits Coordination: Cait Goodwin Editing and layout: Rick Cooper

3 The Book Edition seagrant.oregonstate.edu/freechoice/oregoncoastquests.html

4 Contents Overview Map...5 What Is a Quest?...6 History of Questing...6 How to Use This Book: Suggestions for Facilitators...8 Quests Crowley Creek (Otis)...12 Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Quests Kirtsis Park...19 Friends of Wildwoods and Trails (NEW)...26 Regatta Grounds (NEW)...29 Spring Lake (NEW)...32 Cutler City Wetlands (NEW)...35 D River Invasive Species (Lincoln City)...38 Head Start Quests (Lincoln City) Head Start Forest Management...49 Head Start Fern...52 Taft (Lincoln City)...54 Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Quests...60 Yaquina Head History (NEW)...63 Yaquina Head Hills (NEW)...69 Yaquina Head Stewardship (NEW)...77 Big Creek Park Quests (Newport)...81 Big Creek Park in English...82 Big Creek Park en Español (NEW)...86 Water, Water Everywhere (Newport)...90 Newport City Buildings (NEW)...95 City Center History (Newport) Toledo Arcadia (Toledo) Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) Quests (Newport) HMSC Yaquina Estuary HMSC Sustainability The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

5 Contents continued South Beach State Park (South Beach) Oregon Hatchery Research Center (Alsea) YYFAP Habitats of Diversity (Yachats) Stamp Pages for Previous Quests Stamp Pages for NEW Quests Contact Information Overview Map 2009/ Crowley Creek Quest 2. Kirtsis Park Quest 3. Friends of Wildwoods and Trails Quest 4. Regatta Grounds Quest 5. Spring Lake Quest 6. Cutler City Wetlands Quest 7. D River Invasive Species Quest 8. Head Start Forest Management Quest 9. Head Start Fern Quest 10. Taft Quest 11. Yaquina Head ONA History Quest 12. Yaquina Head ONA Hills Quest 13. Yaquina Head ONA Stewardship Quest 14. Big Creek Park Quest 15. Español Big Creek Park Quest 16. Water, Water Everywhere Quest 17. Newport City Buildings Quest 18. City Center History Quest 19. Toledo Arcadia Quest 20. HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest 21. HMSC Sustainability Quest 22. South Beach State Park Quest 23. Oregon Hatchery Research Center Quest 24. YYFAP Habitats of Diversity Quest The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 5

6 What Is a Quest? Quests are fun and educational clue-directed hunts that encourage exploration of natural areas. In this self-guided activity, Questers follow a map and find a series of clues to reach a hidden box. The box contains a small guest book, a stamp pad, a unique rubber stamp, and additional information about the Quest site. Participants sign the guest book to record their find, and make an imprint of the Quest Box stamp in the back of their clue book as proof of accomplishment. Then the box is re-hidden for the next person to find. The location of the clues and box remain a secret so others can share the fun. Quest clues and boxes stay in place year-round in Lincoln County. Questing is an ideal place-based activity for individuals, small groups, and families. By turning a walk into a treasure hunt, children often race ahead of their parents instead of lagging behind. Through Quests, important areas of natural, cultural, and/or historical significance are shared. Furthermore, both those who go on Quests and those who create Quests for others gain pride and a sense of stewardship for their community s special places. History of Questing Questing was born out of a 150-year old tradition in the region surrounding Dartmoor National Park in southwest England. Letterboxing, as this tradition is called, is a popular past time, with thousands of boxes hidden in both natural and cultural locations. In Vermont, an organization called Vital Communities (www. vitalcommunities.org) built upon this tradition by developing 6 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

7 the Valley Quest program. In the early 1990s, Vital Communities was concerned about the future of the Upper Connecticut River Valley region, and was hoping to develop a program that might foster sense of place, strengthen relationships between schools and communities, and build bridges across the generations. The result was Valley Quest, with Valley referring to the place and Quest referring to a treasure hunt made by children and adults working together leading to the community s special places. Over time, the Valley Quest program has grown. More than 1,500 children, adults, families, scouts, students and historical society members have contributed to the creation of the 150+ Quests found in the Valley Quest books. Communities across the country have begun to replicate Valley Quest s success. For example, South Shore Quests (Web site: began creating Quests and publishing annual clue booklets for their area in Massachusetts in Today, about 1,000 people visit each of their 20 Quests every year. In 2007, Oregon Sea Grant brought this fun and educational activity to Lincoln County, through the formation of the Oregon Coast Quests program. The Quest Book you now hold in your hands is published annually in June. Each year, new Quests are added to the book and existing Quests are updated. We encourage explorers to obtain a new book every year to have the most up-to-date information. You may also check the Quests Web site for updates throughout the year. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 7

8 How to Use This Book: Suggestions for Facilitators Educational Goals Find out more about a special place in the community Practice following directions Gain experience reading maps Take notice of your surroundings Have fun! Specific Quests may have additional goals such as exploring a community issue, using math to solve puzzles, gaining practical experience with tree identification, etc. Is This a Treasure Hunt? The real treasure of a Quest is finding out something interesting about your community. Questers young and old are intrinsically motivated to find hidden clues and a Quest Box because it gives them a sense of accomplishment by completing a task and knowing a secret. Additionally, the box contains a unique hand-carved stamp that can be used to mark their book and (if desired) decorate the back of their hand. Groups Questing is best done in small groups so that everyone has a chance to find a clue. If you have a large group, consider breaking the participants into smaller groups and staggering their departure times. Remind participants to collect clues with stealth so everyone can share in the fun of the find. Furthermore, vandalism 8 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

9 of the clues and box by people unfamiliar with Questing is less likely to occur if you are restrained when peering behind rocks and under bushes. Following Directions We recommend having the readers in the group take turns reading the directions out loud. Stop and think about the directions after two to four lines to make sure you haven t missed anything. Occasionally reading a little bit ahead or backing up a few lines may help clarify the directions and help you know if you are in the right place. Consult the map often during your Quest. Directions in the text such as head north are usually accompanied by additional information such as toward the gate so you can get your bearings without having to carry a compass. Mistakes Making a few mistakes is part of Questing. The trick is to catch your mistake early to avoid compounding the problem. A facilitator may notice young Questers heading off on the wrong path. See what happens when you let them make the mistake. They may figure it out alone, or you may need to help them realize a mistake has been made. Try re-reading the directions to let the Questers figure out how to make corrections. Although we do our best to avoid it, clues sometimes go missing due to seasonal changes or vandalism. If you can t find one clue that you are sure should be there, you can skip it and still likely find the box without a problem. If you feel there are two possibilities for a clue answer, make a note of both and then at the end you can decide which one fits best. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 9

10 Report feedback or problems in the log book and/or to the box monitor. Taking Notice Many Quests have verses that have nothing to do with clues, but encourage participants to take notice of something in their surroundings. Don t skip these parts! Often these sideexplorations are the biggest treasure of all. Some Quests are clue-intensive; there may be many clues to find, or the Quest keeps participants busy looking for clues for the entire walk. Be sure to take some time to notice your surroundings when you are on a Quest. For example, when you sit on a bench, put the directions and pencils away and take a few minutes to look for birds. Other Quests end in the middle of a walk and you have to hike back to your starting point. Without the distraction of clues, the return hike is an excellent opportunity to make further observations and explorations of your surroundings. 10 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

11 Oregon Coast Quests Code Dress for the weather. Allow for plenty of time. Follow the rules of the park. Respect wildlife, plants, and trees. Keep to established paths. Use caution: At the beach, on steep or slippery slopes, when crossing streets, when reaching into stumps, etc. There is no need to dig; boxes are never buried underground. Keep the location of the box a secret from others. Carefully re-hide the box where you found it. Look, listen, and learn from your environment. Bring a bag to pick up garbage. DISCLAIMER: ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN A QUEST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. As always when walking in the outdoors and in unfamiliar places, please be careful and aware of your surroundings. Children should not do Quests without an adult. Oregon Coast Quests and its Quest Partners do not knowingly place clues or boxes in hazardous areas. However, Oregon Coast Quests cannot guarantee the conditions of the trails. Moreover, conditions may change, so Questers must consider the current conditions as well as their own abilities and limitations at all times. Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon Coast Quests, and our Quest Partners assume no responsibility for events that may occur during a Quest. Are you ready? Let s go on a! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 11

12 Use this map to help you solve the Crowley Creek Quest, which begins on the next page! 12 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

13 Crowley Creek Quest Established: 2007 by Corrina Chase and a Career Tech High School summer work crew Box Monitor: The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology Quest Partners Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council Community Services Consortium Mid-Coast Watershed Council and Career Tech High School The Crowley Creek Quest begins at Knight Park near Cascade Head, north of Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn west on Three Rocks Road, just north of the Salmon River (near mile marker 104). Travel two miles, and then take the left fork to Knight Park. This Quest will teach you about the ecology and history of a variety of habitats near Knight Park and the scenic Salmon River estuary. The Quest usually takes around 60 minutes to complete. You will have the opportunity to take the longer hike up to the beautiful views on Cascade Head at the end of the trail. Dogs are not allowed on the Cascade Head trail, which is an additional one- to two-hour moderate hike. Expect to see wildlife, especially in early morning or late evening. The location includes land owned by Lincoln County Parks, ODFW, and a private landowner who has granted permission for the trail. The McKee property is subject to an educational easement held by the Sitka Center for Arts and Ecology, which now maintains the Quest trail, and a conservation easement held by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council (SDCWC) works in partnership with the The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 13

14 Mid-Coast Watershed Council, Lincoln Soil and Water District, and other organizations on various restoration projects in this area, including the riparian planting at Crowley Creek on the McKee property. The coordinator of SDCWC, Corrina Chase, and several Career Tech High School students wrote and installed this Quest trail. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 16. Enjoy! Welcome to Crowley Creek! Ready to start? Begin your hunt in Knight Park. Before you park and before your tea, your first clue-letter comes after a gee! (clue 1) The park is built on a former mudflat. Once it was a favorite clamming bed, at both high and low tides a rich habitat. Asphalt condemned; it now is dead. Pinus contorta is a funny name, sorta for the poor, scraggly, pitchy shore pines. There are two rocks and one clue at the end of two strangely straight lines (clue 3). Saltmarsh with dodder and Follow the pines north to the end of the dike. pickleweed Look closely at the alder at the end of your hike. Its bark is white, or so you might think without encrusting lichens, it could easily be pink (clue 6). Rumex is often called dock; some are native and some are weeds. Explore its namesake back to the south and a clue you will read (clue 2). A set of regulatory signs are posted nearby. Read about some harmful species to spot: mitten crab, hydrilla, the New Zealand mudsnail. Have you seen any? Hopefully not! Back through the lot and across a little bridge; don t let this interesting hiding place stump you. Question the origin of crustacean encrustation that graces the roots around the next clue (clue 4). Gumweed 14 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

15 Go further, and at the road turn right. What creatures live in Crowley Creek? On the bridge, sharpen your sight. Critters and a clue your eyes should seek (clue 5). One furry fellow, flat-tailed and brown, who lives just downstream and comes out at dark, has slowed the water with alders it chewed down. Look for trunks with beaver s toothy mark. The osprey and the cougar can hunt in this meadow. Look behind a sign on an old wooden rail. Elk are common here, you might already know; look at your map to find their trail. The foundation of an old dairy shed gives you a clue to learn how some folks once farmed this land. Here is a glimpse into history and a letter for you. Now trees have been planted and restoration is planned (clue 7). Ready for a hike? Let s take the Conservancy trail going north toward Sitka and Cascade Head. Across a long, crooked ramp with a sturdy plastic rail, stop at the next bridge over which you tread. Many ferns you can see from here; I see at least four. Can you find them all? Sword, licorice, lady, and deer. Now look for a clue like you re not very tall (clue 8). Continue up the trail to the top of the hill. Sitka Center is to the right have you been there? Art and ecology and classes mix quite well. It s worth checking out, and now you know where. The path crosses the road and goes just a little further down. You re almost to your hidden gold So smile don t frown! Drawing by Career Tech student Christina Dirk The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 15

16 Stop at the trailhead; you are very near. Read the clue you have written, and Cascade over Nature should make it quite clear Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! 16 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

17 Use this map to help you solve the Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Quests on pages 19, 26, 29, and 32! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 17

18 Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Quests The following five Quests (Kirtsis Park, Friends of Wildwoods and Trails, Regatta Grounds, Spring Lake, and Cutler City Wetlands) were created by Lincoln City s Department of Parks & Recreation. The department manages 12 city parks and 9 open spaces in Lincoln City. It is located at the Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place. For more information about Lincoln City s parks or special events, call , or visit the city s Web page at (click on the City Departments tab to get to the Parks and Recreation page). Happy Questing! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 18

19 Kirtsis Park Quest Established: 2008 by Ivan Mangum, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Box Monitor: Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Driving directions to the Quest location: Northbound on 101: Turn right at NE 22 nd St., then right on NE Oar Place. Southbound on 101: Turn left at NE 22 nd St., then right on NE Oar Place. Begin your Quest outside the entrance to the Lincoln Community Center. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 25. The Quest will take you on a tour of Kirtsis Park, which includes the Community Center, baseball/softball fields, and a skate park. It will take about 45 minutes to complete your journey, and the terrain is paved most of the way. Important note: The Community Center must be open for you to complete the Quest. Call to find out the hours of operation. (Disclaimer: all photos were taken in March They may vary in appearance at different times of the year.) Now let s begin. 1. Start at the eight-legged creature with a ball. Head east to the tree surrounded by bushes. When you get to the location, answer the following question: Can you name the tree and the bushes in its close proximity? Give it a guess before you read on. On the next page is a list of the bushes and the tree. To begin your search of the clues: Find the bush on the right edge of the picture at the top of the next page. Use the eighth letter of the bush s name. Place that letter in square number 4. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 19

20 Mugo pine, autolocan laurels, rhododendron, and the blossoming apple tree. 2. Head north to visit with a man on a horse. As you walk there, pay attention to all the mugo pines and rhododendrons of different sizes. Now, Who is that man? Why is he featured here? Find the sculptress name while you read the history of the sculpture. Using the names and the pictures, can you identify most of the plants around the sculpture? Wax Myrtle Hydrangea Rhododendron Butterfly Bush Heather Escallonia Now take the fourth letter of the sculptress last name and place that in square number The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

21 3. Not far away, balls and strikes are called. Watch out for cars as you cross the street. Notice the tall trees by the building. What are they? Look at the needles. It is a cedar or hemlock. Some say one and some say the other. So you decide for yourself on this one. According to the needles, it should be a hemlock. Now have a seat on the bleachers, behind what people call home plate. From that spot, how many lights can you see? It s not just the poles that I mean. Now look under the top of where you sit and find the letter that goes in square number If someone hit a home run over the left center field fence, it would put you where? Now go there, by traveling to the left. An additional clue, in case you know nothing about this sport, is that there are three outfielders: left field, center field, and right field. These are determined by standing where you are now. I hope this helps in determining where left center field is. Now notice the mugo pines, pampas grass, and birch trees as you go. You will travel past the bathrooms as well. Look low at where you would see who is winning the game. Put the letter that you find in square number Now go across the parking to where people ride on four wheels. You will find the cradle, the pool, and the newly expanded bowl. Do you see the sign telling you what people cannot ride here? In the late 1990s, this place was listed as one of the gnarliest places around in Thrasher Magazine. Now go to the tallest tree by the bowl and road. Now look up. What do you see? How do you think it got there? Now look at the base of the tree. What kind of plant is there? Escallonia surrounds it. Could it be salal? Use the first letter of that plant in square number 8. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 21

22 6. Now, back near the building where this Quest began is a shelter that is used to catch the bus. Once you get there, answer the following: What is the name of the route that runs through Lincoln City? It is the called The LINC. Now Look through the back windows of the shelter. What trees do you see? There are three kinds. They are Japanese black pine, birch, and coast pine (see photos at top of next page). How can you tell the difference between the two pines? The Japanese Black Pine has longer needles. Now find the largest of the trees here. What is growing on the tree that is not natural for the tree? Why? It actually grows on a lot of trees in Oregon. Pause to figure this out before you read on. Use the second letter of that growth in square number 3. That growth is MOSS. 22 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

23 Japanese black pine Birch Coast pine 7. Continue around the building, traveling to the left. Sit at the first of the three places to partake of a meal. Around the end of the building that houses the pool are plants. Can you name them? Now between you and the road are some plants. What are those? Escallonia Pampas grass Using the plant behind the fence, take the eighth letter and place it in square #2. 8. Continue to the left, around the building. Go to the black gate that you can see. Can you see that round bowl at the other side? It catches the rain that runs off the roof and into the ground and becomes groundwater again. Now look north at the building; what do you see in those glass rooms? The upstairs is the cardio room and the downstairs is the weight room. Use the fourth letter of the upstairs area s name and place it in square 6. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 23

24 9. Continue to go left around the building. As you follow the sidewalk, notice the plants that you will pass. They are: Blue fescue, crypto mira japonica, and zebra grass. Also, as you are walking down the sidewalk, look into the windows on the right. What are people doing right now? Or what do you see? Ponder this as you walk to the corner of the sidewalk you are on. There is a large tree there. It is a Douglasfir. Who dedicated this tree to Lorance Edd Osborne? What vowel is used the most in the organization s name? Place it in square number As you walk to the final location, notice the plants. Can you name them? Also, there are a couple of new ones: climbing hydrangea and bamboo. 24 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

25 Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 25

26 Friends of Wildwoods and Trails Quest Established: 2008 by Ivan Mangum, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Box Monitor: Lincoln City Parks & Recreation This Quest will take you on a tour of The Trail at Friends of Wildwoods and Trails Open Space. It will take about 45 minutes to complete. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 28. The terrain is a dirt covered trail most of the way. From the moment you leave your car until you return to your car is a one mile radius. (Feel free to bring a garbage bag to help clean out any trash that you see. Not required.) Driving directions to the Quest location: Northbound on 101: Turn right at NE 22 nd St., then left at West Devils Lake Road. Parking is at the corner of NE 26th and West Devils Lake Road. Southbound on 101: Turn left at West Devils Lake Road and drive until you get to NE 26th. Parking is a small pullout. Coordinates for geocachers: N W Now let s begin. 1. Start your Quest at the sign for the Trailhead that tells you what Open Space you are at. You will gather a couple of letters at this spot. This trail is a - free zone. Use the fourth letter of the missing word and place it in square number 11. Use the last letter of the same word and place it in square After you have searched the sign, find the cement post. It marks the start of the trail. Now begin your excursion. As you walk, notice the ferns, ivy, mushrooms, and all the other vegetation. Your journey from the post is a short 90 steps. At that point, look to your right. There is another type of tree that I like. What is the vegetation on the trees right here? Use the first letter of that vegetation and place it in box number 6. Also, use the third letter of the substance and place it in square Continue your journey another 125 steps. I know you are trying to count as you walk, but don t forget to enjoy the scenery around you. It is beautiful. At this spot, 26 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

27 there are lots of roots above the ground. Why would they be above the ground? If you do not know, then do some research when you get home to find out why. Now look to the right of the trail. Do you see that cool old stump that has a tree growing out of it? Do you know what the stump is called? It is a nursing mother. Go over and check out the stump and trees. It is worth it. Now, what is this kind of stump called? (I gave you the answer earlier). Use the last letter of the second word and place it in square 12 and square Your journey can begin again. Travel until the groundcover changes. It is about 75 steps away. Why would this material be here? Do some research when you get home to find the answer to this question, if you do not know the answer already. This material is a seven-letter word. Place the first letter of that word in square Continue your journey to the wood bridge (105 steps). Why would there be a bridge here? Probably because water runoff is here. So this area gets muddy easier and stays muddier longer. What have they placed on the wood here? Why? This material gives you some grip, that is why. Use the last two letters of the plural version of the product. Place the second-to-last letter in square number 14 and the last letter in square It is time to move on to another wood bridge. This one is longer and has a variety of materials. In your opinion, why is this bridge designed the way it is? As you look at the bridge, tell me how many stumps there are that help make the bridge. The spelling of that number is four letters. To the left of those stumps is a threeletter vegetation. Use the last letter and place it in square number At the far end of the bridge, begin to count your steps again. About 20 steps into your 150 new steps, pause and look to your right at the roots that are visible because the trees have been blown over. There is a huge one about 50 feet into the woods. At the end of the 150 steps, you reach a very large, ivy-covered tree. Notice all the roots here across the trail. They make a great natural staircase. Now look at the base of the tree to find the next letter you need. Place it in square Continue up the trail to a clearing in the trees. Do you see the large tree that is covered in a couple of different colors? It is 55 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 27

28 steps from the last stop you made. What colors are there, and why do you think this tree is the colors it is? I am not completely sure, but maybe some research on it will give you an answer. Now look on the backside of the tree for the letter that goes in square number Stay on the main trail and travel to the right. A hundred steps later you ll see what look like some side trails. Ignore them. The neighborhood kids formed them from playing in the woods. I am stopping you here because it is a beautiful spot to look up and enjoy the natural surroundings. I really enjoy it more when the sun is shining through. But cloudy days are still beautiful here. Is that a holly tree to the left of where you are standing? I think so, but how can you tell? Research that if you want to know for sure. What else do you see along the trail? There are sword-like plants along the trail. What are they called? Use the second letter of the plant name and place it in square number As you continue to the right on the main trail for 110 steps, enjoy the surroundings. You come to another clearing that happens to be the one before you come to the exit on the other side of the trail system. This is the last letter needed for the clue to the final location. Place the letter at the base of the tree in square 7. There are also three sets of three-digit numbers here. The first is how many steps you need to take as you reverse your trek. The other sets are the coordinates needed for a geocacher to find the final box, first north (N) and then west (S). 11. From the final clue you will need to reverse your trip about steps to begin the search. You will have to leave the trail by about 15 feet to find the box. N W Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! 28 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

29 Regatta Grounds Quest Established: 2008 by Ivan Mangum, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Box Monitor: Lincoln City Parks & Recreation This Quest will take you on a tour of The Trail at Regatta Grounds Open Space and other parts of Regatta park. It will take you about 45 minutes to complete. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 31. The terrain is a dirt-covered trail most of the way. (Feel free to bring a garbage bag to help clean out any trash you see!) Driving directions to the Quest location: Northbound on 101: Turn right at NE 14 th St., then right at Regatta Way. Southbound on 101: Turn left at West Devils Lake Road and drive until you get to Regatta Way. Coordinates for geocachers: N W Now let s begin. 1. Walk northwest past the Nature Trail Sign to the start of the trail. Find the cement post and walk 40 steps to a fork in the road. Go right at the fork and travel until another decision is needed on which way to go. At the new fork, move to the left, up the hill, to a huge surprise! Explore it for a few minutes. Then head up to the bench that looks down at the surprise. Look down to the left, about three feet from the bench at the base of a tree, to find the letter that is needed. Place it in square number Now you see a trail behind the bench that leads away from the surprise. Don t go left, because that takes you down the hill. Go right! Travel past the stump in the trail until you get to the next fork in the road. Go left (up the hill) to see the huge log on the ground. That was one large tree. What is growing all over it? Why is it green on the dead log and brown on the live trees standing behind it? Have no idea? With some research, you can find out why. Use the second letter from both colors of leaves mentioned earlier in the paragraph and place it in square 3. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 29

30 3. Now go back to the fork and continue along the path you haven t already traveled (left). As you go down the hill, be careful not to fall. But also look at all the vegetation around it. It is quite the sight! Your next clues are at the bottom of the hill at the base of the large tree. Place the letter in square number Now begin your journey again for about 65 steps. That is one cool combination of trees, and all of those roots like that is amazing. How can they survive like they have? Go and check it out. The other side away from the trail is pretty cool, as well. You will also find the next letter needed on the backside of the clump. Place this letter in square Return to the trail and continue on your way. Your next stop is the moss-covered tree that partially blocks your way. (No, I don t mean all the roots you have to step over.) Why would it grow on the angle that it does? After pondering that question, look up to your right. You can see the top of the surprise that I had you visit at the start. What happened to the top of the tree? The wind snapped it off in a storm not long ago. Look down under the angled tree for the next letter in the puzzle and place it in square number Continue your quest until you reach the decomposing log on the left of the trail. This is one of the stages in the life of a tree. Check it out! Do you want to see another cool root formation? Look to the right of the trail. Most people miss the roots because they are too busy looking at the decomposing log. Your next clue is located by that root design. Place it in square Continue along now. A few steps into your trek will be a trail to the right, or the one you are on, continuing to the left. Peek up to the right and see the surprise again. But walk to your left and stay to the left until you reach the pipe in the trail. Why would this be here? If you guessed that it is to keep the water from gathering here on the trail, then you are correct. Now continue to the left until you reach the roots that form what looks like a bench. The next clue is not far from where you are. This letter goes in square number Now move up to the right and then left to see the great view. Yes, I mean the lake! Isn t it beautiful? After you enjoy the view for a few seconds, travel across 30 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

31 the street to the metal fence that is between the playground and the parking lot. Watch for cars as you cross the street! Follow the fence along the cement walkway. Pause halfway across and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. If you are afraid of walking on that walkway, then follow the cement path from the grass below it until you reach the corner, where the cement ends in the grass. Your new clue will be there! Square 9 is where this clue belongs. 9. Now walk toward the lake until you reach the metal fence that is between the parking spaces. There is a plaque there. Who donated the park grounds as a gift to Lincoln City? Place the letter that is in both of the names (first AND last names) into square number Head up to the top of the hill and you will be able to find your prize Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 31

32 Spring Lake Trail Quest Established: 2008 by Ivan Mangum, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Box Monitor: Lincoln City Parks & Recreation This Quest will take you on a tour of The Trail at Spring Lake Open Space. It will take about 45 minutes to complete. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 34. The terrain starts out as a cement path, but is a dirt covered trail most of the way. (Feel free to bring a garbage bag to help clean out any trash you see!) Driving directions to the Quest location: Northbound on 101: Turn right at NE 14 th St., then left at Port. Southbound on 101: Turn left at W. NE 14 th St., then left at Port. Coordinates for geocachers: N W Now let s begin. 1. Walk on the cement sidewalk from the coordinates to the main cement sidewalk. Go left on the sidewalk, all the way until you reach the boulders/rocks on the corner of Port and 18 th. Enjoy the view as you walk the path. At the base of one of the rocks is your first letter. Place that letter in square number You will now walk back down the walkway. I had you walk to the top so you could see a portion of the trail that will someday run from Cascade Head to Siletz Bay. Enjoy the walk that will take you to a place where you could sit and rest a while. See how many of the plants you can identify as you go. Your next letter is on the back of where you could rest a moment. Place that letter in square Starting with the thinner cement pads that lead toward your vehicle, walk to the 11 th pad and look to your right. I love to see the ivy crawling all over the stumps. How many stumps are there that are connected to a large, live tree? I see two. Use the first letter of the crawling plant and place that letter in square number Now walk all the way to the end of the sidewalk. (Not the one by your car, but the one at NE 14 th and Port). Once you have reached the end, you will have walked the whole cement portion of the trail. Turn around and face the trail you just trav- 32 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

33 eled. How many cement pads did you just walk, from one end to the other? Just kidding I am not that cruel (and besides, that would require me to count them, too!). To the NE 14 th street side of the trail is a cool-looking octopus/nursing tree. (I don t recommend walking over to it, due to the prickly plants, and also it would kill some of the vegetation if everyone walked over to it.) Look at the back side of the boulder that is closest to the tree... your next letter is there. Place it in square number Your journey travels back up the cement until you see the sign on the right side of the trail that says, Port Lake Trail. It is a dirt trail that goes down to the right. Right before that trail is a cool tree formation located right behind the sign. I love those types of formations. Now continue your journey on the dirt trail. Please stay on the dirt trail as you wind through the vegetation. Take your time and enjoy your walk until you reach your next junction. At the junction are some steps. How many human-made steps are there? Look at the base of the steps for the letter to place in square Left or right? Right or Left? Right is the way you need to travel. Enjoy the walk, as your next stop is a bench a few feet from the lake. This bench is honoring whom, and why? What date was it placed? Use the first letter of the female s first name and place it in square Now continue your course on the trail that you have not yet traveled today. It reaches the road. Follow the road to the left until you reach the sign. Your next letter is here. Use the last letter in the first name of the location on the sign. Place it in square number Continue up the road until you reach a trail to the left. There is a cement trail marker here. Continue on your journey by taking this new trail. You will come to a fork that you need to take to the left. A second time you will have to choose left to reach another bench. Who is honored here? Take the third letter of the person s first name and place it in square Take the trail that skirts the lake to the right of the bench (when looking at the plaque). The trail travels over roots to another trail. Be sure to enjoy the hike, and try to figure out how many trees and shrubs you can recognize. At the next trail, go right. At the bottom of the hill, to the left, is a huge, lone tree. Around the tree are sword plants, called. Use the second letter of the plants name and place it in square 14. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 33

34 10. After you have looked around at this point, continue walking the trail until you have to choose left or right. Right takes you back to the bench. So go left, back to the main trail that would take you back to the road. But you are not going back to the road. You are going to go left. Take the trail up the hill to where another trail choice must be made. To the right is a tree that holds the next two clues at its roots. The top letter goes in square number 11. The bottom one goes in square Go to the right as you enjoy the sights. Then go left to continue your explorations. (If you want to take a detour, go right at the second junction and check out the hill above. I have never walked it, so I do not know where it goes. But you will need to return back to this point to continue on.) Now continue your journeys to the left, to finish the Quest that you began a little while ago. You will pass a trail that goes to the left. Interestingly, that trail would take you back to the tree that hid the clue in its roots. As you travel to the right, you will reach a clearing. Stop where a path leaves the trail and heads up the hill to an unnatural thing. What is held in that thing? Use the last letter of that product and place it in square I know you want to explore that side trail, but to get closer to the prize, you need to continue on the main trail. You will notice another trail to the left. There is an orange survey marker on that trail. If you were to take this trail to the other end, you would reach the bench at the lake s edge. Your next clue is at the orange survey marker. Place your clue in squares 3 and You will go back to the trail you were just on. Continue on the trail in a journey to complete the Quest on a bit of trail that you haven t walked yet. Do not leave the main trail. There are side trails on the right and the left, but those do not get you to the final destination. You will cross roots and trees as you continue to the end. If you stay on the trail, you will eventually reach your final destination. *After finding the prize, then continue on the trail and you will recognize your surroundings soon Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! 34 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

35 Cutler City Wetlands Quest Established: April 2009 by Ivan Mangum, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Box Monitor: Lincoln City Parks & Recreation This Quest will take you on a tour of The Trail at Cutler City Wetlands Open Space. It will take about 45 minutes to complete. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 37. The terrain is a dirt-covered trail most of the way. The distance from where you leave your car to your return is about a mile. (Feel free to bring a garbage bag to help clean out any trash you see!) Driving directions to the Quest location: Northbound on 101: Turn left on SW 63 rd off of Hwy 101. Onequarter mile down the road is a small pull-off on the right. Park there and begin your Quest. Southbound on 101: Turn right on SW 63 rd off Hwy 101. Onequarter mile down the road is a small pull-off on the right. Park there and begin your Quest. Coordinates for geocachers: N W Now let s begin. 1. Start at the edge of the bridge that leads into the wetlands. This bridge was built as an Eagle Scout project so that people like you can enjoy the trail. Walk on the trail until you reach a fork, about 20 steps into the walk. Take the right fork and walk 110 steps. Here you will find a leaning tree. Why would it lean like it does? My deduction is that the wind has blown it over this far, but the roots are solid enough to keep the tree alive. Take the opportunity to stand under this tree. The way it grows makes it a canopy. Are those ferns growing on the tree? It looks like it is to me. Look at the base of the tree for your first letter. Place this letter in square number Continue on this trail for 80 steps. If there are not huge puddles, you can walk another 10 to 20 steps to investigate this area. As I mentioned a couple of sentences ago, this area at most times of the year is puddle up. After checking out some of the cool vegetation and puddles, then backtrack 10 to 15 paces to come The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 35

36 cut logs. You will find another letter here on the right. Place it in square number Now turn around and return to the original fork that you turned on just away from the bridge. It is about 200+ steps back. But why count, when you can enjoy your surroundings as you walk back to the fork in the trail? With your back to the bridge, take the trail to the left for 120 steps (from where the fork begins). This puts you at a board or plank in the trail. Why would this plank be here? If it has been raining a lot, you will have to use this plank. Yes, it is a bridge to get over this little valley. While I was setting up this spot, I was able to observe some birds. One was a hummingbird flying around the blossoms, on the right, gathering nectar. The other was a blue jay, jumping around in the trees on the left. You will find your next letter at the base of the tree on your left before you get to the plank. Place this letter in square number Begin your journey on the other side of the plank. At 50 steps, look to the left. This bush has orange blossoms on it in the month of April. It sure looks like a holly bush to me. What do you think? Use the second letter from what I think the plant is, and put it in square number 9. Or look down at the base of the tree here to get the letter. 5. Continue your walk 110 steps. At this point, you will come across a feature that I love in this wetlands floor. I love the moss that is all over the ground and on the trees. Look around on the ground and trees. In the right lighting, you may think that these are the swamp thing coming at you. Now walk to the stump that is about 20 feet ahead of you. It is 3 feet tall and right in the middle of the trail. Look to your left at the base of the larger tree. Your letter for square number 5 is there. 6. From the stump, continue your walk and enjoy walking until you reach the picnic table. Have a seat and take a break. It is a great place to eat lunch now or on another day. The letter you find at the foot of the table goes in square number Now it s time to get back on the trail so you can find the final location. But your journey has to begin again. Begin your counting at the small, mossy stump on the left of the trail. Go about 175 steps. (Ignore the trail on your left that is 20 steps into the count). There should be a trail on your right. You will take it, but stop not more than 10 feet onto this trail. This puts you at some cut trees. On your left is the letter that goes into square number 11. This clue is at the base of the living tree, next to your logs on the left. 8. Continue on this new trail until you reach a steep decline, about 240 steps along. Enjoy the trail as you walk to this spot. If you were to go down, you would use the three logs at the bottom of the hill to cross the puddles. If you were to cross the puddles, then you would reach the spot that I took you to for spot num- 36 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

37 ber 2. (This area is normally filled with water, 99 percent of the year. That is why I did not have you continue along this path at number 2). There are roots that are exposed from the water eroding this cliff. Follow those roots to the clue at the base of the tree on the right. Place it in square number Now reverse course for 75 steps. There is a log that has been cut to make traveling this trail possible. Otherwise we would be climbing over these logs to enjoy the area. My first impression of this log is that it could be a seat. But some other vegetation took over this log. What is that on this log?. And no, I do not mean ivy or moss. Use the fifth letter and place it in square number 2. If you are unsure what I am talking about, look to the left of the log and find your letter on the ground. 10. Now continue walking another 145 steps. This puts you at some large-leafed plants. The plants are beautiful when they are in bloom. These plants are rhododendrons. Place the letter you see here in square number Go 25 steps further, to the original trail. Take it to the right 250 steps, to a large tree. It will be on your left and can t be missed. Look at those thick limbs crawling up the tree like ivy. Is it ivy? I don t think so, but I could be wrong. At the base of this wise old tree are two of your clues. Place the first letter in square numbers 3, 4, 6, and 21. Place the second letter in square number Reverse course 140 steps. Another tree was removed from the trail so that you and I could enjoy the trail. At the base of the smaller section of the cut log on the right is your clue for delight. It is your last two clues. Place the first one in squares 12 and 15. Place the last letter in squares 14 and With all the clues in hand, you are on your way to the final destination. Here you will find the container with the stamp and logbook Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 37

38 Use this map of Devils Lake in Lincoln City and the close-up map of the D River area on the next page to help you solve the D River Invasive Species Quest, which starts on page 40! 38 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

39 Close-up map Quest Partners Devils Lake Water Improvement District The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 39

40 D River Invasive Species Quest Established: 2008 by Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: Paul Robertson, Devils Lake Water Improvement District Begin your Quest at the parking lot of the D River City Park, located off NE 1st Street in Lincoln City, on the north bank of the D River channel, east of Hwy 101. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 47. The Quest will take about 45 minutes to complete, and the route covers both City Park and State Park lands. Dress for wading, if desired. There are lots of neat fishing spots and even a boat access point to discover. Consider bringing a canoe or kayak with you so you can check out the rest of Devils Lake by boat after you finish the Quest! As you explore the parks, the Quest will help you recognize some of the nonnative species that live here, and the various impacts that have resulted from their introductions. Hidden in the Quest are tips about what you can do to curb the spread of invasive species. This Quest was created with support from the Nab the Invader Aquatic Invasive Species grant, National and Oregon Sea Grant, and NOAA. It complements the statewide Stop the Invasion campaign. Oregon Sea Grant recently published On the Lookout for Aquatic Invaders: An Identification Guide for the Pacific Northwest, which you can order by calling or ing sea.grant.communications@oregonstate.edu. Here lies the World s Shortest ; it s D River s proud claim. Between Devils Lake and the sea is where we ll start our game. Question for the Curious: How short is the D River? Humans use this space to live and work and play. We swim, hike, picnic, boat, and fish here Hooray! The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! 40 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

41 Human impacts can sometimes change species distribution. We can cause a lot of problems but we re also part of the solution. On this Quest, you ll find animals and plants aquatic. Some species are native, while others are exotic. Native (or indigenous) species are organisms that are naturally found in ecosystems. Nonnative (or exotic, or alien, or naturalized) species are organisms that have been introduced to ecosystems from other places, often by human activity. Invasive species are nonnative organisms that cause significant negative impacts in the habitats into which they have been introduced, usually by outcompeting native organisms for resources. Not all nonnative species are invasive. Some of the alien species cause scientists much concern. They are aquatic invasive species; about them there is much to learn. These unwanted invaders outside their natural range take over habitats from natives and may cause damaging change. First find the sign that announces the name of this open space. Put the first blue letter of the name in the clue number 1 place. Now venture to the water s edge and take a look around. Signs of invasive species, with skill, may be found. For example, there s the Asian clam. It s smaller than a plum. It competes with native mussels. In these waters can you find some? Count any bivalve shells you see in the water or on the shore. Among natives and the invaders, which shells number more? The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 41

42 The freshwater Asian clam (Corbicula flumenea) was deliberately introduced to the U.S. in the 1930s as a food item. Today the species occupies 38 states and is a notorious biofouler of power-plant pipes and irrigation canals. The Asian clam can alter benthic substrates and compete with native mussels for food (phytoplankton) and space. Asian clams typically measure 2 3 cm in length, but can reach sizes of 5 cm. In Devils Lake, Asian clams are much smaller than the native mussels. ( er.usgs.gov/corbicula4.pdf) Another invasive species is small in size, but it numbers many. The New Zealand mudsnail thrives where once there were not any. The New Zealand mudsnail (Potamopyrugs antipodarum) was first found in North America in the late 1980s and has since spread throughout the western U.S. They can form dense aggregations (400,000 snails per square meter) and may have serious negative impacts on native flora and fauna. Because they are so small (<5 mm) and they can survive out of water for weeks, they can easily hitchhike to new areas. Once New Zealand mudsnails have colonized, they are difficult if not impossible to eradicate. Therefore, preventing their spread to new areas is of utmost importance. ( oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/ onlinepubs/g06006_highres. pdf) These tiny snails can be found under objects where they can hide. But be careful to rinse your shoes, or the mudsnails might hitch a ride! New Zealand mudsnail photos by Jane and Michael Liu. In fact, this snail may have come to these shores in the tread of a boot. They multiplied quickly and spread, taking over, despite being minute. 42 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

43 Of the types of footwear shown here, which would be the best to wear to avoid spreading mud snails further? Put the clue in the number 2 square. Rinse and scrub your aquatic footwear before you leave this location! Which shoe is least likely to trap and spread New Zealand mud snails to other areas? Right by a big gnarly stump, many native coho once ran. Their numbers dwindled soon after nonnative fish stocking began. Beginning back in the 30s, bass were introduced. Then perch, crappie, catfish, and trout gave sport fishing a boost. Today, Devils Lake is stocked with 20,000 rainbow trout annually by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. A valid Oregon state fishing license is required for persons age 14 and older to fish at Devils Lake. But some native coho still spawn in a Devils Lake tributary. check your map for that creek s first letter and place it in square number 3. A sign near the bridge tells us more of another nonnative brought here. Again, this one was deliberate and the reasoning was quite clear. For not long ago, Devils Lake was choked with aquatic weeds. Invasive milfoil and elodea cut down on boating speeds. What sustained the weeds? (along with the sun, it s true). The first letter of the answer is also your number 4 clue. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 43

44 Non-Indigenous Food Chain NUTRIENTS from human activities Used by Aquatic Weeds Invasive species Elodea and Milfoil Eaten by Asian Grass Carp Exotic species Solution? Bring in an exotic; a grass carp for biocontrol. They ate up the invasive weeds, thus accomplishing the goal. Mail-order frogs, fish, and turtles can be fun at home or in class. But please don t leave nonnatives here; they could take over en masse. The introduction of Asian grass carp drastically reduced the populations of native and non-native aquatic vegetation. Unfortunately, the nutrients that were once used by vegetation now sustain blooms of cyanobacteria in the summertime. The carp are sterile, so they cannot reproduce here in Devils Lake. From which continent did the carp hail originally? The third letter of your answer fits in square 5 perfectly. Now sit at the picnic tables and ponder this next thought: if you don t plan to eat what you ve hooked, don t release elsewhere what you ve caught! Another way invaders can reach this place, you see, is when people release their pets thinking they re setting them free. Check the tables before you leave for clue 6. To find it, get low. Then head to a stand of trees surrounded by where cars go. Are there signs of invaders here? English ivy may try to climb trees. Land managers pull, dig, and whack to bring these plants to their knees. Follow 1st Street to the east and enter an Oregon State Park. Here, look over the bridge. How high is today s water mark? Venture onto the boardwalk stretching out over land that is wet. To the biodiversity here invasives could pose a threat. Native skunk cabbage, willow, and sedges inhabit this natural poor-fen.* Having evolved together, they re able to respond to threats from within. *A poor-fen is a type of natural wetland habitat characterized by few nutrients and somewhat acidic water. Plant communities in this habitat tend to be dense and low to the ground. 44 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

45 Invasive Plants to Look for: English ivy destroys trees and spreads rapidly. New methods of eradication include cutting a lifesaving ring, which involves clipping the vines around a tree trunk to leave about a one-foot gap, or ring. Severed from their roots, the vines wither and die. Yellow flag iris escaped from gardens and now competes with native plants. The seeds float and can easily colonize new habitats. Purple loosestrife escaped from gardens and quickly turns diverse areas into monocultures. In the past, residents have gathered together to manually pull this species out of Devils Lake. Reed canarygrass dominates the shoreline here and in many other wet habitats in Oregon. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 45

46 But an intruder brought here from afar may gain the upper hand. Novel traits or lack of enemies could allow its range to expand. Pause at the upright railing and enjoy this natural place. Then search here for a letter that goes in the clue 7 space. Since this path dead-ends at a campground, turn around and go back to the lot. Don t cross back over the little bridge, though, as we re not done exploring this spot. Check out the neat big logs that jam the waterway. From where did these logs come, and how long do you think they ll stay? Near the primitive boat launch, find a map of Devils Lake and D River. Point to where you are standing now. Of the lake, you ve just seen a sliver. Question for the Curious: What species has caused the most significant changes to Devils Lake? Remove Inspect Drain Dispose Clean, a sign advises. This will keep invasive species from causing more surprises. To protect Oregon s habitats from invasive species, take note: be aware of the issue, and rinse your shoes and boat! Mug shots show three invaders. The snail is already here. The first vowel from its country of origin is clue 8. Now your phrase is clear. Now that you have all the clues, the letters together make sense. Go now and find the Quest Box (hint: it s close to a fence). Many thanks to all who contributed materials, feedback, and advice on this Quest, including Dr. Samuel Chan from Oregon Sea Grant and Paul Robertson of the Devils Lake Water Improvement District. The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! 46 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

47 Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 47

48 Use this map of the Head Start Family Forest to help you solve the Head Start Forest Management Quest (starting on the next page) and the Head Start Fern Quest (starting on page 52)! Quest Partners Community Services Consortium Career Tech High School CSC Head Start Lincoln County 4-H Mid-Coast Watershed Council 48 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

49 Head Start Forest Management Quest Established: May 2007 by Jackie Ivy, Brian Butts, and Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: CSC Head Start The Head Start Learning Forest is located behind the Lincoln City Head Start building at 2130 SE Lee Ave. in Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn east on SE 19th St., then right on SE Lee St. to its end. The Head Start building is on the left. Work crews from Career Tech High School began building the trail in 2004 through the Head Start Family Forest Project. This Quest was also created with the help of Career Tech students. This Quest is a short walk on uneven surfaces. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 51. At the end of your journey, the word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Welcome to the forest! We ll see on this survey which factors made these woods what they are today. This place has gone through changes. One recent change you ll see are the trails that get you under the forest canopy. Career Tech students built these trails for you and me. They gained a firsthand knowledge of forest ecology. Follow stepping stones, and at the second frog veer off to the left to a railing made of log. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 49

50 Search on the railing for a clue we painted there. Write the letter that you find in the number 1 square. Check out the view of the forest edge zone. In the open sunny spots, clump grasses have grown. Head Start kids helped plant native trees and vegetation. Their efforts caused this place to undergo a transformation. The trees near the rail, shore pine and Douglas-fir, though native, on the rest of this Quest they ll not occur. Proceed to the benches. Sit down and rest a spell. Find cones at your feet and use them to tell which species dominate the woods that lie ahead. Also check the branches that trees above have shed. The cone from Sitka spruce is the length of your nose. The spruce cone is soft, but the needles don t grab those! Ahead on the trail, see the trees perched on top of nurse logs to your left. A tree s uses never stop. For when trees fall down here, new saplings take hold. They set down roots and live on logs rotting and old. A pachyderm-like root drapes a nurse stump ahead. Under the two trunks lies your 2nd clue, it s said. The big stumps came from trees logged just 50 years ago. Since then the trees now standing have had a chance to grow. To the right of the trail, hemlocks crowd together. They can grow in shade and they sway in windy weather. Before this trail was built, the woods were darker still. But a horse logger came and removed some trees with skill. The horse trod lightly through the woods to do this chore. It improved the forest s health and let sunlight reach the floor. The cone from western hemlock is a tiny little thing with needles short and flat. In these woods this tree is king. 50 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

51 Small trees, dead trees, suppressed and defective, were the ones taken away to complete the objective. Go down to the red alder with leaves up and down. Since the sunlight came through, there s been growth all around. Head up the left trail to an observation deck. To find clue number 3, get down low and check. Salamanders have been found near this deck. Check the moist places before you resume your trek. On the left, a woody sculpture has been left for you. These pointy tree pieces will help you find a clue. The namesake of this piece had a scary snake hairdo. Recall your Greek myths quick; her initial is your 4th clue. Go left and find two benches arranged in a V. You can find clue 5 on one if you look carefully. With your hint complete, find an owl in a tree. Go 20 steps beyond it; the box waits patiently. Continue on the trail as it winds around and down. Pass the two benches and find a subtle crown Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 51

52 Head Start Fern Quest Established: April 2007 by Jackie Ivy and Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: CSC Head Start The Head Start Learning Forest is located behind the Lincoln City Head Start building at 2130 SE Lee Ave. in Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn east on SE 19th St., then right on SE Lee St. to its end. The Head Start building is on the left. Work crews from Career Tech High School began building the trail in 2004 through the Head Start Family Forest Project. This Quest was also created with the help of a Career Tech student. This Quest was designed for very young children such as those who would be in the Head Start Program. It s a short walk over uneven surfaces. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 53. At the end of your journey, the word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! For fern-sized folk this Quest is just right. To find the clues, use your sense of sight. Start your Quest in the circle parking lot. Count five stepping stones. Stand on the frog spot. Walk down to the owl stone; what do you see? A little bear face is up in a tree! Look at the bottom of the tree. A clue hides there. Put the letter that you find in the number 1 square. Take the trail to fern gully; it s on the right. Ferns like it here in the dim forest light. Swordfern is the largest. Each leaf has a thumb. Do they look like little swords? Take a close look at some. 52 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

53 Stay where you sit. Look all around. Somewhere in the tunnel clue 6 can be found! Look for a fairy stump; it s big, soft, and green. In a log nearby, clue 2 can be seen. Head to the right and look once more. A good sitting log holds clues 3 and 4. Turn back around and walk under a leaning tree. After 15 steps, clue 5 is near roots that you can see. What happened to this tree? Take a look around. Can you see why the tree didn t land on the ground? Go find a tunnel; hide quietly inside. Look in the trees for birds flying by. Keep going down the trail and look very low for fungus on the logs; on dead wood they grow. You are nearly ready to end your trip. Find the owl perched above two places to sit. At the first sitting place, find your number 7 clue. And at the second sitting place, find the 8th one, too. Read the letters all together and see what they say. The spot you re looking for isn t very far away! Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 53

54 Use this map of Taft High School 7 12 to help you solve the Taft Quest, which begins on the next page! Quest Partners Mid-Coast Watershed Council Lincoln County 4-H Taft High School 54 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

55 Taft Quest Established: 2008 by Taryn and Jordan, with help from Cait Goodwin and Noah Box Monitor: Joel Riverman, Taft High School 7 12 Taft High School is located at 3780 Spyglass Ridge Drive in Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn east on SE High School Dr. (approximately SE 37th). Turn left on SE Spyglass Dr. and then right to the main school entrance. This Quest was created by two students who participate in the Nature Detectives series led by OSU Extension Agent Cindy George in the 21 st Century After School Program at Taft High School. The Mid-Coast Watershed Council provided funding for the creation of this Quest. It takes about 45 minutes to complete and travels over flat, uneven terrain. Follow the directions OSU Extension Agent Cindy George and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 59. When you find the box, sign the book and take an imprint of the stamp to prove that you made it! Hi, I am Taryn. I go to Taft High School and the 21st Century After School Program. I am in 7th grade and think the after school program is awesome. Jordan and I made this Quest because we wanted to let people know why the Taft High School grounds is unique and special to us. My name is Jordan. I go to Taft 7 12 and I did this to teach people about my school grounds. This Quest is rocking! Good luck! Start in the parking lot and look up at the big black letters on the building. Take the most common letter you see and write it in clue square number 1. At the west end entrance of the lot, there is a rock that sticks up out of the ground. What is carved into the rock? Who do you think put it here and why? The bushes near the rock form a message. Can you tell what it says? We re not sure, either! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 55

56 What noises can you hear from this spot? Can you hear the ocean? Cars and busses? Students? Sports teams practicing or playing on the field behind you? When we were building this Quest in March, the loudest noise we heard was the frogs croaking their mating calls in the nearby fenced-in wetland! From the rock, look for a red octagonal sign and walk toward it. Take the first letter on this sign for clue number 2. Follow the speed bump south to the strip with a row of trees. These are shore pines, which are native to the coast. Shore pines have two needles in each bundle (look for yourself!), cones, and they grow near the shore. One of the trees is leaning over quite a bit, and its roots are exposed. Check out the bumpy lump on one of the leaning tree s lower limbs. What do you think caused this lump? We use a field guide to ID plants. Keep walking toward the field. What animals can you find here? This field habitat is used by robins, crows, ladybugs, and much more. You can find clue number 3 on the metal grate in the field. Why is this grate here? Is there water inside? Where is the water in this grate going to end up? Consult your map and find the field s south and east fences. You can see that there is a tall conifer forest behind the eastern fence. On the other hand, the area behind the south fence has been changed by recent development. The few tall trees that remained after the clear cut were blown down by winter winds, since they didn t have the protection from neighboring trees. We want to help restore the hillside just behind the fence so that native shore pines, hemlock, Sitka spruce, and red alders can grow here, not invasive Scotch broom. Go to the place indicated by the star on the map. Search here on something upright for clue number The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

57 Now turn to your right, or in this case to the west. See the mini forest? Isn t it cool? In the shade here, ferns and mosses can grow. Walk along the edge by the salal, and look for a clear space where there once was a low fence. A big stump sits behind it. What are the trees here standing on top of? Jump up and down on the spongy ground. It s sort of hard to see, but these trees are growing on nurse logs! What is a nurse log? It s a fallen down tree that is decaying and now provides fertilizer for new trees that grow on top of it. We like to pick up cones and fallen branches in this wooded clearing and try to figure out which trees they fell from. How many different kinds of cones and needles can you find? Turn back toward the school and follow the fence north along the low spot. On the inside of the fence is a wetland. Look through the fence... can you see water? The plants and animals that live here like it wet. Alder trees grow just inside the fence, and their leafy branches hang out over the edge where you can look at them closely. Find the small conifer tree that is woven into the chain-link fence. How do you think this happened? What is the common name of this tree? Put the fourth letter of the first word in its name into square number 5. On April 24, 2007, when Nature Detectives were exploring this area, we found a bird sitting on a nest right here in the grass. At first, we didn t know what kind of bird it was or whether it was normal for it to nest on the ground like this, but then we did some research. We found out the bird is called a killdeer and it lays eggs anywhere that looks comfortable even in the middle of a gravel road! So Killdeer nesting in the Taft High School field the students decided to protect her by marking her nesting area, and we contacted the school maintenance crew to ask them to avoid mowing the area. Around May 17, 2007, three baby killdeer were born. From the day killdeer are born, they get up and run around on their long legs. Walk up to the two flagpoles next to the school building. Look over the reddish metal fence... what do you see? It s a wetland home for frogs and birds! We also often find a lot of litter in this wetland. Isn t that sad? If you had garbage in your hand right now, where would YOU put it? Search in that place for clue number 6. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 57

58 Keep walking along the reddish metal fence. At the pointy windows, look down into the wetland and find an important sign. Take the second letter of the fifth word for clues number 7 AND 8. You might see some iron bacteria down in the wetland. It looks like red-colored slime in the water. It looks gross and sometimes smells bad, and we were worried that it might be harmful. This is what we found: Iron bacteria... do not cause disease; therefore, there are no water quality standards established for these organisms. Iron bacteria can be found almost anywhere in the surface environment. They can be found in lakes, streams, wetlands, and soil. The original source of iron bacteria is not known. Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment Fact Sheet, Stillwater, MN Iron bacteria are small living organisms that naturally occur in soil, shallow groundwater, and surface waters. These nuisance bacteria combine iron (or manganese) and oxygen to form deposits of rust, bacterial cells, and a slimy material that sticks the bacteria to well pipes, pumps, and plumbing fixtures. The bacteria are not known to cause disease, but can cause undesirable stains, tastes and odors; affect the amount of water the well will produce; and create conditions where other undesirable organisms may grow. The willow trees in the wetland don t mind getting their roots wet, so some of them are growing right out of the water. Other trees like the shore pine, hemlock, spruce, cedar and alder grow on land that is a little bit more high and dry. We have seen woodpeckers on dead snags here. The green tree frogs make a Taft High School wetland lot of noise in the spring, but they can be hard to see. What plants and animals do you see? Turn around and look at the school building. What is it made of? The first letter of your answer is clue number The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

59 Now walk all the way to the end of the metal fence. Your message is now complete, so use it to find the hidden box. Thanks for exploring our school grounds and learning about the many plants and animals that live here. Be sure to put everything back in the box and return it to its hiding spot. And please keep the location of the clues and box a secret, so everyone can join in the fun! Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 59

60 Use this map of Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area to help you solve the following three Quests! Quest Partner BLM Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area 60 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

61 Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Quests There are three Quests located at Yaquina Head: Yaquina Head History Quest Yaquina Head Tale of Two Hills Quest Yaquina Head Stewardship Quest Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean at the north end of Newport, Oregon. This headland provides visitors with one of the most accessible wildlife and ocean viewing locations on the Pacific coast. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management manages Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Location 750 NW Lighthouse Dr Newport, Oregon Phone: (8:00 am 4:00 pm) Directions The park is located off Hwy 101 at the north end of Newport, approximately 4.5 miles north of the intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 101. Follow the signs on the highway and at the turnoff to help direct you to Yaquina Head. Fees There is an entrance fee to the park. A three-day pass, which you can purchase for $7 at the entrance, admits one vehicle and up to nine occupants. Or you can buy a $15 park pass, which is valid for one year from the date of purchase. A variety of other park passes also work to gain admission to the park, including the Oregon Pacific Coast Passport; America the The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 61

62 Beautiful Pass; and the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access Passports. Hours of Operation The entrance gate is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. All three Quests begin outside the Interpretive Center. Although it is not necessary to enter the Interpretive Center or Lighthouse to complete the Quests, you will likely want to go inside and explore these areas! Contact Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area to find out the current Interpretive Center and Lighthouse hours. Funding for the creation of these Quests was provided by a grant from the Bureau of Land Management s Take It Outside: Children and Nature Initiative program. 62 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

63 Yaquina Head History Quest: Formation to Occupation Established: June 2008 by Chrissy Smith, Kathryn Hawes, and Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: Yaquina Head Interpretive Center This Quest will lead you on a historical tour of Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Learn how this place was formed and how it has been used in the past and today. This Quest follows inclined paved pathways and will take about 45 minutes to complete (round trip). Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 68. At the end of your journey, the words will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Geologic History Behind the Interpretive Center, seek and you will find geologic formations described by many signs. When volcanoes erupted, lava and ocean waves met. Glassy basaltic formed when rock cooled and set. Formation of the Headland The history of Yaquina Head begins 14 million years ago, when lava erupted from inland cracks in the earth s crust and flowed 300 miles to form this rocky headland. The missing word above supplies clue number 1. Put its third letter in the square. Your journey has begun! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 63

64 These rocks have eroded Over millions of years. But humans also changed How the landscape appears. Humans Alter Rock Headland Yaquina Head was heavily quarried in the early 1900s, which resulted in the sheer cliffside cuts visible around the Interpretive Center and Quarry Cove. Beginning in 1915, gravel was quarried for projects in Newport such as the retaining wall at Nye Beach. By the 1930s the rock from this area was used to build Highway 101 and other projects in greater Lincoln County. WILDLIFE THEN AND NOW Now follow the path that leads under the street. The Pacific Ocean is what your eyes will meet. Two helpful signs are placed side by side. They tell of animals that in this place reside. There is a bird pictured on the sign to the east, This red-tailed searches for a feast. For clue number 2, take the word s first letter. But you must continue on to grasp the riddle better. An inlet lies below. Are seals there today? They often rest on rocks Above the salty spray. Harbor seals often rest on shore. EARLY HUMAN HISTORY The first human settlers, archeologists agree, made tools from basalt and gathered food from the sea. For at least 2,000 years a village stood here, but then it was abandoned for reasons unclear. European explorers of the 18 th century found natives on the coast: the Yaquina and Alsea. 64 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

65 First People at the Headland Probably the first human eyes to see this view from land belonged to nomadic people who lived and traveled this way during the last ice age, more than 10,000 years ago. In the late 1980s archeologists discovered evidence that at least 4,000 years ago humans occupied a permanent village on the headland. At that time, sea levels were lower, so a protective sand dune may have existed between the cliffs and the water s edge. Use the Tide Tables to Record the Following: Today s Date: Time Height HIGH HIGH LOW LOW EBB AND FLOW Now follow the path that parallels the road. Keep the sea on your left and continue to decode. The is the line where the sky meets the sea. The missing word s third letter fits in clue square 3. Stop at the second sign. See what it provides? Use the chart to find the time of today s tides. At 11 AM there came alongside two Indians in a small Canoe... to inform us that they had plenty of Fish and fresh water onshore... We made them understand that skins was the articles we most wanted. Robert Gray, 1788 LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY A new age began in the 19th century. Stand here and reflect on this piece of history. Traders started coming. Settlers came and stayed. All this new traffic required a navigational aid. In 1873 the tall lighthouse was first lit to help provide safety to sailors and their ships. Stay at this sign for a moment. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 65

66 Lighthouse, buildings, and garden, date unknown. As you follow the paved path, note a clearing on your right. The keeper s food garden once stood on this site. Though this plot is now smaller than the garden of old, restoration is planned; crops again it will hold. Four solid posts mark the corners of the plot. The fourth letter of their color goes in the clue 4 spot. At the lighthouse door, look up when you arrive. Take the sum of the digits; its first letter is clue 5. If the lighthouse is open, be sure to go inside. Climb up the spiral stairs and see far and wide. Look for evidence of how the land was used back in the late 1800s: The lighthouse itself has not significantly changed in appearance since it was built. The large, grassy area and parking lot in front of the lighthouse once held the lighthouse keeper s home and barn. Find the cistern across the road. This round structure was used to store fresh water. Look toward the ocean. Can you see the wooden posts marking an old fence near the cliff s edge? 66 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

67 On the deck behind the lighthouse, there s more history to glean about the family living here circa YAQUINA HEAD TODAY Today, researchers and visitors alike study the ocean and view the wildlife. Today, the US Coast Guard takes responsibility for maintaining the navigational aid. BLM takes care of the building. Twice every year, many whales migrate past, eating small, benthic creatures and raising their calves. The first letter of their color goes in the 6th square. Only two more clues left you are almost there! Return on the path the way that you came. Walk down the ramp to continue your game. Listen for the sounds: waves crash on the shore. The clinking of cobbles is what many adore. The signs on the deck tell of tidepool creatures. Life-size models show sea star and barnacle features. The signs on the deck. What can you see from the viewing platforms today? Check all that apply: Whales Nesting birds Researchers Interpreters Bald eagles Boats at sea Someone with a camera Fog Other: The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 67

68 BLM Cares for the Headland Congress established this 100-acre site as an Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) in The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the Yaquina Head ONA to preserve its natural, scenic, historic, educational, and recreational values for present and future generations. The missing word s last letter Is clue 7, it s true. Head down one more level for your very last clue. Four signs clearly show these grounds are protected. All who visit here can show that we respect it. One sign shows a bird; the rocks on which it nests are part of a Wildlife and here your last clue rests. Take the word s fourth letter for your 8th and final clue. Then head back up the stairs and you ll know what to do. Pass the grassy mound in the parking lot. Look behind where your clues say is the hiding spot Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! 68 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

69 Yaquina Head Hills Quest: A Tale of Two Hills Established: March 2009 by Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: Yaquina Head Interpretive Center The Hills Quest will take you from the doors of the Interpretive Center to the top of Communications Hill at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Along the way, you will learn about the many changes that the two hills of the headland have undergone. This Quest will take about one hour to complete (round trip). Before you start the Quest, look at the photographs of Yaquina Head s two hills on page 70. The top photo, taken in the year 1900, shows what Salal Hill and Communications Hill looked like at that time. The lower photo shows what the landscape looked like in the year How have the hills changed over that 100-year span? Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 76. At the end of your journey, the words will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! This Quest tells the story of change over time. A tale of two hills is revealed in this rhyme. In eighteen-sixty-eight, coast surveyors made a note: Two bald hills stood on this headland, they wrote. The 1900 photo (next page) supports this early claim. But 100-plus years later, do these hills look the same? The Interpretive Center is where to begin your Quest. You are standing inside the hill that s furthest west. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 69

70 Did You Know? Salal Hill got its name from the leathery-leaved native shrub that covers it. Salal berries were an important food source for indigenous people. Look for Salal plants on your walk. Yaquina Head 100 Years of Change What is the first letter in this hill s name? Write it in square number 1, then continue the game. (Hint: Look at the photo at left.) Note the steep rock walls that surround this place. How tall was the hill that once filled up this hollow space? If you said 360 feet, you correctly answered the riddle. And clue 2 is the second letter of the digit in the middle. What changed Salal Hill? How did the rock disappear? Continue to follow the verse; the answer will soon be clear. 70 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

71 Follow the path behind the Center, under the road, toward the sea. Turn left at the giant circle toward Comm. Hill and the Quarry. Walk on the path by the road. Look left and right to see gouges in the land where rock used to be. Humans dug out the rock. This once was a Q. The second letter of the missing word Fits into clue square 3. Definition: QUARRY Noun A place where stone is dug from the surface of the earth. Verb To obtain (stone) from a quarry, by cutting, digging, or blasting. Quarry Cove, early 20th century. Ahead, a second hill looms. This one is mostly intact. With trees and antennae on top, it s Communications Hill, in fact. But wait didn t we hear two BALD hills were here? Their former treeless status was likely human-engineered. The first land managers, Native people passing through, burned some lands on purpose. Fire s benefits they knew. Today, without much fire, trees have been able to grow. Comm. Hill is no longer bald like it was years ago. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 71

72 For what reason might native people have purposefully burned land? A. To promote the healthy growth of edible plants such as camus and tiger lily bulbs, evergreen huckleberry, and salal. B. To promote open habitat that would attract elk and other game. C. To allow for easier passage from one place to another. D. To make it easier to see approaching enemies. E. Any or all of the above. Take the letter of your answer for clue number 4. View of Salal Hill, Moolack Beach, and Julia Megginson s home, Lincoln County Historical Society 72 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

73 Follow the path to Comm. Hill. Cross the road to the no P. Search here on the gate; clue 5 can be found easily. Pass the gate and walk up until at left there is a view. You can see Moolack Beach, and sometimes Cape Foulweather, too. fl Compare your view to this photo taken back in The only house here then belonged to the Megginsons. As you can see in the photo, the land still lacked trees. The settlers grazing livestock prevented growth of these. After the Megginsons left, the hills were still clear, so pioneering athletes put a golf course here. A nine-hole golf course lay here in the 1920s. Hazards included cliffs and a big, strong breeze. Yaquina Head s First White Settlers Thomas Briggs and George R. Megginson were friends. They married Native American women in a joint ceremony in Corvallis in After Yaquina Head was opened to homesteading, each claimed land adjacent to the U.S. Lighthouse Reservation and built houses on either side of the headland, where they farmed and raised cattle. They received U.S. patents for individual ownership of the lands in George Megginson s wife Julia lived in the house pictured in the 1910 photo, until the land was sold to the Agate Beach Land Company in She died in 1930 at the age of 93. Historical research courtesy of George Collins Golf players with pneumatic panties are quite numerous these days at the Agate Beach golf course. The Yaquina Bay News, July 20, 1927 What do you suppose the reporter meant by pneumatic panties? Our best guess is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Golfing in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Historical Society The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 73

74 Is this an Ideal Location for a Golf Course? The Newport-Agate Beach Golf Association opened a golf course on the north side of Yaquina Head in July The course included the summit of the western-most hill, and offered a view of the lighthouse. The Yaquina Bay News reported on the Agate Beach golf course during its brief existence, proclaiming it to be a good hazardous course (May 5, 1925) and suggesting you will be able [to] play on it, if willing to pioneer a bit (May 26,1926). Although the views were spectacular, the terrain was steep and the conditions windy. The project was finally abandoned after the clubhouse burned down in Please add clue 6 to your clue collection. It s the first letter of the sport discussed in this section. As you walk up the hill, see salal and shore pine. They were the first to move in under full sunshine. Continue up the hill, and in the shade you ll see where Sitka spruce trees join the plant community. Ecological succession changed this once-bald hill to a spruce and pine forest, which is what it is, still. Up ahead, on your left, see a sign that mentions that a forest came before all human interventions. An Example of Ecological Succession When grassy plant communities are left undisturbed, they are gradually replaced by shrubs (like salal), which are then replaced by fastgrowing trees (like shore pine), which are eventually replaced by slow-growing trees (like Sitka spruce and western hemlock). What kind of records reveal this information? Put the answer s last letter in the clue 7 location. 74 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

75 Try this: Search around the forest floor and see if you can find cones and needles that match the metal casts on the sign. Press on, up the hill. At the switchback, stop to see both sides of the coastline peeking through the trees. To your left (that s north), Agate Beach homes reside. But the beach called Agate is on the other side. Agate Beach beach lies south (to your right); the trees obscure your view so the beach is out of sight. Note the warnings here! The rule, in its simplicity, is to keep away from High Voltage electricity. One such warning sign shows a word in oval red. The first letter of this word Is clue 8, it is said. Keep walking up the hill in ruts left by wheels. Turn the corner to the top to see what it reveals. Communications Hill is aptly named, you see, for here is a forest of modern technology. At the sign, please enjoy the view of land and sea. This, too, has changed from what it used to be: Agate Beach once had agates; today they re a rare find. Sand is always moving; some sand is left behind. This north-facing view shows the Agate Beach community and Moolack and Beverly beaches. The word Moolack means elk in Chinook jargon. This Quest has told a tale of changes over years. How land is used (or not) affects how it appears. Change is the only constant Denise McCluggage The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 75

76 Your Quest is complete, and now your hint provides where to find a message telling where the Quest Box hides! Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! 76 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

77 Yaquina Head Stewardship Quest Established: March 2009 by Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: Yaquina Head Interpretive Center The Stewardship Quest will take you from the doors of the Interpretive Center down to Quarry Cove at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Along the way, you will learn about the many ways stewardship is practiced at Yaquina Head. This Quest will take about one hour to complete (round trip). Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 80. At the end of your journey, the words will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Environmental stewardship is the responsibility to take care of our natural resources, to ensure that they are sustainably managed for current and future generations. Stewardship is the key to maintaining the natural beauty of places like this headland. It s an honorable duty. As you follow the verse, collect the words as clues. At the end you ll find a box and a statement o er which to muse. Outside the Interpretive Center, look at what the doorway bears. Write the third word over the doors in the clue number 1 squares. The sign by the flagpole tells what you can do to be a Partner in! The missing word is clue number 2. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 77

78 List three things you will do to be a Partner: Turn south and follow the walk as it leads behind the Center. A sign at a junction defines the area you ll soon enter. The sign is near a big rock. You can find it easily. The first word on the sign fits in the space for clue number 3. Before going through the tunnel, read the plaque on the right. What person is remembered for his vision and foresight? Today s stewards of this place (with support from me and you) is the Bureau of Land. The missing word is the number 4 clue. Past the tunnel, find a view that takes your breath away. The treasures of the sea need our care today. To keep our oceans healthy, we need forward-thinking plans. What goes in and what comes out depends on mindful humans. A nearby sign features mammals of the sea. Our relationship with them has changed from what it used to be. Climb up the stairs And follow the trail. Tread only on the path, for nearby plants are frail. People and Marine Mammals Humans once aggressively hunted Oregon s whales, seals, and sea otters for their oil, meat, or fur. As a result of overharvesting, many marine mammal populations became in danger of extinction. After the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972, it became illegal to hunt or harass marine mammals. Since that time, populations of grey whales, harbor seals, and California sea lions have recovered. Sea otters, however, are still rare in Oregon. 78 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

79 Put the first word on the sign that shares this sentiment in clue number 5 s squares. Then continue your ascent. At the top of the hill, a bench holds a clue. The last word on the plaque is clue number 6 for you. Head to Quarry Cove; the trail leads downhill. Notice how the trail is built what keeps loose rocks still? Cross the lot to the sign with a crab and sea star. See other animals pictured. Can you name what they are? This garden may look different from your backyard plot! The citizens of protect this marine spot. The sign beckons, Please help us protect this place. The missing word goes in the clue number 8 space. For clue number 9, the lighthouse is of special note. It s a National Register. Can you end this quote? You re nearly at the end! And here is your chance to practice what we ve learned as you make your advance. Proceed quietly to the bottom of the hill. You may see seals on the rocks if you are lucky and still. As many know well, and you may have suspected, do not approach wildlife, because it s protected. After writing clue number 7 (from the above blank), note the reasonable rules and find a citizen to thank. Take some time to explore the overlooks from here. What birds do you see flying? Is the sky cloudy or clear? When you are ready to leave and Quest on instead, find the kiosk sign that says Welcome to Yaquina Head. But please do observe, take photos and delights in the special treasures you hold in your sights. Now read the whole statement to determine the last clue. What word fits here best and helps find the box, too? The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 79

80 For the letters in squares shaded, spell out where the box lies. It s at the end of the yellow curb. Search here for your surprise! Clue # Statement 1 At Head, the 2 of 3 and the wise 4 of resources helps 5 the 6 s of the 7 coast for future generations. Help us preserve these 8 9 s through the practice of 10. Stamp page 150 of this book to record your find! 80 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

81 Use this map of Big Creek Park to help you solve the Big Creek Park Quest in English (starts on page 82) or Spanish (starts on page 86)! Este mapa le ayudara a resolver el Juego Quest en ingles (pag 82) en español (pag 86)! Quest Partner Newport Parks and Recreation The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 81

82 Big Creek Park Quest Established: 2006 by Cait Goodwin Box Monitors: Nancy Steinberg and Sam Hurst Big Creek Park is located in Newport. From Highway 101, turn east on NE 32nd street. Turn right at the first stop sign. At the T, turn right onto Big Creek Road. Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left into the parking lot of Big Creek Park. Follow the directions to collect the clues in the park. Write the letters you find in the numbered boxes on page 85. The words you spell will direct you to the location of the hidden Quest Box. Please sign and leave your comments in the log book, stamp your sheet (or the back of your hand) as proof of your accomplishment, and read the answers to the Questions for the Curious. Don t forget to replace all contents back into the box, seal it tightly, and re-hide the box exactly where you found it. Keep the location of the box a secret! This Quest will lead you on a tour of three creeks. It will take half an hour not months, days, or weeks. Begin your journey at the park s entrance sign. Under a large spruce two rivers you ll find. Big Creek is to your right; on the left is Jeffries Creek. They flow under a bridge toward the ocean they seek. Question for the Curious: Where along the coast do these waters meet the ocean? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! 82 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

83 Big Creek seems quite modest, yet this park bears its name! Let s find out why it s special as we continue our game. Look back past the sign. See a place for horseshoes. On the north-facing bench find the first of your clues. Search the bench carefully for a mark painted there. Write the letter you find in the number 1 square. Now follow Big Creek in an upstream direction. Near the fence you will see the creek comes from two sections. But NOTICE the sign that halts our travels. We can t see from here how the story unravels. The sign itself, though, is helpful to you. The first letter on it is clue number 2. And I ll tell you what lies upstream on this course. It s a dam, and a reservoir. Newport s water source! For Big Creek supplies us with water to drink. Think of that the next time you turn the tap at your sink. Question for the Curious: How much water goes through this water treatment plant every day? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Leave Big Creek behind and walk by the fence. See the water treatment plant which provides a good defense from microorganisms, silt and chemicals, too. The cleaner the water going in, the easier its job is to do. Keep following the fence until you find another creek. A bridge will help you across; it has the 3rd clue you seek. This is Anderson Creek. It also leads to the sea. Follow it downstream, across to a big tree. At an uncontrolled fire, find what could be of use. Put its base color s fifth letter in square 4 of your clues. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 83

84 The big playground has a clue for you to find. Clue 5 is where adults rest their weary behinds. Three blue bumps point you away from playground fun and toward another crossing of the creek Anderson. As you cross, do so at a leisurely pace. The last letter of Paul s last name goes in the number 6 space. Anderson Creek is joined by Jeffries Creek here. Which way is the water flowing? Drop a leaf if it s not clear. Upstream on Jeffries Creek a log blocks the trail. Search low here for clue 7, then tuck it back without fail. Cross back to a place where large picnics stay dry. On one of the upright posts Clue 8 you will spy. Question for the Curious: Behind what Newport Parks and Recreation facility does Jeffries Creek pass on its way to Big Creek Park? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! See a chain-link fence with a street lamp inside. On the creek side of the fence is where clue 9 will hide. And the creek, it rolls on (just call it Jeffries here); with care, follow it past the cars parked quite near. The creek crosses the drive via culvert; it surges. So too should you cross to find where it emerges. You re back where you started under the tree, watching the water head out toward the sea. With success, the three creeks made it through this nice park, and maybe their waters will reach ocean by dark. 84 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

85 Your journey, too, is nearing its end. The sign s last letter is your final clue 10. The message you ve spelled will show you the way to the nearby Quest Box; you ve found it! Hooray! Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 85

86 Big Creek Park Quest en Español Establecido: En Septiembre 2006, traducida Marzo 2009 por Ana Maria E Smith Responsable de la caja: Cait Goodwin El Parque Big Creek está localizado en Newport. De Highway 101, gire hacia el este en la calle NE 32. Gire a la derecha en la primera señal de Alto. Al final de la calle gire a la derecha en Big Creek Road. Inmediatamente después de cruzar el puente, gire a la izquierda hacia el estacionamiento del parque Big Creek. Siga las instrucciones para encontrar las pistas en el parque. Escriba las letras que encuentre en los cuadros numerados en la página 87. La palabra clave le llevará directamente a donde se encuentra la caja escondida del juego Quest. Por favor firme y deje sus comentarios en el cuaderno. Selle su hoja (o su mano) como comprobante de que ha terminado el juego. Lea las respuestas del CURIOSO. Recuerde regresar todo lo que estaba en la caja, cerrarla muy bien y esconderla exáctamente donde la encontró. No le diga a nadie donde la encontró! Es un secreto! Las pistas de este librito lo llevarán a un recorrido de tres ríos. Mas o menos tomará media hora, no serán meses, días o semanas. Empiece el juego en la señal en la entrada del parque. Bajo un árbol grande (spruce) dos ríos encontrará. Big Creek está a la derecha y Jeffries Creek, a la izquierda. Paseando por debajo del puente buscando el mar. Pregunta para el Curioso: En qué lugar a lo largo de la costa estas aguas se juntan con el océano? La respuesta la encontrará en la caja al final del recorrido. 86 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

87 Big Creek parece muy modesto sin embargo este parque lleva su nombre! A lo largo del recorrido sabremos por qué es tan especial. Mire hacia atrás pasando la señal. Vera un lugar para jugar herraduras de caballo? Siéntese en la banca que mira hacia el norte y encontrará la primera pista escondida en la banca. Revise con cuidado la banca y encuentre la letra pintada. Escriba la letra que encuentre en el cuadro numero 1. Ahora, siga el río contra la corriente. Cerca de la reja verá que el río viene de dos direcciones. Pero NOTE la señal que detiene a los viajeros. Desde aquí no podemos ver como termina nuestra aventura Sin embargo la señal le ayudara. La primera letra de la señal es la pista 2. Le diré que río arriba por este camino hay una presa y una planta de tratamiento de agua que surte toda el agua a Newport. Big Creek nos da el agua que bebemos. Piense en esto cada vez que abra la llave para tomar agua. Pregunta para el Curioso: Cuanta agua pasa por esta planta de tratamiento cada día? La respuesta está en la caja al final del recorrido!diviértase! Deje Big Creek atrás y camine a lo largo de la reja. Vea la planta de tratamiento de agua que gracias a ella tenemos agua libre de microorganismos y químicos. Entre mas limpia entre el agua es más fácil para la planta hacer su trabajo. Siga caminando hasta que llegue a otro río. Un puente le ayudara a cruzarlo. Encuentre la pista 3. Este es el río Anderson Creek. También llega hasta el mar. Sígalo corriente abajo. Cruce el árbol grande. Si hubiera un incendio Qué usaría para apagarlo? Ponga la primera letra del nombre del color en que está pintada y esa será la pista 4. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 87

88 El área de juegos tiene otra clave. Para encontrarla busque en el lugar que los adultos usan cuando están cansados y esa es la pista 5. Hay una serpiente azul que señala hacia otro puente sobre el río Anderson lejos de los divertidos juegos. Al cruzar el puente hágalo despacio. Encuentre una placa. La letra 5 del apellido de Paul es la pista 6. Anderson Creek se junta con Jeffries Creek aquí. Hacia donde corre el agua? Si no esta seguro tire una hoja de árbol al río. Río arriba en Jeffries Creek un gran tronco bloquea el camino. Busque por debajo del tronco con cuidado. Encuentre la pista 7 y regréselo a su lugar sin caerse. Pregunta para el Curioso: Por cuál oficina de Parques y Recreos de Newport pasa Jeffries Creek de camino hacia el parque Big Creek Park? La respuesta esta en la caja al final Diviértase. Regrese donde están las mesas para comer y fíjese en los tubos que bloquean el camino y encuentre la pista 8. Busque una reja que protege a un poste de luz. Del lado del río esta la pista 9 Tenga cuidado. No se caiga. Siga el río Jeffries con cuidado pasando el estacionamiento. Mire el gran tubo por donde cruce al otro lado de la calle mire por donde sale. Ya esta de regreso donde empezó bajo el árbol grande viendo como el agua corre hacia el mar. Con mucho éxito los ríos lo lograron. Pasaron por éste hermoso parque en su camino al mar, llegaran en la noche. 88 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

89 Su aventura casi termina. Falta muy poco. Encuentre la última pista, la 10. Es la segunda letra del letrero del parque. Escriba cada letra que encontró y le dirá donde puede encontrar la caja con las respuestas Selle el libro en la pagina 150 y escriba algo en el cuaderno que está dentro de la caja! Traducción al español Quest del parque Big Creek fue hecha gracias a fondos recibidos de Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME). (Translation for the Big Creek Park Quest en Español was made possible by a grant from Northwest Aquatic Marine Educators [N.A.M.E.].) The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 89

90 Use this map to help you solve the following Quest! Map courtesy of The City of Newport. EVERYWHERE QUEST N Feet JEFFRIES CREEK NEWPORT POOL Quest Partners N Feet Mid-Coast Watershed Council Newport Middle School Lincoln County 4-H 90 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

91 Water, Water Everywhere Quest Established: May 2007 by students attending the 21st Century Afterschool Program at Newport Middle School: Josh Baker, Rocky Schafer, Michaela Bowerman, Ricardo Garcia, Heather Lubinsky, Brooke Smith, Mariah Williams, Brandi Kramer, Michael Wheling, Rique Garcia, Stevey Wiman, Taylor Herzog, Taylor Mason, Casey Wiman, Andrew Johnson, Max Flansberg, Michael Fuglee, Robben Greco, Rosie Easely, Isaac Waley, DJ Newton, with help from Betsy Salgado, Josh Jesinghaus, Kimberly Callahan, Elizabeth Waley, Laura Seager, Parker Ogburn and Cait Goodwin. Box Monitor: Cait Goodwin Start your Quest at the Newport Pool, located at 1212 NE Fogarty Street, just five blocks east of Highway 101 on NE 12th Street. This Quest takes about 45 minutes to complete and involves walking on a steeply inclined gravel road. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 94. At the end of your journey, the word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of your accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Can you find water at the beginning, middle, and end of this Quest? The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 91

92 Water, water everywhere! But please bring your own H 2 O. This hike takes endurance; you may want a drink as you go. Start your Quest at the Newport Pool. Stand in front of this watery place. The most common vowel in an old mayor s name goes in the clue number 1 space. Now turn north and head to the street that is clearly not at all through. Check the gate that lies on the right for a painted clue number 2. Walk down the trail. See the wall on your right. Pick up a rock and with all your might try to break it into small pieces. See red iron oxide in the rock creases. Question for the Curious: Is the rock on this wall sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Keep on the trail. On the left is a tree. Attached to this spruce is a curiosity. How did the pipe get stuck to the tree? Reach up inside for clue number 3. Go down round the bend. Stop at Jeffries Creek. Here in this wet valley are two clues you seek. Here a large, flat-tailed rodent builds dams from trees it can chew. Take the second letter in its name for your number 4 clue. These wetlands may hold A horrible stink. Luckily, it s not As bad as you think. Can you find skunk cabbage? It makes a stinky smell To attract flies and beetles Which help it reproduce well. Skunk cabbage 92 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

93 These pollinating bugs, like crickets, moths, and bees, belong in the same class. You can name the group with ease. Six legs, all jointed. Antennae, they have two. Their group starts with a vowel and it is your fifth clue. Walk up the long hill. It is a steep incline. Gaze toward the ground and look for a sign... Near the top of the second rise, before the bend, look north. Among the large trees something swings back and forth. Though now it s old and faded, what color did it used to be? The first letter of that word fits square 6 easily. Keep left as the trail goes up. Two giants live at the top. Your final clue lies with them, so tell your feet to stop. Question for the Curious: Why are the two giants living at the top of the hill? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Red alder... of Red Alder here. It s a broad-leafed tree. Its fruit looks like cones. They fall easily. Look up; its bark is grayish and lichen clings to it. Alders line this road. Press on... you can do it! These giants red coats came from exposure to water and air. The first letter of what the coat is goes in clue 7 s square. Now you have all your clues; your message is complete. Turn around and go back down; look right as you retreat. Now it s time to find the box; you are nearly at the end! You ll know you ve gone too far if you go past the second bend. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 93

94 Stamp page 148 of this book to record your find! 94 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

95 Use this map to help you solve the following Quest! Map courtesy of Newport Parks and Recreation Quest Partner Newport Parks and Recreation The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 95

96 Newport City Buildings Quest Established: November 2008 by Alexis, Audrey, Stefan, Noah, Gerren, Carly, Megan, Zethan, Amanda, Bobby, and Taigue, with help from Emily and Cait Box Monitor: Newport Recreation Center This Quest was created by a group of first- to fourth-grade students attending the School s Out! after-school program at the Newport Recreation Center, at 225 SE Avery Street in Newport. Let us show you what we have learned about these Newport city buildings! The Quest takes place entirely outdoors, covers easy urban terrain, and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 101. At the end of your journey, the words will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the guest book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of your accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Start your Quest outside the front doors of the Newport Recreation Center. Walk five steps to the south and look to your left. Search under the object people like to sit on, for a clue we ve left for you. Write the letter you find in square number 6. Did You Know? The City of Newport was incorporated in That means Newport is more than 125 years old! Walk down the ramp, with your right hand on the railing. Do you see the statue? Look carefully at the children in the statue. What is the same about them? How many differences can you find? 96 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

97 Hangin Around at the Recreation Center This bronze statue is called Hangin Around. An artist named Mark Hopkins made it in 1999, and it was put here in 2001 to celebrate the building of a new Recreation Center. The Recreation Center is a place for people to exercise and get fit. It makes sense to have a statue like this here because lots of kids like to come here after school and play. We dance, play games in the gym, do crafts, and sometimes even roller skate. Look at the plants under the statue. The creeping plant with three jagged leaves is wild strawberry. If the plants become pollinated, they produce small fruits in the summer, but you have to look really closely to see them. The sidewalk where you are standing has a green-painted curb. People can stop their cars here for loading and unloading passengers, but they cannot park here. Follow the sidewalk to the right, between the yellow fire hydrant and the curb painted red. Can you guess what the red color means? Walk up the steps and find four black, curvy-twisty pieces of metal. Look carefully and you will find clue number 1 hiding low on one of them. Now walk north toward SE 2 nd street, and stop at the corner with the stop sign. Turn left and follow the grey sidewalk that stretches across the asphalt. Near the checkered part of the sidewalk, notice the low plants that are planted all around this corner. These are called Lithodora, and some times of the year they have little blue flowers growing on them. With your back to the Recreation Center, stay on the south side of 2 nd street and continue walking west along this sidewalk until you come to the entrance of the building. What is the name of this building? Take the second letter of the first word above the entrance for clue number 8. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 97

98 Our Visit to the Newport Senior Activity Center We visited the Senior Center to find out more about it. The Senior Center is a place for older people to hang out and play. They have a Wii downstairs! They can also play ping-pong, pool, use computers, sew quilts, and have meetings. Upstairs in the dining room we saw a quilt raffle, the foot lady, and a pink flamingo. We saw a sign that said Meals on Wheels. In the big dining room, seniors can eat lunch, play bridge, play bingo, or hold square dances. In the library, there are lots of books and TONS of puzzles. The Senior Center has a gift shop that is open to the public and is filled with crafts that have been made by seniors. Some things were crocheted out of yarn, and some things were carved out of wood. Before you leave this spot, check out the bench by the door. Who put the bench here? The last letter on the plaque is clue number 5. Did You Know? Bridge clubs don t have anything to do with the kind of bridge we drive over! Bridge is also a kind of card game that people play in teams. Do you know how to play bridge? Walk past the Gift Shop window, and past the big Escallonia bush, to the flagpole. Is a flag flying today? Keep the flag on your left, and cross to the corner where a Shore Pine stands. Clue number 2 is hiding low on the tree. The Escallonia bush sometimes has pink flowers. Follow the sidewalk in the picture to the Shore Pine. 98 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

99 Our Visit to City Hall We toured the inside of City Hall and met many of the people who work here. The mayor and the city manager have their offices here. People come to City Hall to attend public meetings, set up water service, pay parking tickets, and look at big maps when they want to plan or build new things. If there is an election going on, voters can drop off their ballots inside. We learned that more than 90 people are employed by the City of Newport. Some city departments are NOT in this building. For example, do you know where to find Newport s library, fire department, and water treatment plant? Look around for the POLICE entrance of the City Hall building, and carefully walk to it. Just outside the doors, find a large, black box hanging on the wall. What is it for? Take the eighth letter on the box for clue number 9. Pass the bicycle-shaped bike rack as you start to walk around the building, and then head up the ramp to the front doors of City Hall. Why is there a ramp here? Find a yellow sign on the front door. The first letter of the word in the black stripe is clue number 10. Our Visit to the Police Station If you walked through these doors, you would find the police station. We saw the offices of the police chief, detectives and officers, and the bigger rooms where they work. There are storage areas for weapons and the bicycles officers sometimes ride on patrol. We were surprised to find that the police have a display of all the different badges that Newport officers have worn over the years. The oldest badges look like a star, and the newer ones look like a shield. The mayor of Newport The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 99

100 The History of City Hall This building was not always Newport s City Hall. It was first built as a grade school in 1935, with funds from the PWA.* Then in 1977, Central School was turned into the Naterlin Community Center. Finally, in 2002, the building became Newport s new City Hall. Do you know where the City Hall used to be before it was here? City Hall, November 2008 *Public Works Administration, a New Deal government agency Walk down the stairs to the grass. We ve discovered that this grass is a good place for playing freeze-tag. The big stone sign in the middle of the lawn holds your next clue. The first letter of the second word is clue number 11. Keep walking on the grass or sidewalk, counterclockwise around the building. This is where the Newport Farmer s Market is held on Saturdays from May to October. Where the grass ends near the parking lot, turn left on the sidewalk and head toward the BACK entrance of City Hall. You can find it by taking your second left turn and going up steps to find a big sign that says Entrance. Check the door the sign points to. The first letter of the second word on the door is clue number 3. This patio might be a nice place to have lunch on a sunny day. Quietly peek into the windows around the big doors to see what s inside. The big room on the left is the council chambers, where City Council meetings are held. Municipal court is held here, too. Go back down the steps and take your first left. Head to the green police shed. What color is the chain-link door of the shed? Take the first letter of the color for clue number The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

101 Follow the sidewalk past the Employees Only door and see where the police cars are parked. Do you know what is inside the trunk of a police car? LOTS of stuff! Some of the most interesting things we discovered were: Flares, kits for helping hurt people, a Stop Stick, a floating rescue disc, and a bag of stuffed toy animals. Follow the sidewalk left, to a picnic table. Check the table for clue number 4. Now sit down at the table and look around. Can you spy an aqua-green rooftop from here? Make your way to the back door of the green-roofed Senior Center, and locate the secret courtyard surrounded by Escallonia bushes. Now the clues you ve collected will tell you where to find the hidden Quest Box! Thanks for playing our game. We hope you learned a little bit about these Newport city buildings on your journey. Please leave your comments in the guest book. And be sure to keep the location of the clues and box a secret! Did You Know? Since 1966, Newport has had a Sister City in Japan! You can find a display inside City Hall that shows many of the gifts the people from Mombetsu, Japan, have brought us over the years. We have given the people of Mombetsu special things from Newport so they can know more about us, too Stamp page 151 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 101

102 Use this map of the Newport City Center Map base courtesy of 102 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

103 to help you solve the following Quest! The City of Newport. Quest Partner Oregon Coast History Center The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 103

104 City Center History Quest Established: June 2007 by Jodi Weeber and Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: Oregon Coast History Center This Quest begins at the Oregon Coast History Center s Log Cabin Museum, located at 545 SW 9th St in Newport, one block east of Highway 101. It is an easy 30-minute walk on paved public sidewalks and crosswalks. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 109. At the end of your journey, the unscrambled word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of your accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Embarking on this Quest will take you back in time. Explore Newport s history as you follow this rhyme. The Log Cabin Museum, built in 1964, holds history inside. Go in and explore! Find the round state seal. See its plow, ships, and trees. What history is told by images such as these? Two words stand alone below the oxen s shoe. The second word s first letter is clue number 2. See models, old photos, books, stories, and games. Tales show how some places round here got their names. When you re done, look out front. A big name greets you. Take this county s fifth letter for your number 1 clue. Head west on Fall Street; At the corner, turn right. Soon the armory building will come into sight. Question for the Curious: Count the number of stars on the seal. What is the significance of this number? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! 104 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

105 Back in 1962, the armory and parking lot replaced a grassy park which once occupied this spot. A city park still stands in the corner of the lot. The third letter of what was founded here goes in the clue 3 spot. Walk to the end of the block. At the corner, look back and see, a date on a building rich with history. The architecture boasts Art Deco design. The first letter of the missing word Fits in square 4 just fine. Cross Alder Street to where LCSD now resides. But when first built in 37, it had different insides. It was first the Bank of Newport, and for its opening events a siren blew and a band played. Welcome, ladies and gents! Match the building to the photo. It will soon become clear Newport City Once resided here. Newport City Hall, 1920s Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast History Center Art Deco was a popular design movement from 1920 until At the time, this style was seen as elegant, functional, and ultra modern. In March 2007, the Newport City Council declared Newport s city center to be an Art Deco Heritage District. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 105

106 Check the old bank s façade and count the flowers there. The last letter of the number goes in the clue 5 square. The Midway Theater was once what The Ark was called. Its marquee first lit in 37, audiences were enthralled. At the end of the block, in the 40s, stood Howell s Department Store. Now clue 6 is the last letter of its contents built to soar. From here, look across the highway to a building light blue and old. Built in 1912 by Odd Fellows, a post office it used to hold. Question for the Curious: How much neon was used in the original marquee of the Midway Theater? a. 5 feet b. 25 feet c. 250 feet The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Bank of Newport and Midway Theater, 1940s Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast History Center 106 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

107 Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast History Center Question for the Curious: Why is this structure known as the old Odd Fellows building? What are Odd Fellows? The answers are in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! This intersection holds your next clue. It s hidden in a small sign. The fifth letter of what follows DECO fits in square 7 just fine. Stay on the east side of the highway and cross Hurbert with care. Then turn your gaze to the west; you may see students there. In the 40s, Henderson s Furniture was where OCCC is now. At Jake s Hi Tides Supper Club upstairs, there was good chow. Keep walking north a while. Pass Lee Street and press on. Eventually a thrift store is what you ll come upon. Built in the 1940s, the business originally here sold electronic appliances, hardware, and similar gear. Check the photo on page 108 and see the business s name. The first letter naming the owners is clue 8 for this game. Look ahead across Angle Street. And see what is now City Hall. On grass surrounding the building Is where kids once played ball. Built in 1936 by the New Deal s PWA, it was once Central Grade School; its alumni abound today. Turn right onto Angle Street. At 9th, turn right again. Small businesses fill what were summer cottages way back when. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 107

108 Unger Electric, 1950s Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast History Center It s time to walk some distance. Cross Lee Street and continue in a line. The third letter of the next cross street is also your clue number 9. Built on this corner in 41 is a structure bearing red paint. Take for your number 10 clue the first letter of the saint. An even older church ahead sits in a corner location. Presbyterians built it in 1890 but it has since changed denomination. Take the first letter of the word that follows Calvary. Put it in square 11; it fits there easily. Presbyterian Church, 1890s Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast History Center 108 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

109 Just across the street stood Patrick s grocery. Since its debut in 1912 it s changed dramatically. It became a funeral home circa World War II; next a telephone company; now it s home to a radio crew. Patrick s Grocery, 1912 An octagonal red sign graces this intersection. The first letter on the sign completes your clue collection. Unscramble all the letters and soon ahead you ll know just where to find the Quest Box. Search for it right below! Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast History Center Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 109

110 Use this map of Toledo Arcadia Elementary School to help you solve the following Quest! Quest Partners Mid-Coast Watershed Council Lincoln County 4-H Toledo Girl Scouts 110 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

111 Toledo Arcadia Quest Established: 2008 by James, Tyler, Parker, and Scott, with help from Cindy George and Cait Goodwin Box monitors: Toledo Girl Scout troop 99, Betty Kamikawa, leader Students in grades 4 7 taking part in Toledo s 21st Century After School Program created this Quest with funding and support from the Mid Coast Watershed Council and Lincoln County 4-H at OSU Extension. Some of the students attended Arcadia Elementary School before the school closed a few years ago. Today the buildings are used for many different purposes, schools, and organizations. Please respect the property and the privacy of others as you explore the area. The school is located at 1811 NW Arcadia Drive in Toledo. From Newport, take Hwy 20 east. After passing the first Toledo exit, turn right on to NW Arcadia Drive and drive 0.6 miles to the school entrance. Park in the school parking lot. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 115. The Quest travels over paved pathways and includes a very long set of steps. We estimate it will take about 30 minutes to complete, but probably longer if you decide to stop and build a fort. Good luck! Welcome to the Toledo Arcadia Quest. Let us show you around... Start your Quest under the Arcadia All Stars at the school s front doors. Walk toward the second bench. Look up and see a sign. Take the second letter of the shortest word for clue number 3. Find the big mosaic, which pretty much the whole school put effort into making a few years ago. It may be moved from this location in the coming year, so if you can t find it here you ll have to go to Toledo elementary school someday to see it. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 111

112 The mosaic represents Toledo. If it IS here, check it closely. See if you can find a fox, hummingbird, trees, beaver, rowboat, road, and deer. A picture that an artist is painting in the mosaic is a piece of fused glass that was made by our teacher, Mrs. Bishop. Can you find it? Walk northwest past the front door and go down to the greenhouse. Check out this garden, where the letter S is not allowed. What do you think that means? Look on the nearest building and you will see a white sign with a big black letter on it. Take the letter for clue number 4. Start heading toward the basketball court, and then turn right and walk under the covered walkway to the fence. Go through the fence (but open it first). Here you will find some of the projects we are working on. First, there is a big greenhouse. Earth Works students will be working on fixing up the greenhouse so we can raise plants here again. Near the woods is a fenced-in garden area. You will find clue number 2 on one of the fence posts. There are a lot of forts up on this wooded hill. Some of them are secret, and one of them is a deer fort. We made them with Cindy George in our Nature Detectives after-school program. Knowing how to make a fort is useful because you can hide in it, and it s fun. It s also a good survival skill to practice. How to Make a Fort First, make a frame. Look for one Y-shaped stick and one straight stick that you can attach together. If you don t have rope, you can braid ferns, ivy, or take all the thorns off a blackberry vine and use that as a natural rope. Sometimes you can use a log that has fallen down as part of your frame, or one that is leaning over but is still sturdy. Once your frame is ready, look for forest floor debris and lean it or tie it to the frame to keep the rain away from you. 112 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

113 Survival Pack What would you put in a survival pack? You might want to pack water, food, a tarp, matches, a pocketknife, a map, and a compass. But the most important thing to have for survival is knowledge. If you know how to find and collect water and food, then you don t have to rely on carrying all your water and food with you. If you know how to build a fort, that can help you if you don t have a tent. We re going to be fixing up the trails so you can walk up this hill and find the stairways that are hidden up there on the right. You should check it out. But for now, turn around and go back through the fence to the big yellow wheel. When we went to school here, we used the wheel a lot to solve problems. The teachers really liked it. Some of the ideas worked better than others. Which ideas are your favorites? Go through the gate and walk down the stairs. Clue number 5 is on your left as you go down. Sometimes there are robins in this field. In the winter, when the ducks are migrating, they hang out in this field all day long. We used to run around this track during recess when we went to school here. Turn left at the bottom of the stairs and follow the track to the big Douglas-fir tree. Check the tree for clue number 6. Pick up one of the cones on the ground around the tree. What does it look like? Do you see little arrows sticking out of the cones? There are many stories about how the cones came to look this way. One story says that, long ago, a mouse was scared of a fox and jumped into a cone to hide. But he fit only part of the way in! To this day, you can still see his hind legs and tail sticking out. Can you see little mice ends sticking out? The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 113

114 Keep going around the track, to the backstop that catches baseballs after overthrows. Can you hear water? There s a little creek that runs behind the fence. Can you see it behind the blackberries? Blackberries taste good, but they hurt when the thorns go in your skin! The Himalayan blackberry is an invasive species, and they take over everything. They don t survive well under thick forest canopies, because they like the sun. But in fields and near places where humans have cut down trees, blackberries do really well, and they are hard to get rid of. Even burning won t kill blackberries, because the roots might survive. The most effective way to truly eliminate them is to pull the plant all the way out of the ground (which is not easy to do). Most people cut the blackberries back and try to keep on top of it. At the Y, take a left. We weren t allowed to go back here when we were in school. See the English ivy on the trees? Ivy is considered pretty, but it is a big, ugly problem in our ecosystem. Ivy is an invasive species, and it can kill the trees and make them fall. If you can, try to pull the ivy off the trees. In places where ivy is already thick and reaches way up into the tree, people can cut a lifesaving ring to get rid of the ivy. That means they cut the vines around the tree trunk to leave a one-foot gap, or ring. The vines are cut off from their roots and eventually wither and die up in the tree. For a tree, it can be a lifesaver! Turn around and walk back toward the field. Turn left at the track to continue around the field in a clockwise direction. Check the scoreboard for clue number 1. You have now collected all your clues. At the fence corner, use the word to find the hidden Quest Box. After you sign the guest book and take an imprint of the stamp, please seal the box and return it to its hiding place so the next person can find it. Remember, keep the location of the clues and box a secret! 114 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

115 Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 115

116 Use this map of Hatfield Marine Science Center 116 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

117 to help you solve the following two Quests! Quest Partners Hatfield Marine Science Center/ Oregon State University The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 117

118 HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest Established: July 2006 Box Monitor: Cait Goodwin Begin your Quest outside the entrance to the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Visitors Center. To get there from Newport, drive south on Hwy 101, cross the Yaquina Bay Bridge, get off at the first exit after the bridge, and follow the signs to HMSC. This Quest covers one mile on a generally level paved pathway, with occasional short detours onto cobble and sandy trails. It generally takes just over one hour to complete. Dogs are not permitted on the estuary nature trail. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 121. At the end of your journey, the word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of your accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! This Quest is also available in Spanish. Ask at the Visitors Center. From the doors of the Visitor Center, spiral left on the nautilus shell to the tall pole that stands out front flying flags you likely know well. Nautilus shell From here head north cross the lot to a shelter from wind, rain, and sun. Painted low on this structure is a clue. Place the letter in box number 1. Turn right and head east to the end of the lot. Is the R/V Wecoma to your left on this day? Supporting oceanic and atmospheric research, she works out at sea; hence she s often away. 118 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

119 Before crossing the bridge, see a sign forbidding your four-legged friend. The clue for your number 4 square is the sixth letter of the word at the end. Soon the path made of asphalt changes to a pile of smooth, rocky rip rap. These rocks help keep the trail from eroding in case waves come too close when they lap. R/V Wecoma A sign near a bridge marks the head of the trail; on it is a YOU ARE HERE dot. The first letter of the trail s namesake s first name goes in square number 12 s waiting spot. To your left (which is west), the Yaquina Bridge shines and beyond roars the mighty Pacific. Its waters are salty and terribly cold; its ebb and flow schedule specific. Stop, look, and listen for signs of a mammal That frequents the Bayfront all day. The second letter of this barking fish-eater fits in square number 8 hooray! After the bend, stop at a sign and check it for clue number 3. Plants grow right in the sand here. Can you find some purple beach pea? To your right (which is east) snakes the river Yaquina, born of rain and runoff from the hills. It serves as a path for logs, boats, and fish, and down to the ocean it spills. Where you stand right now is a special place joining ecosystems of river and sea. This in-between habitat of brackish waters is known as an ESTUARY! Beach pea Question for the Curious: Is the water running under this small bridge freshwater or saltwater? List three ways you could find out the answer: Some of the possible answers are located in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 119

120 The next sign you find shows what happens when freshwater and saltwater meet. See the middle of three underlined words at the end? Take the fifth letter to make clue 5 complete. Sitka spruce trees are found to the left of the trail. They love the cool, foggy air at the coast. Though here their sizes are modest, some grow 16 feet across quite a boast! The fourth habitat you can see from this view is the CHANNEL where boats safely glide. The dredger Yaquina keeps it deep enough so the big boats can still fit inside. Before you return to the nature trail, step into the shelter for a clue. Painted in white on a table is clue 11, and clue 18* too! (*Clue 18 is in the Spanish version only.) Soon another bench beckons, and on it a clue to fill square number 16. Press on again, and keep your eyes peeled; what kinds of birds can be seen? Sitka spruce Look on a bench for clue number 6. There are two clues in one, so take care! For the English version Quest, use the green letter; for the Spanish version, put the red one there. An estuary has four distinct habitats. First find the shelter near bushes and sand. Our feet will stay dry if we stand here because normal tides do not reach this UPLAND. Look out to the SALT MARSH with its special grasses that can tolerate salt water soaks. When high spring tides submerge this field, hungry herons hunt for prey with sharp pokes. The vast MUD FLATS are exposed twice a day. You can walk on them at low tide. But to find the animals who call the flats home, you must dig, for they like to hide. Check the sign to learn which animals live in this flat, squishy, muddy, wet place. Letter two of the first title word on the sign is your clue for the number 10 space. Soon find a sign that will give you a hint about some feathered species to I.D. Take the second letter of the sign s first word; it fits square 15 easily. At the fork, continue straight on the path don t go right between seedling shore pines. But please put the eighth letter of the alphabet in square number 7, if you don t mind. Proceed to the bench at the top of the hill and enjoy the commanding view. While you re here, also be sure to search for square number 14 s clue. The estuary is a critical habitat for offspring who need time to grow. There s plenty of food and places to hide and fewer predators to worry about, you know. Some animals will leave this nursery behind to live adult lives in the sea. Others will stay their whole lives here eating detritus in the estuary. Search the picnic table for clue 13, and the left sign for clue number 2. You re nearly at the end of the Quest; soon you will know just what to do. 120 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

121 Question for the Curious: What is detritus? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Name the tree to the right of the signs. Take its first letter for clue number 9. Then head out to the bridge toward the very last clue; it will not be too hard to find. Look for swallow nest boxes above you; thick jaumea and pickleweed below. These plants store water to deal with the salt; without this trick they could not grow. On land, find invasive blackberries, the gardener s and conservationist s foe. Yet for us they re a tasty treat; if they re ripe, eat them as you go. Himalayan blackberry Now you can look for clue 17 on the trailhead sign by the street. It s surrounded by a square. Your message is now complete! Retrace your steps to the Visitor Center. Use the message to find the Quest Box. Meantime, just tuck these verses away, and simply enjoy the nice return walk! Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 121

122 HMSC Sustainability Quest Established: May 2007 Box Monitor: Cait Goodwin Begin your Quest outside the entrance to the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Visitors Center. To get there from Newport, drive south on Hwy 101, cross the Yaquina Bay Bridge, get off at the first exit after the bridge, and follow the signs to HMSC. This Quest is located at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) and highlights simple, sustainable practices. It is an easy, 30-minute walk on paved surfaces. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 125. At the end of your journey, the word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of your accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Let s go on a Quest around HMSC; we ll have fun exploring sustainability. Through full-cost accounting, future impacts we predict. Can we meet both our needs and the Earth s, without conflict? Question for the Curious: On average, how much energy is generated by these solar panels? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Sustainability The ability to meet present needs without compromising those of future generations. In front of the Visitor Center a patio lies outside. Find panels facing skyward. kilowatts they provide. These panels demonstrate that solar energy is viable on the coast though it s not always sunny. 122 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

123 Look low here for your clue; it s framed by a square. If you didn t stop to look you wouldn t know it s there. Put the letter that you find in square number 1. When the squares are all filled, your Quest will be done. Walk southward on the path (follow the panels gaze) past ODF&W s all-accessible maze. Go south to the end of the lot. Turn left and pass the garage. See the rusty old dumpster, peek inside to see garbage. Our trash has to go somewhere. Landfills have limited space. When we reduce, reuse, and recycle, this bin fills at a slower pace. Follow the drain downstream, past the library and grass space. Notice the shells in the grass. How did they get to this place? A few are from gulls dropping clams, hoping shells will crack far below. But in fact, most came in the fill dredged from the bay long ago. We no longer fill in our wetlands. They are critical habitat and more. Now when the channel is dredged, the fill is dumped way offshore. At the corner a conifer stands. It s a nice and low-climbing tree. I.D. it using the needles; the third vowel in its name is clue 3. Knowing Native Needles: Sitka spruce Each needle springs from a tiny, woody peg. In the nearest planter pot clue 2 waits prone for you. Note the letter on the rock. Replace it when you re through. Now examine carefully the long, narrow drain in the lot. A sausage-shaped bag is inside; this boom is where oils are caught. Shore pine Has two long, twisty needles per bundle. Without this extra protection much to our dismay oils from vehicles parked here could contaminate the bay. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 123

124 To develop sustainable landscapes, it helps to use native plants. They re adapted to the conditions and do well, given the chance. Head east to the building. Check the map; it s #953. Its lawn is drastically different from the others at HMSC. For the lawn here at USFWS is treated with herbicides. Is this what the lawn looks like where your family resides? Turn right at the hydrant and stop. Look toward the estuary. Of the two lawns by the path, which has more diversity? A Chem-Lawn monoculture may appeal, but at what price? Toxins can get in our water; their impact makes us think twice. Turn around and face to the north, but before you leave this place, put the first letter of the hydrant s color in the clue 4 space. Cross the road to the long lot where Faculty and Staff park. Carefully find a drain and look down into the dark. Unlike the drain to the bay, these lead to the city sewer. The black diaper lining inside traps oils to make problems fewer. Note the shape of the grate. Say the word that comes to mind. The last letter of this word is clue 5 for you to find. Find the safety of the sidewalk and proceed to a group of plants. The trees, bushes, and flowers grace Guin Library s entrance. On hot days, these plants need watering to thrive. But sprinklers put water into the air instead of just on stuff that s alive. To conserve our water resource, drip hoses encircle plants. Water goes just where it s needed; its path isn t left up to chance. Gently look for these hoses. They re made of thin, black plastic. Then go to the library doors and look up to see something fantastic. Few hunt whales any longer, thanks to a United States Act. Most whale populations are rebounding. The change has made a big impact. This minke whale lacked teeth. What mouthparts helped it eat? The last letter of the answer will make clue 6 complete. If your vehicle lacks emissions, park it in the space nearby. Check low here for clue 7. Now what do your clues imply? 124 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

125 Question for the Curious: What 1972 Act changed the rules about whaling in U.S. waters? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey. Read the word your clues made. Looking LOW is the key. Thanks for playing our game about SUSTAINABILITY! Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 125

126 Use these maps of South Beach State Park Quest Partner South Beach State Park 126 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

127 to help you solve the following Quest! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 127

128 South Beach State Park Quest Established: May 2007 by Cait Goodwin Box Monitor: Cait Goodwin This Quest begins at the Day Use Area at South Beach State Park. The park entrance is located on the west side of Highway 101, one mile south of the Yaqui- na Bay Bridge. The Quest is an easy 30-minute walk on paved and sandy trails. Long pants will protect legs from scratchy grasses. Follow the directions and collect the clues to fill the numbered squares on page 131. Note: A clue may fill in more than one square! At the end of your journey, the word will lead you to the hidden Quest Box. When you find the box, please sign the log book and let us know what you thought of this Quest. Stamp your page as proof of your accomplishment, and then put the box back in its hiding place for the next person to find. Enjoy! Welcome to South Beach! This state park tells a tale. To unearth its story, first find the head of the trail. Two trails here are named for a jetty made of rock. We ll see the jetty later, near the end of our walk. Pick the trail that s widest; the one that s paved and new. The big brown sign that names it holds your first Quest clue. Take the first letter from the trailhead sign and write it in square 1. More clues are yet to find. Beyond some large rocks, a small, wet hollow lies. Sometimes it s filled with water when rains fall from the skies. This seasonal wetland is good habitat for dragonflies, mosquitoes, red-legged frogs, and more. 128 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

129 This is also a place to see some vegetation. To tell the plants apart, a rhyme gives explanation: Sedges have edges Rushes are round Grasses have nodes What have YOU found? Take some time to look for the plants in the verse. For some it s just all grass, but for you, it s diverse. On the side of the trail. one rock stands alone. Search it for clue 2. Bending low may make you groan. Now follow the path behind protective dunes. They shelter us from wind that blows most afternoons. Though in fact, in the summer the wind blows all day long. The plants surviving here must be hearty and strong. Clue 3 waits for you on a pole that holds a sign. Thirty paces later, a left-hand trail you ll find. Take this sandy trail, turn right at the T. Invasive scotch broom likes it here where it s sunny. Scotch broom Sedges Have Edges There are many variations of the Sedges Have Edges poem. The rhyme helps us tell the difference between three grass-like plants. Feel and look at the stem. Roll the stem between your fingertips. If the stem feels triangular, with three distinct edges, it is likely a sedge. If the stem is cylindrical, it is more likely a rush. If the stem is flattened, hollow, and has nodes, or joints where leaves depart from the stem, then it is most likely a grass. As you walk through the grass, hear the ocean s distant roar. But 100 years ago, this trail was part of the sea floor! What Is a Pace? A pace is a unit of distance measured from the position of the heel when it is raised from the ground to the point the SAME heel is set down again at the end of the stride. In other words, walking one step with each leg (for a total of two steps) is equivalent to ONE pace. The length of a pace tends to be roughly equivalent to the height of the walker. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 129

130 The shoreline has been changing. Over time, the park has grown. The park s acreage has doubled and the cause is well known. The constantly shifting sands are trapped by the jetty. Dunes have built up and plants have moved in already. The trail ducks into shade of shaggy green pines. Salty wind twists them into shapes of all kinds. At the top of a rise, check the pine on your right. On it is clue 4, lurking just out of sight. Ahead the trail splits. Take the right path down back to the open spaces, where grasses abound. At the next T, turn left. Rushes are at your feet. Past more twisty pines, a paved path you will meet. Behind the wooden wall, the dune is cut to show the sand in which the roots of trees hold on to grow. Though the roots don t go deep, they hold sand in position. Debris from shedding plants Improves soil composition. Toward the wall s corner be sure to take a peek. The letter that you find is the 7th clue you seek. Walk out onto the boardwalk. See the deflation plain, where wind has scooped out sand and pioneer plants reign. Dune grasses, lupine, strawberry and beach pea are the first to appear on this reclaimed sea. Straight ahead, see the sea. Watch the water flowing. You may even get lucky and see a grey whale blowing. At this intersection, find a sign that is brown. The first word s second letter is clue 5 to be found. Take the paved trail west toward the ocean blue. The first bench you see holds your 6th clue. 130 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

131 This beach access point is marked with a kadoozi. It helps walkers get back to this spot, if they are choosy. The kadoozi s top color is the key to clue 8. You ll find its first letter fits the square just great. You should now have all of the clues collected. Read the message out loud; is it what you suspected? At the final viewpoint you can finally see the jetty that changed this place dramatically. After reading all the signs to the bridge point your nose. The Quest Box is behind where the secret phrase shows. WE the and they us Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 131

132 Use this map to help you solve the following Quest! Quest Partners 132 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

133 Oregon Hatchery Research Quest Established: 2008 by the 8th-grade class at Crestview Heights School, with help from their teachers, Terri Hanshumaker and Spencer Johnson, and OHRC education director Joseph O Neil Box Monitor: Joseph O Neil Driving directions: From Hwy 101 in Waldport, drive east on Hwy 34 for 26.5 miles and turn left (north) onto East Fall Creek Road. Drive miles on Fall Creek Road to reach the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. The main parking lot is in front of the large research/office building. While the Quest takes place entirely outdoors, there is an indoor Interpretive Center that you will likely want to see during your visit. Follow the directions and collect the letter clues to fill the numbered squares on page 138. This Quest will take approximately 40 minutes to complete and travels over level terrain. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 133

134 The goal of the Oregon Hatchery Research Center is to answer scientific questions related to fish recovery and hatchery programs, including the differences between wild and hatchery fish, and how to better manage those differences. Start your Quest at the Interpretive Center. Find your position on the map, and notice the creek that runs next to the center. Take the second letter of its name and write it in square number 12. From the parking lot, hang a right eastward and follow the road from whence you came. Walk down the road until you come to a tree that splits into two trees. It is on the creek s side, about ¼ mile down the road. An old homestead used to sit here on the left. It was built around Some of the people who were born there are still alive today. To the edge of the clearing there are two apple trees that were planted by the people who used to live there. There are also walnut trees and a garden area across the creek. The early settlers would wade across the creek to tend to the garden on the other side of the creek. At the Homestead site sign, take the first letter of the first word on the sign and place that letter in square number 4. Now turn around and walk northwest on East Fall Creek Road, back toward the Interpretive Center. You will see red alder trees with moss on them all around you. Moss typically grows on the north side of the trees. On the hillside to your right, there are many blackberry bushes and wildflowers in the spring. In the creek to your left, there are also sword ferns and rocks. You are currently walking in the same direction as anadromous fish swim when they are ready to spawn. As you are walking toward the host site, on the left side (southwest) of the road Walking back to the OHRC buildings from the homestead site. Did You Know? Anadromous means to run upward, to swim upstream from the sea to spawn. 134 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

135 there is a big Douglas-fir tree with two big, orange 2 s on it; this is a mile marker for the log truck drivers. By the host site building, you will see a small wooden sign. Take the second letter of the first word. This letter is your clue that goes into square number 1. Turn left outside the Research Building and go southwest, along the Interpretive Trail. The trail runs beside Fall Creek. The interpretive trail s purpose is to educate people about the environment. Things to notice: The licorice ferns growing on the trees, and four bat boxes along the trail. Stop and read the information in the kiosks for information about the wildlife in the area. As you walk along, you will notice that there are numbers along the left side of the trail by the plants. If you go inside the interpretive center, there are brochures on the west wall under the exit sign. These brochures tell you about the trees and plants of the area. As you pass the number 4, you will notice a small shelter to the left that has a sign underneath. Take a minute to read the sign. Now, look up and find the next clue. It is the letter that belongs in square 5. Continue along the pathway between the two buildings to the front of the Interpretive Center. Here you will see four different fish raceways. Why are there four raceways? As you continue your Quest, you will discover the reason for this. The researchers at the hatchery use the raceways to combine different genes of different fish of the same species. Look at the sign on the front of the fish food machine. The second-to-last letter of the second word is your clue. Place this letter in square 2. Walk from the raceway to the green metal fence (north) surrounding the fish tanks. There are four groups of four tanks each. These four groups correspond with the four different raceways you just saw and the four artificial streams we will soon see ahead. The hatchery staff take one set of fish out of the artificial streams, place them in one set of tanks, and then place them in one raceway. This allows researchers to experiment on more than one group of fish at a time. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 135

136 Follow the fence east until you get to the sign that has information on the tanks. Look at the title of the sign. Take the last letter of the second word and put it in the 10th square. After reading the fish tank sign, turn right, to the north, and walk along the gravel road. You will soon come to a bridge that crosses Fall Creek. Do not cross the bridge! In the creek you will see a big metal fish trap, floating in the water. The trap catches juvenile fish that swim downstream. The fish are identified by species and then released. Looking low on the bridge on the upstream side, you will surely find a clue to put in squares 6 and 7. Without crossing the bridge, walk down a gravel road (northeast) and see all the beautiful scenery. To the left, you can see where salmon spawn in the creek, marked by hatchery staff with orange rocks. The fish that spawn in Fall Creek are: cutthroat trout, steelhead, coho, and Chinook salmon. Wildlife is abundant in this area, including black bears and black-tailed deer. A Notice sign on the vehicle swing gate contains information divine. What is the first letter of the second word on the sign? It is this letter that is your clue to place in square 11. Look north and you will see the only place in the world where there are four artificial streams side by side. Notice the four cameras watching each stream. This helps researchers to study each stream without human presence. The four flags around you indicate the four indigenous species being studied here: Chinook, steelhead, coho, and cutthroat. The water from the silt pond flows through these streams. Did You Know? The term indigenous means being produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment. 136 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

137 Each stream has a letter. The southeastern-most stream is labeled with the same letter that you need to place in square 3. Just past the artificial stream lies the silt pond. The silt pond works as a natural filter for the artificial streams. The water is eight feet deep in the center and shallower at the sides. Incoming water displaces the old water. Now, go north to the end of the pond. Turn west and follow along the side. A final turn to the left will lead you to a cement block. It holds the clue that belongs in square 8. Now follow the creek upstream toward the sound of rushing water. The fish ladder is where researchers take genetic samples from the fish that return to the hatchery. The hatchery staff trap the fish and allow only the wild fish to proceed upstream. This is the only fish ladder in Oregon that is lamprey friendly. Lampreys are an anadromous type of fish that look like an eel. Special things to look at: waterfall, rocks, water running under the metal grates of the fish ladder. Look for the sign that describes the purpose of the fish ladder. Find the third letter of the seventh word for the clue that fits in square 13. Walk from the fish ladder east to the big yellow crane. Look north at the waterfall on the other side of the fish ladder. The water-intake structure is screened to prevent unwanted fish and debris from coming in. The intake structure takes in 20 cubic feet of water per second. This is the maximum legal amount of water the Research Center is allowed to use. There are eight miles of pipe that run underground between the water-intake structure The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 137

138 and the Research Center. The pipes carry all the water that is used for the streams, tanks, raceways, and the research facility. The large crane you see is for lifting the grate on the water-intake structure, in case it ever needs cleaning. The last letter of the crane s color is your clue for square 9. Now turn and head back toward the Research Center. When you get to the artificial streams, find Penny s grave on your left. From here, use the clues you have collected to guide you to the location of the Quest Box! Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! 138 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

139 Use this map to help you solve the following Quest! The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program Quest Partners The Yachats Community Parks Task Force Yachats Chamber of Commerce City of Yachats The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 139

140 YYFAP Habitats of Diversity Quest Established: 2008 by Mellie Bukovsky, YYFAP Recreation PLUS (Passages to Learning, Understanding and Success) Coordinator Box Monitor: Mellie Bukovsky The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program (YYFAP) is located on the corner of 4th Street and North Highway 101. Turn west on 4th Street. Parking is available behind the Yachats Commons, or you may parallel park along 4th Street. Locate the Arbor/Trellis and walk north. Your Quest will begin at the brown Yachats Community Park sign, just past the kiosk. This Quest will take approximately 45 minutes and involves a choice of two paths. One path is wheelchair accessible and the other involves walking along a wooded trail. When it s time to decide, make your choice of the path you prefer to take and proceed. Follow the directions to collect your clues. Write the letter you discover in the numbered squares on page 146. The word you spell will direct you to the location of the hidden Quest Box. Please sign and leave your comments in the log book, stamp your sheet as proof of your accomplishment, and read the answers to the Questions for the Curious. Don t forget to replace all contents back into the box, seal it tightly, and re-hide the box exactly where you found it. Remember, keep the location of the box a secret! Question for the Curious: The Commons, as it s known today, is still a place where children learn and play. It was Yachats first elementary school. Can you guess the last year class was held here? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! 140 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

141 At the commencement of the trail, a signpost tells our name very well. As you journey on your Quest, you will witness what we Yachatians love best. YYFAP... It s a place I long to be! YYFAP... It s a place just for me! Question for the Curious: What is a Yachatian? (Pronounced Yu-HAY-Shin) The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Our Habitats of Diversity anyone can contest, but we believe they beat all the rest. Happy Questing! As was mentioned, note the sign post s title and give it your attention. The first vowel in the second word of the title will be your answer for squares number 7 and 11. As you walk along Yachats Community Park trail, take note of the terrain you hail. Their sizes my vary and it s true... they are sometimes buried by grass and weeds. It is often used for various purposes, but today... it serves as one of Earth s surfaces. With this hint I give to you, I m sure you will be able to unravel this clue. Did You Know? The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program s purpose is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, to be an advocate for youth and families, and to provide and encourage activities that integrate youth into the community. Use the first letter of the name of this six-letter word (of the type of path you walk upon) for your clue for square number 12. Now follow the path in a westward direction and locate the first park bench on your right. Cast your eyes to the north. You just might have to move back and forth. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 141

142 Try to find it... for if you do, you ll see a bird s nesting perch above your view. Continue walking westward. You should now be standing at the Big Spruce Tree deck. Question for the Curious: Who built this Big Spruce Tree Deck? The bird that dwells here is a fish eating raptor. So... beware fish, or you might be captured. Hovering above the water, It dives feet-first to catch its prey then soars high atop its perch to stay. Here s a hint to help you determine this clue: this amazing bird is also known as a Sea Hawk or Fish Hawk. Yet, for today s clue you ll need to spell this bird s name by starting with the missing vowel as you say, A, E, I,, U. Once you have your clue, the first letter of this bird s name will work great for frame number 8. The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Locate the bench where, if you re sitting or standing on your feet, it has you looking to the east. Now, turn around and read the dedication plaque; with the date. The fifth letter you find in the name is your clue for square number 2. So, here is where you must decide whether to take the path on the left or the path on the other side. For either way you choose to go, you ll need to answer the clue below. 142 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

143 Note: Whether you choose to take the wooded trail or the smoother path, you will exit south onto 4th Street. The name of this connection will help you with your clue. A connection one might say, which allows us to go this way! This strong link has been put here to allow two separate parts to be near. Take the fourth letter of this word, which begins with the letter b, and place it in squares number 1 and 9. Those of you who have chosen the path on the left (for a smoother journey), continue on your Quest by reading the paragraphs marked LEFT. Those of you who have chosen the path on the right (along a wooded trail), continue on your Quest by reading the paragraphs marked RIGHT. LEFT: One plank, two plank, three plank... four. Five plank, six plank, seven plank... more. Don t stop now, you re on your way. At the end of the path you will find a pole. On the pole you will find a sign with a symbol of a Hiker. Using the second letter of the second word on the top of the sign, you will discover your clue for square number 4. END OF LEFT SECTION. On the next page, start reading at the paragraph that begins Now at 4th Street... Did You Know? Wetlands serve as Earth s water purification system. Substances that are dumped on the ground, poured down the drain, or tossed into the trash can pollute the source of our drinking water. You can make a difference in helping preserve our natural surroundings. Recycle, Reuse, Rethink! RIGHT: As you follow the north-west boardwalk, listen closely for any sounds. One never knows what can be found. As spring arrives, the sounds come alive. A formidable musician, just stop and listen. With a chorus of croaks, this indicator species is no joke. The first letter of this amphibian s name will help you discover your answer to square number 4. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 143

144 Notice the covered area above your head, which allows for minimal sunlight to be shed. This canopy of interlocking foliage and branches gives the forests microenvironment thriving chances. Notice the bird houses on the trees along this trail. Why do you suppose they are all on the east sides of the trees? END OF RIGHT SECTION Question for the Curious: What is an indicator species? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Continue along the boardwalk until it ends. Turn south at the woodland path and continue... again. Tread along lightly; there s no rush, it s true. Take your time and enjoy the view. Oh!... would you look at that! You ve just entered a new habitat! Question for the Curious: What type of tree makes up this forest? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Now at 4th Street, head toward a yellow building with two lion heads located on the north-facing wall. Head south along the street, walking parallel to windows trimmed in purple. Follow the directions on the octagonal red sign. Take a moment to note the name on the street sign at this corner. As you proceed on your Quest, you ll see the connection. 144 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

145 Question for the Curious: Yachats holds an annual event at the Commons to celebrate a small, silvery fish. They are delicious fried up fresh with all the trimmings. If you ve never tried them, you don t know what you re missing! Can you guess the name of this little fish? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Turning east, you will find a building on the next corner with serenity in mind. At this location, built for its congregation; made from timber from up the Yachats River... history can be found. Where hearts and harps soar, for weddings and more. Peace, love and tranquility abound. Using the name of this rustic location, find the letter that sounds like the word eye when said out load. Use this letter as your clue for square number 3. Now, from this street corner where the Log Church sits, it is without a doubt that you should head south. If you are on the right path, you re on the next street at last. But before you make a move, you ve got to find a clue. Could this be déjà vu? An automotive manufacturer used this street s name as its marquee. What is this company s name? Using the fourth letter in the name of this street, you will have your clue for square number 5. Who knew that these little streets went all the way through... Yachats! Check your map. It will be a snap. Next, turn right at 2nd Street. Continue walking until you come to a view that can t be beat. Locate the sidewalk on the south side of the street and proceed. As you take in this grand view, stop and breathe. Sea breeze so splendid, it s truly tremendous. Next... look both ways before crossing the street! For now, you must head west. Once you ve crossed the street, walk south on the gravel path located along the ocean s cliff. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 145

146 Question for the Curious: Each migration, majestic mammals travel along our coastline. Volunteers stand here on this observation deck to share with folks this mammal s dialect. What dialect do these volunteers speak? The answer is in the Quest Box at the end of your journey! Locate a sign that tells of this habitat you ve come to find. You may view the sign from the observation deck, or if you prefer, you can go down the steps. Use the first letter of this sign s title as your clue for square number 6. Imagine rain, wind, and more, crashing upon the rocky shore. Can you guess the name of this beach-side terrain which protects Yachats coastline from waters so untamed? The fifth letter of this type of rock, which starts with the letter b and rhymes with the word salt, is your final clue number 10. Once again, look both ways before crossing the street! For now, you must head east. On this grassy knoll, you will find the name of this park, on a sturdy sign. As you can see, your clues are all there for you. You re almost at the end... it s true. Next, listen closely to what you must do, for as you can see... there are two. Head north from this mark, and then you ll see the second remnant of what once was a tree Stamp page 149 of this book to record your find! 146 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

147 Stamp Pages When you find the hidden Quest Box, you will find a unique stamp inside. Use it to stamp the appropriate box on these pages to mark your accomplishment. See how many stamps you can collect! If you have collected stamp imprints in a previous edition of the Quest Book, you might consider cutting out the imprints from your old book and gluing them in the appropriate spots in your new book so you can keep your stamp imprint collection all together. If you collect imprints from more than 10 Quests, we want to know about it! Please send a picture or photocopy of your stamp page along with your name and contact information to Oregon Coast Quests, OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR With your permission, we will acknowledge your achievement on our Web page. The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 147

148 Stamp Pages continued Previous Quests Crowley Creek Quest Kirtsis Park Quest D River Invasive Species Quest Head Start Forest Management Quest Head Start Fern Quest Taft Quest Big Creek Park Quest Water, Water Everywhere Quest 148 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

149 Stamp Pages continued Previous Quests City Center History Quest Toledo Arcadia Quest HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest HMSC Sustainability Quest South Beach State Park Quest Oregon Hatchery Research Center Quest YYFAP Habitats of Diversity Quest The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 149

150 Stamp Pages continued NEW Quests Friends of Wildwoods and Trails Quest Regatta Grounds Quest Spring Lake Quest Cutler City Wetlands Quest Yaquina Head ONA History Quest Yaquina Head ONA Hills Quest Yaquina Head ONA Stewardship Quest Español Big Creek Park Quest 150 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

151 Stamp Pages continued NEW Quests Newport City Buildings Quest The Oregon Coast Book, Edition 151

152 Volunteer Opportunity We are seeking individuals and groups who would be interested in helping create, test, and maintain future Oregon Coast Quests. You could help by committing to periodically check a Quest in your area to make sure the clues and box are in good order. Or if your group is interested in creating a Quest for possible inclusion in a new Oregon Coast Quest book, Oregon Coast Quests can help you get started. Contact Information Visit our Web page at: To learn more about Quest-building or to find out where to buy a Quest book, contact Cait Goodwin, , cait.goodwin@oregonstate.edu. To report problems with a Quest, contact the Quest host institution, box monitor, or Cait Goodwin ( ). 152 The Oregon Coast Book, Edition

153 Alphabetical Index of Quests Big Creek Park in English...82 Big Creek Park en Español...86 City Center History Crowley Creek...12 Cutler City Wetlands...35 D River Invasive Species...38 Friends of Wildwoods and Trails...26 Head Start Fern...52 Head Start Forest Management...49 HMSC Sustainability HMSC Yaquina Estuary Kirtsis Park...19 Newport City Buildings...95 Oregon Hatchery Research Center Regatta Grounds...29 South Beach State Park Spring Lake...32 Taft...54 Toledo Arcadia Yaquina Head Hills...69 Yaquina Head History...63 Yaquina Head Stewardship...77 Water, Water Everywhere...90 YYFAP Habitats of Diversity...139

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