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Northwest Coast Magazine
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The Astoria-Megler Bridge by Jody Miller. Jody Miller has been a photographer most of her life. She was first handed... Continue »

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Featured Stories

History

Timber & Towboats

The Brix Brothers’ Story From the forested slopes of the lower Columbia River more than a century ago emerged a dynamic breed of... 

May 7, 2008 | Continue Story »

The Blue Bottle

By Irene Martin While emptying drawers and cabinets preparatory to a major remodeling, I found an unusual bottle in one of my husband’s... 

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Nature

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)

     It is difficult for us today to fully appreciate what western red cedar meant to the native cultures of the Northwest Coast.... 

June 3, 2008 | Continue Story »

Wildflowers of Saddle Mountain

Story and Photos by Laurie Choate Stand anywhere in Clatsop and Pacific counties, and Saddle Mountain will be visible in the backdrop... 

May 14, 2008 | Continue Story »

Act of Faith

by Jim LeMonds My college roommates didn’t believe me when I told them about cone picking. The subject came up our sophomore year... 

May 7, 2008 | Continue Story »


Off-The-Shelf

The Northwest Coast

by Bryan Penttila James G. Swan.The Northwest Coast, Or Three Years’ Residence in the Washington Territory. New York: Harper &... 

May 7, 2008 | Continue Story »


Food For Thought

Smoked Salmon Essentials

Some Useful Tips On Cold Smoking    Smoked salmon is a regional delicacy enjoyed by almost everyone. The taste is mesmerizing and... 

July 10, 2008 | Continue Story »