Getting ready to take the Big Creek Park Quest -- one of 15 Quests currently offered in Lincoln County.

Oregon Coast Quests

Oregon Coast Quests is a place-based education program that uses clue-directed hunts to encourage the public to explore the natural, cultural, and historical "treasures" of Oregon coastal communities. Learn more about Oregon Coast Quests.

Where are these Quests?

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Quest Updates Page

Before you go on a Quest, check here to find out if there have been any changes since the last edition of the Oregon Coast Quests Book was printed.
To report any additional problems, contact Cait Goodwin

Now Available!
The 2009/10 Oregon Coast Quests Book -- Third Edition

The 2009/10 edition of The Oregon Coast Quest book is now available! The book contains maps and directions for 23 Quests, or eight more than the second edition, with one original Quest now available in Spanish.

Visit one of the locations listed below to purchase your new copy of Oregon Coast Quest book.

Here is a partial list of Quest descriptions:

Crowley Creek Quest -- Created by Career Tech High School students, this Quest provides an opportunity to learn about the ecology and history of a variety of habitats near Knight Park and the scenic Salmon River estuary.
Kirtsis Park Quest -- Thanks to Lincoln City Parks and Recreation for establishing this Quest, which will take you on a unique tour of Kirtsis Park and all it has to offer -- a nice variety of plants and trees, a Community Center, baseball/softball fields, and skate park.
D River Invasive Species Quest -- How short is the D River? The answer to that is only one of the things you'll learn on this Quest, which focuses primarily on learning to recognize some of the non-native species that live in the area, their impacts and what you can do to curb the spread of invasive species.
Head Start Forest Management Quest -- Career Tech High School students created this Quest to show how recent forest management practices have affected the woods behind Lincoln City Head Start.
Head Start Fern Quest -- This short Quest in Lincoln City was built by a Career Tech High School student and was designed especially for younger children (but it's fun for adults, too).
Taft Quest -- The Taft High School grounds are unique and special to students Taryn and Jordan. They created this 45-minute Quest so that others could also enjoy the grounds in a fun and interesting way.
Big Creek Park Quest -- Learn more about the three creeks that call this city park home.
Water, Water Everywhere Quest -- Created by students at Newport Middle School, this vigorous Quest starts behind the Newport Pool and shows you where more water can be found.
City Center History Quest -- Discover the sometimes surprising history behind familiar buildings in Newport's city center.
Toledo Arcadia Quest -- This Quest will only take about 30 minutes to complete -- unless you decide to stop and build a fort! Students in grades 4-7 created this Quest around the area that used to be the Arcadia Elementary School.
Hatfield Marine Science Center Yaquina Estuary Quest -- Enjoy a spectacular 1 mile walk on the HMSC nature trail and learn about the characteristics of estuarine habitats. (This Quest is also available in Spanish; just ask at the Visitors Center!)
Hatfield Marine Science Center Sustainability Quest -- Find out what "sustainability" is and some ways in which HMSC is striving to achieve it. Yaquina Estuary Quest -- Enjoy a spectacular 1 mile walk on the HMSC nature trail and learn about the characteristics of estuarine habitats. (This Quest is also available in Spanish; just ask at the Visitors Center!)
South Beach State Park Quest -- Explore changing habitats behind the sand dunes by following paved and sandy trails.
Oregon Hatchery Research Center Quest -- The 8th-grade class at Crestview Heights School created this 40-minute Quest that takes place outdoors, but there's an indoor interpretive center you may want to also visit while you're there.
Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program (YYFAP) Habitats of Diversity Quest -- This Quest features a choice of paths and the chance to not only witness what "Yachatians" love best, but to learn what a "Yachatian" is!

... plus eight more BRAND NEW Quests!

There are now a total of 23 unique stamp imprints from each Quest to collect in the back of your book. Be the first to collect them all!

Where can I purchase a Quest Book?

Oregon Coast Quest books cost only $6.00 each and can be purchased at the following locations:

The Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitors Center Bookstore
The Burrows House and Log Cabin Museum gift shops
Canyon Way Restaurant and Books -- 1216 SW Canyon Way, Newport
Lincoln City Community Center -- 281 Northeast 22nd Street Lincoln City, OR 97367
Sandcastle Toys
Scanners Digital Solutions
Sylvia Beach Hotel
Oceana Natural Foods Cooperative, Newport
Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program

For bulk orders, contact Oregon Sea Grant

Quest in the news:

September 4, 2008: Nature Quest
June 27, 2008: Oregon Coast Quests Offer Adventures for Everyone
January 17, 2008: Questing on the Oregon Coast: A Search for Hidden Treasures
September 21, 2007: Questing for the Curious

Quest-Building Workshops Available

If you or your group would like to build your own Quest, contact Cait Goodwin for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity

We are seeking individuals and groups who would be interested in helping create 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 the 2009 Quest Book, Oregon Coast Quests can help you get started.

For more information contact Cait Goodwin or Nancee Hunter