There are currently 29 active Quests in six Oregon counties that you can try. Explore below to read descriptions of each clue-directed hunt.
Locations of the 2025/2026 Oregon Coast Quests
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- Fort Stevens History Quest - Explore Fort Stevens State Park and learn about its past as a military reservation guarding the mouth of the Columbia River.
- Columbia River Maritime Museum Tsunami Quest - Practice walking from the museum to high ground, and learn about Astoria history along the way. This Quest was made by a CRMM educator.
- City of Seaside Tsunami Wayfinding Quest - Discover treasures in Seaside as well a route to high ground. This Quest was made by the City of Seaside.
- Seaside "Go to the Green" Tsunami Quest - Go go go... go to the green! Explore tsunami maps and signage and walk all the way out of the tsunami inundation zone.
- Roads End Tsunami Quest - Visiting the beach? If there was an earthquake while you were here, would you know where to go? Follow the clues as you walk the route to high ground.
- Downtown Oceanlake Quest - This walking tour explores the early settlement history of the Oceanlake district. It was created by TAG students from Oceanlake and Taft Elementary schools.
- Taft Pioneer Cemetery Quest - Taft Elementary students attending the afterschool program created a Quest at their historic neighborhood cemetery.
- Taft Stormwater Quest - Taft Elementary students discovered where the rainwater that falls on their school eventually ends up, and they created this Quest to share their findings with you. Follow the water!
- Yaquina Head Tale of Two Hills Quest - Discover how the profile of the two hills at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area have changed in the past 100+ years. This one has you walking up, up, up for a great view!
- Yaquina Head Formation to Occupation History Quest - Learn about the history of Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, from its geologic formation to its occupation by humans, including those who built and manage the lighthouse.
- Big Creek Park Quest - Created by Newport Parks and Recreation, this Quest will help you follow the THREE creeks that wind through Big Creek Park. You will also find out how much water goes through the water treatment plant each day. Directions for this Quest are also provided in Spanish.
- Eureka Cemetery Quest - Glimpse into Newport's history. Match the names and stories in this historic cemetery with familiar present-day places in Newport.
- Bayfront Quest - This Quest takes place at Newport’s historic Bayfront, and it highlights the local commercial fishing industry. It was created by students attending a Hatfield Marine Science Center daycamp. Directions for this Quest are also provided in Spanish.
- HMSC Tsunami BUILDING Quest - This Quest helps you know what to do if you are at Hatfield Marine Science Center during an earthquake. This Quest focuses on the new Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building which was built as a Vertical Evacuation Structure.
- HMSC Tsunami OPTIONS Quest -This Quest helps you learn about available tsunami evacuation options in South Beach. Find two evacuation options near Hatfield Marine Science Center, practice walking to high ground, and learn about safety at the coast
- Mike Miller Trail Quest - Explore this Quest in a county park to discover an old coastal forest, bridges, and wildlife.
- Toledo Quest - Explore downtown Toledo. Begin at the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society museum, stroll along Main Street, find the library, and more.
- YYFAP Habitats of Diversity Quest - This Quest features a choice of paths to follow, and takes explorers through a variety of coastal habitats.
- Cape Perpetua Giant Spruce Trail Quest - Enjoy this out-and-back trail along Cape Creek. You'll discover big trees and learn how wildlife and humans use our coastal forests. This new Quest was created by Siuslaw National Forest Rangers.
- Cape Perpetua Discovery Loop II Quest - Explore a lush, coastal forest! Created by Siuslaw National Forest Rangers, this new Quest on the Discovery Loop Trail at Cape Perpetua replaces the 2009 version.
- Keepers of Heceta Lighstation Quest - Do you love lighthouses? The Keeper of Heceta Head Lightstation volunteers do, too! Through this Quest, they'll share with you the history of Heceta Head Lightstation as you explore the grounds and enjoy the views.
- Florence Public Art Quest - This fully accessible Quest through Old Town Florence will help you discover and learn about a wide range of different art styles and public art installations. You’ll even have a chance to create your own artwork along the way.
- Historic Florence Quest - Learn about the history of Old Town Florence as you explore the waterfront and adjacent buildings.
- Siltcoos Lagoon Quest - Discover many natural wonders along this peaceful trail that winds around a lagoon and through a coastal woodland.
- Coos Bay: Then and Now Quest - Explore downtown Coos Bay and discover how the area has changed from its former wetland state. A variety of community partners collaborated to create this whimsical walking tour.
- Charleston Tsunami Quest - Where is the nearest high ground from the Charleston Marina? This Quest created by the Charleston Marine Life Center will show you the way.
- Bandon Tsunami Quest - A Bandon High School student created this Quest to help people learn about tsunami safety.
- Port Orford Heads State Park Quest - Explore nature and history in Port Orford Heads State Park. The views are tremendous!
- Mt. Union Cemetery Quest - Who founded this cemetery? Enjoy the views on this quiet stroll through history.