Announcing the return of the Cascade Head Biosphere Explorience, thanks to a partnership with Explore Lincoln City.
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour guiding visitors through Oregon's only UNESCO Biosphere Region, providing a 10,000 year snap-shot of the natural history of this remarkable place where land meets the sea. Led by a trained naturalist, visitors will learn about the unique flora, fauna and geology of the Biosphere Region, the revolutionary conservation efforts on the Salmon River, and the history of the Nechesne peoples, the first inhabitants of the land.
2025 CASCADE HEAD BIOSPHERE EXPLORIENCE DATES
Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday, May 24, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Sunday, July 6, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Weather conditions may impact our dates and times—when that is the case, please check back at Explore Lincoln City’s webpage and on the Explore Lincoln City Facebook page for changes.
This program is free and registration is not required at this time.
LOCATION DETAILS
Cascade Head Biosphere Explorience programs meet at Knight Park located at the mouth of the Salmon River Estuary. The park is adjacent to the Cascade Head Nature Conservancy hiking trail.
Knight County Park offers the only public boat launch for the Salmon River, and is regularly used by boaters, kayaks, and canoes.
Onsite facilities include concrete vault restrooms, public boat ramp, single car parking, and boat trailer parking.
HOW TO PREPARE: Conditions on the Oregon Coast change by the minute, so be prepared by bringing:
Comfortable shoes (Hiking boots or Water proof boots recommended)*
Water
Sunscreen
Light jacket
*This Explorience contains a number of areas that are off trail with potentially wet or uneven surfaces.
SAFETY & STEWARDSHIP
A portion of the Biosphere Region is a protected wildlife sanctuary - to help preserve this delicate habitat, hunting, camping, fires, bicycles, removal of foliage, and dogs are not allowed (even on a leash). The presence or scent of dogs in a habitat such as the Cascade Head Biosphere Region, may force wild animals to leave their homes, both temporarily and permanently.
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Cascade Head Explorience is just the most recent of the many offerings from the Explore Lincoln City and their partners.
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See all the Lincoln City’s Exploriences at ExploreLincolnCity.com
Bird Watching Explorience ~ Lincoln City is home to a vast array of bird species. Who better to tell us all about them and the environment in which they live than the Seven Capes Bird Alliance.
Clamming Explorience ~ As the tide recedes, the mudflats of Siletz Bay become exposed along with delicious Purple Varnish clams. Let the Explorience guide show you the tricks to tracking them down and bag your limit.
Tide Pool Explorience ~ Join friends from Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and the Hatfield Marine Science Center to explore fantastic coastal marine life and learn about colorful intertidal environments.
Beachcombing Explorience ~ Join a leading local rockhound on a trek along the beach where you'll uncover all kinds of treasures. Find agates, gemstones, fossils and more.... maybe even a glass float, part of the Finders Keepers program.
Hiking Explorience ~ Experience lush coastal forests as you trek through Lincoln City's open spaces. Bathe in the serenity of nature while exploring local flora and fauna and taking in breathtaking views.
Crabbing Explorience ~ Enjoy the bounty of Siletz Bay where Dungeness crab play. Toss a trap in the water right from the shore and see what you can catch for dinner.