Join The Coho in Welcoming a New Year!

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Need some excitement on New Year’s Eve?  Join us in Lincoln City for these fun Coastal events to kick off 2012!  The Chinook Winds Casino will be hosting a variety of decade-themed musical events in their multiple venues, please visit www.chinookwindscasino.com for more details and ticket prices.   Another fun option is the Champagne Gala being held at Theatre West; doors will be opening at 7:30pm, guests will be able to enjoy food, drink and entertainment before our local players show The Psychic, please call (541)994-5663 for more information.  Traveling with little ones for the holidays?  How about taking them to The Bijou Theatre on the 31^st at 11am for a showing of the original 1971 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory?  Only $2 at the door for this classic on the Big Screen!  After a day on the beach with the kids, it might be time for mom & dad to welcome the New Years on their own- don’t worry, Chinook Winds has you covered- for only $30 the kids will be able to have arts, crafts and games (and maybe some sleep too!) from 6pm-2am.  Happy Holidays from your Friends at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, we look forward to seeing you!

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New Years at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge

Need some excitement on New Year’s Eve? Join us in Lincoln City for these fun Coastal events to kick off 2012! The Chinook Winds Casino will be hosting a variety of decade-themed musical events in their multiple venues, please visit www.chinookwindscasino.com for more details and ticket prices. Another fun option is the Champagne Gala being held at Theatre West; doors will be opening at 7:30pm, guests will be able to enjoy food, drink and entertainment before our local players show The Psychic, please call (541)994-5663 for more information. Traveling with little ones for the holidays? How about taking them to The Bijou Theatre on the 31st at 11am for a showing of the original 1971 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory? Only $2 at the door for this classic on the Big Screen! After a day on the beach with the kids, it might be time for mom & dad to welcome the New Years on their own- don’t worry, Chinook Winds has you covered- for only $30 the kids will be able to have arts, crafts and games (and maybe some sleep too!) from 6pm-2am. Happy Holidays from your Friends at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, we look forward to seeing you!

Visit our website at www.thecoholodge.com

Whale Watching Week Starts Tommorow

People come from all over the United States to learn about the gray whales that migrate past our coast each year. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places volunteers at great whale watching sites during Watch Weeks so they can teach others while watching the whales too.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department park rangers are also ready at the Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay to answer your questions and help you find whales to watch.   For more information, please click here. 

To reserve your room for this special week, please click here or visit http://www.thecoholodge.com

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Stay 3 Nights Get One Free

Coho Oceanfront Lodge. Stay three nights get one free (weeknights only). Valid until May, but does not include weekends, special vacation times or holidays. Relax & Unwind Package includes various amenities and one-hour massage, DVD rentals and more. Aquarium Package is $125, including oceanfront suites, breakfast, unlimited DVD rentals, kites, aquarium tickets and more (through May). Lincoln City, Oregon. (800) 848-7006. www.thecoholodge.com.

Whale Watching Week Is Coming to Lincoln City, Oregon -- Dec. 26th - Jan 1st

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year’s whale watching week will begin on December 26th through January 1st. Every year, upwards of 150 volunteers will be posted from 10am – 1pm at official whale watching spots, where visitors have the best chance of seeing Pacific Grey Whales. The state’s program takes place at the peak of the southbound migration of gray whales. Marine mammologists estimate that 18,000 whales pass by between mid-December and mid-January, as they head south from the Arctic to the Baja lagoons of Mexico.

The main body of whales are about 5 mile off shore, but some can be seen as close as 1-2 miles off shore. Winter migration has the highest numbers (30 per hour) but the whales are usually farther off shore (1-5 miles) because of stormy weather.

Due to the rise of Pacific Grey Whales sightings, the Whale Watching Center of Depoe Bay, has decided to extend the event to Newport. In celebration, the marine Science center, located just down the road from the Oregon Coast Aquarium, is putting on a special whale watching event, which offers storytelling, interpretive programs and other activities during Whale Watch Week.

For further information or a registration form for the training weekend, contact Dave Newton, Whale Watch Volunteer Coordinator, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 198 NE 123rd Street, Newport, OR 97365, 541-765-3407; fax 541-765-3402; whale.watching@state.or.us; www.whalespoken.org. Preregistration is required because of limited space. You may register for training and/or sign up for whale watch week by mail, e-mail, phone, fax, or dropping in to visit at the Whale Watching Center on Highway 101at the south end of the bridge in Depoe Bay.

Whale Watching week tends to draw in a large number of visitors to the Oregon Coast, so make sure you make your reservation for your hotel rooms early. The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, a beautifuly renovated Lincoln City hotel, offering warm comforts of home away from home, and understated luxuries of a renovated hotel.

 

New Year’s Eve Champagne Gala

New Year’s Eve Champagne Gala on Saturday December 31, 2011 at Theatre West. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. Guests will enjoy food, drink and pre-show entertainment before the The Psychic live play. Refreshments served at intermission and after the show as well. For more information,  541-994-5663. 

 

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Coho's Commitment to Excellance

Travel and tourism is one of the world’s largest industries in operation today. With the year’s impending close, reflecting back on the nearly 1 billion tourists who explored the world in 2011, there’s an increasing importance for travelers to be conscious of their impact on the earth whilst on their journeys.  Yet, in the midst of the rising popularity of going “Green” and the trend of being environmentally friendly, it is easier to travel responsibly and with an effort to preserve and protect the environment of the place you're visiting.

On the Oregon Coast, we are blessed with incredible surroundings-- beautiful land, as well as a thriving ocean and a rich culture. We have a special duty to our area because of the delicate eco-systems and environments that share our habitation. As a locally-owned and operated hotel, we strive to help our visitors join in on this responsibility towards intentional conservation. We do this in many ways.  We have implemented continuing programs to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and minimize pollution. In partnership with the Green Hotels Associations, following is a sample of a few of the initiatives The Coho Oceanfront Lodge has committed to in being a “Green” hotel:

• Low-flow sink aerators and low-flow showerheads
• 1.6 gpm toilet or toilet adaptations
• Fluorescent energy-saving lighting   
• Amenities - 100% natural, soy-based ink, vegetable-oil base, and dye-free
• Paper products - recycled, biodegradable; No Styrofoam usage
• Cleaning products and laundry detergents - nontoxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable and recycled packaging
• Hot water - 125-130 degrees F (52-55 degrees C)
• Linens changed between guests or on request only (towels on floor or in tub)
• Bamboo-blended towels - natural antibacterial and moisture-wicking qualities 
• Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer
• Recycling program in place; Recycling notice for guest involvement
• Glass water glasses (not plastic)
• Cloth laundry bags (retired sheets)
• Digital heating thermometers
• Hydronic heating system 

Although travelling to and exploring new places and cultures is a positive endeavor, the potential harmful effects of tourism can have both local and global reaches. Travelling green is an important and essential way to care for the places you love to stay, preserving them for others to enjoy for years to come. As an added bonus, reducing your travelling footprint often makes for a more satisfying and authentic experience. With a mindful approach to travel, you are able to form deeper connections with the people and places you visit.

As part of this endeavor, before travelling, research your choices available for Eco-friendly lodging. “Green” hotels are environmentally-friendly properties whose managers are eager to institute programs that save water, save energy and reduce solid waste.  At The Coho Oceanfront Lodge (http://www.thecoholodge.com),  on the beautiful Oregon Coast, we are committed to do our part and make a small difference in making this a better, greener planet. 

 

Drift Creek Falls

Written George Foust

Front Desk / Wine Social Host at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge

      Leaving Lincoln City via Hwy 101 heading south; after approximately ¼ mile there is a turn to the left (large brown sign declaring Drift Creek Falls 12 miles); take this turn.  After about 2 miles you will come to a tee; turn left onto Road 17.  Proceed 10 miles via newly paved road to the trailhead.  There is a $5 fee or you can display your Forest Pass if you have one.

      There is a fairly level trail, a little over a mile in length, to reach Drift Creek Falls.  This path seems to wind thru fairly typical coastal range forest; but do not despair!  The trail abruptly opens up to the south end of the 240ft suspension bridge that spans Drift Creek Falls at 100ft above it.  This span is unique in that it is a 30” wide, foot suspension bridge with a stiffening plate.  For the faint of heart, it does sway slightly, but by daring the trek, you reach the trail on the other side that will take you to the bottom of the falls for a magnificent view of a 70ft waterfall.

      For those who have been to the falls before, a rock fall in August 2010 changed the falls from a horsetail configuration to a plunge falls and lowered the total height by about five feet.

      After returning to the trailhead, continue north on Road 17 for 7 miles.  By staying straight you will now be on Bear Creek Road.  Continue for another 3.5 miles and you will reach Hwy 18 at Rose Lodge.  Before turning on to Hwy 18, you may want to stop and take a look at the restored Drift Creek Covered Bridge at this location.

 

New Year’s Eve Champagne Gala

New Year’s Eve Champagne Gala on Saturday December 31, 2011 at Theatre West. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. Guests will enjoy food, drink and pre-show entertainment before the The Psychic live play. Refreshments served at intermission and after the show as well. For more information, please call 541-994-5663.  To reserve your room after a night of partying, please call 541-994-3684 or click here, to visit The Coho Oceanfront Lodge.

Jambalaya Cook Off

Jambalaya is one of the Creole Cookery’s hallmarks. See what our Oregon coast chefs can create at this annual event held at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11am-2pm.

Admission is free, with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. For more information call 1-800-452-2151.  For hotel reservations, please click here or call 541-994-3684

Whale Watching Week Is Coming December 26th - January 1st

 

This year’s whale watching week will begin on December 26th through January 1st. Every year, upwards of 150 volunteers will be posted from 10am – 1pm at official whale watching spots, where visitors have the best chance of seeing Pacific Grey Whales. The state’s program takes place at the peak of the southbound migration of gray whales. Marine mammologists estimate that 18,000 whales pass by between mid-December and mid-January, as they head south from the Arctic to the Baja lagoons of Mexico.

The main body of whales are about 5 mile off shore, but some can be seen as close as 1-2 miles off shore. Winter migration has the highest numbers (30 per hour) but the whales are usually farther off shore (1-5 miles) because of stormy weather.

Due to the rise of Pacific Grey Whales sightings, the Whale Watching Center of Depoe Bay, has decided to extend the event to Newport. In celebration, the marine Science center, located just down the road from the Oregon Coast Aquarium, is putting on a special whale watching event, which offers storytelling, interpretive programs and other activities during Whale Watch Week.

For further information or a registration form for the training weekend, contact Dave Newton, Whale Watch Volunteer Coordinator, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 198 NE 123rd Street, Newport, OR 97365, 541-765-3407; fax 541-765-3402; whale.watching@state.or.us; www.whalespoken.org. Preregistration is required because of limited space. You may register for training and/or sign up for whale watch week by mail, e-mail, phone, fax, or dropping in to visit at the Whale Watching Center on Highway 101at the south end of the bridge in Depoe Bay.

Whale Watching week tends to draw in a large number of visitors to the Oregon Coast, so make sure you make your reservation for your hotel rooms early. The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, a newly transformed oceanfront lodge offering warm comforts of home away from home, and understated luxuries of a distinguished boutique hotel and is a great choice for all those wanting to experience a whale sighting, without having to travel outside. 

The Coho Monthly - December Edition

Italian cooking classes, craft sales, holiday sales, comedy shows, the latest information on Whale Watching weekand and so much more in this months edition of The Coho Monthly. For more information, click on the, "more information" tab below.

 

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Special Glass Art Drop

 

Special Glass Art Drop

 100 additional glass floats will be dropped along the 7.5 miles of Lincoln City beaches, weather and ocean conditions permitting. For more information, or to reserve your hotel room, so you can get an early start, please call 541-994-3684 or visit http://www.thecoholodge.com.