BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
For release: September 17, 2013
Contact: Roy Simpson, Yaquina Interpreter
(541) 541-3122 or 574-3100
Trish Hogervorst, Public Affairs (503) 375-5657
Free Entrance and Special Events at Yaquina Head
Saturday, September 28
Newport, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area will
host a day of special events and waive entrance fees on Saturday, September 28, in celebration of National
Public Lands Day.
Why did 19th century Willamette Valley farmers need coastal lighthouses? What marine mammals and
birds visit or make Oregon’s rocky shores their home? Solve these mysteries and more at “exploration
stations” set up throughout the park. Search for word clues using one of Yaquina Head’s “Quests” hunts to
find hidden treasure. Go to the Interpretive Center to get an activity passport and to learn about the day’s
special events. Prizes will be given to all participants completing at least three stations or activities.
You may also choose to help the Yaquina staff control invasive plants and learn about the importance of
managing park resources. Two work sessions will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon and again from 2 to 3
p.m. An additional prize will be awarded to working participants.
Schedule:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Activity Stations and Quests
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Lighthouse Tours (Limited to 16 per tour, sign up starts at 9:30 a.m.)
11a.m. - Noon and 2-3 p.m.: Resource Management Work Parties
Noon and 2:30 p.m.: Special geology and birds talks
3:30 p.m.: Scenes of the Oregon Coast photograph reception
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area and the Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses will hold a public
reception at 3:30 p.m. to announce winners of the 12th annual photography competition. This year’s theme
“100 Years of More on the Oregon Coast” has brought submissions from amateur photographers from all
West Coast states and from all age groups.
For more information about Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area go to:
http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/yaquina
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public
Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate
throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and
enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2012, activities on public lands generated $4.6 billion in revenue, much of which was
shared with the States where the activities occurred. In addition, public lands contributed more than $112 billion to the U.S. economy and helped
support more than 500,000 jobs.
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