Current Events

Year Round Events

During low tides a member of the BLM staff is available to talk about the intertidal inhabitants. The interpretive staff offer half hour and one hour Environmental Education talks. A guided headland walk is also available.

The Yaquina Head Interpretive Center opened in 1997. The Interpretive Center also has video covering the Yaquina Lighthouses, Oregon's rocky intertidal life, and the principles of how the Fresnel lens works.

Late breaking information regarding YHONA, the Salem District, or other BLM activities can be found on our news release page.

• November 2011 Schedule of Events (PDF)

Summer Ranger Tour Events

Summer Ranger Tours at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

During the summer park rangers present programs for the general public. Programs include:

• Tide pool walks at low tide.
• Morning tours of the Lighthouse in historic light keeper uniforms.
• Historic skills demonstrations.
• Special events and evening programs.

Please contact the park at 541-574-3100 for more information.