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Coastal Catch: A Culinary Adventure Along Oregon's Beautiful Coast |
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Program Number: |
6945RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
Lincoln City, Oregon
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| Price starting at: |
$815.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Food & Wine
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
14;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Spectacular rugged cliffs, evergreen forests, and boundless sandy beaches are the backdrop for your study of the Oregon Coast, the dynamic life it supports and the delicious meals created by locals. Delight your palate as chefs like Sharon Weist of the Lincoln City Culinary Center show you how they bring the best out of Oregon’s fresh fish, and other seafood. Taste the wines of Oregon’s renowned vineyards and learn to pair them with dishes.
Highlights
• Learn about the sustainable harvesting of Oregon's seafood.
• Explore Oregon's wild coast and learn about the region's fragile ecosystem.
• Visit the award-winning Rogue Ales brewery to hear about the up-and-coming craft beer industry and sample some ale for yourself.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to one mile; some uneven terrain. Boat ride with indoor seating.
Coordinated by Coastal Journeys Unlimited.
Lincoln City
From its prime location on the Pacific Coast, Lincoln City, nestled between miles of sandy beaches, Devil’s Lake and lush forests offers opportunities to discover Oregon’s coastal highlights, from beachcombing and birding to wines and whales.
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Accommodations
Oceanfront resort, pool and spa.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Roger Unser
| | A Road Scholar coordinator and instructor since 1998, Lynn Unser and his wife, Carol, have provided more than 30 Road Scholar programs annually. Lynn is adjunct faculty at Lane Community College in Florence, Ore. As a fifth-generation native Oregonian, he has worked in industries with coastal resource bases, including timber, farming and commercial fisheries, experiences which have provided insight for many students into the challenges and rewards of a coastal livelihood. | | | | T. McCracken
| | T. McCracken is a cartoonist, writer, historian and naturalist. Most of her writings are humorous articles, but she is also the author of the book, “Holy Rollers: Murder and Madness in Oregon's Love Cult.” One of the most extraordinary accomplishments in her life was hitchhiking from Cape Town, South Africa to Kisangani, Zaire, and from there taking a barge 1,500 miles down the Congo River to Kinshasa. | | | | Carol Unser
| | Carol Johnson Unser has incorporated her love for nature throughout her career as an instructor at the University of Georgia’s Marine Science Center, interpretive coordinator for the National Marine Sanctuaries division of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, and estuarine education coordinator for the state of Oregon. In addition to her academic career, Carol is an accomplished artist who has illustrated more than a dozen books, including nature field guides and children’s books. | | | |
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