The Port of Newport

The Port of Newport owns and manages Newport Marina for fishing fleets and pleasure boats just as you would expect of a Port District. 

Port of Newport Marina

They also have two RV parks and we were lucky to snag a last-minute reservation at the older of the two.  It's a very popular destination during the summer months and no wonder.   The RV facilities are well managed, clean and close to most of the good things Newport offers.   

 

NOAA headquarters, Newport

One of the most interesting tenants of  the Port District is The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Operations Center - Pacific (NOAA MOC-P) .

It was quite a big deal for this port when it was awarded this lease back in 2008.  The other  finalists in the competitive bidding process were much larger cities, including Seattle Washington.      From all appearances  it seems the Port of Newport is up to the task.

 

 We often read about the important oceanic research and discoveries by NOAA marine scientists.   But it was interesting to see job postings for some of the many support people necessary to run the research ships.   Those workers also have to sign up for lengthy  sea voyages as these research ships travel the entire Pacific Ocean.   

We saw one ship pull into port and some of the crew disembark and head for the headquarters building with their suitcases.   I think there might be lodging for them there.  Thankful there are scientists and support staff to do this important work.

The Port also leases land to several commercial businesses.  The Rogue Brewing Company was one we patronized and enjoyed.  It was very easy walking distance from where we stayed. 

 

It's a fun place to eat located within a working  Brewery.  You enter through a silo doorway into the actual brewery and honestly do have to follow a maze to get to the upstairs pub tables where you have a nice view of the water while  enjoying dinner.      

  (In back of the brewery)

Here's a sunset picture from Newport Beach.  It was taken by our daughter-in-law who visited Newport the week after we did.

 

Sunset at Newport Beach

 We had taken the Florence-to-Coast Route from home to Newport but to make a circle we went inland further north when our visit was over.

I've always wanted to go to Boston, but we left Highway 20 quite a few miles before we reached it*.  (US Highway 20 begins here in Newport and eventually  goes all the way across the country to Boston.)  *Newport is less than 100 miles from Eugene.

 

LINKING this week to the following sharing opportunities:  Thank you to the hosts.

MOSAIC MONDAY;   NATURE NOTES;  THROUGH MY LENS; SIGNS SIGNS; MY CORNER OF THE WORLD;    THANKFUL THURSDAY;  and SKYWATCH FRIDAY 

 

 

Comments

[DeniseinVA]

Very much enjoyed, photos and reading. Thanks Sallie!

[Veronica Lee]

Looks like a fantastic getaway.
Dinner at the brewery sounds fun!

Hugs and blessings, Sallie

[Beatrice]

Maybe the next time, you will take that long road trip to Boston, Sallie, a mere 3,365+ miles. The Newport,Oregon site looked like a great place to be and whatr a terrific sunset view as well!

[Stewart M]

I love visiting breweries - a chance to try a local ale is always good and rarely rejected!

SM

[Michelle Keltner]

We are heading to Boston in a few weeks for some travels up the east coast. Beautiful photos! Thanks for linking up.

[Linda W]

It looks like a nice place. Thanks for the tour.

[Pat]

I love seaside towns. Our son did contratc work for NOAA for a short time when he worked in Washington DC.

[Dixie]

Looks like a great area.
Glad you were able to get a reservation.

[Gattina]

That's funny, we also have a Newport at the Belgian coast !
In my "castle" there are a lot of activities and you can organize some yourself, I found already Scrabble player and painters, and we even make daily travels. I wished I had already everything behind me, moving at 80 is not the same then at 22 !!

[Jennifer Jilks]

I do like marinas!

[© Roentare]

Love that beautiful sunset!

[Jim, Sydney, Australia]

Great looking spot.

[Penelope Notes]

Sounds like another great getaway! Hope for the future springs a little lighter in me when I learn of scientists in the thick of things doing valuable oceanic research.

[Peter B.]

I love this area, and would really like to visit again. Thanks for the memories!

[tomthebackroadstraveller]

...US Route 20 is the long US Route in the country. It is a bit south of wre we live.

[Peter B.]

Gorgeous area. I really want to visit the Oregon Coast again. Dinner at the brewery sounds like fun!

[Iris Flavia]

I sure would love to visit the brewery! Just today Ingo (hubby) asked if we wanna go, but I wasn´t in the mood as we had their beer last Saturday already.
Beautiful sunset!

[::: Heidrun]

Understand the enthusiasm very well. We like beer here too. By the way, on the weekend start the famous OKTOBERFEST in Munich...

...and of course, NOAA does an important work.

There are many other interestings things here to see, to read. I enjoyed your post.

Thank you for sharing and being part at
MosaicMonday.

Have a wonderful week.
Greetings by Heidrun

[mae]

That looks just beautiful — all of your trip to the coast! On our Columbia River trip we only saw the mouth of the river, quite.a bit up the coast from where you were, but I think the entire west coast is fabulous. Wish I could spend more time there!

best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

[Debbie]

what a great tour!! good that you found a spot last minute in a nice RV park, that was necessary!!wonderful images and an awesome sunset!!

[Dina Johnston]

Looks like a fun trip! You should make the trip to Boston (though maybe fly). It's a cool city with tons of history.

[ellen b.]

That would be quite the trip to take on Highway 20. I'll be scarce in bloggyworld till the very end of September. Stay well and see you in October!

[Sharon]

Glad I was able to see that sunset in person for a change! We didn't make it to N0AA so happy to see your pics. Perfect weather!

[Sharon Wagner]

I've only been out East once. But it was fun, state hopping and being by the sea. You'll probably be heading back to Florida soon. :)