How can I take part?

There are many ways to become involved with Quests.

Go on a Quest - Obtain the book of directions or download a sample Quest and head outside to explore.

Make a Quest - Attend our upcoming Quest-building Workshop to find out how you can help youth and adults connect with community through the making of Quests. 

Volunteer - We are always looking for people who can help monitor Quest boxes and clues.  Consider adopting a Quest near you.

PURCHASE A QUEST BOOK

To do a self-guided Quest, all you need is a Quest Book, a pencil, and a sense of adventure!  2009-2010 Quest Books are available now for $6.00 at one of the following locations:

Lincoln City:

• Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place
• Lincoln City Visitors Center, 540 NE Hwy 101

Newport:

• The HMSC Visitor Center Bookstore, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr.
• Sail Inn, 134 SW Bay Blvd.
• The Burrows House and Log Cabin Museum gift shops, 545 SW 9th St.
• Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, 555 SW Coast (Hwy 101)
  
• Sandcastle Toys, 255 SW 9th St.
• Oceana Natural Foods Co-op, 159 SE 2nd St. 
• JC Market, 107 N. Coast Hwy
  
• Sylvia Beach Hotel, 267 NW Cliff St.
  
• Bike Newport, 150 NW 6th St.
  
• Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, 750 NW Lighthouse Dr.

Waldport:

• Well-Read Books, 215 SW Arrow St. (Hwy 101)

Yachats:

• Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program, Yachats Commons, 441 N Highway 101
• Yachats Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 241 Hwy 101
  
• Cape Perpetua Gift Shop, 2400 Hwy 101

Corvallis:

• OSU Bookstore, 2301 SW Jefferson
• First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op, 1007 SE 3rd St.
• The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St.

Before you set out, check here to see whether there are any updates since your Quest book was printed.

Not sure whether Questing is for you? Try out some sample Quests!

CREATE A QUEST

If you or your group would like to build your own Quest, consider attending the next Quest-building workshop for guidance.

QUEST-BUILDING WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 6, 2010

1 pm – 4 pm

Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR

 $25 per participant, space limited to 20 participants

Please register by Jan. 29

In this workshop, participants will learn how to bring young people and adults together to tell the story of place through the creation of new Quests. We will discuss the Quest format and educational philosophy, try out an existing Quest, and build a short practice Quest. Teachers, park/museum staff, historians, naturalists, and all other community members are invited to attend. After this training session, many participants will go back inspired and ready to help their classrooms or community groups build a Quest. Oregon Coast Quests welcomes submissions for the next Quest book, due to be published in late spring of 2010.

Click here to download a registration form for the workshop.

Tailored on-site workshops and curriculum support are also available for Quest-builders.  Contact cait.goodwin@oregonstate.edu for more details.
 

HELP MAINTAIN OUR QUESTS.

We are seeking volunteer individuals and groups who would be interested in helping create and maintain future Oregon Coast Quests. You could help by committing to periodically check a Quest in your area to make sure the clues and box are in good order. Or, if your group is interested in creating a Quest for possible inclusion in a future Quest Book, Oregon Coast Quests can help you get started.

Email us for more information.