Oregon Coast Quests - Updates and Corrections

As the Quests program grows, so do our Quest Books - each of the four Quest Book editions is larger than the last! We strive to maintain the clues and boxes so that they work properly all year round. However, sometimes signs are changed, trees fall down, and other unforeseen circumstances cause small problems with Quest directions. If the problems cannot be corrected in the field, we will post updates on this page and then make updates in future books. It’s a good idea to check this page before heading out on a Quest, especially if you have an older version of the Quest Book.

The best way to avoid confusion and surprises is to obtain the most up-to-date Quest Book available. 

Please report any problems with Quests to the box monitor and/or to Cait Goodwin at cait.goodwin@oregonstate.edu. Thank you for your help!

WEATHER ALERT:  High winds, erosion and flooding in this winter may have caused problems with some Quest routes.  As always, use caution and common sense when exploring outdoors!

<--This large tree uprooted at Big Creek Park landed on Clue #9.  The clue (letter C) was still visible on the crushed fencing material in early April.

When doing the Cutler City Wetlands Quest, be prepared to climb over or under the fallen trees that are lying across the trail!  Parts of the Cape Perpetua Discovery Loop Trail may be closed due to fallen trees.  Check with the Visitor Center before you go!

RETIRED QUESTS

Beginning in May 2011, Oregon Coast Quests officially retired a few problematic older Quests in order to make way for fresh, new Quests.  The clues and boxes to the following Quests are no longer being maintained:

• Head Start Fern Quest
• Head Start Forest Management Quest
• Taft Quest
• Toledo Arcadia Quest
• HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest

FIND PERMANENT UPDATES FOR A SPECIFIC QUEST BOOK

2011-2012 Quest Book (4th edition, yellow cover)

2009-2010 Quest Book (3rd edition, orange cover)

2008-2009 Quest Book (2nd edition, blue cover)

2007 Quest Book (1st edition, green cover)

2011-2012 QUEST BOOK (4th edition, yellow cover)

If you are doing the Port Orford Cedar Quest at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, please note that some of the clues are located INSIDE the interpretive center building.  It's still possible to get enough clues to complete the Quest even if the center is closed, but the interpretive center is too cool to miss.  Click here to see the center's hours so you can plan a complete experience! 

2009-2010 QUEST BOOK (3rd edition, orange cover)

The Yaquina Head Stewardship Quest now has one small discrepancy in the instructions: A sidewalk was once graced by a “yellow curb” but recent construction has led to the curb being flattened and repainted. Now, please use the end of the sidewalk where it makes a U-turn for your directional clue.

The Cutler City Wetlands Quest has been modified to reflect significant changes made to the trail.  You can download a new version of the Quest here.

Oregon Coast Quests has officially retired a few of our older Quests in order to make way for new Quests. The clues and boxes to the following Quests are no longer being maintained:

• Head Start Fern Quest
• Head Start Forest Management Quest
• Taft Quest
• Toledo Arcadia Quest
• HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest

Download a flier of these corrections for the orange Quest Books.

2008-2009 QUEST BOOK (2nd edition, blue cover)

Missing Clue 6's

A nasty automated glich caused several Quests in this edition have two clue 5's and no clue 6. Please change the second clue 5 on the following pages to clue 6, and then all will be well.

p. 30 / p. 39 / p. 49 / p. 54 / p. 60 / p. 67 / p. 74 / p. 78 / p. 84

Oregon Hatchery Research Center Quest -- Clue #4 has been relocated from the stump in the ditch. To get the clue:

"At the Homestead site sign, take the first letter of the first word on the sign and place that letter in square number 4." 

Oregon Coast Quests has officially retired a few of our older Quests
in order to make way for new Quests. The clues and boxes to the
following Quests are no longer being maintained:

• Head Start Fern Quest
• Head Start Forest Management Quest
• Taft Quest
• Toledo Arcadia Quest
• HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest

2007 QUEST BOOK (1st edition, green cover)

City Center History Quest -- Work on the exterior of the Odd Fellows building resulted in removal of the three linked ovals on the facade.

Big Creek Park Quest -- A
large fallen tree has led to the removal of a bridge and table that had
been isolated on a little island. To get the Clue #8 now, you must:

"Cross back to a place
where large picnics stay dry.
On one of the upright posts
Clue 8 you will spy."

Oregon Coast Quests has officially retired a few of our older Quests
in order to make way for new Quests. The clues and boxes to the
following Quests are no longer being maintained:

• Head Start Fern Quest
• Head Start Forest Management Quest
• Taft Quest
• Toledo Arcadia Quest
• HMSC Yaquina Estuary Quest