Photos middle and bottom Alex Jordan EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM 59 Trail and Headland Safety When hiking Lincoln City’s headlands or coastal trails, park only in designated areas, stay on marked paths, and pay attention to signage and maps. Some cliffs are steep with unexpected drop-offs, so take care and recreate responsibly on these cherished, protected coastlines. Protecting Wildlife and Natural Areas Help preserve Lincoln City’s beaches and forests for future generations. Respect sensitive habitats like tide pools, sea stacks, estuarial wetland areas near rivers and swaths of beach grass. In tide pools, look but don’t touch, and watch your step on the rocks so you don’t injure small creatures. Lincoln City’s leash law helps protect both pets and wildlife, so keep dogs leashed in public areas. Fishing, crabbing, and clamming require a license; check seasonal regulations and harvest limits at MyODFW.com. Keep Our Beaches Clean Always pack out what you pack in, and consider picking up litter you find along the way. Share a photo of your collected trash with Explore Lincoln City for a chance to win a handmade glass float through the Trash for Treasures program. Visiting in April? Join the community cleanup during the annual SOLVE Beach Cleanup for Earth Day. DID YOU KNOW? A large colony of harbor seals can be spotted on the Salishan Spit in Siletz Bay. Pups are born in the spring and, while very cute, should not be approached or touched — for mom is often just offshore hunting for food and will be returning shortly. SOLVE Beach Cleanup
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