More on navigating at night on the river

Apr 16, 2020

This is a big topic: getting around at night on the river… Today we talk about what buoys do, what their different colors mean and how their lights match their painted colors. It’s all very important info for people trying to get around on the river at night.

More on navigating at night on the river

More on navigating at night on the river

This is a big topic: getting around at night on the river… Today we talk about what buoys do, what their different colors mean and how their lights match their painted colors. It’s all very important info for people trying to get around on the river at night.

On the water at night

Apr 15, 2020

As part of our continuing look at the natural world around us, at things you might have more time to notice these days, today we talk about nighttime on the river, which can be a time of great confusion for people in vessels, unless they know what to look for.

More on navigating at night on the river

On the water at night

As part of our continuing look at the natural world around us, at things you might have more time to notice these days, today we talk about nighttime on the river, which can be a time of great confusion for people in vessels, unless they know what to look for.

Tides in Willapa Bay

Apr 14, 2020

Received a listener question from a person who wondered about tides in Willapa Bay, when do they happen – because different tide tables he consulted seemed to have different times on them, even though they were all for Willapa Bay.

Today we’ll talk about tidal variations across areas – and how it’s all relative, so to speak.

Tides in Willapa Bay

Tides in Willapa Bay

Received a listener question from a person who wondered about tides in Willapa Bay, when do they happen – because different tide tables he consulted seemed to have different times on them, even though they were all for Willapa Bay.

Today we’ll talk about tidal variations across areas – and how it’s all relative, so to speak.

Tidal currents: one of the many challenges offered by the river

Apr 13, 2020

Each day tidal currents race up and down the river off Astoria. We notice them occasionally when we stop to look at anchored ships or see a buoy leaning in the rushing water. Today we take a closer look at this ubiquitous aspect of river life.

Tidal currents: one of the many challenges offered by the river

Tidal currents: one of the many challenges offered by the river

Each day tidal currents race up and down the river off Astoria. We notice them occasionally when we stop to look at anchored ships or see a buoy leaning in the rushing water. Today we take a closer look at this ubiquitous aspect of river life.

Something we love to look at: Sunsets

Apr 10, 2020

Here on the West Coast, we treasure our sunsets. But most of us take in this pleasing sight without knowing much about it. Today we look more closely at the sunset.

Something we love to look at: Sunsets

Something we love to look at: Sunsets

Here on the West Coast, we treasure our sunsets. But most of us take in this pleasing sight without knowing much about it. Today we look more closely at the sunset.

Things to observe as you go about your day: The Sun

Apr 09, 2020

We’re used to igrnoring the Sun, pretty much. It rises, it sets. It’s covered by clouds a lot here. But there’s lot’s more to know. Today we talk a bit about the Sun.

Things to observe as you go about your day: The Sun

Things to observe as you go about your day: The Sun

We’re used to igrnoring the Sun, pretty much. It rises, it sets. It’s covered by clouds a lot here. But there’s lot’s more to know. Today we talk a bit about the Sun.