What are some recreational activities near the Yaquina River in Newport?

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The Yaquina River, just inland from Newport, attracts boaters, swimmers, and anglers. Nearby riverside hotspots include the 22-acre Cannon Quarry Park in Toledo and Elk City County Park a bit further east in Toledo. Both have boat launches.

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