Activities:
Birding, Fairs & Festivals
Friday, 8/24/2012 to Sunday, 8/26/2012
It’s been 25 years since Cape Arago Audubon Society started the Oregon Shorebird Festival in the small town of Charleston, OR. During this time, many generations of shorebirds have stopped over to feed and rest in the estuaries of Coos Bay and Bandon as they migrate between their breeding and …
Activities:
Birding, Walking & Hiking
Bluebill Trail is a 1.25 mile loop and is the most southern trail in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Activities:
Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Crabbing & Clamming, Walking & Hiking
Photo Courtesy Tom Baacke
Length: 5 miles (one way)
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Dirt, gravel
Information courtesy of Coos Trails.
Access:
From Coos Bay, drive on US 101 to William Tugman State Park, located 1 mile north of Lakeside on the right (east) side. From any of the day use parking areas walk south toward the campground. …
Activities:
Birding, Dunes, Walking & Hiking
Trail begins in a conifer forest and provides vistas of fresh water lakes, wet areas within the forest and ocean waves. The trail wanders threw a spruce forest with substantial tree size and stops at the serene Threemile Lake and ends at the ocean beach.
The trail offers either a difficult …
Activities:
Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Crabbing & Clamming, Geocaching, Parks, Walking & Hiking
Information courtesy of Coos Trails.
Access:
There are five access points to John Topits Park, home to the Empire Lakes trail system. The park can be accessed on Lakeshore Drive by Stillwater Drive. The Middle Empire Lake access is located on Hull Street off Newmark Avenue. The Lower Empire Lake access is located on Morrison …
Activities:
Birding, Cycling, Walking & Hiking
Length: .5 mile (one way)
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Dirt
Information courtesy of Coos Trails.
Access:
From Coos Bay, head south on US 101. At the “Y” 5.5 miles south, take the left fork following signs to Highway 42 and Coquille. Continue on Highway 42 to Coquille approximately 16 miles from Coos Bay. From stoplight on Highway 42 and …
Activities:
Beach, Birding, Lighthouses, Scenic Drives, Walking & Hiking
Known for its excellent kayaking, scuba diving and views of the Cape Arago Lighthouse. Lighthouse Beach is a pristine beach situated in an alcove. There is very little public access to this beach, but the walk is well worth the effort. Many choose to kayak to Lighthouse Beach. Never crowded …
Activities:
Birding, Cycling, Walking & Hiking
Length: .5 mile (to viewing deck)
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Dirt, gravel
Information courtesy of Coos Trails. Trail is appropriate for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.
Access:
From US 101 at south end of Coos Bay, follow sign to Allegany. Cross Isthmus Slough Bridge and remain on 6thAvenue. Go north for 0.5 mile and follow binocular symbol signs at …
Activities:
Birding, Cycling, Walking & Hiking
Length: 1.4 mile (one way)
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Dirt, sand, packed gravel. Wheelchair accessible.
Information courtesy of Coos Trails. New River Trails Map.
Access:
From Coos Bay, drive 24 miles south on US 101 to Bandon. Continue south past Bandon 5 miles to Croft Road. Turn right (west) on Croft Road. Continue down road until you reach a …
Activities:
Birding, Walking & Hiking
Length: .25 mile or .4 mile (one way)
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Dirt, Sand
Information courtesy of Coos Trails. Trail appropriate for hiking, birding, and horseback riding. New River Trails Map
Access:
From Coos Bay, drive 24 miles south on US 101 to Bandon. Continue south past Bandon 5 miles to Croft Road. Turn right (west) on Croft …
