Trip Ideas

If you’ve never been to the West Coast and want to take in as much as possible, here’s a 3 week itinerary that takes you from San Francisco to the Oregon Coast to Lake Tahoe. Follow every day or pick out your favorites!

Lake, river and stream fishing are popular pursuits. Early summer and late fall salmon runs offer the best chances for a great catch and hearty sportsmen will enjoy the challenges of winter steelhead fishing.

For the most updated fishing information and scouting reports, contact the Charleston ODFW field office at 541.888.5515.

Lighthouse exploring is an exciting and historic thing for the whole family to do. Oregon’s Coast has a rich history steeped in seafaring. You’ll find 5 of Oregon’s 11 lighthouses within a short driving distance of Coos Bay. We recommend you save plenty of time to explore and take advantage of the fantastic photo opportunities.

Early in 2011, we hosted our Chowder Bounty Travel Correspondent winner for a weekend of fun. Her job was to show up, have a great time, and share her experience. We hope her trip will inspire you to find your adventure here!

Get some inspiration from Nancy Brown. Here’s your chance to live like a travel writer!