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Updated November 2026 In this post, we explain the difference between High Surf and King Tides (this is understandably a confusing issue). Watch KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart speak with Janice Langlinais, executive director of Oregon’s Adventure Coast, about what makes the perfect wave-wa...

Use this sample weekend itinerary to plan your fall adventure. Fall is one of the best times to visit Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. While summer is popular, fall provides an ideal getaway for any length of stay. Many locals refer to autumn as the Oregon Coast’s “Se...

Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Holiday Lights Display at Shore Acres State Park The 38th Annual Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park is just around the corner! An army of volunteers from the Friends of Shore Acres (that’s right, volunteers) is hard at work transfo...

Why South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Will Be Your New Favorite Destination to Unplug & Reconnect With Nature With so many special outdoor destinations to explore on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, it might be easy to overlook natural gems like the South S...

Locals in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston consider autumn the ideal season to explore the region. Some of us even refer to fall as our “Goldilocks season” because it’s never too hot, too cold, or too crowded; always just right. Visitors who come to Oregon’s Adventure Coast in the fall can choos...