Our Adventure Blog

We’re going to let you in on a little secret: Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is a beautiful destination ANY time of the year - winter, spring, summer and fall! In fact, you might be surprised to learn that winter on the Oregon Coast can be quite delightful - sometimes warm, sometimes wet, but always wild & wonderful! Not to mention, there is plenty of space to spread out, and it’s currently “off-season”, so you’ll practically have the place to yourself!...

For Native American Heritage Month, we're honoring the heritage and culture of the Coquille Indian Tribe (pronounced “ko-kwel”), their past, present and the many contributions they have made to this region throughout history. ...

It's time to jumpstart this holiday season on Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, and you are all but guaranteed to find some Christmas cheer and a unique gift for everyone on your holiday nice list (including yourself!). Here’s a rundown of where to find the best holiday gifts, deals, local tree lightings and more this holiday season....

The magnificent waves resulting from winter storms over the Pacific Ocean put on quite a show, sometimes soaring up to 300 feet when they crash into the rugged coastline. We get a lot of questions about storm watching season, so in this post, we’ll address some of our commonly asked questions....

Thinking about getting away from it all this fall or winter on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston? Do it! Whether you’re here for the weekend or a week or two, the key to enjoying your adventure is to pack smart and plan ahead. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your Oregon Coast vacation!...

Multiple properties on Oregon’s Adventure Coast are offering 15% off your hotel stay now through November 30, 2021, when you stay for 2 nights. Whether you plan to stay for a weekend, a week, or even longer, you will find plenty of wonderful adventures that you can’t find anywhere else...

Most of us can agree that the last 18+ months have been an emotional roller coaster with plenty of frustration, anxiety, hope, disappointment and heartbreak. And now that the mask mandates are back in place, frontline workers are once again encountering frustration and hostility from visitors - not only on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, but throughout the country. Our hospitality workers are eager to serve you — but have a tough job ahead of them. So please keep them in mind, and include a little extra gratitude with your gratuity....

There is much to love about Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (SSNERR), a natural gem located in the Coos estuary on the south coast of Oregon. Read what Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston visitors love the most....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast is a year-round destination, and autumn is one of our favorite seasons. If you want to plan an extra special adventure, bring a furry family member or two along for the trip! We not only welcome dogs on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, we encourage them! Visitors will find many pet friendly lodging options, services, and play areas in the Coos Bay/North Bend/Charleston area. Guess you could say the “paw-sibbilites” are endless!...

The Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections, located on the waterfront in Coos Bay, is the premier history museum & maritime collection on Oregon’s South Coast and part of the 130 year old Coos County Historical Society. Visitors are all but guaranteed to learn something new and leave with a better understanding of what life was like years ago on Oregon’s South Coast and how it relates to who we are today. ...

Discover the amazing natural world of tide pooling on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston ...

Sure, we all love to create our own adventure, but there’s something to be said for having a local expert show you the way. From chartered boats to ATV tours, experience Oregon’s Adventure Coast from a local’s point of view....

Summer is one of our favorite seasons on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston. Whether you plan to stay for a day, a weekend, a week or longer, you will find plenty of wonderful adventures to enjoy: water activities, hiking, world-class fishing, crabbing, clamming, ATVing, biking, Vegas-style gaming and more! ...

Music to Our Ears: The Oregon Coast Music Association Announces a Return to Live music With OCMA Outdoors! ...

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is a hiker’s paradise, and there is no time like summer to get outdoors and take on a rejuvenating hike! Whether it’s climbing majestic sand dunes, hiking through a rugged coastal forest or overlooking the Pacific, a beautiful adventure awaits. ...

Visitors from all over the world have traveled to Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston to explore the hometown of internationally acclaimed track star Steve Prefontaine. If you are traveling to Oregon to attend the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field in Eugene this summer, plan to come on down for a day or two! ...

The majestic dunes are known for their expansive hiking trails and surrounding campgrounds, but the best way to fully experience the Oregon Dunes is a thrilling, heart-pounding ride up and down the mighty hills in an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Off Highway Vehicle (OHV)....

In Oregon, a fishing license is typically required for those ages 12 years or older, but not on the first weekend in June! You won’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon the weekend of Saturday June 5 - Sunday June 6, 2021....

Paddling the waters of Coos Bay not only makes for a delightful outdoor vacation, but it is also a peaceful way to explore the area’s natural beauty and experience the Oregon Coast in a way you’ve never experienced it before. ...

The Oregon Coast Public Art Trail Features Many Gems Located Right in Our Own Backyard! ...