Our Adventure Blog

If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit South Slough NERR, we urge you to do so! In honor of National Estuaries Week (NEW), we’re highlighting this local treasure and the importance of estuaries everywhere....

The 3rd Annual Oregon’s Adventure Coast Charleston Salmon Run and Crab Walk happening October 5th on one of the most beautiful courses in Oregon. Here are some tips to help runners and their fans to enjoy the very best of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, Oregon during your visit this fall....

Did you know that our little corner of the Pacific Northwest is home to two of the area’s best casinos? Whether its slots, cards, or games, you’re sure to find round-the-clock adventure, fun, and (fingers crossed) millions right here....

We’ve gathered 90 minutes of some of our favorite hits – old and new – and created Oregon's Adventure Coast’s 40th Annual Prefontaine Memorial 10k Run playlist for you to download through Spotify to your smartphone. Go ahead, get your best running gear, grab some earbuds or a speaker, and run like the wind (a very fast wind – make Pre proud!)....

The end of summer is approaching, but that means the Bay Area Fun Festival is happening soon! Join us the weekend of September 21-22, 2019 for a parade, the Prefontaine Memorial Run, Cruz the Coos and so much more! ...

Kayak fishing offers serenity and unsurpassed views of natural habitats and scenery that can only be found deep in the lakes, rivers and open water along the Pacific coastline. In this post, we're sharing answers to commonly asked questions about kayak fishing on Oregon’s Adventure Coast....

The 2019 Oregon Coast Music Festival line-up blends concerts from a variety of genres ranging from American standards, modern folk, musical theatre, blues, indie, classical, jazz and so much more....

One of Oregon's premiere guided tour companies, South Coast Tours (SCT), recently announced they will partnering with Oregon State Parks to offer kayaking and stand up paddle boarding rental packages from their new location at Sunset Bay State Park starting June 15th! ...

Rick Dancer's online travel series, ExplOregon, was back in the Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston area last month to help Oregon travelers discover even more adventures, interesting people and amazing local food. ...

Some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in the country are right here on Oregon's South Coast. Grab your hiking boots and head this way for a beautiful adventure on these five hiking destinations on Oregon’s Adventure Coast. ...

Coos Boat Tours is now offering 2-hour scenic and historic tours in Coos Bay. Book a trip for up to 6 passengers on board the Fun Sway, a 40’ Motor Yacht and let Captain Brian Kraynik guide you through the incredible scenic beauty and rich history along the waters of Coos Bay. ...

Whether you are seeking an off-roading adventure on a quad or ATV, a good hike, natural photo opportunities, camping, or simply seeking some peace and quiet- you will find it somewhere in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. ...

The tall ships are always a treat, but we invite our visitors to get out and explore the unique destinations that make Oregon’s Adventure Coast an exceptional region. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the very best of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, Oregon during your visit....

If beach-combing, tide-pooling, picnicking, whale watching, surfing and clamming or other popular pastimes are on your Oregon Coast wish list, look no further than our very own beaches and be sure to follow these tips to stay safe & protect our natural habitat. ...

The Mill Casino will once again bring the best lip-smackin' BBQ, brews and smokin' hot tunes on Oregon's Adventure Coast over Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 - May 27, 2018. If good fun, great music, and tasty BBQ & Brews sound good to you, then make your travel plans right now for the 7th Annual BBQ BLUES & BREWS on the BAY! ...

We recently released two videos to show the world what a few days or more could look like for them on Oregon's Adventure Coast. ...

In this post, we are highlighting a few of the "funkier" hotels in our area that will appeal to travelers looking for a more authentic local experience during their travels to Oregon's Adventure Coast. ...

One of our most prized hidden gems is the Charleston Marine Life Center, part of the OIMB - The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. From the outside, you'd never know that a wealth of knowledge about the Oregon Coast and it's mysterious ocean life is available to all. It's nearly impossible to visit the exhibits and not learn something new. ...

Fresh and delicious Coos Bay oysters have been an Oregon Coast delicacy for generations, and everyone seems to have an opinion on the best way to enjoy them. Whether it’s roasted, fried, sauteed, steamed open on the barbecue, broiled or served raw, we guess you could say the world is your oyster when you are here on Oregon's Adventure Coast....

No trip to Oregon’s Adventure Coast is complete without a fresh Dungeness crab or clam feast from the waters of lower Coos Bay. The best-tasting crabs and clams are the ones you catch yourself. It takes a little planning and patience, but the payoff will be a fresh meal you’ll always remember. ...