Our Adventure Blog

Exploring the unique and eclectic shops and businesses in Downtown Coos Bay and North Bend is an adventure upon itself, but add a glass or two of wine to benefit local non-profits, and you have an entirely different experience! Look out for these special events on Oregon’s Adventure Coast that celebrate community, wine and locally owned businesses while supporting special causes....

Whether you like catching them or just eating Dungeness Crab, now is the time to plan your Oregon Coast adventure and go crabbing on the Southern Oregon Coast....

We were pleased to learn that Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area was featured in the newest issue of Courier, the magazine of The National Tour Association (NTA). ...

These photos truly capture some of the special moments and highlights that happened this year on Oregon's Adventure Coast. From all of us here, we wish you a Happy New Year!...

An Oregon Coast winter is sometimes warm, sometimes wet, but always wild and wonderful. One of the draws of the Oregon Coast is its wild unpredictability. There is never a dull day when you live near the mighty Pacific ocean. ...

With a thriving and growing restaurant and arts scene, it’s natural for our eclectic music culture to grow as well. The Coos Bay/North Bend region already hosts a fantastic selection of fun annual festivals featuring a range of musical genres (i.e. Oregon Coast Music Festival, Music on the Bay, BBQ, Blues and Brews by the Bay and many more), so we’re happy to see that our local music scene continues to grow as well....

Witness the power and feel the thunder of mother nature with giant wave splashes that can top 300 feet in the air, pounding the rugged landscape of Oregon’s Adventure Coast just 4 hours south of Portland....

Visitors will have an amazing opportunity to see some of the thousands of Gray whales migrating south in the Pacific Ocean during Winter Whale Watch Week: Friday, December 27th through Tuesday, December 31st. To help you plan your trip, here is a 2-day Winter Whale Watching itinerary the whole family will enjoy with options for indoor and outdoor activities. ...

There is a bounty of holiday treasures waiting to be discovered right now in locally-owned shops throughout Oregon's Adventure Coast. Plan ahead and make a day or weekend of it and really get into the spirit of the season....

Wondering where you can find some holiday magic this year on Oregon's South Coast? We're so glad you asked! With November upon us, it's the perfect time to do a "Holiday Event Roundup" featuring some of the upcoming events that will grace Oregon's Adventure Coast this 2019 holiday season!...

If you are planning a trip to the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area this holiday season, a stop at the light display is an absolute must but you’ll have a better time if you come prepared and follow these five tips....

Live Culture Coast, beginning October 18th, celebrates the wonders of Oregon's South Coast. Residents and visitors can register for over 90 hand-on experiences focused on art and culture, food and farms, and people and places all along the Oregon Southern Coast....

Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, we encourage you to bring your bikes during our first ever Live Culture Coast to enjoy the many options here ranging from flat surfaces to heart-pumping hills and trails. Here are some ideas and resources to help you plan your cycling adventure on Oregon’s Adventure Coast!...

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....