Our Adventure Blog

This fall, treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind tasting adventure you can only find along the Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail, a collaborative effort to connect locals and visitors to the bounty available on Oregon’s South Coast....

Shore Acres is a “garden for all seasons’ meaning visitors can enjoy it any time of the year, but If you happen to be visiting this fall, bring your camera! Not only will you find the stunning dahlias in full bloom, but visitors will also enjoy discovering the many other unique flowers, plants, evergreen shrubs and trees. ...

Let us introduce you to stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP for short, and Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston has several great spots to choose from. You just have to know where to look. Here are some of the best local spots for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)....

There is no shortage of fabulous RV Parks & Campsites on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston and in this post, we are highlighting some uncrowded destinations where you can let go and let nature do its thing....

Every sunset is unique, but there is something especially remarkable about the sunsets here on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend & Charleston. Here's a look at some of our favorite sunset images. ...

You can relax knowing that Coos Bay, North Bend & Charleston offers plenty of space to spread out and adventures to invigorate. Here are a few ideas on how to keep your cool AND stay safe this summer....

This month, we're featuring Coos Bay resident and former Women's Professional Racquetball player and coach, Linda Prefontaine. Linda is the sister of internationally acclaimed track star Steve Prefontaine who helped to inspire the American running craze that began in the mid-1970s. ...

North Bend, Oregon is home to some of our area’s most beloved natural attractions as well as a lovely downtown filled with unique quaint shops, antique stores and restaurants. Since it turns 117 this month, we thought this would be the perfect time to shine a spotlight on this welcoming community on Oregon’s Adventure Coast!...

Summer is here on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, but things are a little different this year. However, you can still celebrate summer with us and stay safe while social distancing! Here are some local (secret) tips of the best spots to social distance yourself on Oregon’s Adventure Coast....

Local hotels are going above and beyond to ensure the safety of their guests....

As Oregon’s Adventure Coast begins to carefully reopen, it’s important that visitors make informed decisions and prepare themselves for our “now normal” (because this won’t be forever!). Here are some answers to questions you may have to help you decide if you and your family are ready for an Oregon Coast Adventure!...

This month, we are featuring North Bend Lanes owner, Mark Mattecheck. North Bend Lanes has been a beloved staple on Oregon’s Adventure Coast since 1957 when Mark’s father and grandfather left the movie theatre business and opened the bowling alley. “...

Whether you prefer to catch and cook your own or have an expert prepare them for you, Oregon’s Adventure Coast has an abundance of options to try out the ever-popular Pacific Razor Clams. ...

CBDA Farmers Market announces it will open June 3, 2020 as an Essential Grocery-type Layout not a “Social Gathering” site. Read other changes can be expected...

Restaurants all over the country were ordered to close last March to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, but that didn’t stop our restaurant community! Our local eateries, many of them family-owned, pivoted from their signature menus and found ways to provide takeout and delivery while keeping employees and customers safe....

Meet our fearless leader, Janice Langlinais, who is approaching her 3rd year as the Director at Coos Bay - North Bend Visitor and Convention Bureau here on Oregon’s Adventure Coast!...

Many of our followers were curious as to what the animals were up to at Charleston Marine Life Center during the COVID-19 shutdown. Even though these amazing creatures miss their public visitors and school groups, it looks like they’re doing just fine. ...

You don't need to travel across the world to visit a historical Egyptian landmark, there's one right downtown! This month's local spotlight is highlighting one of Coos Bay's most treasured sites, the Egyptian Theatre, a cultural icon of the area since its doors first opened in 1925. In that time it's become the place to go for movies, live music, and events....

While the rest of the country has been staying home and social distancing, the glorious spring and summer blooms at Shore Acres State Park haven't missed a beat. We would normally encourage you to pack your bags and head down to Oregon's Adventure Coast asap so you can see them for yourself- but this is not the time....

Without question, one of the best kept secrets on Oregon's South Coast is the Coos Art Museum (CAM). For nearly 50 years, CAM has been a vital part of the state’s cultural landscape providing countless opportunities for the many extraordinary artists living in our region. ...