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A man in a flat cap and white shirt looks at a colorful mural on the side of a building. The mural shows a lime-green vintage van in front of evergreen trees, with playful bear cubs around it, two roosters perched on the roof, and a swirling sunset sky.
“Beyond their visual appeal, murals can create a sense of safety and belonging, turning public spaces into places where people feel connected.” - Steven Micheal, Coos Bay Photographer/Author Murals have a way of catching you off guard. You are out and about to grab a cup of coffee, or heading out f...
Four laughing diners, two giving thumbs-up, sit at a table covered in newspaper and plates of whole cooked crab inside a large tent.
Plan your getaway to Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston for the 41st Annual Charleston Crab Feed Fundraiser at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology on Saturday, February 14, 2026 Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston is known for beautiful natu...
Three smiling friends with backpacks take a selfie on top of a sand dune, with grassy dunes, a blue lake, and evergreen forest behind them under a clear sky.
Start planning your 2026 adventure and save money with our new Local Vacation Loot promotion! If the past few years have taught us anything, it's just how important it is to prioritize self-care and spend time with loved ones. However, we have a ways to go considering that in 2025, nearly two-third...
View from the back of a fishing boat heading out of a harbor, with fishing rods and colorful lures framing a churning white wake and commercial fishing boats docked behind under misty, forested hills.
Ahhh, Charleston… how we love this unique Oregon's Adventure Coast treasure, a place locals love and where daily life revolves around the water. If fishing, crabbing, or clamming are on your must-do list, Charleston, Oregon, is a great place to start. This active fishing port offers easy access to t...
Locals linger over coffee and a pastry at an outdoor table in downtown Coos Bay on a summer festival day.
One of the best ways to get to know a place is to start your day where the locals do. On Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, locally owned coffee shops and bakeries aren't just places to grab a quick latte or a pastry, but they're gathering places where you can experience the...