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Shore Acres State Park: High Surf vs. King Tide. Left, High Surf, January 5, 2024: a massive wave explodes into a towering white spray against the rocky cliffs. Right, King Tide, November 25, 2023: the same coastline with high water and moderate waves washing over the rocks, but no dramatic spray.
Updated November 2026 In this post, we explain the difference between High Surf and King Tides (this is understandably a confusing issue). Watch KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart speak with Janice Langlinais, executive director of Oregon’s Adventure Coast, about what makes the perfect wave-wa...
An aerial view of a blue stream curving through tidal mudflats between forested islands, with the coast on the horizon.
Why South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Will Be Your New Favorite Destination to Unplug & Reconnect With Nature With so many special outdoor destinations to explore on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, it might be easy to overlook natural gems like the South S...
Two cyclists in helmets stand with their bikes on the boardwalk at dusk, with surfboards and yellow bags strapped to trailers, one wearing an orange rain jacket.
Discover Pedal-Powered Adventures on Oregon’s Adventure Coast On Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, biking isn’t just an activity. It’s a way to explore, connect, and discover. Whether you prefer gravel, forest trails, scenic roads, or beach rides, the southern Oregon C...
Two people walk along a grassy path toward a calm bay in warm evening light, with a tall evergreen at the left.
Have you been carrying a heavy mental load lately? Maybe it’s time to make getting out in nature part of your self-care. Reconnecting with nature has countless advantages, and hiking tops the list as one of the best ways to do it. Not only do you get the benefits of being around natural landscapes, ...
A "North River" fishing boat with anglers aboard cruises along the Oregon coastline near forested cliffs and rocky sea stacks.
Fishing, Crabbing & Clamming Adventures on Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston have been favorite pastimes for locals and visitors of all generations, and these days are enjoying a surge in popularity like never before. Fishing Trip Ideas are among the most popular ways fo...