If there’s one thing that belongs on your Oregon travel bucket list, it’s a visit to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the largest stretch of coastal dunes in North America and our region’s most iconic landscape. Spanning 32,186 acres of dunes, forests, winding streams, and lakes from Coos Bay to Florence, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is built for adventure....

The South Coast Clambake Music Festival, happening March 13–16, 2025, is more than just a music event—it’s a dynamic celebration of arts, culture, and community. This beloved annual tradition draws both locals and visitors to Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, yet it still has a few surprises in store for you....

From exploring scenic trails and tide pools to savoring fresh local seafood and discovering local music, winter is the perfect time to embrace everything this region has to offer. Here are 20 ways to make the most of the winter beauty on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is deeply enriched by its Indigenous heritage, which has shaped the region for thousands of years. November is National Native American Heritage Month, the perfect time to recognize and honor the enduring impact and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians....

Last month, one of the most precious gems on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (SSNERR), the first of 30 in the United States, is an essential habitat with nearly 7,000 acres of forests, salt marshes, mudflats, and water channels, all of which are home to diverse ecosystems with hundreds of native plant and animal species....

With its temperate weather, gorgeous views, and beautifully maintained golf courses, the Oregon Coast is known for being a golfer's paradise - and nowhere is that more apparent than on the Southern Oregon Coast....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is known its outdoor adventures, but it’s a little known fact that there are plenty of fantastic INDOOR adventures to enjoy. Here are ideas to have a great time while staying out of the cold!...

Lighthouse hunting on Oregon’s Adventure Coast is an exciting and historic activity the whole family will enjoy. ...

Here are 19 ideas on how to impress your significant other on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleson. ...

November is Native American Heritage Month and a golden opportunity to learn more about the history, culture and contributions made by Native Americans on both a local and national level....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast is the perfect destination for visitors hoping to rediscover their adventurous side as they explore nature, wildlife, food, and culture. Here’s a list of unique experiences we don’t always highlight, but are here for visitors to enjoy any time of the year in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston....

There is literally something blooming in Shore Acres State Park every day of the year. The garden is beautiful any time of the year (especially when the Holiday Lights are on in November & December), but the glorious spring and summer blooms put on a dazzling show of their own. ...

In honor of Earth Day, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ways to celebrate the earth and its many treasures on Oregon’s Adventure Coast. ...

The McCullough Memorial Bridge, one of our most beloved landmarks, is the perfect symbol for the gateway to Oregon’s South Coast. As you approach this magnificent mile long bridge along U.S. Route 101, you know that you are about to cross into someplace very special....

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!...

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. “...

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. ...