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By now, you probably have heard about the extreme flooding and the small landslide in early January that damaged a section of the Cape Arago Beach Loop, temporarily limiting vehicle access to Shore Acres and Cape Arago State Parks. In this post, we’ll share the latest updates, answer common questions, and suggest alternatives for enjoying these beautiful state parks on Oregon’s South Coast this winter....

Shore Acres State Park has evolved into a treasured destination among locals and visitors to Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston. Thousands of carefully curated flowering annuals and perennials from all over the world, including roses, rhododendrons, azaleas, dahlias, lily pads, and many unique plant varieties, continue to dazzle Oregon Coast visitors....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is a hiker’s paradise, and there is no time like summer to get outdoors and take on a rejuvenating hike! Whether it’s climbing majestic sand dunes, hiking through a rugged coastal forest or overlooking the Pacific, a beautiful adventure awaits. ...

Charleston, Oregon is known for its charming marina, endless fishing, friendly merchants, lush state parks, beautiful beaches and a distinctly charismatic local community. Since autumn is such a lovely time of year to visit this region, we thought this would be the perfect time to highlight the best things to do when you visit Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston. ...

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. ...