Tucked along the edge of the Charleston Marina on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, the 6,000-square-foot Charleston Marine Life Center (CMLC) isn't your average museum. Since opening its doors in May 2016, this special destination has delighted visitors from across the region, offering opportunities to learn about the remarkable marine ecosystems and diverse sea life on Oregon’s Southern coast....

Most visitors want to be good stewards of our land. So, in honor of Earth Day later this month (April 22, 2026), we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ways to appreciate the Earth and its many treasures on Oregon’s Adventure Coast and how to care for it....

Sure, the iconic Oregon Coast destinations like Shore Acres State Park and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area deserve every bit of appreciation they get, but if you stop there, you're only scratching the surface. Dig a little deeper, and you'll find many off-the-radar experiences that also offer a memorable travel experience....