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Top Spots for Spring Birdwatching in Cannon Beach Oregon
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Top Spots for Spring Birdwatching in Cannon Beach Oregon Spring is a great time to head to Cannon Beach to spot puffins, eagles, murres and more. Here's where to find them. Highlighted by the return of the comical Tufted Puffin each spring, Cannon Beach offers an amazing array of bird watching opportunities throughout the year. Check out these local hotspots to see a great variety of birds on your...
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Roosevelt Elk at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach
The Wild & Wonderful Oregon Coast
Widely known for its spectacular scenery, Oregon's coast is also a vibrant natural area and home to an amazing diversity of wildlife, especially in spring. Many visitors to the Oregon... [read more]
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Ochre Sea Star surrounded by Giant Green Anemones, Coralline Algae and a Leather Chiton.
Exploring Tidepools at the Oregon Coast's Seven Marine Gardens
Oregon's seven Marine Gardens are state protected natural areas that offer tidepool exploring at some of the most accessible intertidal areas on the Oregon Coast. Where Oregon's rocky shores meet... [read more]
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Coast Explorer's collection of current lodging specials and packages on the Coast. Whether you are searching for a great rate on a spectacular room, a mid-week getaway deal or other... [read more]
 
Visit Four Historic Lighthouses With Bandon as Your Base
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Visit Four Historic Lighthouses With Bandon as Your Base
Using Bandon as a base, Oregon Coast visitors can easily tour four lighthouses on easy day trips that include some of the State's most beautiful stretches of coastline. The Oregon Coast's historic lighthouses are icons of the region's maritime past and they sit in some...
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Roosevelt Elk at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach
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The Wild & Wonderful Oregon Coast
Widely known for its spectacular scenery, Oregon's coast is also a vibrant natural area and home to an amazing diversity of wildlife, especially in spring. Many visitors to the Oregon Coast think of this as just a place to enjoy spectacular scenery, go for long...
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Depoe Bay is home to the Whale Watching Center and a hot spot for whale watching on the Central Oregon Coast.
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A Visitors' Guide to Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast
You'll have one whopper of a fish story if you take the time to watch for the magnificent Gray Whales passing the Oregon Coast during one of their twice-yearly migrations. With a "whoosh" that can be heard from a half mile away, a Gray Whale...
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Advice from a Dog: Get Out There!
If you want to know how to truly enjoy the Oregon Coast, take advice from an expert: a dog. No matter what the weather, there's no day better than today and there's no time better than now to get outdoors and enjoy the Oregon Coast's...
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Intertidal and near-shore rocks at Harris Beach State Park near Brookings.
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The Most Spectacular Coastal Sights Between Gold Beach and Brookings
A 30-mile stretch of highway between two of the Oregon Coast's southernmost towns packs a powerful punch of scenic attractions that shouldn't be missed. One of the most beautifully rugged and secluded portions of the Oregon Coast lies between two of the coast's southern-most towns...
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