THE EXPLORER'S GUIDE TO THE OREGON COAST
The Wild & Wonderful Oregon Coast
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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 walks on the beach or have fun in the sand. It's much more than that...
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Thousands of Common Murres crowd the near shore rocks of Chapman Point at the north end of Cannon Beach, Oregon.
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... [read more]
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A Sitka Spruce tree flanks the trail at Oswald West State Park
The Oregon Coast's Best Hikes Through Rainforest and Old Growth
If lush forests are calling your name for a peaceful walk in the woods, it's time to grab your boots and hit the trails on the Oregon Coast. Spruce needles... [read more]
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Thousands of Common Murres crowd the near shore rocks of Chapman Point at the north end of 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...
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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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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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Ochre Sea Star surrounded by Giant Green Anemones, Coralline Algae and a Leather Chiton.
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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 the ocean, a fascinating eco-system of colorful and bizarre creatures can be observed as daily...
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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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