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]
They are some of the most accessible locations that also reward visitors with stunning vistas that everyone should see when traveling the southern portion of Oregon's coast. You won't want... [read more]
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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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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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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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Lincoln City makes an ideal base to explore some of the top attractions on the Oregon Coast with easy day trips to lighthouses, natural wonders and scenic parks. With its abundance of lodging and dining options and easy day trips north and south, Lincoln City...
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You don't have to venture far off Oregon's stretch of Highway 101 to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Oregon Coast, but these side trips will make you glad you took the road less traveled. It doesn't have to be the perfect day for a...
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