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]
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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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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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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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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The Central Oregon Coast entices visitors to discover some of Oregon's top natural attractions like Devil's Punchbowl, Spouting Horn, Yaquina Head and Devil's Churn, along with large and small communities including Newport, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay and Yachats. LINCOLN CITY The town of Lincoln City...
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With beautiful sandy beaches stretching out between scenic rainforest-covered headlands and dramatic rocky coastlines, the North Oregon Coast offers unimaginable beauty at every turn. Some of the Oregon Coast's great scenic viewpoints, lush rainforest hiking trails, historical attractions and quaint coastal communities can be discovered...
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