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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? The latest forecast for snow in Oregon suggests it may be in store for the holidays in the Willamette Valley and especially in Lane County. According to the latest…
Once considered one of Oregon’s great mysteries, Thor’s Well is a bowl-shaped hole carved into the basalt shoreline of Cape Perpetua. Also known as the Drain pipe of the Pacific, the seemingly bottomless well perpetually fills…
Just a year younger than the Portland Rose Festival, the traditional Florence Rhododendron Festival is the second-oldest flower festival in Oregon and third oldest on the west coast. People travel from around the United States to…
Stunning views, fresh ocean air, charming towns and good food are some of my favorite reasons to visit the southern Oregon coast. If you're on your way to Humbug Mountain State Park for some incredible hiking,…
Nestled within the boardwalk overlooking the Chetco River sits one of the best restaurants in Brookings, Oregon. Zola’s On the Water serves up delectable Italian dishes alongside a spectacular view of the harbor. Known for their…
Gorgeous views of Siletz Bay, soothing natural treatments, and an outdoor infinity jacuzzi set this relaxing spa on the Oregon coast apart from the rest. At Salishan Coastal Lodge, all the elements that make the Oregon…
For those who are visiting the Oregon coast this weekend or in the area, be careful out there as starting tomorrow we could see heavy rain, wind gusts, and more than 30-foot waves expected onshore. This…
Erosion and flooding are a potential problem along the Oregon coast and its estuaries wherever natural and human built environments interact. This becomes apparent each year when the highest tides crash against the shoreline and sometimes…
As if you needed another excuse to visit Lincoln City, Oregon (recently voted one of the BEST BEACHES in the US), newly-opened The Cheeky Cauldron is providing a Hagrid-sized one. While the restaurant side of things…
Tony's Crab Shack in Bandon Oregon has been serving up delicious fresh seafood for over 30 years, and is an Oregon Coast institution. You're not going to find better seafood on the Oregon coast than at…
Say it with us: "YAH-hots". Yachats, Oregon is a quaint ocean town often called "The Gem of the Oregon Coast". Bounded by the dense woods of the Siuslaw National Forest, the dramatic ocean views and mountainous…
There really is no place in the world like the Oregon Coast. It's truly one of the most relaxed, amazing experiences anyone can have in Oregon. Not only is it a great place to walk on…
