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Are you prepared for grocery stores to be empty? For roads into and out of your area to be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards?
Camp 18’s holiday atmosphere, cinnamon rolls, gift shop, and logging museum make it a memorable Highway 26 stop. Visitor information reviewed for 2026.
Brookings has joined the growing list of Oregon coastal towns where camping on the beach is officially prohibited, following a decision by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission. The new rule, approved on Wednesday, will take…
A woman visiting Cannon Beach had a harrowing encounter with the ocean on Thursday when she was nearly swept out to sea by a King Tide. The Cannon Beach Police Department released a video of the…
Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction.
As winter approaches, the Oregon coast is gearing up for the 2024 King Tides, one of nature’s most spectacular displays. These tides, known scientifically as perigean spring tides, occur when the gravitational pull of the Moon…
Bungalow Market & Deli in North Bend is the local go-to spot for those in the know when it comes to killer sandwiches. Tucked away in what might seem like an unassuming little market, this place…
Gold Beach, Oregon, is a quaint coastal town that sits at the mouth of the Rogue River, about 40 miles north of the California border. Originally known as Ellensburg, the town changed its name to Gold…
The Oregon Vortex is a place that’s been on my mind for decades—ever since I first walked through its tilted door as a little boy. Now, after countless trips back, it never ceases to leave me…
As reported by KGW, this summer brought not one, not two, but three giant sunfish sightings on Oregon’s beaches, creating quite a buzz. The most recent of these awe-inspiring creatures washed ashore at Hug Point State…
Bell Buoy of Seaside has served Oregon Coast seafood since 1946. Here is what to know about its razor clam chowder, market, menu, hours, and more.
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small, but it offers big adventures and an even bigger dose of Oregon's coastal beauty. Tucked just five miles south of Cannon Beach, this scenic spot is more than…
