North Bend, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Oregon Dunes KOA 541-756-485168632 Oregon Coast HwyNorth Bend, OR 97459http://www.oregonduneskoa.com/ Come camp at the only ATV/ORV friendly, full service, private campground on the southern end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. You are just 15 minutes away by car or 2 miles with a sand capable vehicle from flat … Read more
Winchester Bay, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum 541-271-46311020 Lighthouse RdWinchester Bay, OR 97467http://friendsofumpquariverlight.weebly.com/come–visit.html Take a tour of the Lighthouse Museum for a step back in time to see what a Keeper’s life was like! The lovingly restored former Coast Guard barracks offers lighthouse and lifesaving history, memorabilia, artifacts and is decorated with period … Read more
Lakeside, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: John Dellenback Trailhead 541-750-7000Hwy 101 10.5 Miles S of ReedsportLakeside, OR 97449http://www.oregonsadventurecoast.com/listings/john-dellenback-dunes-trail/ Trail begins in a conifer forest and provides vistas of fresh water lakes, wet areas within the forest and ocean waves. The trail wanders through a tall spruce forest and stops at the serene Threemile Lake and ends at … Read more
Reedsport, Oregon Exploring: Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/site_info.php?siteid=31Three miles East on Highway 38 is the famous Dean’s Creek Elk Viewing area currently sustaining hundreds of Oregon’s Roosevelt Elk in their natural habitat with viewing stations and nature photo opportunities without parallel. For a great short video clip click here. Umpqua Discovery Center, Reedsport … Read more
Yachats, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Heceta Light House 866-547-3696 92072 Highway 101 South Yachats, OR 97498 http://hecetalighthouse.com/interpretive-center Named for Don Bruno de Heceta, a Spanish explorer, Heceta Head lighthouse is about 12 miles south of Yachats and offers guided tours from knowledgeable docents during the summer months. Throughout the year personal tours may be arranged … Read more
Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast by Nancy Passey I started hunting agates years ago one Sunday morning out on the south jetty in Bandon, Oregon. We were just getting ready to head out of town, but wanted to take one last walk on the beach. It was a beautiful sunny day with a … Read more