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Welcome to the Official Blog for The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau! We believe there is no place like the Oregon Coast and want to share stories, events, photos and more information in our blog.

We have world class fishing, dunes, beaches, hiking trails, bird watching, gardens, unique gift, craft and antique shops, casinos, music, museums- and more. The Oregon’s Adventure Coast is an all season destination, with surprises and memories around every turn. We have a variety of fun itineraries, and offer oodles of other great ideas for your next adventure!

Have a story you’d like to share on our blog? Email us at info@oregonsadventurecoast.com

Posted by AmyD on May 5, 2011

Photo Credit: Super Duper Fantastic

Planning to visit the Oregon Coast this spring or summer? May I recommend that you take some time to explore The Cape Arago Beach Loop during your visit!   It is a fantastic way for visitors to experience a variety of natural Pacific Coast beauty …

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Posted by AmyD on April 28, 2011

Have you heard? Oregon’s Adventure Coast RV Jamboree will take place at The Mill Casino RV Park June 8- June 11, 2011!

The three-day RV Jamboree Package includes: • Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet • A commemorative T-Shirt • RV Show and Shine • Traditional Salmon Bake Dinner • An excursion to Misty Meadows Jams and …

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Posted by AmyD on April 27, 2011

The Oregon Coast is an all season destination, but there is something very unique about spring time on Oregon’s Adventure Coast.

The warmer air brings much to do and see and there is no shortage of great fun for people of all ages. Here are ten things we recommend doing this …

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CoosArtMuseum

Posted by AmyD on April 21, 2011

 

Coos Art Museum is one of the best kept secrets on Oregon’s Adventure Coast.  This cultural gem is the third oldest art museum in Oregon and it contains six galleries (over 5600 square feet)!    The Museum promotes the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through their exhibits, art …

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Posted by AmyD on April 12, 2011

 

Here on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, we have a number of local “gems” we love to brag about.  One such gem is the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve- our local Oregon Coast Spotlight this month.

The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Slough NERR) is a 5,000 acre natural area …

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Posted by AmyD on March 31, 2011

Congratulations to Mary-Christine VanDermark who is the winner of our “I Wanna Be Mayor of Oregon’s Adventure Coast Contest”!

Mary’s campaign speech was selected for the top prize and she will be granted “Mayor” status of The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau during her visit where she …

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Posted by AmyD on March 23, 2011

Tickets Available for Hilarious Interactive Murder Mystery Coming to Red Lion, Coos Bay April 2!

Everyone on the high school reunion committee thought that the party would be a blast to the past. But when old wounds are re-opened for one last time, and a classic car becomes a bone …

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Posted by AmyD on March 22, 2011

Join SOLV Volunteers Saturday March 26 from 10am to 1pm for the Spring 2011 Oregon Beach Cleanup!

SOLV (Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism) is calling for volunteers this Saturday, March 26 to help clean and protect our beaches and marine life. SOLV is a non-profit organization based in Oregon that …

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Posted by AmyD on March 17, 2011

The brig Lady Washington and her companion ship Hawaiian Chieftain will be in Coos Bay for 13 days beginning March 25!

Lady Washington is a 1989 wooden replica of one of the first U.S.-flagged vessels to visit the west coast of North America. The modern ship appeared as HMS Interceptor in …

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Posted by AmyD on March 14, 2011

Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Oregon Coast and catch a rare and magnificent glimpse of the migrating Gray Whales making their annual trek from Mexico to The Bering Sea. Although most continue north, around 200 stay along the Oregon Coast to feed can still be spotted until …

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