It's all about roses, waves, local history. No matter the time of year, there's something to see at Shore Acres State Park, outside of Coos Bay. The trail system offers both views of botanical gardens and the Pacific Ocean. The wind too cold to weather watch i ...

Frontiersman Jedediah Smith began a 200-mile trek up the Oregon Coast in 1828, starting from Smith River, Calif., and heading to present-day Gardiner. Modern-day coast trekkers can learn about Smith in the Reedsport area and stand in his footsteps. From ...

Learn about the bay, see fishing and sailboats, and view wildlife at the Coos Bay Boardwalk. The boardwalk parallels North Bayshore Drive (U.S. Highway 101 North) in downtown, offering an interesting and short tour of the bay. The wood walkway joins with a ...

Service clubs in the Reedsport area often host pancake feeds. The Smith River Grange, 9 miles upriver out of Reedsport, puts an all-you-can-eat-for-$4 feed, complete with coffee, orange juice, eggs and sausage, on the first Saturday morning of every month. Loc ...