Planning a trip?

Oregon's South Coast is your destination. Check out these wonderful Bay Area activities.

99 Trek Blue Ridge Trail Trek Blue Ridge Trail

Sure, this place is prone to attract those of an ATV/enduro bike- ...

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59 Hunt for rocks Hunt for rocks

For those who can't get enough of the rocks at the beach, Bandon ...

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9 Hook yourself a salmon Hook yourself a salmon

The lower section of the river offers fine fishing around Reedsport and up to eight miles upstream. In fact, the river is a record-maker. The largest Chinook salmon ever landed in Oregon was caught in the Umpqua and weighed 83 pounds. Salmon aren't the onl ...

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10 Go catch a fish Go catch a fish

The South Coast has a plethora of lakes, rivers, creeks and streams to make any angler's expedition a success. In town with kids? Empire Lakes off Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay at John Topits Park is a favorite destination. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wil ...

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11 Take an art class Take an art class

Tucked away in a little nook off Highway 42 just over a mile east of Coquille is a haven for artists. The Coquille Valley Art Center offers classes throughout the year on wood carving, pottery and different types of painting. In addition to all the classes, ...

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12 Visit a wildlife refuge Visit a wildlife refuge

Visitors to the South Coast have the unique opportunity to view an abundance of wildlife in its natural habitat at the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Islands NWR. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bandon Marsh NWR was ...

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13 Take a ride on a jet boat Take a ride on a jet boat

Rogue River Mail Boat trips have been delivering U.S. Mail up the Rogue River from Gold Beach to Agness since 1895. Hop aboard. Grab your seat and grin. The boats offer exciting whitewater trips into the Rogue Wilderness and make stops at lodges along the way. ...

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14 Discover local history and art Discover local history and art

The best way to get to know area communities ” secrets and all ” is to explore their museums. The following is a list of museums, and many have changing exhibits and hours: • Agness-Illahe Museum is located up the Rogue River from Gold Beach at 34470 ...

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15 Walk around an old town Walk around an old town

Cities from Florence to Bandon welcome visitors to their Old Towns. Browsers find a touch of local history mingled with bargains, treasures and recreational opportunities. Other areas, including Coos Bay, North Bend and Coquille, feature tours of historical ...

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16 Listen to a sea lion's bark Listen to a sea lion's bark

It is the largest sea cave in the world and for almost 70 years Sea Lion Caves has attracted hundreds of thousands of people to gaze at the sea lions and rare birds. Discovered in 1880, the cave is considered the largest sea cave in the world. Visitors may ...

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