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

14 Discover local history and art Discover local history and art

The best way to get to know area communities ” secrets and all ” ...

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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 S ...

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65 Paint with oils Paint with oils

The Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay is sponsoring an oil painting class in late July. Internationally known artist and instructor Ned Mueller, juror of the 2008 Annual Maritime Exhibit, will conduct a workshop for oil, acrylic and pastel artists in July at the m ...

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66 Applaud Teen Idol contestants Applaud Teen Idol contestants

The Bay Area Teen Idol competition provides entertainment, often to crowds of 200 or more, throughout the summer. Beginning July 10, 18 local teenagers will be singing at summer festivals, fairs and weekly events at the Egyptian Theatre, until one of them i ...

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67 Row and relax in a kayak Row and relax in a kayak

South Coast lakes and rivers can accommodate all skill levels. The Siltcoos, Coquille and Rogue rivers are popular spots. And don't forget to check out the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Charleston. For instructions, rentals and other i ...

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68 See Shell Island See Shell Island

You can hear the sea lions before you can see them at Shell Island off the Cape Arago Highway. A pullout between Shore Acres and Cape Arago state parks affords drivers a view of the giant mammals on the rocks far below. The same parking area also is clo ...

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69 Pick a peck of berries Pick a peck of berries

Berries, berries, berries the South Coast has them! First in the season are the brilliant orange salmon berries, a member of the raspberry family. Sweet and watery, they are a perfect thirst quencher for hikers, sort of like natural Gatorade. They seem to p ...

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70 Wheel chair access trails Wheel chair access trails

For those traveling with people who use wheelchairs or who have other physical disabilities, there are several easily accessible locations on the South Coast to take in views of the spectacular scenery or explore interpretive trails. Starting north of Flore ...

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71 Hook up your horse trailer Hook up your horse trailer

Hook up the horse trailer and head out into the wilds of Coos County. The region is very popular with horseback riders. Riders and their horses have more than a half-dozen trails from which to choose. Trails vary from easy to difficult and meander in areas ...

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72 Sandboard on down the hill Sandboard on down the hill

Dunes are great for climbing to a view, but who hasn't thought about sliding down? Forget that ragged piece of cardboard. Get with it. Rent a board and jam it right! Sandboarding is a lot like snowboarding in heavy powder. The board is waxed and feet are sec ...

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