Category: Exploring

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Coos Bay Exploring Recommendations

August 8, 2017

Coos Bay, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Shore Acres Park 541-888-373289039 Cap AragoCoos Bay, OR 97420http://shoreacres.net/holiday-lights/ Perched on a scenic bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Shore Acres began as a private estate with luxurious gardens featuring trees, shrubs, and flowering plants brought from around the world aboard the sailing ships of pioneer lumberman and shipbuilder Louis J.… Read More Coos Bay Exploring Recommendations

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Charleston Exploring Recommendations

August 8, 2017

Charleston, Oregon Exploring Recommendations: Sunset Bay State Park 541-888-4902Cape Arago Hwy 12 Miles Off US 101Charleston, OR 97420http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=70 Here’s what Connie L says on Yelp:  “What a stunning place to watch the sunset over the Pacific! Great beach, lots of tide pools. Great parking, restrooms, and plenty of beach to wander on.  Nice place for… Read More Charleston Exploring Recommendations

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Winchester Bay Exploring Recommendations

August 8, 2017

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 Winchester Bay Exploring Recommendations

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Lakeside Exploring Recommendations

August 8, 2017

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 Lakeside Exploring Recommendations

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Yachats Exploring Recommendations

August 8, 2017

  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 Yachats Exploring Recommendations

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Reedsport Exploring Recommendations

August 8, 2017

  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 Reedsport Exploring Recommendations