While entertaining relatives or out for a family getaway, consider adding a visit to the sand dunes just north of Florence, Oregon. Formally known as the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, it extends for 40 miles along the Oregon Coast from Florence, OR to Coos Bay, OR I will never forget the first time my […]
Sure, the days are a smidgen shorter and the nights are cooling off (mercifully). But there is still lots of glorious late summer and early fall weather ahead to enjoy Oregon’s 6,000 lakes, 112,000 miles of rivers and 363 miles of coastline. Of course, these Indian Summer days after Labor Day weekend and the start […]
Coos Bay, Oregon offers boaters deep-water port with fishing village appeal By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not […]
By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not drinking bars,” explained Simons. “It’s got one of the cleanest, easiest […]
