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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 drinking bars,” explained Simons. “It’s got one of the cleanest, easiest […]

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New Arts Festivals Come to Eugene, Cascades & Coast

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is bursting at the seams with creativity this summer. Check out these two brand new art festivals. Inaugural Cascadia Music Festival This summer marks the beginning of a new summertime tradition of live music in one of Eugene’s most beautiful parks. The inaugural Cascadia Music Festival kicks off the […]

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Portland tops list of “quirky” retirement cities

AARP has compiled a list of the 10 perfect places that dance to their own beat-just like you: 1. Portland, OR All the accolades, popularity and an IFC television show dedicated to the city, haven’t altered what makes Portland special: The place is quirky to the core. Fueling this extended reign are, foremost, the type […]