Welcome to the Official Blog for The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau! We believe there is no place like the Oregon Coast and want to share stories, events, photos and more information in our blog.
We have world class fishing, dunes, beaches, hiking trails, bird watching, gardens, unique gift, craft and antique shops, casinos, music, museums- and more. The Oregon’s Adventure Coast is an all season destination, with surprises and memories around every turn. We have a variety of fun itineraries, and offer oodles of other great ideas for your next adventure!
Have a story you’d like to share on our blog? Email us at info@oregonsadventurecoast.com
2011 is drawing to a close, and what a year we have had! The Oregon Coast is ready to celebrate a new year and here are 5 local events and traditions for you to ring in 2012:
1. Whale Watch Week (Dec 26-Jan 1)Visit trained “Whale Watching Spoken Here” volunteers at …
To celebrate Oregon’s Adventure Coast Chowder Bounty (going through March 1, 2012), we have collected our favorite top secret recipes from the locals and have shared them with you on our Chowder Bounty site.
Just one taste and you will see why we’re prouder of our chowder! The following recipe is …
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and it is like no place on earth.
The majestic dunes are one of our favorite attractions on the Southern Oregon Coast because they give visitors plenty of opportunities to find relaxation and adventure.
Fortunately Spring …
The Adventures of Our Chowder Bounty Travel Correspondent
Back in December, we put a call out to find our first ever Chowder Bounty Adventure Correspondent by launching a contest. The winner of the contest would receive the ultimate Oregon’s Adventure Coast Getaway in exchange for their written account of their …
The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau wants visitors to discover our hidden treasures and taste the world’s best Clam Chowder (yes…you heard me- the world’s BEST Clam Chowder) during Chowder Bounty October 1-March 1, 2010.
Chowder Bounty Visitors will receive $50 in dining gift certificates for participating …
Attention Coos Bay Visitors and Residents! We are in for a big treat this week. Beginning today, March 19, The Hawaiian Chieftain will be in Coos Bay for the next 5 days as part of its ‘Hands-on History for Youth” tour of the West Coast.
The Hawaiian Chieftain is a …
Missing San Francisco Sea Lion interview: “we’re not missing, we’re just on vacation.”
The legendary San Francisco Sea Lions; famous for taking up residence in the docks at Pier 39, vanished from the site as abruptly and mysteriously as they had arrived 20 years ago.
At one point, over 1,700 Sea Lions …
Fishing Oregon’s Adventure Coast is a fantastic resource for locals and tourists to get tips and valuable information about fishing, clamming, crabbing …
Earlier this month, I shared our recommendation for the Shore Acres Holiday Lights display- a true “Must See” for locals and tourists throughout the Holiday Season (the display will be open to the public through December 31. Here are some more local travel secrets to make your Oregon holiday adventure …
A travel writer contacted me recently to get some information on restaurants that served the Best Brunches in the Coos Bay/North Bend and surrounding area. It was an interesting enough question that I decided to post it on our Facebook Page and asked our followers in Twitter- and it fueled …