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Chase The Wind on the Oregon Coast

Kimmy Gustafson — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Most people think of the Oregon Coast as postcard-perfect beaches and sleepy towns. What they don’t know is that the wind here is a secret worth chasing. From quiet stretches where you might have the beach all to yourself to...

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The Ultimate Southern Oregon Coast Road Trip

OCVA — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:30:59 +0000

— Story and photographs by The Traveling Dans If you love solitude, exploring places that still feel wild and untouched, and slowing down with intentional time outside, you need to visit the southern Oregon coast! Here, you will find sprawling...

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Windsports 101: Oregon Coast Edition

Kimmy Gustafson — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Picking up a windsport on the Oregon Coast isn’t just about learning a new skill. It’s a whole new way to experience this place. The wind transforms beaches, lakes, and open ocean into your playground, and now this isn’t just...

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Oregon Coast’s Most Peaceful Places to Paddle

OCVA — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:04:37 +0000

There’s nothing like the thrill of a fast boat excursion or shredding mountain bike trails on the Oregon Coast, but sometimes slow, leisurely outdoor enjoyment is the perfect day out. Whether you’re kayaking or paddleboarding, using rental gear or booking an expert guide, these peaceful spots are a great place to start. You’ll find wind-protected lakes and meandering rivers with close-up views of marshlands, birds and wildlife; read on for these and more pleasures of spending time on the water.

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Weekend in Winchester Bay

OCVA — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:03:41 +0000

Winchester Bay, a small community on the South Coast, is an outdoor lover’s paradise for family-friendly recreation. Surrounding an active harbor where the Umpqua River meets the Pacific, visitors have easy access to the Oregon Dunes, fishing charters and unpretentious seafood restaurants that focus on the catch of the day, and all the hiking and water fun you can imagine. Here are some ideas for a getaway to one of the Southern Oregon Coast’s adventure hot spots.

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Summer Resident Whale Watching

OCVA — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:02:45 +0000

While plenty of people flock to the Oregon Coast in winter and spring to see migrating whales and participate in Whale Watch Week events, the summer season brings plenty of opportunities to spot whales, too. While most Pacific gray whales spend their lives migrating between the nutrient-rich waters off the coast of Alaska and the warmer lagoons of Baja California, ideal for breeding and calving, you’ll find about 200 that stick around and feed in Oregon Coast waters in summer and fall.

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Coast Like a Local at the Oregon Coast Dunes

Lynnee Jacks — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:17:00 +0000

Know before you go this summer. This article is posted in partnership with Siuslaw National Forest. Here are all the ways you can Coast Like a Local this summer. The Oregon Coast Dunes are one of the most unique landscapes...

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Oregon Wine Experiences on the Coast

Jennifer Burns Bright — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

After a beach day in the sand, crabbing right off a pier, or hiking misty forest paths along oceanside cliffs, there’s nothing better than to relax with a bottle of handcrafted Oregon wine. Though you may not find many vineyards...

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Celebrating Pride on the Oregon Coast

Karen Olson — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:39:53 +0000

On the Oregon Coast, we’re committed to welcoming all, and that includes celebrating LGBTQ+ visitors and residents during Pride month and all year round. “Here on the coast, Pride isn’t just a parade or a party—it’s a commitment,” says Scott...

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