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The content of this post is gathered from a trip in Oct 2023 and one the end of May 2024 (because I didn't have time to spend in Brookings the previous Oct). It's a lot to cover, and maybe it makes this post too long. I'm certainly overwhelmed at writing it, so I'm working on it over time. I’ve explored the coast of southern Oregon on more than one trip and keep going back for more😊. Here are links to previous posts: Florence to Port Orford, Dune Buggies and Bandon . . . S. Oregon Coast—June 2020
 "North Bend I" boat at the north end of North Bend OR, where Hwy 101 splits into southbound and northbound traffic. At the south end of North Bend is a similar boat where the north and southbound traffic on Hwy 101 come back together. North Bend OR Horsfall--Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Just north of North Bend is the turn-off for the causeway to Horsfall, part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and the North Spit Boat Launch of Coos Bay. North Bend, Coos Bay, and Empire are nearly all one, and share the shoreline of the Coos Bay. Info about Horsfall campground & dunes David Dewett Veterans Memorial and Bay Bridge Motel, just north of the McCullough Bridge North end of North Bend I included photos and info about Dewitt Veterans Memorial and Simpson Park in a previous post. See links at the top of this post. Below are photos of McCullough Memorial Bridge as well as Ferry Road Park. Downtown North Bend OR, up the hill to City Hall, and down at the Boardwalk along Coos Bay South end of North Bend OR Info, photos, and review of The Mill Casino (also Hotel & RV Park), The Pancake Mill, & Captain’s Choice Restaurant in a previous post, see link at the top of this page.  "North Bend II" at the south end of North Bend. Sawmill & Tribal Trail in "The Bay Area" of the southern OR coast, and the Southern Oregon Coast Charm Trail
Visitor Info Center--50 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420; Broadway & Central--Broadway is southbound Hwy 101 Historic Downtown Coos Bay--the Visitor Center is in the midst of places to see, taste, experience The Blue Heron--100 Commercial Ave, Coos Bay OR 97420; Broadway (southbound Hwy 101) & Commercial Ave For a long time I wanted to try the Oktoberfest plate here, so arranged my trip for October, even though the Oktoberfest plate is available all the time. I awaited opening hour, and had no trouble getting seated in October. I imagine reservations would be in order during the busy times and season. I went looking for landmarks and found some, as pictured below. Coos Bay Elks Lodge in the old Palace Bldg—265 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420Old Carnegie Public Library—515 Market St Further wanderings around town Oregon Coast Historical Railway--766 S 1st St, Coos Bay OR 97420; northbound Hwy 101 The Boat Fish & Chips--102 Hall Ave, Coos Bay OR 97420, right next to Oregon Coast Historical Railway Intriguing place & decor. Service and food was fine. West on Commercial Ave toward Empire Empire Since 1965 Empire has been a neighborhood of Coos Bay.Empire Historical Marker
 Beautiful Empire mural abt Wall St & Cape Arago Hwy aka Newmark Ave, near The Dolphin Playhouse (live theater at 580 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay OR 97420) Coos History Museum--1210 N Front St, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Believe it or not, I had to limit the number of photos I included here! Things to explore near Coos History Museum South end of Coos Bay, including Coos Bay Speedway Golden And Silver Falls State Natural Area—take Hwy 241 east from Coos Bay, then to Glenn Creek Rd https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=67 note mileage & inaccessibility The city of Coquille OR published an excellent map, including the county & its towns, in addition to Coquille. Coquille is about 25 mi south of Coos Bay via Hwy 42, past the Coos Bay Speedway. Charleston OR There's more than one way to get to Charleston OR: via North Bend, Coos Bay, or over W Beaverhill Rd north of Bandon. I've gone more than one way, but in Oct 2023 we went by way of the latter, or order to check out the the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (next section of this post). South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve--61907 Seven Devils Rd, 5 mi from Charleston, OR Was closed when we were there.
Bandon OR New River Langlois Boice Cope Park Denmark Bandon/Port Orford KOA Floras Lake State Natural Area Cape Blanco OR Sixes Port Orford OR Hubbard Creek Beach Port Orford Vista Point Rocky Point Humbug Mountain State Park OR Arizona Beach State Rec Site Prehistoric Gardens Sisters Rock State Park Ophir Wayside Nesika Beach Geisel Monument State Heritage Site Otter Point State Recreation Site North Bailey Beach Access Gold Beach OR Kissing Rock Cape Sebastian Meyers Creek Beach Viewpoint Pistol River Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Crook Point Arch Rock State Park Spruce Island Viewpoint (Secret Beach) Natural Bridges Thomas Point/Thomas Creek Bridge Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor (Diamond View) Whaleshead House Rock Viewpoint Cape Ferrelo Viewpoint Lone Ranch Beach Harris Beach State Park Brookings OR (Chetco Valley Historical Society/Museum) McVay Rock State Recreation Area Winchuck State Recreation Site Brookings Welcome Center Travel magazines & guides
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