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The Oregon Coast
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Cannon Beach with Haystack
rock in the distance from Ecola State Park.
The Oregon Coast
is proof of the Northwest’s amazing diversity. Stretching from the port
town of Astoria, at the windy mouth of
the Columbia River, south to the temperate shores of Brookings/Harbor at
the California border, Oregon’s 350-mile coastline is anything but
mundane. Populated by small and mid-size towns that have come to be
known for their remote, resort-like atmosphere and their defiant ability
to endure Mother Nature’s coastal tempests, the Oregon Coast region is
in many ways, a world unto itself.
While good roads link U.S. Highway 101 (the
coast’s major highway) with Highway 5 and cities like
Portland and
Eugene, getting to some parts
of the coast can take a bit of time. The southern towns of Port Orford and
Pistol River, which are separated from Highway 5 by the formidable Oregon
Coast Range, can only be accessed via a northern or southern route. But
then, experiencing the drive to Oregon’s more remote locations is part of
experiencing her beauty.
Weather on the Oregon Coast can also be
variable. While it is possible to see snow in Astoria and
Warrenton during the months of January
or February, temperatures in Gold Beach
and Coos Bay rarely dip below freezing
during the winter. Rain however, is a fact of life up and down the coast,
which supports a lush and fertile ecosystem and is bordered by temperate
rainforest.
Oregon’s coastal cities have a rhythm and
pace all of their own. Restaurants, festivals, activities and attractions
often reflect the ecological ties of a given area. It is difficult to
experience Gold Beach without experiencing a river ride, or to understand
coastal history without visiting one of the many wind-buffeted lighthouses.
To experience the Oregon Coast is to experience the very elements that have
shaped its history - and its awe-inspiring beauty.
Related Web Sites
The Oregon Coast
Interesting and useful Oregon Coast data: events calendar, chambers of commerce, maps,
whale watching, lodging, attractions, photo gallery, real estate, ecosystem, fishing &
more.
Highway 101--Pacific Coast
Scenic Byway- Oregon Section
A Scenic Byways site describing Highway 101 along the Oregon coast. Starting in Astoria and traveling south to the
California Border the byway provides visitors with views of over 200 miles of amazing
coastal scenery. The northern section is a blend of beaches and rain forests. As you
travel south, sandy beaches and dunes prevail. The southern most section, from Bandon to
Brookings, reveals rugged cliffs along the shore and farmlands inland. Rich in
content and descriptions of historical, recreational and scenic points of interest.
The South Oregon Coast
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 120
Hikes on the Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson. Paperback, 240
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
This comprehensive hiking
guide to the region provides trail descriptions supplemented by natural
history sidebars that feature plants and animals hikers are likely to
encounter. The text is divided into five distinct sections from north to
south, and each section includes information on its portion of the Oregon
Coast Trail, which runs from border to border.
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Hiking: Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson.
Paperback, 320
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 2007.
Replaces 120 Hikes on the
Oregon Coast. It includes six new hikes in a completely revamped format that
includes a quick guide to the hikes and lists outings by features such as
walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand
dunes. Sidebars explore the natural history, flora and fauna, and geology of
the area.
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Best Places Destinations: Oregon Coast
by Stephanie Irving (Editor).
Paperback,
152 pages. Sasquatch Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
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The Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast--1st Edition
by Lizann Dunegan, Rachel Dresbeck, Dave Johnson.
Paperback, 360 pages. Insider's
Publishing Inc. July 2000.
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Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-By-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational
Attractions by Kenn Oberrecht. Paperback, 342 pages. Oregon State
University Press, April 2001.
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 Oregon
Discovery Guide by Don W. Martin, Bettywoo Martin, Bob
Shockley (Illustrator). March 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 448
pages, (non-fiction). Driving guide to the splendors of
Oregon highlighting the best routes, scenic detours, hikes, and city walks.
The authors describe top local attractions and pinpoint where to dine,
recline, and camp in comfort. 23 photos, 11 illustrations, 25 maps.
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Inside Out
Oregon: A Best Places Guide to the Outdoors by Terry Richard. April 1998, Sasquatch Books, Paperback, 656
pages, (non-fiction).
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