Ahhh, Charleston… how we love this unique Oregon's Adventure Coast treasure, a place locals love and where daily life revolves around the water. If fishing, crabbing, or clamming are on your must-do list, Charleston, Oregon, is a great place to start. This active fishing port offers easy access to t...

One of the best ways to get to know a place is to start your day where the locals do. On Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, locally owned coffee shops and bakeries aren't just places to grab a quick latte or a pastry, but they're gathering places where you can experience the...

It's only December, but there is already plenty of big storm energy here on Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston! Winter Storm season is typically November through March, but the Pacific Ocean wasted no time kicking off storm season this year, as evidenced by this recent post f...

Is the best holiday lights display on the West Coast right here on Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston? Many would say yes. The Annual Holiday Lights at Shore Acres, running November 27–December 31, 2025, stands out not only for its whimsical, creative displays set in a hi...

Special thanks to Laura Fisher, Kara Long, and Jill Rasmusen for their research and contributions to this story. Back in 1925, the world was abuzz with change and creativity. F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby had just hit bookshelves, the Chrysler Corporation was brand new, and a young jazz mu...