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On Oregon’s spectacular south coast, between Gold Beach and Brookings just north of the California border, U.S. 101 follows one of the most beautiful highway-accessible coastlines in North America, perhaps even the world. OK, it can’t match the scenery of the hill towns and quaint harbors of Italy’s Amalfi coast or France’s Cote d’Azur. But the raw beauty of the southern Oregon coast ranks it…

The central Oregon coast’s picturesque village of Yachats will host its second ever Agate Festival, Saturday and Sunday, January 19th and 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yachats Commons. The event is free. Known as the “Gem of the Oregon Coast”, Yachats enjoys an international reputation as a mecca for agate hunters. Winter is the ideal time for combing the beaches for agates…

Ozone Fine Art presents ReNEW, ReClaim, ReMIND II Art featuring renewable resources, upcycled and recycled art materials, environmentally minded art January 12 – February 11 Opening Event Saturday, January 12th 5pm-7pm Our opening will not only treat you to local art, wine, and food, but also local art and environmental projects making short presentations. Ozone Fine Art is also involved in a new project with…

Located at the Yachats Commons. The Yachats Farmers Market is open May 12th thru October 27th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM every Sunday. Come support our local growers and artists while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of the Market and all the beauty and charm that Yachats has to offer.

With the highest tides at certain times of the year novice kayakers can circle Whalen Island in a stunning coastal estuary, as described in Grant’s Getaways.  This is a rare treat for those seeking Winter outdoor adventures. Sand Lake Estuary is a very shallow waterway, dominated by clear ocean water, allowing visitors to peer clear to the bottom and view sea creature like Dungeness Crab,…

On Sunday, September 23, Chinook Winds Casino Resort will say “thank you” to veterans and active duty personnel with an invitation to have breakfast, lunch or dinner FREE at the Siletz Bay Buffet just by presenting proof of service.  This is part of Chinook Winds ongoing tradition as part of the annual Celebration of Honor to show appreciation to those who have put their lives…

A network of 32 drop-off sites on the Oregon coast are now ready to receive beach debris washing ashore from the tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011. The drop-off sites are free and are a combination of state parks and independent recycling and transfer stations located in every county [Editors: see list attached at bottom of release]. Visitors and residents can call 211 (or…

Oregon Coast Farmer’s Markets are in full swing, offering fresh organic produce, local artisans, crafts, baked goods and more. Visit our website for a complete Farmers Market Directory of the Oregon Coast!     Astoria Sunday Market Astoria Astoria Sunday Market features up to 200 vendors each week offering locally-made products that have been hand-crafted, grown, created or gathered by the farmers, craftspeople and artisans…

The Inn at Cape Kiwanda announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. This accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an…

Breaking News! A mysterious and irresistible force has emerged on The People’s Coast, and its power is growing with every passing day. Already it has dramatically altered the natural landscape, changed our customary viewpoints and transformed our collective mood. It has created a frenzy of activity, setting the flowers abloom, the birds atwitter and the bees abuzz! Hereabouts, we call it “Spring,” and we assure…