Once the grand estate of pioneer timber baron Louis Simpson, Shore Acres features 5 acres of lushly planted gardens with plants and flowers from all over the world. Something is in bloom almost every day of the year. Perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean, Shore Acres State Park is an exciting and unexpected combination of beautiful natural and constructed features. . During autumn, winter and spring, visitors gather on the tall sandstone cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean for storm watching and observation of the gray whale migration.

In the landscaped area you'll discover a formal garden, an oriental-style pond and two rose gardens. Walk to the back of the park near the moon bridge to visit the Japanese Choshi Garden, landscaped with irises, bamboo and other plantings.

The George Olson

You don't want to miss this one! Oregon Oysters, there's no better way to celebrate the bounty from the Oregon Coast! Oysters will be prepared in a variety of ways and served with dipping sauces, beans, coleslaw, and rolls. Gourmet hotdogs are available for the non-oyster fan. Wine & Desserts are also available.

The Oregon Coast swings again when the spirit of New Orleans comes to the Southern Oregon Coast during Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival March 12 thru 14, 2010.

This annual festival features an exciting blend of two- and four- beat, Dixieland, and classic rag "Hot Jazz", all the music you love! Experience the jazz era with energetic flavor, vintage attire and a contagious New Orleans passion. All Events badge admits you to all performance sites in the festival as the bands perform with innovative and humorous style. Discover the colorful history of jazz with knowledgeable speakers.

Remember to bring your dancing shoes

The World Article by Rachel Finney

Starting Feb. 13, 2010 local geocachers will offer a new test ” Oregon’s Adventure Coast Challenge.

With 21 sets of coordinates to lead cachers to chosen locations around Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, avid participants in the increasingly popular, technology-fueled treasure hunt will find a fun and difficult test, even if you’re familiar with the area.

Coos Bay, OR. - Experts believe the last time anyone saw the Helen E was in 1951.

After seven days at sea, the 107-foot fishing vessel ran aground on the North Spit of Coos Bay, during a fierce storm while looking for a port to pull into.

The Oregon Dunes

North of Coos Bay is the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Lawrence of Arabia sand dunes which run 50 miles along the coast and stretch inland for 3 miles too. Taking a dune buggy ride in the 40,000 acres set aside for recreational vehicles, over dunes which soar to 350ft, and where elk, black bear and mountain lions are sometimes seen, is a wind-in-your-hair and heart-pumping experience.

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Local Girl Scouts are amassing piles of toys. No, these aren’t for their personal enjoyment, but to benefit Oregon Coast Community Action’s Toy Tales.

Harbor Seal

SkyWest will continue service between the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) in North Bend, Ore., and Portland International Airport (PDX) without subsidy.

SkyWest will also continue service between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and North Bend (OTH).

"We are excited to continue to offer multiple flight options for the North Bend Coos Bay community," said Mike Lehman, Chairman, Coos County Airport District. "By no longer requiring subsidy payments, SkyWest has shown its commitment to this community and has invested in the future of travel to Oregon's beautiful southern coast."

Since agreeing to take over service between Southwest Oregon Regional Airport and Portland International Airport in fall 2008, SkyWest and the airport have worked together to ensure better service and travel options on their northbound routes. Load factors during the summer months have been on the rise, and continued community support is essential to ensure ongoing service.

Tickets for all United Express flights may be purchased online at www.united.com.