Coast Explorer Magazine - The Explorer's Guide to the Oregon Coast and Washington Coast

Regional Highlights

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    Cape Blanco Lighthouse
    Oregon's oldest lighthouse still shines atop Oregon's westernmost headland in Southern Oregon.
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    Tiny Tunes
    With buzzing wings and a squeaky chatter, Anna's hummingbirds are a year-round coastal resident and a musical sign of spring.
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    Crustacean Sensation
    Coastal chefs share their secrets for creating sensational crab cakes.
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    Ghosts of Voyages Past
    Thousands of shipwrecks dot the Pacific coastline, some still visible if the tides are just right, offering visitors a glimpse...
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    Common Murres Decline as Eagles Recover
    Crowded murre colonies on coastal rock formations make for some extraordinary bird watching opportunities.
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Port Orford

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The oldest town on Oregon's southern coast and the only open water port on the Oregon Coast, Port Orford is located just north of Humbug Mountain. Gold was discovered in rivers surrounding Port Orford and miners still frequent the area, as do other outdoor enthusiasts.

Port Orford Area
Attractions and Recreation:

  • Cape Blanco State Park

    Oldest Oregon coast lighthouse at the westernmost point in Oregon, a year-round campground, horse camp, riding and hiking trails and beach access.

  • Prehistoric Gardens

    Life-size replicas of prehistoric animals within a well-crafted rain forest.

  • Humbug Mountain State Park

    Hiking trails to the top of 1756-foot Humbug Mountain, ocean viewpoints, windsurfing and scuba diving.