North Bend

If you find yourself in or around Coos Bay in Oregon, don't miss the opportunity to witness the most dramatic wave action you'll ever see. These gigantic waves are just mesmerizing! Shore Acres State Park is on the Cape Arago Hwy, 13 miles southwest of Coos Bay/North Bend and U.S. Highway 101. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to dusk, and a daily vehicle parking fee of $5 is charged. Unfo...

Charleston Harbor: Seven Devils Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

Southern Oregon Coast is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

Sunset Bay Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

Sunset Bay to Cape Arago is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

Cape Arago Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

Cape Arago South Cove Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coos Bay, Oregon.

I think the greatest appeal of the John Dellenback area is its diversity.  The varied coastal ecosystems, including a creek and forest with moisture-loving souls like the newts and gigantic slugs contrasts significantly with the expansive sand dunes just beyond the edge of the tree line.  In one direction, there is a coniferforest and rare red fescue community.  In the other, you’llfind empty d...