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Discover a Picnicker’s Paradise Everyone knows the Southern Oregon Coast is a haven for nature enthusiasts and seekers of scenic wonders. What better way to immerse yourself in the coast’s stunning landscapes than by planning a picnic? In fact, it...

Stay and play on these trails, waterways, beaches and lakes. With its landscape of forests and rivers, rolling dunes, and untamed beaches, the Southern Oregon Coast offers just about everything you can imagine for lovers of outdoor fun. Discover some...

The unique landscape of the Southern Oregon Coast — where Pacific Northwest temperate rain forests transition into drier Northern California ecosystems — is a must-see for anyone interested in botany. It’s where the older, harder rocks of the Klamath Mountains meet the sandy sediment terraces rising from Pacific Ocean beaches, creating dramatic cliffs and unique soils where rare plants thrive. In April and May, enjoy the diverse ecosystems that flourish along the South Coast with wildflowers brightening Sitka spruce forests, wetlands and coastal meadows. Here are four off-the-beaten-path hikes to enjoy the springtime blooms.

Across the state, Oregon is no stranger to scenic drives, but there’s something undeniably different about road-tripping Highway 101 along the South Coast.

Sometimes the best outings are the simplest ones, and it doesn’t get much simpler than a picnic. Here are some of the Southern Oregon Coast’s best state parks for a picnic — and where to snag the tastiest farmers market...