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Explore Harris Beach State Park
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:31 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Bicycling, Brookings, Fishing, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Parks and Wildlife, Tours / Touring, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
Harris Beach State Park has everything that is best in Pacific Northwestern beaches: an exceptional rocky coastline dotted by monolithic sea stacks and bordered by gorgeous spruce, fir and pine trees. In the spring and summer, blooming rhododendron and wild fuchsia add a little color to the scenery, and in winter storm clouds and rough
Admire Art on the Boardwalk
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:27 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Arts, Brookings, Family Fun, Festivals & Events | Viewed times | No Comments
The Brookings Harbor Festival of the Arts, which began in 1993, is held the first weekend in August on the Boardwalk at the Port of Brookings Harbor. This juried festival of original arts and crafts features over a hundred artisans from throughout the west, displaying and selling their original work, including paintings in all mediums,
Discover Brookings History
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:24 in 101 Things To Do, Brookings, History & Museums, Nature | Viewed times | No Comments
See what life was like for Native Americans and pioneers by visiting the Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum. The museum features photographs, writings, archives, household furnishings, a spinning wheel, logging and shipping artifacts, and indigenous cultural exhibits. The museum is housed in Blake House, a wooden-framed home built in 1857 by Harrison G. Blake, an
See the Light at Pelican Bay Lighthouse
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:20 in 101 Things To Do, Brookings, Nature | Viewed times | No Comments
The Pelican Bay Lighthouse, one of only two private lighthouses in Oregon, towers 141 feet over Brookings Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The lighthouse was built by JoAnn and the late Bill Cady in 1990. The son of a lighthouse keeper, Bill was raised along the California coast at lighthouse stations in Point Loma, Cape
Go Deep Sea Fishing
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:11 in 101 Things To Do, Brookings, Fishing, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
Whether you are an experienced fisherman or have never picked up a rod, you will enjoy the exhilaration of sport fishing on the high sea, stalking those elusive record catches. Ling cod and vermillion cod are the two most sought-after fish off the coast of Southern Oregon. If you are seeking the perfect fishing trip,
See Alfred A. Loeb State Park
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:08 in 101 Things To Do, Brookings, Family Fun, Fishing, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Nature, Parks and Wildlife, Tours / Touring, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
Need to relax? Love the outdoors? Alfred A. Loeb State Park combines secluded relaxation with the natural wonder of Southern Oregon. Fragrant myrtlewood is the prevailing scent in the air as the park is nestled in groves of these marvelous 200-year-old trees. Just beyond the park, the Chetco River bustles toward the Pacific Ocean. Depending
Drift Down the Chetco River
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 16:04 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Brookings, Family Fun, Fishing, Hiking, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Picnic, Tours / Touring, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
To see nature in its most rugged and wild state, take a trip to the 55-mile long Chetco River. At the headwaters in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, at 3,700 feet, the river is very steep, deeply dissected with many rapids and falls, while the shores are sparsely vegetated in this mountain terrain. The river narrows at
Hike Trails Near Brookings Beaches
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 15:54 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Brookings, Family Fun, Hiking, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Picnic, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
Brookings is home to several beautiful beaches. Take an afternoon to hike, picnic or walk the adjacent trails. Some of these beaches boast treasure troves of shells and stones, while others provide a glimpse into marine life through tide pools. Camping accommodations can also be found. Lone Ranch Beach is located four and a half
Stroll Through Azalea City Park
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 15:50 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Brookings, Family Fun, Hiking, History & Museums, Nature, Parks and Wildlife, Picnic | Viewed times | No Comments
One of the most unique and beautiful places in Oregon is Azalea City Park in Brookings, where you can walk among astonishing native azaleas. There are many trails through this 33-acre park that will take you past five varieties of endangered native azaleas, annuals, shrubs and bulbs. The area boasts year-round color along with forests
Take a Walk Along Brookings Harbor
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 15:47 in 101 Things To Do, Brookings, Festivals & Events, Fishing, Hotels, Specialty Shops, Tours / Touring | Viewed times | No Comments
If you are looking for a great place to spend an afternoon walking around and doing a little bit of everything, you will have a great time at the Port of Brookings Harbor. This is the busiest recreational port on the Oregon Coast, attracting more than 95,000 people each year. The avid angler will be
