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Oregon’s Adventure Coast
BREATHTAKING VIEWS AND OUTDOOR ESCAPADES ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER IN OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST: COOS BAY, NORTH BEND, CHARLESTON, WHERE RELAXATION AND SPORT COLLIDE
Whiskey Run Mountain Biking Trail
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Southwestern Oregon Community College
Mingus Park Swimming Pool
Oregon’s Adventure Coast is most easily accessible via U.S. Highway 101, which runs from north to south along the Pacific Ocean from Washington to California. If you’re flying into the area, Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend offers passenger flights through United Express.
FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
Whiskey Run Mountain Biking Trail
Biking
Professionally-built to accommodate riders of all skill levels, the Whiskey Run Trails are a blend between flow and cross-country style, giving riders open sight lines, easy climbs and chances to catch big air, if you’re into that sort of thing. Whiskey Run was built to withstand all weather types and feature more than 30 miles of single-track two way trails as riders whip through the forest while experiencing a gorgeous forest floor.
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Multipurpose
With scenic views of Empire Lakes and the surrounding forests, Southwestern Oregon Community College’s sports facilities provide an excellent backdrop for your next tournament. The campus’ rec center can host basketball, volleyball, wrestling, racquet ball, track and field, dance and rock climbing competitions and features state-of-the-art scoreboards, six automatic basketball hoops, a rock climbing wall and full fitness room.
City of Coos Bay Mingus Park Swimming Pool
Swimming, diving
First opened in 1943, this historic pool promotes a healthy, active and fun lifestyle and is open to all ages seven days a week. It serves as headquarters for the Gold Coast Swim Team and a variety of swim meets annually.
Marshfield High School
Multipurpose
With five grade levels and a campus consisting of four main buildings, Marshfield High School is one of the hosts of the OSAA 3A Basketball Tournament annually in February and March. The school can host some of the largest indoor events in the region, with a main gymnasium that has seating for 4,000.
Barview Area Charleston Area Park Association Baseball Complex
Baseball, softball, multipurpose
BACAPA Park started as a dream years ago and in 2019 made strides toward the future, where it hopes to upgrade its existing complex and build beyond one baseball field.
North Bend High School
Multipurpose
Longstanding traditions and excellent amenities are the norm at Vic Adams Field, where North Bend hosts its version of Friday night lights during football season. Clyde Allen Baseball Park is another historic venue, with seating for 300 spectators and standing-room for 300 more. In existence since 1947, the field has 8-foot-tall fences that measure 310 feet in left field, 375 to dead center and 289 feet to right field.
OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST
Janice Langlinais Executive Director 541-269-1181 x2303 Janice@OregonsAdventureCoast.com www.OregonsAdventureCoast.com
POPULAR ACTIVITIES
▶Come meet the local seals and sea lions when you stop at the
Cape Arago Beach Loop, or find the cascading waterfall in the
Golden and Silver Falls State
Natural Area.
▶The Oregon Dunes National
Recreation Area are the largest expanse of sand dunes in North
America and are perfect for dune buggies and ATVs.
▶Delicious fresh catch is available throughout the region, which is a hotspot for fishing, crabbing and clamming.
▶A treasure trove of eclectic items await in downtown Coos Bay and downtown North Bend, home to unique shopping experiences.