Snapshot of the Region

What sets the Coos region apart from others?  Diverse natural history that's extremely accessible.

Climbing the dunes in winter.

(Map under construction.)

(For other natural history maps of Oregon, visit An Atlas of Oregon's Forests.)

Coos County bridges the northern edge of the rugged Klamath Mountains with the dynamic Oregon Dunes, and stretches between dramatic shores and deep inland forests.  Our unique location gives our region dunes, beaches, tidepools, forests, bays, lakes, meadows, and streams--all within a short drive from each other!  (For more details, see our natural history page.)

Climate is temperate and quite moderate, making explorations safe and comfortable year 'round.

Our access (trails and waterways) are abundant but low-key, offering a wide variety of uncrowded, relaxing opportunities to immerse yourself in nature.  (For specific information about trails, visit the Coos Trails site.)

Beginning with the several different groups of Native Americans, the region's human history spans many thousands of years.  Until fairly recently, life for people living here centered around the water.  (For more information on local tribes in the region, click here for the Coos, here for the Siuslaw, or here for the Coquille.)

Further, the region offers a wide range of lodging and dining facilities, as well a great variety of recreational activities.

We also post snapshots of regional climate, natural history, and human history.

We offer walks, tours, excursions, extended sessions, and special activities; as well as a calendar of slated activities.