Oregon is a state that runs from rock strewn shores to salty bays, vast rivers to lofty volcanic peaks, glacier alpine lakes and high altitude desert, making it a hot spot for bird variety. In fact, bird watching is popular enough in these parts to merit the creation of a well-rounded list of bird...

When big storms send bigger waves crashing furiously onto wind-swept sandy beaches, many visitors to the Oregon Coast find a nice, sturdy window somewhere and do a spot of storm watching. And while this can be a perfectly pleasant way to pass an afternoon, the time might come when anyone with an ave...

There’s nothing quite like the Oregon Coast in summer. Beaches are busy but beautiful, punctuated by sandcastles, seaweed and sun-seekers but rarely hot. Sea breezes often blow, which keeps the fog at bay but even in full sunshine you might find the water - and weather - a can get chilly quickly. W...