Cape Blanco Oregon - Southern Oregon Attractions

The southern Oregon coast is generally undeveloped and quite rugged. It features many small towns that still hold some of their logging and fishing flavor, though both industries have had hard times lately. There is a state park or wayside about every five miles, many with camping facilities.

The southern Oregon Coast enjoys a much sunnier climate than the north coast, so camping there can be more fun. The area around Brookings is particularly considered a banana belt.

Cape Blanco is a favorite spot for watching the gray whale migrations, and dozens of charter boat operators up and down the coast will take you out for a closer look. The whales will sometimes swim close enough to a small boat to let you reach out and touch them. In whaling days the gray was one of the most dangerous to hunt, but now that they are a protected species the gray whales haven't killed anyone in decades.

The Mill Casino at Coos Bay is another Indian casino. It's right on the waterfront. They book some pretty good musical acts there, so check the entertainment schedule.

• The Dominguez-Escalante Expeditions Journal:

Through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico in 1776

• I Walked to Zion:
- Young Pioneers on the Mormon Trail

• The Gathering of Zion:
- The Story of the Mormon Trail

• National Geographic's Guide to:
- Lewis and Clark Trail

• Hiking Historic Trails
- Utah's Favorite Hiking Trails

• Scenic Driving - Travel guides
- Scenic Driving in Utah

• Historical reading
- The Old Spanish Trail

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