North Bend - Located along US 101 about 5 miles north of Coos Bay on the “north bend” of the Coos Bay estuary, North Bend  has respectively 9,600 residents and features the historic McCullough Bridge and North Bend Municipal Airport. Steeped in history, North Bend was home to the regions first hospital, plays a prominent role in aviation history and thrived as an early coastal frontier.  Many downtown buildings dating to the early 20th Century are slowing being restored.

Pistol River - Located near Mack Rock, out of the Gold Beach wind and the Brookings fog, conveniently located half way between the Rogue and Chetco Rivers, five-minutes to fishing at Pistol River, or windsurfing at the famous Myers Creek Beach.

Port Orford  - Located halfway between Bandon and Gold beach you’ll find the small picturesque friendly town of Port Orford.  An artistic community, with numerous art galleries owned and operated by world-class artists.  Rich in history, Port Orford features a Lifeboat Station Museum, the port of Port Orford and Battle Rock Historical Park.  To the north is the Cape Blanco Lighthouse, and the restored Victorian Hughes House Museum.     

Kite flying, beachcombing, camping, fishing, ocean and windsurfing, crabbing, clamming, picnicking, along with visiting local shops and restaurants are popular local activities. There's also hiking at nearby Humbug Mountain and at Point Orford Heads State Park.

Powers - Powers retains the small town character of the Pacific Northwest.  The gateway to the Siskiyou National Forest, it features a railroad museum and one of the oldest pioneer homes in the region.

Reedsport – “Heart of the Oregon Dunes,” located in Douglas County, Oregon. Reedsport/Winchester Bay offers a charming coastal community, a temperate climate, excellent schools and medical care, a variety of activities, shopping, gourmet dining and a historic lighthouse. 

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