Metal Detecting on the Oregon Coast: Why Fall and Winter are Great Times to be Here!
Winter storms create dramatic shows on our coastline. Tides are typically higher, the ocean is more turbulent, and all this creates a prime time for many great winter activities, including metal detecting. Here are some reasons why fall and winter may be the best...
Unique Christmas Gifts in Old Town Florence
Historic Old Town Florence is full of art, finery, fashion, and nostalgia. If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, Old Town is the place to go! Grab some saltwater taffy to nibble on while you peruse the many riverfront and other shops. Throughout the enchanting...
The Old Town Inn Guide to Storm Watching in Oregon
School is in full swing, the clocks have been turned back, and the leaves are making their final descent. We’ve reached that magical time of year when the ocean truly comes alive: storm season. If you’ve never witnessed the raw power and beauty of a winter storm on...
Visit Our Favorite Oregon Lighthouses
The central Oregon coastline is a place of tremendous contradiction. One day we can enjoy days of calm seas. The next, those same waters turn into a wildly dangerous place of towering storm-whipped waves. A visit to some of the lighthouses near Florence is a terrific...
10 Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips to Know Before You Go on Vacation
Natural disasters are unpredictable, which makes having a plan ready in place important to protect you and your family. Disasters can take place even when on vacation, creating a travel emergency. Here a are few tips for natural disaster preparedness when away...
Everything You Need to Know About Crabbing in Oregon
Crabbing – /krab/ verb The term used to describe an exciting coastal activity with family members What family members do when they aren’t having fun. See complaining Because crabs are far better covered in butter than used as a term for your family members’ boredom,...
ATV, Sandboarding, and Other Active Adventures in Florence
There’s no better way to have a good time than to spend it outdoors. For most people, being outside is a way to get the heart pumping and blood flowing. Since Florence is home to some of the best dunes in America, it’s only natural to enjoy some fun in the sand. In...
Rods ’n Rhodies and Communitywide Garage Sale Weekend, September 13-15 in Florence
Few places can offer both the roar of the ocean and the roar of a classic hot rod. If those heart-pounding sounds appeal to you, you need to be in Florence from September 13 to 15 for Rods ’n Rhodies. It’s a free, high-octane weekend at a spectacular...