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THROWBACK BEACH RUN TO SEASIDE

July 19, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Growing up in a coastal town took the drama out of any beach run. North Bend was surrounded by Coos Bay with a high tide creeping on Virginia Avenue and sometimes giving 101 a good rinse. With beaches to the north, south, and west, it was easy to find the right one. Going to the […]

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OREGON BEACH PEOPLE FOR A DAY, MAYBE TWO

January 18, 2025 by David Gillaspie

An Oregon beach isn’t for everyone, especially a winter beach. But somehow people show up. They show up bundled, water-proofed, and ready to go. But to where?

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BEACH TOWN? THERE’S ONLY ONE

January 11, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Beach town is where I grew up. We had beaches all over the place, surrounded by beaches. But it was a bay town, a town on Coos Bay. Just not Coos Bay.

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LOYAL MEN FROM OREGON COAST TO MOUNTAINS

July 10, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Loyal men used to do one thing: pledge and hold their allegiance to family and nation. It used to be a point of pride, like being a Dallas Cowboys fan. America’s Team, or just another outfit that can’t get out of its own way? How can we stay out of our own way?

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DRINK BEER OUTSIDE? FOLLOWING ORDERS FROM 10 BARREL

August 9, 2020 by David Gillaspie

If drink beer outside sounds like an order to follow, then you’re a true Oregonian. Drink beer outside at the coast? Why, of course. What else would you want to do? Go fishing? Naw.

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OREGON BEACH: RULES TO RELAX ON THE ROCKS

March 7, 2018 by David Gillaspie

This is first hand information on the Oregon beach, any Oregon beach, and how to relax. Rule #1: Don’t get comfortable. If you want comfort, go to California, or Mexico, or Florida. Nothing spells comfort like sand and sun. Looking for a comfortable Oregon beach? It won’t take long. Drag […]

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