Oregon Coast is a coastal region of the U S state of Oregon.
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11 Facts About Oregon Coast
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Oregon Coast includes Clatsop County, Tillamook County, Lincoln County, western Lane County, western Douglas County, Coos County, and Curry County.
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Oregon Coast is divided into three different regions based on their geological formations: the North Coast, Central Coast, and South Coast.
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Central Oregon Coast, which extends from Cascade Head to Reedsport, while similar to the North Oregon Coast, possesses fewer sandy beaches, more sea cliffs and terraces, and a greater number of bays.
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The last Oregon Coast Guard operated light, Cape Arago Light, was built in 1934.
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The Oregon Coast is known for its scenic areas, such as Cape Perpetua, Cape Blanco and Cape Arago.
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Sport fishing has traditionally been the primary outdoor recreational activity along the Oregon Coast, and is a major industry in several of Oregon's port cities, especially Astoria, Newport, and Coos Bay.
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Finally, Oregon has the distinction of being the only U S state to receive hostile action during World War II, being both shelled and bombed.
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Oregon Coast was made an honorary citizen of Brookings days before his death in September 1997.
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Oregon Coast's sword is on display at the Brookings Public Library.
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