FOUR SOUTHERN OREGON COAST PROJECTS AWARDED GRANTS FROM TRAVEL OREGON

Travel Oregon has awarded nearly $6.2 million in funding to support 65 projects across the state. Of this, the Oregon Coast received close to $1.2 million for 12 initiatives, with the Southern Oregon Coast securing nearly $300,000 across four projects. Congratulations to the following Southern Oregon Coast recipients!

David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems $98,900.00 to expand services in the Oregon Coast communities of Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, and Coos Bay through the addition of five all-terrain track chairs and a trailer.

City of Gold Beach $75,000.00 to replace the existing playground with a new ADA compliant, accessible structure at the centrally located Collier H. Buffington Memorial Park, creating a safer place for visitors and residents of all abilities to play.  

City of North Bend $150,000.00 to fund The Hub Rest Area, a convenient, accessible, and inclusive stop for visitors to the Southern Oregon Coast, which includes a paved walkway connecting the upper and lower levels of the Visitor Center. 

Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston VCB/Oregon's Adventure Coast $42,500.00 for accessibility improvements, including EnChroma glasses for color blindness, hearing loops, and an accessible website.

"UNDEREXPOSED - OREGON COAST ROAD TRIP SPECIAL" HIGHLIGHTS WHISKEY RUN BIKE TRAILS & "RIDE THE DIRT WAVE"

Oregon Rides and Events recently released a short film that celebrates the growing excitement around mountain biking along the Oregon Coast. Underexposed – Oregon Coast Road Trip Special highlights the region's incredible trails, passionate communities, and stunning natural beauty that make it truly unique. In its first week on YouTube, the video amassed more than 20,000 views, a testament to its widespread appeal.

The film shines a spotlight on three of the coast's premier mountain bike trail systems, including the South Oregon Coast's renowned Whiskey Run Mountain Bike Trails. It also features Ride the Dirt Wave, showcasing the enthusiasm, energy, and momentum driving this event while celebrating the communities that make it all possible.

MOBI-MATS READY TO USE AT GOLD BEACH'S SOUTH BEACH PARK

Gold Beach is excited to share that new Mobi-Mats (mobility mats) have been installed and are now ready for use at South Beach Park, located at 24080 Shirley Lane.

These mats significantly improve beach accessibility, allowing individuals of all abilities to explore areas that were previously difficult to access. This initiative represents a meaningful step toward expanding inclusive access not only in Gold Beach, but throughout Oregon.

Thanks to the generous support of Trailkeepers of Oregon, installation was completed quickly, and the mats are now open for public use.