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OK, some people might call this our blog page, but we think it is so much more. Here you’ll find great tips on adventures on the Oregon Coast in and around Florence, itineraries, stories about seasonal happenings, and local insights on where to find great food, drink, and entertainment.
Oregon’s Inspiring Future Hospitality Leaders: My experience Judging the 2026 Oregon ProStart Championships
A First-Time Judges Perspective On March 2, 2026, as I headed toward the Salem Convention Center, I was nervous about being a first-time judge for the Restaurant Management competition at the Oregon ProStart Championships. I then thought, if I am this nervous, I wonder how a bunch of high school students would feel giving their presentations in...
Oregon Whale Watching and Other Fun Winter Activities on the Coast
Blustery weather doesn’t have to signal the end of you experiencing fun coastal activities – this is Oregon after all! And as Oregonians like to say around here, “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices!”...
Your Florence, Oregon Fishing Guide
The Siuslaw River is one of our area’s greatest treasures—a source of beauty, inspiration, recreation, and livelihood. It's an Oregon fishing haven. And a darned-good place to catch salmon. And crab. But more on that...
A Complete List of Florence, Oregon’s Art Galleries, Installations, and Wall Murals
For many art enthusiasts, Florence, Oregon is a must-see place. The town boasts multiple public art installations, fascinating art galleries, and some amazing wall murals. It is thanks to Florence’s Public Arts...
Hoagland Properties Receives Coveted TripAdvisor Awards…Again
Florence’s locally owned and operated River House Inn and Old Town Inn each received a 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award Many Times Over This makes nine in a row for The Old...
Curtis Salgado & Band at the Florence Events Center on February 20, 2021
The River House Inn is proud to sponsor international R&B superstar Curtis Salgado in concert on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. The show is a fundraiser for the Friends of...
Winter Whale Watching Season in Oregon
While whale watching in Oregon is a year-round activity, the weeks around Christmas and New Year’s Day are truly one of the two best times to see these animals in their natural habitat. Gray whales are the most...
Why You Should Visit the Sea Lion Caves during Fall and Winter
As one of the world’s, and indeed America’s largest sea cave, and the only known mainland home of wild Steller sea lions in the world, the Oregon Coast’s Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Oregon, is a must-see. Visiting...
River House Inn Named Fan-Favorite Destination By Oregon Business Magazine – Again!
Out of more than 9,000 travel destinations in Oregon, Florence’s The River House Inn made Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Fan-Favorite Destinations in Oregon” for the fourth year in a row. Of course, we know great...
SEACoast Entertainment Association Brings Concerts and Culture to Florence
Live music in Florence? Of course! Great culture and concerts in Florence? Believe it! Yes, Florence attracts world-class performers and has a fantastic venue to do it. Top performances here in Florence on the Central...
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