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Cape Arago State Park, Coos Bay

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Cape Arago State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.HistoryIn 1579 Sir Francis Drake is purported to have sought shelter for his ship, the Golden Hinde, around Cape Arago. The headland was originally named Cape Gregory by George Vancouver on March 12, 1778 after Saint Gregory, the saint of that day; it was renamed Cape Arago after François Arago.

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• By Roger M

  If this majestic park on the shore of the Oacific were in California, it would have 10,000 visitors each day. But it's right here where we live and there is never any hesitation when it comes to selec...  more »

• By wifeof25years

  There were people there to set up ?telescopes? for us to look through and see the sea lions! So cool! Then up farther, the view was just amazing! The Pacific coast is just so cool with the cliffs, and...  more »

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• By Alexander Tidwell

  Seriously, the best tide pools I've ever seen in Oregon. Make sure to go at low tide and explore. I see something new and cool every time I go. I go at least twice a year. I even saw a live octopus once.

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• By Dyno Dave

  Beautiful place to see, I mean like wow!! I'm impressed with the majestic beauty of this place. A++ top rate visit.

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