THE GOLDEN HIND

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

In 1579, the English sea captain and privateer Sir Francis Drake sought shelter for his crew and tall sailing ship, the Golden Hind, around the headland during the second expedition to circumnavigate the world in a single trip.

CAPE GREGORY

CAPTAIN GEORGE VANCOUVER

In 1778, the British naval officer Captain George Vancouver named the headland Cape Gregory, in honor of Saint Gregory. Captain Vancouver is known for the 1791–1798 expedition to explore and chart the Pacific Northwest.

CAPE ARAGO

FRANÇOIS ARAGO

The headland was renamed Cape Arago after François Arago, a French mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who discovered magnetism, the wave theory of light, and helped in research that led to the laws of light polarization.

THE LOCATION

POPULAR VIEWPOINT

CoosBayWebCam is located along Cape Arago Highway (i.e., State Route 540) halfway between the Historic Empire District and the fishing village of Charleston. This road comes to an end at Cape Arago State Park.

THE CAMERA

NetCam XL

CoosBayWebCam is currently powered by a StarDot NetCam XL 3 MegaPixel (4)~8mm, (90°)–47° wide-angle lens and is enclosed in a light-duty weatherproof enclosure.

SNAPSHOTS

QUICK! TAKE A PICTURE!

Some of our favorite snapshots—amazing sunsets, storm clouds, ships, spiders, and more! Sorted by the month—see how the sun reaches both it's northerly and southerly zeniths for our latitude at the equinoxes.

STAMPING

CapeAragoRubberStamps.com

Hundreds of exclusive, original art, unmounted, natural red rubber stamps from Oregon. Fast shipping and no sales tax!

DIY STONE MOLDS

CandREnterprise.com

Original-design reusable stepping stone molds. These durable molds WILL inspire YOUR next project!

RV/BOAT STORAGE

CandREnterprise.com

Fenced RV and boat storage located just minutes from several boat ramps and the sand dunes.

STAMPING

redeowyn.com

Follow the White Rabbit to find Alice, the Jabberwocky, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts! Don't be late!

DIY DOME BOOK

CandRenterprise.com

Interested in learning how to build your own 4-frequency geodesic dome without a kit? Learn more!

CARVED EGGS

by Artist Jennifer Sperling

Wonderfully whimsical and delicate emu egg carving features wildlife and nature scenes by a local North Bend, Oregon artist.