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A weather phenomenon known as the "Chetco effect" or the "Brookings effect" can cause the temperature in Brookings near the Chetco River mouth to be much higher than the surrounding area.

The Brookings Institution is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C. in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, mainly in economics, policy, government, foreign policy, and global economy and development.

Brookings is located along the Wild Rivers Coast and boasts some of the warmest temperatures on the coastline. The southern entry to the Oregon Coast is a base camp for recreation on the Chetco, Rogue, Elks and Sixes Rivers.

A 2014 investigation by The New York Times found Brookings to be among more than a dozen Washington research groups and think tanks to have received payments from foreign governments while encouraging American government officials to support policies aligned with those foreign governments' agendas.

I had no expectations for things to do in Brookings, Oregon, and I left with a whole heart… and belly. The Oregon Coast is a magical place, beginning in Astoria, Oregon and integrating State Parks and National Forests along the way (like Heceta Head lighthouse) to the end of the line, so to speak, in Brookings.

Living in Brookings, Oregon, you'll find it a pretty safe place. Property crime rates in Brookings are lower than the national average, and violent crime rates are significantly lower than the national average. NeighborhoodScout.com states Brookings has a crime rate lower than 68% of all US cities.

About Brookings Balmy ocean breezes, spectacular views, and a host of outdoor recreational activities are just a few of the many reasons Brookings is a great place to visit.