Stories Archive
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Oregon Coast Seduction
Introduction In order to accurately depict my favorite place, one must provide a little on my background. I am a native Californian, new to Portland. I have seen some beautiful sites in my lifetime of 45 years. I was born and raised in San Francisco. Bett... Continue Reading
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Wonderful sand
My fondest memories are when I took my two daughters to the Tillamook, Oregon area for week of vacation and for fun on the sand. The sand was so squeaky when you walked it was fun to make sounds with your bare feet as you walked. We found many fish floats and en... Continue Reading
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10 Year Anniversary
For our 10 year wedding anniversary on Sept 13 we flew into Portland. I had a convertible rented and we drove down the coastline all the way to San Francisco. By far the Oregon Coast was better. We only stayed in b&b's. My wife and I even loved all the peo... Continue Reading
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Feeding the Sea Lions in Depoe Bay
The summer before last, our group of six (me, my husband, our two daughters, my Mom, and my Mother-in-law) took our yearly trip to the coast. Of course my husband and I went out fishing one day, but that is just never enough for us. After wetting our appetit... Continue Reading
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Perspective
While we sit looking out at Long Island Sound in winter storm and fury, we think of our next travel adventure wondering from a dream book worldwide places. We are torn by the need for new versus the comfort of familiar. Our travels over 50 years give us a cer... Continue Reading
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Blogging at the beach
October 10, 2008 It is warm and sunny at Falcon Cove this day. As I look out the window at the Pacific I find myself wishing I had a camera with a telephoto. There are numerous flocks of pelican flying north, traveling low over the water, just a little too far... Continue Reading
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Great Lighthouse Safari
Although I've enjoyed several mini-vacations to various spots on the Oregon coast--where each location had something special, whether the perfect spot on the beach or a favorite restaurant--instead of naming just one location, I'd like to mention... Continue Reading
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Share Your Stories and Win!
Do you have a fond memory, trip or experience from a trip you've taken to The People's Coast? Take this opportunity to share your story and help us promote your favorite place and you may have a chance to win fantastic monthly prizes. Here's how it works: -... Continue Reading
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Youth Nature Writing Contest
2009 Youth Nature Writing Contest—Your Favorite Place in the Outdoors Calling all nature writers! Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is sponsoring a Youth Nature Writing Contest. High school ... Continue Reading
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Google Webpick of the week
01.30.09 Oregon Coast Visitors Association Travel/Tourism, Consumer Wieden+Kennedy’s “The People's Coast” campaign, that reinterpreted the Oregon Coast as The People’s Coast, prompted this recent site launch of the Oregon Coast Visi... Continue Reading