Stories Archive
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50th Birthday in Oregon
My husband took me to the Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B for my 50th birthday. The day was so wonderful! We went to the seal lion caves, down to Devil's Thumb and then to Mo's in Florence. It was a perfect day and exactly where I wanted to be on my 50th! Oregon... Continue Reading
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Keepin’ it really cool
The moment we started driving the downhill slope of the Coast Range and saw the fog, the afternoon glare of the Willamette Valley on a hot July day became a distant memory. Cooling our feet in the ocean, we feel like kings. The beach at Neskowin is a playgro... Continue Reading
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GO WEST YOUNG MAN!
In 1985, my parents fled the Gulf Coast after experiencing too many near-disasters, the final being Hurricane Katrina. They found a safe haven in Canyonville, Oregon but still longed for the ocean. So they headed west and ended up in the lovely town of B... Continue Reading
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The beautiful Oregon coast
We drove to Portland, Oregon and then took the Scenic Route # l down the coast. We were so excited to see the Pacific Ocean for our first time because we live all the way over near the Atlantic Ocean. To think we had driven 6,000 miles just to see the coast line... Continue Reading
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Fun in Garibaldi
I recently traveled to Garibaldi, OR which is just north of Tillamook and stayed in a cute Motel in the Port of Garibaldi called the Harborview Inn & RV Park. The place was in a perfect location next to the boat dock and beach. We rented fishing boats on... Continue Reading
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Sunsets, Sunsets, Sunsets
The southern Oregon coast has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Due west from everywhere on the coast is the mighty Pacific. And along the shores are sea stacks, rocky cliffs, wide deserted beaches, lighthouses, incredible marine life,... Continue Reading
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Sea Creatures
Orgeon Coast has the most unique sea creatures when I was there. Starfish I had never seen before. The otters were so cute. Continue Reading
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Yurts of Oregon
One summer my friends & I traveled up the coast of Oregon staying in Yurts of Oregon & visiting the beautiful lighthouses up the coast to Astoria. Staying in a yurt is like an upscale tent but with a futon & dining table. A yurt is almost like a c... Continue Reading
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The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
Nick and I are avid fishermen here in Idaho where Kokanee is King. But for true fishing fun--nothing beats the Oregon Coast. Our first trip took us to beautiful Newport-- we spent Day One hauling crab pots in the bay--what a blast! We had so much fun we imme... Continue Reading
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Whale of a Tail
My young nephews were visiting from landlocked Iowa. So, we naturally took them on a tour of the coast. As we were walking along to cliff's edge trail to show the Cape Meares Lighthouse, I happened to look over the edge. There, almost directly below, was a... Continue Reading