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How to find magic at Oswald West State Park

January 4, 2023 by Matthew

Matthew Kessi leans against an old growth sitka spruce tree on the Oregon Coast at Oswald West State Park. He's wearing black raingear head to toe that appears very wet, with a striped colored hat. There are roots from another smaller tree and green fir branches hanging down into the shot.

Oswald West State Park seems to have it all. Old-growth giants greet visitors, ushering them through a dramatic canopy of texture and light to a beach – an alchemy of sand, rocks, and drift logs. Creeks flow to the Pacific Ocean, and 14 trails meander the rugged topography. Most people rush directly to the iconic Short Sand Beach, but way more magic is possible. This … [Read more...] about How to find magic at Oswald West State Park

10 Oregon Coast hikes to reclaim the soul

November 2, 2022 by Matthew

Waves crash along the path on a famous Oregon Coast Hike at Shore Acres State Park. The sky is a swirl of gray and blue and the water foamy as it crashes on the rock formations.

The Oregon Coast is a stellar example of nature's forces joining in inspiring the human heart to open. Majestic fir trees line steep foothills grounding the earth while different versions of moss grip forests floors like a cozy shag carpet. Rough waves churn their way through ornate rock stacks -- proudly standing as a testament to resiliency. Wide open beaches allow space … [Read more...] about 10 Oregon Coast hikes to reclaim the soul

My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon

April 20, 2022 by Matthew

The iconic lamp post on the Seaside Promenade is made of yellow painted concrete with a black casing for the light fixture. The sky is bright blue and just a faint line of surf from the ocean can be seen banging onto the beach.

My family has visited the Oregon Coast since before I can remember, and Seaside, Oregon was one of the favorites -- along with Cannon Beach. The proximity to our home near Portland (about ninety minutes) was convenient for a family drive, but there were also so many different things to do in Seaside, Oregon. In high school and college, my friends and I would pile into our cars … [Read more...] about My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon

The best Oregon Coast towns to visit

March 27, 2022 by Matthew

A sweeping view of Pacific City, one of the best Oregon Coast Towns for wide sandy beaches and peace and quiet.

You'll get as many answers if you ask long-time Pacific Northwest locals about the best Oregon Coast Towns to visit. The scenic 363-mile outline that follows the Pacific Ocean is as varied as the varieties of moss in the coastal forests. Whether you want quiet contemplation or zip-lining, rest assured the options exist. While this article contains my top selections for ten … [Read more...] about The best Oregon Coast towns to visit

My 10 favorite things to do in Brookings, Oregon

February 4, 2022 by Matthew

Chetco Point Park is a great thing to do in Brookings Oregon. Waves roll into shore with bright white caps, smothering over an open sandy beach while blue skies float above this scene.

Growing up in Oregon, I never made it to the Southern Oregon Coast, which includes Brookings, Oregon, hugging the final stretch of the Oregon Coast Highway. It is an out-of-the-way place unless you're traveling the entire coastline between San Francisco and the Olympic Peninsula, for example. But recently, this changed for me, and I set out on a magical tour of Southern … [Read more...] about My 10 favorite things to do in Brookings, Oregon

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