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 in 2020, this changed for me, and I set out on a magical tour of Southern Oregon … [Read more...] about 10 Best Things to Do in Brookings, Oregon — A Local’s Guide
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Best Oregon Coast Towns — A Local’s Top Picks in 10 Categories
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 Best Oregon Coast Towns — A Local’s Top Picks in 10 Categories
Oregon Coast Road Trip — A Local’s Slow, Nature-First Guide
This article about planning an Oregon Coast road trip is for you if: An Oregon Coast road trip can be sublime when the connection with the natural world aligns just right. But putting together the right itinerary to capture the essence of a pristine 363-mile coastline can be tricky -- especially for those who earnestly appreciate all the healing properties nature provides. … [Read more...] about Oregon Coast Road Trip — A Local’s Slow, Nature-First Guide
The best things to do in Yachats Oregon
Lighthouse to Sealions, this guide -- from a Pacific Northwest local -- delivers all the best things to do in Yachats, Oregon. 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. Click here … [Read more...] about The best things to do in Yachats Oregon
How to find magic at Oswald West State Park
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
