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My 10 favorite things to do in Astoria, Oregon

April 7, 2021 by Matthew

A chrome mechanical binocular will offer a closer look at the sights in the background for only 25 cents. The grass trails down to evergreen trees and eventually the waters of the Columbia River.

This is a love letter to Astoria, Oregon. I have fond memories of spending time in this coastal enclave growing up -- regularly visiting a favorite baby sitter whose family moved down the river. In fact, she took me to see Star Wars for the first time at the Liberty Theatre (just recently renovated downtown.) I continue to explore the area on regular trips home to see family … [Read more...] about My 10 favorite things to do in Astoria, Oregon

Until the cows come home — an ‘udderly’ fantastic day trip to Tillamook, Oregon

May 27, 2020 by Matthew

Cows are everywhere in Tillamook, Oregon. These holsteins are black and white with yellow ear tags. They are behind a barbed wire fence and surrounded by lush green blades of grass. The sky is blue in the background.

Tillamook enjoys a certain amount of regional notoriety used on the delicious cheese and ice cream products produced and sold all over the world. For example, back in the day when Alaska Airlines offered fruit and cheese platters for purchase on flights, there were always a few chunks of the flagship sharp cheddar cheese snuggling up to Beechers and Brie. But some people … [Read more...] about Until the cows come home — an ‘udderly’ fantastic day trip to Tillamook, Oregon

A slice of Americana on the Oregon Coast

July 4, 2019 by Matthew

A single blue mold for a sand castle sits on a sandy beach on the Oregon Coast amongst wily green beach grasses, with the jetting outline of Tillamook Head in the background.

Four of the best summer time activities to experience in Gearhart, Oregon; from a local perspective Growing up with the Oregon Coast Growing up in Scappoose, the Oregon Coast was about 90 minuets away and our family frequented Cannon Beach for a night or two on school breaks. My dad would take us exploring near Haystack Rock, where we'd search the tide pools for … [Read more...] about A slice of Americana on the Oregon Coast

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I would like to acknowledge that much of my inspiration comes from living on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

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