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
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The best Oregon Coast towns to visit
If you ask long time Pacific Northwest locals about the best Oregon Coast Towns to visit, you'll get as many answers. 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 10 … [Read more...] about The best Oregon Coast towns to visit
My 10 favorite things to do in Brookings, Oregon
In a life growing up in Oregon, I never made it to the Southern Oregon Coast, which includes Brookings, Oregon, hugging the very final stretch of the Oregon Coast Highway. It is such 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 … [Read more...] about My 10 favorite things to do in Brookings, Oregon
How to connect your heart to the Redwoods in Oregon
I've wandered the beautiful Pacific Northwest my entire life, growing in my ability to close out the noise of our modern society. It isn't always easy, with the realities of life screaming from what seems like every direction. Still, I keep going to find the quiet -- forests are a great place to start. Oregon and Washington State are both chock-full of trees, indeed, but … [Read more...] about How to connect your heart to the Redwoods in Oregon
Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique
Follow for unique side trip options to get off the interstate -- a Seattle to Portland drive road trip planner. My life is a tale of two cities. I was born and raised in the Portland area but my mom and a ton of family hailed from the Salish Sea, in Washington State. On Christmas Eve we'd have a celebration in my hometown of Scappoose with one side of relatives, then pile … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique
