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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.

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

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.

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

February 4, 2022 by Matthew

A giant redwood tree in a forest along the Oregon Coast rises high up into the sky. Spindly branches pop out before rich green foliage fills in the canopy. The bark of the tree is weathered black texture.

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

December 8, 2021 by Matthew

The St. Johns Bridge rises up toward Forest Park in Portland. There are a few cars coming and going.

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

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