The lighthouse is unique in that it is the only Oregon Coast Lighthouse that is still standing featuring attached living quarters. These quarters are now used to show what the living area looked like in the 1870’s when the lighthouse was first used. The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is open to...
Hike the Tillamook Head Trail. Offering views of one of the most splendidlighthouses on the Oregon Coast, the Tillamook Head Trail is a must for anyone visiting Seaside. It’s wedged right between Seaside and Cannon Beach and is a great option for hikers coming from either location. View o...
Nnow their kids’ friends can’t toilet paper the house without everyone knowing who did it. I think of the (harmless, I swear) pranks of old (e.g., TP-ing a friend’s house; playing ding-dong ditch), as well as acts of intrigue and kindness (leaving May flowers and notes on th...
Sure, the Oregon Coast is a “People’s Coast”, just like Viet Nam’s where the “People’s Coast Guard” stands watch, but I’m not feeling how this brand is going to take off, let alone bring more folks to the state. More importantly terms like the People’s Coast diminish the ...
Pronounced “yah-hots,” the small town of Yachats is situated at the foot of the 800 foot (250 meter) high Cape Perpetua on the Northern Oregon Coast. The tiny village is a popular destination for travelers who want to enjoy all of the unspoiled beauty that Oregon’s coastline offers, ...
Look into tide pools to get a close-up view of the tiny and colorful sea life that call Oregon Coast home. The seven “marine gardens” along the coast provide the best opportunity to view pools and offer interpretive programs, locations include Yachats State Park and Otter Rock. ...
The Central Oregon Coast is a great place for fishing, clamming, hiking, golfing and other outdoor activities. Take the kids and visit the Sea Lion Caves near Florence, the world’s largest. Head up to Newport for a view of the state’s second-tallest lighthouse and shopping in this sea...
Moist air from the coast met freezing arctic air right over Portland. It often seemed to be snowing sideways, and it piled up in drifts against fences and buildings. Read More Alaska Airlines door lands in Cedar Mill February 5, 2024 Community We sent some questions to the NTSB but ...
This site is about hiking trails from Portland to the Pacific Coast. It is about the history of Northwestern Oregon including its Indian history, the pioneer experiences, the logging industry and the future development of connections between rural and ur
Portland is an incredible city packed with fun and quirky things to do and has a vibrant food, drink, and coffee scene. Whether you are visiting the city on a weekend trip or using it as a starting point for a spectacularOregon Coast Road Trip, this list of the best things to do in...