Whenever I travel out of Oregon, which is pretty often, I can’t help but make comparisons with the geography in other states and countries. Although I’m a big fan of California which is a lot like Oregon, and a fan of the longer detailed histories you’ll find in other countries and...
Stretching approximately 362 miles from the California border to Columbia River, the Oregon Coast is nature at its best. From the stunning views, to the awesome sea stacks, to the beautiful beaches, this is one road trip that should be on everyone's buck
Oregon Coast road trip tip:parking for the Hobbit Trail is located in a small gravel lot along Highway 101 just north of Heceta Head State Park and is marked by a hiking sign. Be extremely careful as you need to cross the Highway to reach the trailhead. TheSea Lion Cavesare an awesome...
Note that Highway 101 does go inland here and there along the coast. Some of those inland stretches are fairly scenic and enjoyable, but some parts are -- quite honestly -- dull. (Seaside to Warrenton on the north coast is very dull, to me.) To make up for the dull parts, though,...
Having Daniel along for part of the trip was really fun, it is always nice to meet another unconventional traveler. After dropping Daniel in Tillamook we turned onto highway 6 and headed toward Portland. We were going to park at my moms property in Sherwood, where we would meet a large ...
. But with another 100-plus miles of coastal highway, state parks, scenic viewpoints, wildlife preserves and quaint oceanside towns to explore, consider extending the trip a day or two and continuing north on US-101. If you do, here are just a few ideas for what to do along the way:...
Pacific City toLincoln Cityis a half hour drive, passing by Neskowin, on Oregon Coast Highway 101. If you’re on a Pacific Coast Highway road trip, these two are easy to visit together. Continuing North is: Tillamook (30 minutes), Cannon Beach (1.5 hours), and Astoria (2 hours). ...
You can easily get to the Oregon Coast on a day trip from Portland or other cities off of Interstate 5. Driving down the whole coast via Highway 101 can also be done in a day (7.5 hours without stops). Good for:Scenery, hikes, seafood, beaches, scenic drives ...
The Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor is made up of 18 miles worth of rugged rocky cliffs, sandy shores and wooded hillsides. It’s located along Highway 101 between Brookings and Gold Beach, making it a popular stop-off for drivers on road trips. However, there’s enough to expl...