Darlingtonia Wayside
Just north of the town of Florence and very easy to get to, Darlingtonia Wayside is an enjoyable venue to stretch…
Just north of the town of Florence and very easy to get to, Darlingtonia Wayside is an enjoyable venue to stretch…
Bandon moved to among my favorite coastal Oregon towns when my husband and I discovered the Coquille Point Interpretive Trail. Although…
Reviewing the photos of the Coos Bay Boardwalk, it appears a serene, idyllic river setting. It was a beautiful sunny day…
Occupying a rectangular block in the middle of an otherwise ordinary northwest Lincoln City neighborhood, the Connie Hansen Garden is a…
Located in Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, Cleawox Lake is one of my favorite coastal lakes. It offers quiet isolation during…
The Chetco River South Jetty was our go-to spot during a spring camping trip to Brookings. Before or after nearly every outing…
This pair of lesser-known central Oregon coast lakes reside near Carter Lake Campground, decorating the periphery of the Oregon Dunes National…
Who was Carl G. Washburne? Strangely, although a state park bears his name, I could not find any information on Mr….
Whispering Spruce Trail is always a must-see stop when we have out-of-town visitors. Easily a top contender for the best view…
Part of the Three Capes Loop, which also includes Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda, Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint offers stunning…
Although three of Oregon’s seven coastal counties boast sea stacks dubbed Haystack Rock, the water encircled boulder at Cape Kiwanda State…
If you are in the vicinity of Depoe Bay or Newport, it’s well worth driving Otter Crest Loop. Winding only south…
We almost skipped Cape Disappointment State Park on our trip to the northern Oregon and southern Washington coast. “It sounds sad,”…
As we approached the road to the lighthouse, my husband perked up. “R/C gliders!” he exclaimed, eyes bigger and even brighter…
Cape Arago State Park offers panoramic views of the three separate coves that surround it and the broad span of ocean…
The Coquille River, its lighthouse, a few miles of Oregon coastline, and a Bandon Marsh viewpoint are all housed in Bullards…
I recall waking to an odd sound in the early hours of March 11, 2011. “Is that the Tsunami siren?” Couldn’t…
For some reason I had always thought Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint, a popular roadside turnout off Highway 101, was named…
If you’re looking for easy access to outdoor seating with a wonderful ocean view, Bob Creek Wayside is a good choice. Bob…
If my husband and I had not been camping at Beverly Beach State Park, we would have missed this gem of…
Oregon Coast Highway 101 between Florence and Yachats is a lovely drive along the central Oregon coast. Motorcyclists love the twisty…