For spring break this year, we had family in town from Europe. We wanted to have time in the valley, but I also wanted us to get away for a few days so we could all have a nice rest. I rented a house on the coast for a few nights and planned a few activities... Continue Reading →
Mile By Mile – not only a favorite, but a gold mine!
Being a 6th generation Oregonian, I feel like I know a lot about the place. Fact is, I do, but not about the whole state. It is a big place, with lots of things to see and do. That is where this favorite thing comes in. As a kid, we spent a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Newport, Oregon
Newport, Oregon is one of my favorite places on the Oregon Coast. Could be because of the sentimentality, from days gone by, as we often visited this area when I was a child. It could also be simply because it is a great place to go! We did our trip in March, and although it was a... Continue Reading →
OR – Oregon Coast Aquarium (Newport)
2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 541-867-3474 http://aquarium.org/ General Admission Rates (includes admission to all exhibits): Adults (Ages 18-64): $15.95 Seniors (Ages 65+): $13.95 Young Adults (Ages 13-17): $13.95 Children (Ages 3-12): $9.95 Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-2): Free Winter Hours The day after Labor Day through Memorial Day 10am - 5pm daily Summer... Continue Reading →
OR – Yaquina Head Outstanding Area (Newport)
http://www.yaquinalights.org/?dir_cat=87900 Before we left Newport, during an over-night tip, we decided to head to Yaquina Head Outstanding area and have a look at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. This ended up being one of our favorite things. It is $7 per car to get in, but this gives you 3-days of visits. One regret was that... Continue Reading →
Port of Newport RV Park (Yaquina Bay)
Last March, we decided we needed to get out of town and we wanted to go to the beach. We normally go to the Northern Coast, but the Central Coast area is really my favorite. It holds sentimental value for me, plus, I just love how much there is to do there. We packed up... Continue Reading →
