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Looking for a great campground on the Northern Oregon Coast? We just fell hard for Fort Stevens where you not only get beautiful nature but a history lesson. Check out our review here!
Every summer we do a camping with our school at Nehalem Bay State Park which is just outside of the gorgeous, tiny town of Manaznita. This year a group of us decided we wanted to add more hiking/walking to our stay and we checked out a couple of things. The first was a walk from... Continue Reading →
A few months ago my 8-year-old son decided he didn't want to go to soccer camp, which was a stunning realization for me because he says he wants to be pro-Footballer when he is older. He asked if we could cancel soccer camp and go camping instead. He was very specific where he wanted to... Continue Reading →
I called up Sandland Adventures and booked our Dune Buggy tour before we set out on our trip. We were staying a mile down the road at Honeyman State Park, so this was super convenient to get to and there was parking for my truck and trailer while we were out on our ride. We decided... Continue Reading →
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 →
Just a few days after we got back from our 3 week roadtrip, we headed to the Oregon Coast for a school camp out at Nehalem Bay State Park. It is just outside the small town of Manzanita, which is 20 miles south of Cannon Beach. If you are driving from Portland, it will take... Continue Reading →
Each summer I like to plan a road trip where we get out for an extended period of time and see as much as we can. I really like focusing our trip on National and State Parks, and visiting various stops along the way. I will come to a screeching halt for "The Biggest/Smallest__________". They... Continue Reading →
Last fall (2011) we took a trip to the Oregon Coast, and stayed in Astoria. It had been a long time since my husband and I had been there, and my son had never seen that part of coast. I figured we should get it in, since we did the rest of the coast earlier... Continue Reading →
As the rainy season has set upon us, I have started planning my excursions for next summer. It is my way of getting through the grey and having something to look forward to on the other side. My light at the end of the tunnel, if you will! In my planning, I usually pull out... Continue Reading →
