Visit Salishan Coastal Lodge on the Oregon Coast
For our 25th anniversary last month, we chose to spend it at Salishan Resort outside of Lincoln City, Oregon. Well, my friends this resort is definitely worth a visit! It was just what we were looking for to spend a night away. I will fully admit that we didn't take advantage of everything that this lodge had to offer, but I am happy to share our thoughts on the parts of the resort that we enjoyed and what I plan to try next time we go!
Read full story6 Reasons You Should Visit Burney Falls in California
Are you planning to spend some time exploring Northern California? I cannot stress this enough, but I highly recommend that you take a little visit to Burney Falls in Shasta County in the Cascade Range mountains. In a state that is full of natural beauty, the 129-foot Burney Falls stands out for being exceptionally so. While this is technically considered a hike, the walk down to the falls is very easy to do, so even nonhikers can enjoy this one!
Read full storyExploring Oregon this Fall: Family-Friendly Fun
I know we aren't there yet, but fall is just around the corner!! Are you looking for some family-friendly things to do this fall in Oregon? Whether you want to take a scenic drive, head to the Oregon coast, or just explore the beauty of this great state, fall might just be the best time of the year to do so! So make the most of this fall season with this awesome list of things to do in the state of Oregon and explore all of the amazing places that surround us here.
Read full storyHike Drift Creek Falls & its 100 ft Suspension Bridge
Are you ready for an adventure? How about walking across a long suspension bridge that hovers above the forest floor? Or viewing the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast Range Mountains’ dense forest. Or how about viewing a stunning waterfall that falls over the cliffside? Drift Creek Falls is a great hike along the Northern Oregon Coast that will give you an experience to remember!
Read full story10 Fun Things to Do at McPhillips Beach on the Oregon Coast
Are you looking for a new go-to beach to visit on the Oregon Coast? McPhillips Beach is a wonderful beach located in the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area. This happens to be our family’s favorite beach on the entire Oregon Coast (and we have been to a lot of beaches in this state!). McPhillips Beach is one of the very few beaches along the entire Oregon coastline that you can drive on.
Read full story25 Beaches in Northern Oregon That You Must Visit
Are you planning a road trip to see some of the best of Oregon’s beaches? You have a wonderful trip ahead of you! The great thing about Oregon beaches is that the west coast is full of beautiful places and a road trip along Hwy 101 is always going to be full of beautiful views. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about sunny days or rainy ones, the beauty of the Oregon coastline is second to none. If you really want to see the best that this great state has to offer, check out the following list of beaches in Northern Oregon!
Read full storyCheap Times to Visit Las Vegas, Plus How I Stayed For Free!
I know that I typically talk about travel throughout the Pacific Northwest (hence the name of the blog), but we do occasionally travel even further! In recent years, we have traveled to Las Vegas several times and definitely want to share some tips and ideas with you! Are you wondering when the cheap times to visit Las Vegas are? Are you wondering how you can save money on your hotel rooms? You can ask my family, I am notorious for being cheap. I do not pay full price for anything, including travel and I do have some tips for you!
Read full storyWhere to Stay in Oregon Wine Country
Are you looking for where to stay in Oregon wine country on a budget? I am here for it! I live near Oregon wine country and I know of lots of great places to stay! That’s why I am so excited to share them all with you. I know that not everyone is as lucky as I am in where they live so if you are traveling to do some wine tasting in the area, you are probably looking for the perfect place to stay.
Read full storyWhere to Go for The Best Redwoods Camping Experience
Are you ready to experience the best of nature? How about visiting Redwoods National Park and seeing some of the tallest trees in the world? If you really want to experience the Redwoods, I highly recommend a camping trip! Camping at any of the developed campgrounds we mention below is a great way to become closer to nature and get a close-up view of the giant redwoods along the Northern California Coast.
Read full storyWalk Among the Giants at Oregon’s Valley of the Giants
Are you looking for a unique adventure for the weekend ahead? How about taking a gander at some of the largest trees (Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock) in the Coast Range Mountains of Oregon? The Bureau of Land Management’s Valley of the Giants Outstanding Natural Area is a beautiful place to visit if you are looking to see nature at its finest. Here you will see ancient forests, beautiful wildlife, and green as far as the eye can see. The area features many of the types of things that you would expect to find in an old-growth forest, such as large trees (both standing and fallen), understory plants, fungi, wildlife, and mosses. All of these features can be seen along the Valley of the Giants trail.
Read full storyHug Point: Don’t Miss This Waterfall on the Beach in Oregon!
Hug Point State Park is a small one as far as state recreation sites go, but boy is it worth the trip! This hidden gem along the Northern Oregon Coast is a serene destination that deserves a visit. Just a short walk from the parking area will take you to see a beautiful waterfall right on the beach!
Read full storyAbiqua Falls: 7 Facts About This Hidden Gem in Oregon
Do you love waterfalls and hidden natural gems in nature? Then you are going to absolutely fall in love with Abiqua Falls. Abiqua Falls is a beautiful 92-foot waterfall located near the town of Scotts Mills in Oregon. Abiqua is one of the many scenic waterfalls that can be found in the Pacific Northwest region. For those who have done much hiking in this great state, you know that we are blessed with so many beautiful falls here! This is a popular hike for people to post on social media, but before you take off for this adventure, it’s important that you know a few things before you head out to explore this beautiful waterfall.
Read full story7 Fun Facts About Trees of Mystery in Klamath, CA
Have you been wanting to finally get a look at the magnificent trees that you’ve heard so much about in Northern California? Many people think that in order to see giant redwoods, you have to go to the Redwood National Park in Crescent City, but as it turns out, you really only need to go a short way past the Oregon border to experience the state’s tallest trees in the most unique of ways. Trees of Mystery in Klamath, California is a fun place to experience the coast redwoods on a road trip to remember.
Read full story6 Awesome Family Camp Vacations Ideas and Their Benefits
Are you looking for awesome family camp vacations? No matter where you live in the United States or beyond, you are going to find these camp vacations for the whole family perfect for your vacation wants! With these family camp vacations, you’ll find opportunities for fun outdoor activities, water activities, and so much more! These vacations are a way to make lifelong family memories for your family to remember forever.
Read full story10 Things To Know About Oregon’s Enchanted Forest
When you first think of Oregon, the first thing that comes to mind are scenic surroundings and a vast amount of trees. That’s what Oregon is known for. The beautiful greenery and magical nature. There really is nothing better. Maybe that’s why Oregon’s most popular theme park is based around exactly that. The Enchanted Forest is a theme park aptly named to match its surroundings.
Read full storyThirsty? Check out These Pacific Northwest Beer Festivals
Portland, Oregon is the home of the first microbrewery, and the tradition of quality beers is a proud part of the Pacific Northwest. These festivals celebrate it!. Whether it's a stout, a hefeweizen, a microbrew, a lager, or a pilsner, beer appears in all forms throughout the Pacific Northwest. Breweries are a common site and destination in the Northwest, and so it makes sense that the region would host quality festivals each year celebrating the authentic character of Northwest beers. Check out these festivals when you're enjoying the Northwest.
Read full story10 Things to Know About Oregon’s Tamolitch Blue Pool
Oregon’s Tamolitch Blue Pool in the Willamette National Forest is a very popular hike in Oregon. This is also a hike that can be intimidating to new hikers. There are tons of questions out there about this particular destination. Some of the recent questions I have heard include “Can you swim in blue pool Oregon?” “Is the Tamolitch blue pool hike family-friendly?” “Is Tamolitch pool really as blue as it looks on social media?” Well, for these questions, the answers are yes, yes, and yes! That being said, there are lots of other questions out there about this famous Oregon destination.
Read full storyPortland Fall Festivals and Area Events
Are you ready to explore the best Portland fall festivals? I absolutely love Fall and love the idea of celebrating it over and over again! With the awesome harvest festivals, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and more filling up the fall season in the Pacific Northwest. Prepare yourselves, my friends. The whole family is going to have a blast and enjoy some great food, live music, obstacle courses, carnival rides and so much more.
Read full storyCamp 18: One of the Best Places to Eat in Seaside Oregon
Are you looking for places to eat in Seaside Oregon? I have just the place to send you! That’s right my friends, it’s time for you to head to Camp 18! While it may not be exactly in Seaside, it is close enough to make the trip well worth it, no matter where you are. It’s an easy commute from Seaside or Cannon Beach and honestly, well worth the trip even if you are further away. We actually took a trip there a few weeks ago from home which is about a 2-and-a-half-hour trip for us. The trip to Camp 18 was our only destination that day. It was a long drive and a long day, but well worth it to each and every one of us!
Read full storyFun Road Trips from Portland
Are you looking for some fun road trips from Portland to fill your free time? I love love love a good road trip! I have explored much of this great state of ours, but I am always looking for some more places to check out. That's why I love to share my favorites with you!
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