Oregon Wine & Sake
Along the route are 31 highlighted wineries within a 30 minute drive of the city.
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Beach time
Confession: I live about 40 minutes’ drive from the Pacific Ocean and I hardly ever go there! That’s a crime, isn’t it? Yes, yes it is. In 2016 I’ve been to the beach two times. I went to Astoria for my birthday in January, and later in the Spring, I went out with a group […]
Read More Beach timeRainier Soap & Christmas
I was delighted to discover that one of the largest original industries in the town was the Rainier Soap Factory
Read More Rainier Soap & ChristmasEnchanted rides
The rides are not as mind-blowing as typical corporate them park rides, but they are legitimately fun.
Read More Enchanted ridesEnchantment
It’s just on the other side of cute, and has turned creepy in a most delicious way.
Read More EnchantmentCherry Orchard Trail
We would be hiking the Cherry Orchard Trail that also begins near Lyle, and I knew ahead of time that I would like it.
Read More Cherry Orchard TrailCliffs, moss, waterfalls
My philosophy is that there is potential danger all around us at all times, and that a trail is actually safer than a sidewalk.
Read More Cliffs, moss, waterfallsCentral Oregon weekend
Arno and I had the idea to leave Friday after work and drive wherever our fancy took us.
Read More Central Oregon weekendLighthouse and Sea Lions for Christmas
{Our trip begins with Day one.} I had told Arno the night before that I wanted to be on the beach Christmas morning for sunrise photos. It helps to tell someone else when there’s a good chance I’ll blow off my own plans. “Sunrise is at 7:52,” he announced as soon as I started moving. […]
Read More Lighthouse and Sea Lions for ChristmasChristmas Eve on the Oregon Coast
I don’t know how close I came to not seeing this amazing sight out of pure unromantic stubbornness, but thank goodness it didn’t happen.
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