Category: Oregon Coast
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Not Your Everyday Corn Dog
Leave it to Reg to sniff out one of the most unique and popular lunch spots on the Oregon Coast. And to perfectly time our drive north to reach the seaside town of Rockaway Beach at the lunch hour. We had to stop. There are nearly 100 years of history behind this tasty treat. The…
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Travel Surprises Are The Best
We made our reservations last winter. Planning ahead is a necessity when hoping to camp along the coasts of Oregon and Washington. Fortunately, our start date coincided with a blazing hot heatwave that settled over the Rogue Valley. Our first two nights were spent at Tugman State Park on the Oregon Coast where we walked…
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Trapped On Cape Blanco
Our plan was to take a Sunday drive from our Cape Blanco State Park campsite, north to the coastal town of Bandon, for a breakfast out treat. Mother Nature had other ideas. Our expectation was a small patch of water covering a short stretch of road. We led the way while another guest, hoping to…
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Tapping Our Inner Child
Reg and I have always poo-poohed this “must see” attraction near Port Orford on Oregon’s Coast. However, I think we always knew it wasn’t a matter of “if” we’d buy the tickets and take the tour, but “when.” As we drove by on a dreary morning, Reg decided to stop for a photo. One thing…
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Sisters Rock State Park
With spring just around the corner, we hitched up the trailer looking forward to a short trip along the Oregon Coast. Although the long range weather forecast wasn’t looking good, we managed to enjoy three days of sunshine near Coos Bay before traveling south for a week long stay at Cape Blanco State Park. A…
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Spring Break
For years we’ve eyed the handful of (nearly) oceanfront campsites at Harris Beach State Park, but reservations are competitive and we just aren’t that good at planning in advance…until this year. Reg lucked out and snagged site A-23, one of the better spots offering a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean. We packed our lunch and…
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Up The Oregon Coast – A Look Back
We weren’t sure a travel trailer was the life for us, but after five years and well over 20,000 miles, it’s safe to say we’ve found our second home. The trailer has been particularly nice this year…pulling our home behinds us feels pretty safe. The decision to travel this summer was not one we made…
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Walking The Amanda Trail
Look beyond the beauty of today’s Oregon Coast and some ugly historical truths emerge. Our hike along the Amanda Trail served double duty, reminding us of our unfortunate past while offering a gorgeous walk today. The beautiful 3.5 mile hike through evergreen forests eventually connects with Cape Perpetua where, on a clear day, the views…
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Packing up the Trailer
We recently spent 3 days camping with friends at Oregon’s Humbug Mountain State Park. In addition to the laughter and incredible meals, Reg and I took the opportunity to get a little uphill practice with our backpacks. We will soon be lacing up our boots for another trekking adventure, and Humbug Mountain is uphill all…
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