Cape Disappointment State Park has many things to offer and is a great getaway on the Washington coast. It is located at the mouth of the huge Columbia River that spills into the Pacific Ocean, bounded by a protected inland bay on one side and the crashing waves of […]
The Tillamook Forest Center is an interesting and entertaining rarity among state parks. It has a true sense of fun, starting with entrance signs that you would expect when approaching an amusement park. Its creators have done a great job of educating people of all ages with interactive […]
The Tillamook Cheese is a touristy mecca for all things dairy and yummy.
Found in the town of Tillamook on the Oregon Coast, you can of course get cheese there. Lots of it, and in many varieties. They even have all-you-can-eat samples. And the grilled cheese sandwiches in […]
Munson Creek Falls cascades over 300 feet, making it the highest waterfall along the entire Oregon coast. It is reached by a pleasant and short hike through pretty forest. Due to storm and tree damage, the path has been blocked from fully going up to the base of […]
Newport, Oregon is a commercial fishing town that has grown over the years to be a fun tourist destination as well. It has parks, plenty of accommodations, a range of dining, tourist activities, Oregon Coast Aquarium, historical sites, a picturesque waterfront promenade, art galleries, shopping, and plenty of wide open […]
Seal Rock State Recreation Site / Park is a great Oregon Coast beach for walking, rock scrambling, and tide pool critter exploring. Located right along Oregon Coast Highway 101 and near the town of Seal Rock, it first provides parking, picnic areas, and viewpoints before wandering down a short […]
The Sea Lion Caves are a unique tourist attraction along the Pacific Coast of Oregon, and represent something that would likely never be permitted today due to governmental seashore protection regulations. Since 1932, the Sea Lion Caves have been privately managed by an entrepreneurial family who have owned the […]