A few weeks ago, I was hanging out in Portland with a few friends of mine, talking about what we were going to do over the next few days. Most of us said we were going to stay home and watch football or do chores around the house until one of the guys said that …
I like the beach as much as the next person but the problem with the popular ones on the Oregon Coast is they’re always too crowded. I like to relax in the sand without 750 other people next to me. That’s why I like to seek out the hidden gems of the Oregon Coast and …
Exploring small towns on Oregon’s coast is one of the best ways to truly appreciate the beauty of nature in the Pacific Northwest. The southern half of the coast is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in the world. It’s easy to forget that you’re in Oregon when you’re walking on beaches …
Camping on the Oregon Coast is unlike anything else in the Pacific Northwest. Most campgrounds have a beach, mountains, restaurants, and hikes all within walking distance. And, with the number of trees between you and your camping neighbors, it’s always easy to feel like you’re all by yourself. Even if you think you’re familiar with …
My wife grew up in Washington and, despite traveling all over the PNW after getting married we always felt a bit superior when we were in Washington. For some reason, we always viewed Oregon as Washington’s dirty little stepbrother. We knew Oregon has beaches, mountains, and trees (everything that Washington has) but we just thought …
If you’re looking to travel the Oregon coast for cheap, it’s definitely doable. This past summer my wife and I spent a month road-tripping up the coast with our two kids. Hostels weren’t part of our planning this time but they have been on several trips in the past. Which is how I came to …