Shore Acres State Park in Oregon Shore Acres State Park is unique. Atop the rocky cliffs is a formal garden designed with the mild climate in mind and flowers
Tag: Oregon State Park
Harris Beach State Park in Oregon Harris Beach is a gorgeous spot along the southern Oregon coast to spend the day, or enjoy a few days at the campground.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Yaquina Bay Lighthouse has a different story than most lighthouses. It was only lit for three years before going dark due to the addition of the
Coquille River Lighthouse As commercial shipments became popular in the 1880’s a jetty was built to deepen the mouth of the Coquille River. The next step was building the
Cape Blanco Lighthouse Cape Blanco Lighthouse sits 250 feet above sea level on a grassy bluff with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1870, it is the
Vernonia Half Marathon Race Recap The Vernonia Half Marathon marked my 5th half in a year, as well as my 5th half marathon ever. Last May I ran my
Champoeg 10K Race Recap As part of the ORRC 10K series, in early March I ran the Champoeg 10K. I wasn’t sure until just a day or two before
4300 mile Oregon to Minnesota Road Trip In 2006, we took a road trip to Minnesota to visit John’s family. It was a 4300 mile adventure with a mom,
Visiting Ecola State Park Located between Seaside & Cannon Beach is Ecola State Park. It is a lovely place to catch some waves, or simply watch the waves, go
So Much to Explore at Fort Stevens State Park At the tippy top of Western Oregon lies Fort Stevens. It once was a military fort meant to guard Oregon’s