CAMP: Bullards Beach State Park
Bring the whole family to Bullards Beach State Park! The three campground loops are set among shore pine, protecting the campsites from strong ocean winds. Rent one of the park’s 13 yurts year-round for one of the cheapest sleeps on the Oregon Coast. Bullards Beach is horse-friendly and quite popular with equestrian campers; the horse […]
Five Great Oregon Coast Camping Trips
Our five favorite Oregon Coast campgrounds are below, starting on the north Oregon Coast near Astoria and ending on the south Oregon Coast near Bandon. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Stringing these campgrounds together from north to south makes for a pretty perfect Oregon Coast camping road trip! That’s why we’ve included nearby hikes and places to grab some coffee or post-hike grub at each location.
STAY: Clinton Street Guesthouse
Located in the heart of Portland’s southeast neighborhood near the Hawthorne, Division, and Clinton Street neighborhoods.
STAY: Hostess House Bed and Breakfast
Gracious hospitality and great cooking!
STAY: Everett Street Guesthouse
The Everett Street Guesthouse is a lovely 1905 Craftsman style home plus a separate entrance contemporary studio cottage.
Trip Guide: Bandon on the Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is dotted with fantastic destinations, from Astoria at its northern tip to Brookings down near the California border. So what makes Bandon so special? World-class golf courses, gorgeous protected beaches and historic “old town” with cute shops, a dozen art galleries and glass art studios, and tasty restaurants. Do you like historic lighthouses? The Bandon […]
Striking Gold in Jacksonville, Oregon
Neither Brian or I are terribly decisive people. We can go back and forth for hours, even days, over the simplest of things. And there we were at dinnertime, downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. Never before had I seen a small town spanning only two short blocks with so many enticing options. We chose Bella Union, (okay […]
Acres of Green in Eugene
Growing up, I always wanted to live in a college town. The quintessential college town of my childhood was Madison, Wisconsin, with wonderful city parks, real espresso (this was 1990, people), vibrant street scenes, great college radio and rampant campus activism. As a midwesterner, I loved Madison. And now as a Northwesterner, I love Eugene. […]
Splendor in the Grass at McMenamins Grand Lodge
A couple of tall, frothy IPAs and a basketful of cajunized tater tots sat atop the weathered red picnic table during the Yardhouse Pub’s happy hour. Nearby, our toddler frolicked in a patch of splendid green grass. Although only minutes had lapsed since we’d arrived at the McMenamins Grand Lodge, our vacation was off to […]
7 Reasons to take an Oregon Road Trip
This weekend, we’re leaving for a weeklong road trip through western Oregon. Not only are we over the moon about the very idea of an actual vacation, I’m particularly excited about experiencing some of the awesomeness that western Oregon has to offer. On my twitter, I’ve been tweeting the top seven reasons I’m looking forward […]
