— By Tracy Ellen Beard — Road trips with kids have their own rhythm — equal parts snack breaks, sightseeing, and spontaneous beach stops. On a recent adventure along Oregon’s Southern Coast, my husband, Steve, and I created an itinerary…
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The last time our family went to the Oregon Coast was in November for Florence, Oregon’s annual Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration. I wrote about that visit, which sounds strange, but this post explains how the event came to be and…
Most times of the year, the Oregon Coast is windy, rainy, and cold. But in summertime you can get lucky with mild winds and sunny days. Some days it’s even nice enough to wear a t-shirt! On days when it’s…
The 38-mile drive between Newport and Neskowin should take about an hour, assuming you didn’t make any stops. In reality, you could easily spend a full day exploring the countless points of interest between these two key destinations in on…
The 50-mile stretch of Highway 101 between Florence and Newport can be broken into two somewhat distinct segments: (1) Florence to Yachats and the numerous points of interest on the coast and within the Suislaw National Forest and (2) and…
Florence, Oregon is built around the last bend of the Siuslaw River and just before the South Jetty pokes out into the Pacific Ocean. Numerous rivers, lakes and tributaries draw paddlers, anglers, and surfers to this mid-sized city on the…