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There are few experiences on the Oregon Coast that rival the quiet thrill of tide pooling. Planning a longer trip? Use our Oregon Coast travel guide to choose towns, beaches, lodging, and road-trip stops. Give me…
There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise…
There’s a stretch of Highway 101 on the southern Oregon coast where time does something a little strange. You’re cruising along, ocean on one side, thick forest on the other, maybe a little road-weary, maybe thinking…
There are certain places on the Oregon Coast that feel stitched into your memory. For me, one of those places is Custard King. Every time I find myself in Astoria, whether it is a windy spring…
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name.
Some days on the Oregon coast feel like they’re meant for surprises, and discovering J’s Fish & Chips was exactly that kind of day. It’s the kind of place you could drive past a dozen times…
There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass,…
There’s something deeply compelling about a beach you have to earn. And on the Oregon Coast, few places capture that feeling quite like Tunnel Beach. Though it’s no longer a total secret, Tunnel Beach still feels…
After more than a decade of exploring every hidden corner of Oregon for That Oregon Life, we can confidently say that Brookings, Oregon is one of the state’s best-kept fall secrets. When November rolls in and…
Ever wonder what it’s like when the ocean decides to reclaim a bit more of Oregon? Picture driving through Depoe Bay, the waves surging high enough to cross the highway, sending seawater streaming past businesses and…
Windswept cliffs, forested ridges, and haunting ocean views are hallmarks of the Oregon coast. Experience four coastal hikes in Oregon that stir the soul and linger in memory long after the trail fades.
Stay at Oregon’s Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B, where history meets haunting. Guests still encounter Rue, the ghostly keeper who drifts through rooms, forever tied to the sea and shore.
