Category: Beach
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Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve, a Local Hidden Gem
Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve on Camano Island was a random discovery that turned out to be a hiddem gem. The plethora of wild flowers, berries, views of the ocean, the Cascade Mountains and its seclusion quickly made it a summer favorite. Read more
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Kayaking to Goat Island, an Almost Forgotten Military Relic
As if we weren’t exhausted from our ride-and-carry mountain biking excursion to Monte Cristo Ghost Town yesterday, we got it into our heads that paddling a couple miles in the ocean wouldn’t be that much of a challenge for our already tired limbs. Read more
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Rialto Beach to Little James Island
The Olympic Peninsula boasts of several beautiful public beaches near the town of La Push. The catch: accessing most of them requires a hike through the forest. Luckily for those of us who are tired from spending the day jaunting through the Hoh Rainforest, Rialto Beach is easily accessible. Read more
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Camp Hayden & the Bluff Trail in Salt Creek Recreation Area
Just 15 miles west of Port Angeles is the Salt Creek Recreation Area. It’s a popular camping area but also perfect for picnicking, hiking, exploring tide pools and the remains of the WWII military camp. Read more
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5 Reasons Why Rockaway Beach Rocks
The Oregon coast line is a popular vacation destination. Places like Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Newport are well-known amongst Pacific North-westerners who want to feel sand underneath their feet… along with every other vacationer. If solitude is what you’re looking for, a fantastic alternative to these crowded spots is Rockaway Beach. Read more
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A Quiet Evening at Arch Cape
After exploring the busy Cannon Beach we headed 10 minutes south to the quiet little chateau of Arch Cape Inn & Resort. Read more
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Cannon Beach & the Iconic Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon is a favorite vacation spot for Pacific Northwesterners. Read more
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The Ship Wreck of the Peter Iredale
After 110 years, the rusted remains of an English four-masted steel barque sailing ship that ran aground during a storm in 1906 is now a popular tourist attraction in Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon. Read more
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Touring Victoria BC in One Day
We spent a beautiful day in Victoria BC, Canada. Here are a few photos from our trip. Read more
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Things to do in Newport, Oregon
The quaint beachside town of Newport, Oregon is just a 2.5 hour drive southwest of Portland. We decided to make a weekend trip out of our drive there so we could do a relaxing exploration of the Oregon coast. Read more