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In 1918 paleontologists, wanting to save and preserve the redwoods campaigned to protect these living links to our history. From these efforts, three California State Parks were born: Prairie Creek (1923), Del Norte (1925),...
The main draw of this part of California is of course Redwoods National and State Parks; but there is plenty of see outside of the parks as well. Tolowa Dunes State Park Just north-west...
Gold Beach, OR Jerry’s Rogue Jet Boat Tours Today we decide to take a boat tour up the Rogue River. Jerry’s offers four tours of varying lengths; so we opt for the four hour...
Cape Blanco, OR & Cape Blanco State Park Hughes Historic House Constructed in 1898, the Hughes House was built on an elevated piece of land just south of the Sixes River in the Queen...
On this leg of our trip we finally cross into the Southern Coast of Oregon. Our journey begins in Winchester Bay and as we head further down the coast we explore lighthouses, waterfalls, and...
Florence, OR Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint Heceta Head Lighthouse One of the most photographed lighthouses in Oregon, this icon sits 206 feet above sea level. Established in 1894, the 56 foot tower...
Seal Rock, OR Elephant Rock An elephant is not what we expected to see at Seal Rock; but here it is. Can you see it? Little Creek Scenic Overlook This beautiful spot just south...
Lincoln City, OR Our adventure in Lincoln City begins with brunch at famous Otis Cafe. As you walk in there’s a sign that says… “The food is worth the weight” and they weren’t kidding....
The Oregon Coast is split into three sections: Northern, Central, and Southern. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be exploring each section beginning just west of Portland at Cape Meares. Tillamook, OR Cape Meares...
For this leg of our journey we explore in and around Bend, visit a few waterfalls, take one of Oregon’s Scenic Bikeways, and hike a trail rated as one of Oregon’s toughest; but most...