There are a few more locations along the Oregon Coast that I want to share with you today, starting with Boiler Bay. More destinations will be added to this map by theTravelsketcher as we continue to explore Oregon. Boiler Bay In 1910, a steamboat named the J. Marhoffer sank here and at low tide the... Continue Reading →
Nature Quote
If you listen to the birds, every day will have a song in it. Kyo Maclear
81st Anniversary of D-Day
I was going to write more about the Oregon coast today, but then I was reminded that today is the 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandie, France. (As a side note, the French spell it with an ie ending rather than a y.) On this day in 1944, 156,000 British, Canadian, US and... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
If all difficulties were known at the onset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all. Dan Rather Hvar, Croatia
Even More on the Oregon Coast
We’ve all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, but did you know that Oregon also has Seven Wonders? The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius Amsterdam, The Neatherlands
World Turtle Day
Today I was going to blog about our time at the Oregon Coast this past week, but when looking at the Bing Photo of the Day this morning I learned that today is the 25th World Turtle Day. This day has been set aside to bring awareness to these wonderful creatures in hopes to protect... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Quote
Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens Loire Valley, France
More on the Oregon Coast
Even though our last trip to the beach was cut short due to a nasty cold, we still managed to see some of the gorgeous Oregon Coast in the few days we had. More destinations will be added to this map by theTravelsketcher as we continue to explore the coast. Our first stop was Pacific... Continue Reading →