Cannon Beach OR

dsc03749fContinuing our drive down the coast we stopped at Cannon beach to cool off. It is amazing how close we are to this gorgeous sandy beach. Haystack rock somehow makes it even more relaxing here. Cannon Beach is the perfect location for a weekend getaway with an abundance of activities and a large number of bed and breakfast locations right along the beach. Definitely worth coming back for.  Pressing on, we are planning to go as far as Crescent City, CA today as we want to go through the Redwood Forest during the daylight…

Astoria OR

dsc03713fCalifornia Road Trip Day Two, We are leaving Seattle and playing it by ear to see how far we can make it on our second day. Some of the cool stops along the way include Astoria OR. This little town home to the filming of the movie “Goonies,” offers many great activities such as zip lining, ocean kayaking, hiking at Lewis and Clark National Park or climbing the Astoria Column for a great view of the area. When you are ready for a break, you will find many great restaurants and pubs. Stop by Pier 39 for a great coffee with an amazing view of watching sea lions at Coffee Girl or, if you prefer a cold one, Rogue brewery is right next door. This little town is certainly worthy of a return visit…

Portland Top Treats

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You can travel the world and find the most amazing desserts, but you will never find a doughnut as amazing and fun as the one you can find in Portland.  If you can only have one treat while you are here, look no further than Voodoo Doughnuts, expect to stand in line for ten to sixty minutes, it is worth the wait…

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Top Dining Portland

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If you only have time for one thing in Portland, you must stop by Mother’s Bistro for an absolutely amazing breakfast that you will not want to miss.  Portland is also home to hundreds of food trucks with every kind of cuisine you could imagine and a few you didn’t know existed.  You can expect to enjoy any kind of food you can think of, here are a few more worthy of making a stop for…

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Portland OR

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Portland is an unforgettable and lively city.  You will want to return again and again, for the great food, coffeehouses, microbreweries and thriving art and music scene.  Portland also boasts some great shopping. And if you love books? Powell’s is one of the greatest and biggest book stores you will ever find. Here are a few things you might want to check out while you are there…

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