Overcoming my fears, I got into the kayak. Within minutes, I was surrounded by gray whales — and an experience I would always remember.
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Northern Coast of Oregon: Pacific Coast Highway
From a tiny house hotel to a surfing competition and Tillamook ice cream, day four of our trip down the Pacific Coast Highway is full of adventure.
Sea Lions, Ear Plugs and the Columbia River
From basking sea lions and the Maritime Museum to top restaurants and savory dishes, Astroria, Oregon is worth the visit.
Long Beach Peninsula: Driving the Pacific Coast Highway
Up next on our drive down the Pacific Coast Highway is Long Beach Peninsula, where we stay at an unforgettable B&B, eat award-winning clam chowder and visit Cape Disappointment State Park.
Pacific Coast Highway: Beginning the Journey
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is often on the bucket list. Travel blogger Debbie Miller takes us along her drive along the western coast of the USA.
Coping with the Solitude
One of my biggest fears going into my cycling trip across the country was that I wouldn’t be able to handle the solitude.
Washed Ashore: Making Art from the World’s Trash
Washed Ashore features 15 giant sculptures of marine life made almost entirely from trash collected along 300 miles of beach on the Oregon Coast.
Salve for the Soul
Sometimes, travel can provide the healing help we need.
Developing Bike Legs
With no previous experience or prior training, the first two weeks of a solo cross-country bike tour are more than a little daunting. Going into it, I knew I was going to be tested. I knew it would take time to build up strength and stamina, and I knew that I was going to …
Sometimes It’s Not Where We Travel, But Who We Travel With
In his book, “The Longest Way Home: One Man’s Quest for the Courage to Settle Down,” actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy sets off on a solitary journey to far-flung places around the globe. Even as he contemplates his upcoming wedding, his need for solitude is great. Solo travel, he believes, makes him feel …
An Initiation to the TransAmerica Bike Trail
In just two months’ time I went from not knowing I wanted to ride a bicycle across the country, to beginning to pedal my way across America.
Riding the Rails in Colorado: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
The idea of enjoying some good music in a beautiful setting was enough to entice us. Add in a train ride through Colorado’s backcountry, and we knew we had to try it.
