Heceta Head Lighthouse | Tour Heceta Head Lighthouse | Oregon Coast Road Trip

Heceta Head Lighthouse | Tour Heceta Head Lighthouse | Oregon Coast Road Trip

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I have been so impressed with the state park system here in Oregon. Everything is so easy to understand, so clean, and so beautiful. It’s an outstanding park system offering amazing experiences. The Heceta Head Lighthouse exceeded my expectations. I was not expecting to have park employees at the lighthouse ready to answer any question and take guests on guided tours. I also wasn’t expecting such an interactive tour and visit. We spent hours exploring the lighthouse and the grounds around it….

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Florence, Oregon | Oregon Coast Road Trip | Florence Oregon Coastal City | What To Do In Florence

Florence, Oregon | Oregon Coast Road Trip | Florence Oregon Coastal City | What To Do In Florence

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Welp I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I love traveling with Lemon but she always makes a road trip (well actually any trip) slightly more difficult. And, Florence caused some puppy problems for us! As we drove to Florence we got online and reserved a room at the River House Inn. When we arrived a couple minutes later we were so excited about how cute the placed looked. The location was perfect, the best in the city…walking distance…

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | Oregon Sand Dunes | John Dellenback Dunes Trail

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | Oregon Sand Dunes | John Dellenback Dunes Trail

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And all of a sudden I was in a desert…in Oregon?!? Approximately 40 miles of dunes to be exact. The largest coastal sand dunes in North America. We decided to do the John Dellenback Dunes trail, which is a pretty easy one-mile loop trail. When you reach the dunes you can run out and explore… then pick back up on the loop when your done making dunes angels! The hardest part of this hike is how much time you want…

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Bandon Oregon | Oregon Coast Road Trip | Thing To Do in Bandon

Bandon Oregon | Oregon Coast Road Trip | Thing To Do in Bandon

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Bandon makes me feel like I’ve stepped into a New England seaside town, they’ve even got the chowda to seal the deal. Yum Yum Yummy! Lot and lots of chowder. So much that it was hard to decide where we should eat, but Tony’s Crab Shack seemed to be the busiest on the boardwalk so we quickly decided this was our place for a seafood treat. I tried the New England style Clam Chowder and the Bandon’s Famous Crab Sandwich….

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Otter Point | Otter Point Lookout | Otter Point State Recreation Site | Hiking Otter Point

Otter Point | Otter Point Lookout | Otter Point State Recreation Site | Hiking Otter Point

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On the way out of Gold Beach we hit up a local favorite Otter Point. There are two popular hiking trails located here..one takes you down to the beach while the other takes you out onto the rock formations above! It is rather easy to miss this amazing hike if you didn’t know it existed. When you’re leaving Gold Beach right after you pass over the Rogue River Bridge you want to take the road to the left which with…

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Gold Beach Oregon | Oregon Coast Road Trip | Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor | Things To Do In Gold Beach Oregon

Gold Beach Oregon | Oregon Coast Road Trip | Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor | Things To Do In Gold Beach Oregon

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Ahhh! So happy we’re actually officially on our Oregon adventure now. Exploring the Gold Beach and Brookings area. We are staying in the pet friendly cabins at Ireland’s Rustic Lodges. The cabins are just adorable. Comfortably fitting all four of us and we even have our own fireplace to keep us warm and cozy. The staff is extremely helpful and we only have to walk down a small path to be directly on the beach. After we ate breakfast at the…

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Arch Rock Brewing Co | Oregon Brewery | Gold Beach Oregon Microbrewery

Arch Rock Brewing Co | Oregon Brewery | Gold Beach Oregon Microbrewery

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A hidden treasure, a secret spot, a local favorite, and a beer lovers dream come true, a microbrewery located in Gold Beach, Oregon. Imagine you’ve been driving for days and far in the distance you see a beacon of light an oasis in the dark…… A dog friendly, 4 seated tasting room attached to an award winning brewery with 4 delicious craft beers on tap and a friendly staff….Say what?!?! It’s like they knew we’d been on the road for…

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Northern California Coast | Fern Canyon | Trinidad | Paul Bunyan Babe the Blue Ox

Northern California Coast | Fern Canyon | Trinidad | Paul Bunyan Babe the Blue Ox

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On the road again Another travel day up the coast and we made it to Oregon! Yippeee. Going to be short and sweet tonight. Here are some fun places to stop on the way up up up. The World’s Largest Totem Pole (maybe) Redwood Totem Pole: Height 160ft…Weighing in at 57,000 lbs and located in McKinlyville, CA. You’ll find it at the end of City Center Rd in a small shopping center. Stop and do some shopping while your here….

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Avenue of The Giants | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Shrine Drive Thru Tree | Northern California Redwoods

Avenue of The Giants | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Shrine Drive Thru Tree | Northern California Redwoods

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Hello from Northern California and Avenue of the Giants! On the agenda today was exploring the massive redwoods I have so longed to be surrounded by. There was going to be nothing stopping me from seeing these puppies… No rainstorm, traffic jam, or a sleepy Lemonhead could keep me away!  I’ve read outstanding reviews on the 31-mile scenic drive known as Avenue of the Giants. And boy it didn’t disappoint….. Welcome to the other side of the rabbit hole my…

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West Coast Road Trip | Northern California Coastal Road Trip | Oregon Bound Road Trip

West Coast Road Trip | Northern California Coastal Road Trip | Oregon Bound Road Trip

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The last 24 hours have been fun and hectic to kick off this Oregon road trip extravaganza! Couple reasons why… For anyone following the weather you know that Northern California has been getting hit hard with winter rain storms which has caused floods and a plethora of other lovely problems. I have two people (my mom and one of my best friends from college) and a Lemonhead (my dog duh) joining me on this trip. And don’t get me wrong I…

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