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| Oregon Coast By Damian D. - Flickr creative commons |
The Oregon coast welcomes all RV'ers this summer. What better way to spend a summer vacation than walking the beaches, body boarding or kayaking, eating seafood or touring vineyards. The amazing thing about RV's is you're set right from go. No lugging suitcases into hotels where you'll only spend a night, but take your beds and "life" with you. Pull up into an RV park or roadside, get out the deck chairs and bask in all your RV's glory as well as the sun.
Day 1 : Portland
Begin the vacation in Portland. Pick up an RV and you'll be on your way. Before leaving Portland be sure to check out some of the micro breweries and the city's art and culture
Day 2: Astoria and Clatsop State Forest.
Drive through the lovely State Forest on your way to Astoria. In Astoria visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive center at Cape Disappointment. Don't mind the name, the museum won't be a disappointment. If you're up for a hike there are many pretty trails around this area or check out the Cape disappointment Lighthouse. Of course there's always the beach to go for a lovely walk on.
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| Haystack Rock By shalabh - Flickr creative commons |
Head down the coast towards Cannon Beach, a rugged but spectacular stretch of coast. Stroll the beach to the beautiful Haystack Rock. Taste Mo's seafood at Cannon beach or try your luck at catching your own crabs at the jetty, a bit of fun for the kids.
Day 4:Newport
Cruise further down the coast, ensuring you stop for swims and boogie board jaunts when possible. Newport is the next stop. The Harbor in Yaquina Bay is lovely for a squizz and so is the Yaquia Bay State Park. Another lighthouse graces the coast, lovely for pictures and a stroll to. Catch Salmon or halibut off the coast or try your hand at clamming!
In the summer months, whales take up residency between Lincoln city and Newport, so... go for a whale watching tour!
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| Oregon Dunes By Rebecca Kenison - Flickr Creative Commons |
The sand dunes are waiting for your exploration. Hike through the blossoming vegetation, walk the beach or dunes for miles and then stop for a picnic and swim. The dunes stretch for approximately 40 miles, their unique form created by windswept sand along the coast.
Day 6 : Heading back
Head back to Portland when you're ready but don't let the journey be over yet. In McMinnville (on the road back) there is an aviation museum where you can check Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose or head the other way and dine and tour some local vineyards. Wineries are dotted around the area and in many you can sample the wines in the tasting rooms.
End your tour in Portland or... the road is your oyster, keep RVing on!
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