In November 2009, the first Oregon beach we took both kids to was Neskowin. So it was only fitting when we returned to Oregon May 2019, the first beach we chose was Neskowin Beach. Quiet, more secluded and non- commercialized north of Lincoln City. So little known that I hate to write it publicly, but since there are about 100 subscribers to our blog, I think it's safe that our fondness of it, won't bombard it with tourists.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge near Dallas, Oregon offers waterfowl, a bit of woodland and wildflowers that meander to a knoll.
After a fresh-air glorious 40 mile drive through the Willamette National Forest, we parked to hike the Cone Peak to Iron Mountain 6+ mile loop. When you walk, there’s a cushion under your feet of all the needles and cones dropped from the ancients above.
Brother bursts, “So much happy. Look at the trees!” He definitely set his ambitions on joining or starting a LARP-ing (Live Action Role Play) Tolkien-inspired group here.
Sister exclaims, “I can't believe that on June 1st we threw snowballs on a hike!”
Silver Falls State Park is such an amazing area that we hiked some of it with friends then again as a family on Father's Day.
From it's website: "Where else can you walk behind a waterfall? Check out the famous South Falls and see what a 177-foot curtain of water looks like from behind. It’s part of the Trail of Ten Falls, a spectacular, nationally recognized hiking trail that weaves through a dense forested landscape. The trail passes a series of breathtaking waterfalls along a rocky canyon, and descends to a winding creek at the forest floor. This 7.2 mile loop is considered to be a moderate hike, with an overall elevation change of 800 feet."
And finally, this past weekend we soaked up the Oregon beauty of nature as well as the beauty of friends by Camping beside Breitenbush River with 4 other families. All the other pictures I took had sweet faces in it and to protect their privacy all I have is....
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