34965 Highway 53, Nehalem, OR 97131, tel 503 368-wine, www.nehalembaywinery.com. Open 6-9 every day. On our way out of Wheeler, we stopped here to start our day. This is a small winery and does not have any out of state distribution. We tasted a…Read More

34965 Highway 53, Nehalem, OR 97131, tel 503 368-wine, www.nehalembaywinery.com. Open 6-9 every day.

On our way out of Wheeler, we stopped here to start our day. This is a small winery and does not have any out of state distribution. We tasted a few, and were most impressed with their dessert wines. We bought a bottle of Blackberry Wine, and will drink it with/after a spicy meal, either Thai or Indian, probably. The pourer was very helpful, she gave us a book, which listed all the Oregon wineries by region (this proved helpful later when we visited the Williammette Valley). They also have a very cool mural painted on a wall outside of the tasting room. It depicts a 60's psychedelic scene -- supposedly Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters had stopped by the winery many years back.

I recommend only if you enjoy tasting wines.

Here in Depoe Bay, you can arrange a fishing or whale watching excursion. The harbor is small but jam packed with activity. The shops lining the bay are fun and full of vacation trinkets and memories. Once you leave Depot Bay, get your camera ready!…Read More

Here in Depoe Bay, you can arrange a fishing or whale watching excursion. The harbor is small but jam packed with activity. The shops lining the bay are fun and full of vacation trinkets and memories. Once you leave Depot Bay, get your camera ready! You will soon hit the Cape Foulweather area. My favorite place is Devil's Punchbowl and the overlook at Yaquina Head. The lighthouse against the coast makes for a wonderful picture. This is a drive that can be so rewarding in bad weather because it makes the waters seem alive with energy.

The town of Newport is known for its seafood restaurants in the Old Town. Try the clam chowder at Mo's! You can also visit the Oregon coast Aquarium.Close

A beautiful coastal city with lots of things to do. The ocean, shopping at the Factory Outlet Stores, many great restaurants as well. Plan to attend one of the two Kite Festivals held here in May and September. Hundreds of kites fly over…Read More

A beautiful coastal city with lots of things to do. The ocean, shopping at the Factory Outlet Stores, many great restaurants as well. Plan to attend one of the two Kite Festivals held here in May and September. Hundreds of kites fly over the beach and provide a spectacular site.Close

'Bandon-by-the-Sea' has a beautiful lighthouse, lots of touristy shops in the oldtown area, a Fall Cranberry Festival and a cheese factory where you can purchase many different varieties of cheeses. However, the ice cream cones at the cheese factory are huge and delicious. Get…Read More

'Bandon-by-the-Sea' has a beautiful lighthouse, lots of touristy shops in the oldtown area, a Fall Cranberry Festival and a cheese factory where you can purchase many different varieties of cheeses. However, the ice cream cones at the cheese factory are huge and delicious. Get a double scoop and enjoy......Close

Brookings is the 'banana belt' of Oregon located just north of the California border. The fields are bursting with Easter lillies. The Chetco River empties into the Pacific Ocean at Brookings. …Read More

Brookings is the 'banana belt' of Oregon located just north of the California border. The fields are bursting with Easter lillies. The Chetco River empties into the Pacific Ocean at Brookings. Close

Whale-watching is the main activity in Depot Bay. You can take a cruise for less than $40 per person. The cruise we took lasted an hour, and we saw several whales. The name of the charter boat we took was Dockside Charters. The phone number…Read More

Whale-watching is the main activity in Depot Bay. You can take a cruise for less than $40 per person. The cruise we took lasted an hour, and we saw several whales. The name of the charter boat we took was Dockside Charters. The phone number is 800/733-8915. The captain was very friendly and made the trip well worth the money. Close

This lodge is located near Stanley, Idaho. It is nestled in the mountains and has a spectacular view of the Sawtooth Mountains. The lake is crystal clear. There are cabins or hotel rooms available. You can rent a boat, canoe, kayak, or paddle boat. My…Read More

This lodge is located near Stanley, Idaho. It is nestled in the mountains and has a spectacular view of the Sawtooth Mountains. The lake is crystal clear. There are cabins or hotel rooms available. You can rent a boat, canoe, kayak, or paddle boat. My daughter and I rented kayaks and took a 3-hour trip across the lake to a hiking spot on the other side of the lake. You can hike in the canyon.Close

From lighthouses to driftwood on the beach to large rock formations, there is a great deal of beauty along the Oregon coast. See the photos included with this entry.…Read More

From lighthouses to driftwood on the beach to large rock formations, there is a great deal of beauty along the Oregon coast. See the photos included with this entry.Close

Newport is the home of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. A historic Bayfront offers a mixture of restaurants, art galleries and shops. The Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center are popular attractions and well worth a visit. …Read More

Newport is the home of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. A historic Bayfront offers a mixture of restaurants, art galleries and shops. The Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center are popular attractions and well worth a visit. Close