Ever so often life surprises you and brings you on those spontaneous unplanned adventures to roads you have only dreamed of taking. This summer was one of those life surprises. It all came and went so quickly.. as most adventures do. The pacific northwest has always been a calling for me. After this roadtrip I can say, it still is. I will definitely be back for another adventure or who knows maybe a long stay very soon. You guys have always told me I would love the PNW and you know me well. I adored this side of the country, especially this state.
This adventure began early this month in Bellingham, WA where I met up with my two traveling amigos (yes, i cheated on roman this summer for a frenchie). The first night was spent at a little pup-friendly casino off the coast outside Bellingham. From there the drive went quickly through Seattle, into Oregon, spent an afternoon in Portland, and then onto the 101 highway down the Oregon coast. Portland has always been on my list of cities to visit, even though we only stopped for an afternoon we did get to enjoy a few spots and a quick visit with my friends that just moved to Portland from Vegas. The magic really began when we entered the coast. I have traveled to many parts of the US, but this was my first time on this coast and I will say there is no drive as beautiful as this any where in the country. Every view was like "picked for me" straight from my pinterest feed. The trees, beaches, fog, sunsets, colors of Oregon.... are so dreamy. The morning fog was my favorite, usually lasted a few hours after sunrise and came back late afternoon just before sunset. One of the most memorable nights in Oregon was tent camping right off the beach outside Newport. That night was funny because the car wheel got stuck in beach sand when we first arrived, but luckily got the help we needed with a tow from our tent neighbor and then enjoyed an evening of cooking dinner over his campfire on the beach with his family. Funny how things just work like that, synchronicity. That was also the night of the meteor shower and I couldn't have asked for a better viewing. At first it was quite cloudy but cleared up just before midnight when the meteors were in full effect. They looked like shooting stars everywhere in the sky that night. With that and the half moon lighting up the sky over the ocean that evening was more than a gift. And the weather was just perfect. Summer at its best. Oregon you are beautiful, can't wait to explore more of you.
California coast.. up next.
The rose gardens - Portland, OR
jewels that travel - Portland, OR
beers. pups. vegas friends in new cities Bar Bar Mississippi - Portland, OR
Falafel bowls for the road - Portland, OR
Camping out off the coast with a frenchie - Cannon Beach, OR
waking up to the smell trees and fog
wifi, coffee, and GF berry pancakes - Bunkhouse Cafe - Nehalem, OR
coastal viewstops
Neahkahnie Beach, OR
half moons, beach camping, and meteor showers of the decade
South beach state park - Newport, OR
Newport, OR
tacos for the road - oceanbleuseafoods - Newport, OR
Nesika Beach, OR
that afternoon fog
Brookings, OR
Small town brew stop - Chetco Brewery - Brookings, OR
pup friendly pubs :)
sunsets that make you forget about time.
