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Monthly Archives: October 2019
Sea Lion Caves of Florence
In my multiple trips to the Oregon coast, I never had the chance to stop in and visit the Sea Lion Caves. Opened to the public in 1932 and located just north of Florence, Oregon right along Highway 101, this … Continue reading
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Tagged cave, Coastal or Postal Tour 2019, Florence, Highway 101, Oregon, Oregon Coast, sea lion, Sea Lion Caves, tourist attraction, tourist trap, USA
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Oregon Coast Lighthouse Tour
Being from the prairies, I have always had a fascination with grain elevators. I imagine for those who grow up in close proximity to the ocean or other large body of water, lighthouses fill that role. Both grain elevators and … Continue reading
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
We go inside the largest wooden aircraft ever built. Come visit the Spruce Goose with us! Continue reading
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Tagged airplane, aviation, Coastal or Postal Tour 2019, Hughes, McMinnville, museum, Oregon, Spruce Goose, USA
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The Wild West Town of Garnet, Montana
It’s the next instalment of our “Coastal or Postal” vacation. This time we’re heading up into the mountains near Missoula, Montana to visit the preserved ghost town of Garnet, Montana. Once a thriving mining town dating from the late 19th … Continue reading