Affordable, Convenient, the Bunkhouse
Cute, “grandma’s house” style rooms a five minute drive from both Nehalem and Manzanita, the Bunkhouse is definitely the most affordable room you can rent on the North Coast.
It’s hard to choose a favorite state…but if we had to, Oregon would be right up there with any other contenders. From the Pacific Coast, where every inch in Oregon is public land, to Mt. Hood, Portland, Crater Lake, the Painted Hills. Deserts and rainforests, big cities and small towns, Oregon has it all. And no sales tax!
Ocean Inn at Manzanita
Well, the location literally doesn’t get any better than this in Manzanita. The beach is your front yard, and the main strip of downtown is directly behind you. Beautiful rooms, amazing owners, as good as it gets on the Nehalem Bay.
Nehalem Bay State Park
RV or camp in a yurt in this beautiful Oregon State Park complete with an airstrip!
Live like a 1950s Cannery Tycoon at the Cannery Pier Hotel in Astoria, Oregon
Every last detail, from a fancy car to chauffeur you around town to binoculars to spy on Washington from your room with a river view, Cannery Pier Hotel doesn’t disappoint.
Free Camping in God’s Valley
A gorgeous setting and as secluded as you can hope to be, seeing as how you’re almost guaranteed to be the only campers around. Very primitive, very big trees.
Hike Neah-Kah-Nie, Home of the Gods
An epic hike with a majestic payoff.
CARTM Recycling
Trash is art.
Ancient Astoria, Oregon
Museums, national parks, big city living in a small town.
Indian Beach
Our favorite beach in the entire United States.
Beach Fires & Hops
It is legal to have a fire on the beach anywhere in Oregon.
America’s Best IPA Lives in a Mason Jar at Fort George Brewery
A chat with Fort George Brewery’s Jack Harris where we discuss IPAs, Astoria’s history and recycling your beer.
The Oregon Coast
Take a drive through the along US Highway 101 along the Oregon Coast from Manzanita to Astoria, OR.
Roofhoppers
When presented with a ladder and a 7 story roof, just go with it.
Short and Sweet in Portland, OR
A week in Portland, OR. Beer festivals, river rafting, sushi and so much more.
SE 67th Street
The trials and tribulations of dealing with renting rooms from crazy old Polish ladies, and some advice for travelers to Portland, Oregon.