One of my favorite spring destinations, Smith Rock’s high desert area is a great location to kickoff camping and backpacking for the year.
Located near Coos Bay, the Sunset Bay campground provides access to several scenic miles of the Oregon Coast Trail, which winds its way along the shoreline from Sunset Bay all the way to Cape Arago.
On this camping trip, we spent two nights at Beverly Beach State Park near Newport, Oregon, and explored Devils Punchbowl and Otter Crest Beach at sunset.
On this four day camping trip at Tumalo State Park near Bend, we hiked in the Oregon Badlands and explored trails next to the Deschutes River.
During our three-day camping trip at Beachside, we relaxed at the sandy beach and took a short drive to explore Cape Perpetua’s coastline features.
Winters in the Pacific Northwest can be dreary, with endless days of rain. However, it can also be a great time to camp at the coast whenever there’s a break in the wet weather.
Cape Disappointment is located at the southern end of the Washington Coast – where the Columbia River meets the ocean. I spent three days exploring the area and practicing landscape photography skills.
The Sunset Bay campground provides access to several scenic miles of the Oregon Coast Trail, which winds its way along the shoreline from Sunset Bay all the way to Cape Arago.
On this three-day camping trip, we explored Cape Perpetua’s old-growth forest, rugged coastline, and tide pools at Strawberry Hill.
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