The Lighthouses of the Oregon Coast
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The Lighthouses of the Oregon Coast

BySusan Stephens

**This post was updated July 23rd, 2024** What better way to map out the perfect road trip than to drive along the Oregon Coast and catch all of the lighthouses? From Astoria in the north to Brookings in the south, there are a total of eleven Oregon lighthouses in existence today. A few of them…

Why I Fell In Love with San Juan Island, Washington
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Why I Fell In Love with San Juan Island, Washington

BySusan Stephens

As you step off the San Juan Island ferry into Friday Harbor, the quintessential charm of the place hits you square on. It is all at once a seaside port town and a throwback to 1940’s resort glamour. Not to say that everything isn’t up-to-date – San Juan Island has modern hotels and contemporary, chef-run restaurants. It’s just…