Saturday, August 26, 2023

Some things to do in Oregon

 As you plan your visit, here are some things to consider.  

Oregon Coast

Visiting Oregon without seeing the coast is like going to Comiskey Park and skipping the ballgame.

Stops could include the following:  

Ecola State Park

Canon beach, with good places for lunch or dinner.  

Hike through the woods to an ocean lookout at Oswald West State Park.

Hike in Oswald West State Park

Lookout at end of Oswald Hike









                       

 Or a hike through the woods to Cape Lookout

My Neighborhood

Comics & Graphic Novels

Portland is home to Dark Horse Comics and has several comic book stores near us, including the "best" comic book / graphic novel shop in the world, which is three miles from our home (hours 10:00 - 7:00).

Combine with a visit for lunch and / or dinner at our home and a walk in the neighborhood.  Maybe a stop at Cloud Cap Games, one block away, where I got the DND dice for the kids. (hours 11:00 - 7:00)  Maybe a visit to the park with a playground a few blocks away or walk to the overlook, which borders the big park.

Overlooking Oaks Bottom Nature Area

Oaks Amusement Park

Also nearby is Oaks Amusement Park, with rides, roller skating, etc. One problem is that 9/22 - 24 is Oktoberfest.  So, if we went, it would be for 9/20 or 9/21.  Oaks Park is no Disneyland, well, unless Walt was given a budget of $1,000.  

Cozy Jazz Club

The 1905 is a small jazz club that allows minors for the early shows.  The shows consist of only one set of 75 minutes. (Not sure if Parker could make it through that.) We could order pizzas and expose the kids to musicians at work.  We would want to order tickets well in advance, so let me know.  

Card Games and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry


Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area

Uncle Ken has arranged for you to greet the sunrise on a fishing boat in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.  After catching salmon, we can have lunch in White Salmon or Hood River and work our way back through the scenic waterfalls.  

Scene from last year.

 Wine Picnic

One last thought from me, we could head out to wine country one afternoon with a picnic lunch if the weather is good.  

Y'all might have other ideas on what you'd like to do.  Just let us know with enough time to make whatever reservations are required.    

We're just happy to see you, regardless of what we do, if anything.