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    Intimate and elegant, this boutique hotel is the perfect setting for secret hideaway escapes. We...
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    Limited edition canvas giclee prints and original oil paintings of Northwest Coastal scenes by Carol...
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Hiking Features Library

A listing of features tagged with "Hiking"
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    • Thru-Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, Part 3: I had every intention of hiking the Oregon Coast Trail in one fell swoop, but I ran into a big... Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Exploring Beyond Seaside : Seaside, Oregon offers scenic viewpoints, historical stops, culinary diversity, unique shopping and fun for all ages. Yet there are places beyond Seaside worth a look and near enough to fit into a day's excursion. Appeared in Seaside Visitor's Guide 2012
    • Hiking the Long Beach Peninsula: Washington's Long Beach Peninsula provides hiking opportunities through widely diverse terrain and of a variety of degrees of difficulty to satisfy both experienced hikers and casual sightseers. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Paddle, Pedal & Hike Seaside: With ample opportunities to enjoy its ecological wonders, Seaside is a place where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy ecotourism at its finest. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Day Trips from Seaside: Six day trips from Seaside offer a collection of diverse experiences, including Ecola State Park & Haystack Rock, Pacific Vista Drive, Astoria and the Columbia River, Cape Disappointment and Washington Lighthouses, Tillamook and Three Capes, Mountains and Meadows Appeared in Seaside Visitor's Guide 2011
    • Experience Ecosystems: Hike the nature trails and experience the experimental forest and scenic research area at Oregon's Cascade Head Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • A Park for All Seasons: Oswald West State Park, between Cannon Beach and Manzanita, is an excellent place to indulge a desire for hiking, photography, water sports, bird watching and other outdoor activities, with beach, mountain and meadow as a playground. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Cannon Beach's Best Get Up and Go Adventures: Hike the moss-draped rainforest, catch a wave, paddle quiet waterways or go on a scenic bicycle tour. Outdoor recreation areas surrounding Cannon Beach offer a wide range of active adventures. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • It's Only Natural: In Cannon Beach, the Pacific Northwest coastal rainforest meets the ocean, where vibrant natural ecosystems offer special experiences for hikers, photographers, wildlife lovers, bird watchers and even casual sightseers. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • Hikes to Spot Spouts: Whether you're a hiker who might fancy seeing a whale or two, or a whale watcher who's not afraid of a little leg work, these coastal headland hikes invite you to unite two popular Northwest pastimes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Weather Worthy: Cape Disappointment State Park is the most visited in the Washington State Park system. It encompasses 1882 acres, fronting on the Pacific Ocean with spectacular views of the sea, Columbia River, the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and North Head Lighthouse. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Park It: Oswald West State Park: Situated between Cannon Beach and Manzanita on the North Coast of Oregon, Oswald West State Park is an excellent place to indulge a desire for hiking, photography, water sports and other outdoor activities, with beach, mountain and meadow as a playground. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008