The start of a new year always brings thoughts of the past year. Incremental changes year to year do not always reveal the big changes that have taken place over several years until finally, we discover that some things just are not the same. Our neighborhood on the south end of Gold Beach is small. We were on the corner of two dead-end streets. One way in and one way out. Passing by our house …
Gold Beach Oregon may be one of the best-kept secrets in Oregon. It’s located between Brookings and Gold Beach and offers everything from beaches, casinos, museums, hiking trails, and more. If you’re planning to visit Gold Beach Oregon soon, these are some of the top 5 reasons why you should. 1) The beautiful sceneryThe scenery in and around Gold Beach is absolutely breathtaking. With three mountain ranges surrounding a 1,000 mile stretch of shoreline and …
Our journey South became protracted by a shared sickness – potentially COVID Delta variant related – but not confirmed. After leaving Winfield KS, we spent a couple of weeks in Sulphur Springs TX where we took our time getting over our symptoms and recuperating our strength and energy. Before heading south again, we stopped to pick up components for our ever-growing solar system before heading to Montgomery TX for the winter months. We have been …
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Museums seem to most as just a collection of dusty things that people have discarded. However, they tell us how it was all those years ago. This edition of the travel blog is more than just a history lesson. It is also telling us that even though times have changed, the basic principles of success stay the same. Winfield, Kansas, located in the southeast of the state, was founded by Colonel Edwin ‘EC’ Cassander Manning …
Image from Cedar Bend Golf Course’s Facebook Page Gold Beach may not have an excellent reputation like Newport, but the beauty of this small, southern city lies in its simplicity. With only around 2,300 residents in Gold Beach, it serves as a great getaway destination for people who find solace in nature and out of the cities. No doubt it’s touted as one of Oregon’s best small towns—it offers fun recreational activities and gorgeous views …
Winter is fast approaching. In the mid-west, the leaves on the trees are red. Some have turned yellow. In the days to come, they will begin to fall to the ground. The branches will be left barren. Frost will soon cover those leaves and then comes the white frosting called snow. Along the west coast, the winds and rain will increase. Any leaf that has fallen from its perch will find itself north, closer to …
Every place we visit has one thing in common with Gold Beach and all the other places we have been to. One word describes it. It is an almost universal word that means the same wherever you live. Yet, the description varies depending on where you live. That word is pizza. *Disclaimer: This story may be biased. The author of this story got his first taste of pizza before he was ten years of age before …
Our travels to North Dakota have been spectacular! We traveled from Lusk, WY to Gettysburg, SD and stayed on the Missouri River / Lake Oahe at the West Whitlock Recreation Area for one night. This was a very nice campground operated by the state of South Dakota. When/if we travel this way again, we will definitely stay at this park longer. The following day, we traveled to the Beaver Creek Recreation Area near Linton ND …
Who says fishing and bonding with your pet don’t go hand in hand? Bringing your four-legged best friend on a fishing trip is one of the best ways to get him acquainted with water. Good thing the Gold Beach is pet-friendly—it is a place wherein you and your pet can go for a scenic stroll along Francis Shrader Old Growth Trail, run along the sandy shores of Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, and go on …
