Apple
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Post by Apple on Aug 12, 2013 11:25:01 GMT -5
Thinking of heading that direction for the weekend. Anyone in the are who would want to meet up? Thinking about Tillamook Thursday evening/Friday morning, Cannon Beach Friday evening/Saturday morning/Astoria Saturday evening/Sunday morning, but that could all be changed or adjusted. Figure we'll do the cheese factory and the goonies house, maybe fort clatsop, and the beach stopping anywhere else that looks interesting. Also interested in any other sites, so feel free to make suggestions!
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Knee Deep in Water Chloe
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Aug 12, 2013 11:59:38 GMT -5
We did all that at the beginning of July. Fort Stevens is fun also. EVOO is fun in Cannon Beach. Have fun!
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Post by Apple on Aug 12, 2013 14:30:45 GMT -5
EVOO is fun in Cannon Beach. (Sorry, not quote function)
Is that the cooking school? How much wine do they do on the Friday/Saturday night? (Ask because I'm a super light weight and might not be able to drink anything--I'll look into it anyway).
I might look into the cabins at Ft Stevens too! $85 a night wouldn't be too bad. I wouldn't mind camping, but this one was a hotel type vacation... A cabin might be perfect though!
Thanks for the ideas, I just kind of decided this morning I wanted to go. I don't think my son's ever been there and I haven't gone since Jr. High.
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Post by Sharon on Aug 12, 2013 14:39:26 GMT -5
The old fort is a lot of fun to just roam around. DD and I have spent a lot of time messing around the old fort area. The wreck of the Peter Iredale is also fun to see on the beach. The maritime museum in Astoria is also worth the price of admission. There is a trolley in Astoria that runs along the waterfront. It has a nominal cost and they tell you history of the area as you ride along.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Aug 15, 2013 10:32:14 GMT -5
Yes, EVOO is the cooking school. We don't imbibe, so I'm not sure.
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Post by Formerly SK on Aug 15, 2013 11:24:38 GMT -5
We are more nature people than tour people, but we love to go to Pacific City. Small beach, beautiful dune, beautiful rock, less people. It's about 30 mins south of Tillamook.
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