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    Best Family Cruise to Alaska: What You Need to Know

    Finding the best family cruise to Alaska is the first step in planning an Alaska cruise with kids—one of those trips that sticks in your memory. For many Pacific Northwest families, an Alaska family cruise feels like a rite of passage. For many Pacific Northwest folks, an Alaska family cruise feels like a rite of passage. Getting the hang of Alaska cruising is the first step toward a summer you’ll remember. Alaska cruises hit that sweet spot between learning and pure fun, especially for kids who want to see something new. To find the best family cruise Alaska offers, you’ll want ships that actually care…

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  • Two people checking a crab pot on a wet marina dock with Dungeness crabs, fishing boats, and calm harbor water nearby.
    Water Adventures

    Crabbing On The Oregon Coast: Where, When, And How

    Crabbing on the Oregon Coast is one of those activities that sounds intimidating until you actually try it. Crabbing in Oregon is an accessible adventure…

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  • Bright orange sea star resting on a wet rock surrounded by seaweed in an Oregon Coast tide pool.
    Nature and Wildlife

    Starfish Oregon Coast: Where To See Sea Stars

    Spotting a starfish on the Oregon Coast feels like a win every time. The shoreline here? One of the best places in the country to…

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  • Families walking toward the entrance of the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon.
    On the Land

    Seaside Aquarium Vs Oregon Coast Aquarium: Which To Choose

    Driving the Oregon Coast and can’t decide between the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport or the Seaside Aquarium up north? Both have their fans, but…

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  • Sea lions resting on a rocky offshore island as ocean waves break around them.
    Nature and Wildlife

    Sea Lions Oregon Coast: Best Viewing Spots And Tips

    The Oregon Coast is home to thousands of pinnipeds, and spotting them is one of the most rewarding parts of any coastal trip. From the…

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  • Tufted puffin with an orange bill standing on a grassy cliff above the Oregon Coast.
    Nature and Wildlife

    Where To See Puffins Oregon Coast: Best Viewing Spots

    Planning a trip to see puffins on the Oregon Coast is an unforgettable experience. Knowing exactly where to see puffins oregon coast provides is essential…

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  • Nature and Wildlife

    Best Time To See Whales On Oregon Coast By Season

    Every season brings whales in Oregon to the shoreline, and Oregon coast whale watching is a bucket-list activity for many. Knowing which season matches your…

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  • Nature and Wildlife

    Whale Migration Oregon Coast: Best Times And Viewing Spots

    Every year, thousands of whales pass by the Oregon Coast. They’re on one of the longest migrations of any mammal out there. The round trip…

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  • Passengers lean over the railing of a whale watching boat as a gray whale surfaces nearby on the Oregon Coast.
    Water Adventures

    Whale Watching Tours Oregon Coast: Best Trips And Timing

    The Oregon Coast is one of the best places in the country to see wild whales without boarding a plane or driving far inland. Whether…

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  • Green sea anemone in an Oregon Coast tide pool surrounded by red seaweed, shells, rocks, and shallow water.
    On the Land

    Oregon Coast Tide Pools Map: Best Spots By Region

    Planning a trip around Oregon’s tide pools takes more than a quick search. Finding a reliable oregon coast tide pools map helps you navigate the…

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