Winter in the Pacific Northwest
Part 2: Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Astoria, Oregon
Day Trips to the Oregon Coast
Not every winter day in the Pacific Northwest is gray, rainy, or cold. Still, a sunny day, or even one when it’s not raining, is a sign to get up and go. So although we usually liked to plan our explorations for the weekend, we learned to take our cues from Mother Nature and be ready to go whenever a suitable day came along.
SEASIDE
One day we lucked out. It was Sunday and sunny. Time to take a trip down the Oregon Coast! Being on the peninsula, our trip began with the drive across the four-mile Astoria-Megler Bridge (shown above), always a visual treat regardless of weather. This day was clear, and we were able to see many boats and ships traversing the Columbia River.
Once across the bridge, we turned south. First stop: Seaside and a donut shop. Fortified with caffeine and sugar, we headed toward the ocean (as did Lewis & Clark, evidently—although I can’t comment on their snacks along the way).