ONE OF OUR WEEKEND EXCURSIONS WAS

getting to explore Battery Russell at Fort Stevens.  It was definitely a highlight for my man clan!

We cannot wait to go back on a camping trip.  It's moved to the top of the list!

WHILE WE WERE IN ASTORIA, WE WENT

to Fort Stevens to see The Peter Iredale, which has been in this spot since 1906.  It was fun to show the boys this history in the sand and ocean - it is amazing!  This wreckage is 108 years old!

WE SPENT THIS WEEKEND AT THE COAST

We strolled, ate, played, kept traditions (Candyland), had a bonfire and got sun-kissed.  It was wonderful.

It was nice to unwind, relax and have some family fun.

THOR'S WELL

We found Thor's Well with only 20 minutes of sunlight left and the tide was just starting to come in. I was so excited we found it but disappointed we didn't have the light and water level for a super cool photo.  We will definitely be back when the tide is right to get some fun photographs.
It is a salt water fountain driven by the the power of the ocean tide and is gorgeous.

The following two photos are my favorites.  When I saw these pictures, I knew I had to see this place for myself.

photo credit djniks

photo credit Miles Morgan

Is Thor's Well cool or what?!

DRIFT CREEK FALLS TRAIL

I am in love with his hike. Drift Creek Falls Trail is a beautiful and easy hike, 3 miles round trip.
The highlight of the hike is a suspension bridge - a 240 foot long cable suspension bridge, which is 100 feet above the water where you have a gorgeous view of a 75 foot waterfall.

See this huge chunk of rock next to us?  In 2010, this huge chunk of the cliff cleaved off and fell down to the canyon.  Down here, there is a little picnic table and a lot of rocks to climb on.  Across from us, closer to the water fall, there were even a few menehune rock stacks.

Next time you're on your way to Lincoln City, go on this little excursion.  You'll be glad you did!

PS - There is a $5.00 National Park fee.