Stopped by when it wasn't icy and dangerous to work your way down. The falls were rushing nicely,…read morewith a fabulous long-reaching cool spray. Short, easy trail down...although it could be a tad steep for some. Otherwise there's a decent amount of parking, and it's such a short walk to see the falls, definitely worth checking out.

We were looking for a quick little getaway of a hike and this certainly fit the bill. Clickity…read moreclack on the interwebs, a plug into the GPS, and we were off. It's not too far off of the main road at all, and the hike down to the water is short and sweet, and only steep in one tiny section. This looks like it gets plenty of traffic in warmer months and there are lots of pools where you could take a dip. I wouldn't be surprised if the teen crowd parties here (read: I saw a few beer cans) but on my later spring visit it was cool and only one other group--a family-- was there at the falls. The falls are gorgeous, misty, and pretty straightforward in mass. We turned it into an impromptu photo shoot which was about my favorite part of the trip, and they made a nice backdrop. There's not much else here, and not much nearby. So bring your picnics, park, and come down to the pools or water and spend an hour watching the hypnotic tumbling.

The city of Astoria, Oregon will forever be linked to the classic 1980's movie, The Goonies. It was…read morehere in this coastal port city where many of the scenes were filmed. So if you are a fan of The Goonies, here are places around Astoria that are worthwhile for visiting.... Check out the Oregon Film Museum. It's $6 entry and a quick 30 minute stop. Outside the museum is the front facade of the jail cell where the Fratelli's brother escaped at the start of the movie. And...you'll notice the black Jeep Cherokee parked outside the museum which was the actual model they used in the film. So cool! The museum is out of date and a preservation of history and the 300+ films made in Oregon. Don't expect much out of the experience. It's a mom and pop type of museum, but still very worthwhile if you're a Goonie. Right beside the Oregon Film Museum is the Flavel House Museum. This is where Mikey's father worked as the museum's curator. When the boys were riding their bicycles down the street readying to search for One Eyed Willie's fortunes, they say hello to Mikey's dad as he's raising the American flag here at the Flavel Museum. You can take a tour inside, but I just took a photo outside of it. Next, drive a few miles down the road to Mikey and Brandon Walsh's actual home from the movie. Granted, it's not accessible inside as it's a real residential home in a real neighborhood. Still, they allow you to walk up to the house for photos and possibly do the "truffle shuffle" if you're daring, lol. The address is... 368 38th Street Astoria, OR 97103 Btw...they ask you to park a little bit away from the house and be respectful of the properties when walking through the neighborhood. Although the house has recently been painted, you could definitely sense it being the same home to the actual one from the film. This has no connection to The Goonies film, but going to the summit of Astoria at the Astoria Column is a nice way to spend some time. You can climb to the top of the 126 foot column for views from high above. It showcases scenic surroundings of the Columbia River and the bridge connecting Washington and Oregon. It's just a $5 entrance fee. You can spend an hour or two here. For me, getting a photo with the Welcome to Astoria sign was something interesting. For my first visit to town, I wanted to make sure that it was official and in the record books, lol. There are two signs at both ends of town. They can't be missed if you drive a little towards the outskirts of the downtown area. Astoria isn't a big city and just a few miles total in length. Finally, in the heart of the downtown walking area you could visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum or simply stroll around Astoria and take in the sights along the waterfront. More Goonies stops 30 miles outside Astoria... - Cannon Beach - the ending scene of the movie where One Eyed Willie's pirate ship sails away in the distance. - Ecola State Park - scene where the Fratelli's hideout was located. It was called the Lighthouse Lounge. It was built for the film, but taken down afterwards. Overall, I had a wonderful time getting to relive my Goonies childhood here in Astoria, Oregon. The flashbacks were surreal. It was a great escape away from reality and back to simpler times. Of course I had to rewatch the film when I returned home. Thank you Astoria, Oregon for preserving the history of The Goonies.

Astoria is one of my all time fave cities. And definitely my fave one in all of Oregon! So much…read morehistory and nature surrounding you here. It sits on the Columbia River bar which is a fascinating body of water in and of itself - with a long history of turbulent violence, earning it the nickname "Graveyard of the Pacific". Astoria is Oregon's oldest city (founded in 1811) and the first permanent American settlement west of the Rockies! It even has a sister city in Walldorf, Germany! The town boasts a beautiful bridge and a tall column on a hill that you can climb for some incredible views. The maritime museum is not to be missed - and be sure to do the Riverwalk too! There are info signs all over the place telling you fun tidbits of the city's history. And of course you can't miss all the fun locations from the 80s classic The Goonies! The people are all very friendly. Lots of great restaurants as well. Don't miss out on Pier 39 for the BEST morning coffee EVER at Coffee Girl with incredible views surrounded by all that history! The city is surrounded by state parks and tons of natural areas and hiking trails as well for when you've exhausted all there is in Astoria itself. It feels mostly safe - there are some homeless in the area but they're not aggressive. I've been here several times and will undoubtedly be back!!

Fulio's a really great local restaurant. The staff is friendly, the ambience is relaxing, and the…read morefood is delicious. I went her with my wife & two small children for a nice Mother's Day dinner. It can be a bit of a gamble taking small children to a nice restaurant like this but they were very accommodating. I had the smoked salmon Alfredo, it was wonderful. Will definitely be back.

This place has a nice ambiance and service is attentive and pleasant. We were doing an early…read moreValentine's dinner and had high hopes. The martinis were delicious and came quickly. Our first plate was warmed olives with balsamic drizzle and quite nice. We paired them with the house tomato basil soup. A hefty one. The entrees were chicken piccata with a dry breast and virtually no piccata sauce no capers no lemon zip butter. The other entree was clams with pasta. Watery and tasteless. The side of pasta with white sauce was frighteningly gloppy. The martini was great

Outstanding annual event that opens the beautiful Astoria/ Megler Bridge to runners and walkers on…read morethe second Sunday in October for three hours of competitive or leisurely running / walking. This is my favorite event that I hope to return to again and again. The weather has always been kind to us on this walk--brief rain that moves to the south of us. Eagles soar overhead in the big, dynamic sky. Seems like the whole town of Astoria shows up to support this event. It's got great energy and everyone seems to be in good spirits. Participation is limited to a few thousand people--two thousand in pandemic times. Check out the website and sign up in July.

Perhaps it's just me being sentimental because I'm currently reading a fantastic book series about…read moresailors, but visiting the grave of this unknown soul moved me with its simplicity and sincerity. Whomever this lost spirit once was, "known only to God" as the epitath states, I hope that he himself, as well as his family, friends and relatives, have all found peace in the wake of his passing. Rest in peace, sailor.

August 22, 2025 - Winlock, WA…read more We were close by, so of course I'm going to stop and see the "World's Largest Egg". Why is the World's Largest Egg in Winlock? From Roadside America's website: "Winlock was America's second largest egg producing town until the 1950s, and local egg pride remains strong. The first big egg was fashioned from canvas by town boosters in 1923, part of a celebration around the opening of the Pacific Highway. The current egg is twelve feet long and weighs 1,200 pounds. It sits on a pedestal on a ten-foot steel pole. On the pedestal is written, "World's Largest EGG." There is a rooster nearby to add a little variety to your photo. I'm all about roadside attractions; never miss one if I'm nearby.

Cute little park. Gravel parking is located on the other side of the road. The location for parking…read moreis where the rooster on my pictures is. The little "Vern Sander Mermorial Park" is fenced and has a garbage can out front by the road. The park has a few cement benches that need repairs. The park was dedicated to Vern Sander, who was one of the poultrymen who put Winlock on the map as Egg Capital of the World. In 1991, he funded the World's Largest Egg. A gas station is located on the other side of the road. The town has several amazing additional roosters. I saw a museum, bank and some restaurants. This was a day trip for me, and it was nice to see a unique and odd roadside attraction. I plan on going back to see more things in Winlock. The area was clean. Things to know: Parking to the Egg location doesn't have a noticeable crosswalk. Thankfully, it was not too busy. There are no restrooms at the location. This will get you out of the car and check out the small town restaurants. Overall, it was good to see and check it off the roadside attraction list.

Bright and clean!…read more It's hard to find pet friendly motels that aren't run down and borderline filthy. I was pleasantly surprised. Comfortable beds, flat screen TV, outdoor pool, and clean rooms. Only a couple cons: No microwave or mini fridge. Terrible water pressure. Best economy motel I've ever stayed at!

Went on a Tuesday night , it was packed! I sat at the bar and had the chef's Risotto. It was yummy…read more! The staff was friendly but very busy. I took one star off because they forgot my bread and I had to remind them.

We came here for my boyfriend's 50th birthday, on recommendation from a friend whose beach house we…read morewere staying at. She suggested the beef medallions with mushrooms, so we got that, as well as the house lasagna. Both were absolutely delicious! Lasagna is his all time favorite - and what his mother would have made him if we had been able to make it back East for his birthday, (but we got stormed out). I was thrilled that he thought this was just as good. I don't do mushrooms but can maneuver my way around them (which means picking them out at putting them on my boyfriends plate). The restaurant is charming and intimate and decor very much takes you from Seaside, OR to any small town in Italy (or Little Italy in NYC). Maria was our server (according to the receipt) and she was awesome! She was personable, and spent time visiting with us and telling us the history of the restaurant. She also helped me be sneaky and hid the little birthday cake I snuck in my bag and hid it in back, then had brought it out later; adding a bunch of ice cream to it - and got the other restaurant guests to suing Happy Birthday to him. My boyfriend is fairly private so this intimate setting and delicious food, was exactly what he wanted and a wonderful surprise for him.

Very cute experience. There really isn't any parking, but if you go up the road a bit past the…read morebridge, there's a turnout to make a u turn. You can theoretically pull over and walk down for photos. It's free and cute. Kids would love it.

Okay when i saw this on the map I thought it was a small bridge and then I saw it and was in shock…read more This spot is clearly a spot people stop for, even though there is not much of a place to stop, and was surprisingly on the road to our airbnb we were staying at. It is a free little spot to stop and there are no signs you will just see if when you get there because it is a bridge covered in troll dolls! It is said that when you visit you should leave the trolls a gift or something so when we went back the second time to actually get out and see it and not just drive past we brought 2 little hershey's kisses we had from the wedding. If you are looking for a super quick fun little spot to see of a bunch of colorful dolls in the middle of green tall trees then give it a shot - it only takes a couple of minutes.

On the Eastside Esplanade by the river is this lovely, large ship. This reminds me of one of the…read moreships from a child's story book in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe series by C. S. Lewis. Very unique. This is just north of the Morrison bridge on the walking/ running/ bike path on the East Bank of the Willamette. It is one of the highlights of the walk, in my opinion.