As the weather changes and the winds creak the shedding trees, our thoughts turn to the peaceful plots buried in our past. With storied towns filled...
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Unique Pacific Northwest Museums in the Long Beach Peninsula
The Long Beach Peninsula’s museums have long been treasures that have brought joy to locals and delighted visiting guests. Quaint and lovingly...
Indoor Fun in Pacific County
Being outdoors, surrounded by spectacular scenery, is a big draw for Pacific County And, there’s fun to be had indoors, too. Here are some ideas...
Haunted Places on the Long Beach Peninsula
Home to eerie sounding areas like Cape Disappointment, Dismal Nitch and the Graveyard of the Pacific, it’s no surprise that Washington’s Pacific County boasts a hearty helping of haunted houses… and hotels.
12 Secrets of Southwest Washington’s Pacific County
Get off the beaten path to find these beautiful and unique locations that few have heard of.
Graveyard of the Pacific
From Tillamook Bay on the Oregon Coast to Cape Scott Provincial Park on Vancouver Island stretches a deadly coastal region known as the Graveyard of...
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park: 15 Things to Do & See
Did you know that Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula is part of a National Historic Park? The Lewis & Clark National and State Historic Park is...
Bridge to Nowhere: What’s on the Other Side?
The Astoria-Megler Bridge provides a 360-degree view of container ships, the coast range, the mouth of the Columbia River, and historic Astoria...
Experience Joy at Coastal Places with Depressing Names
The Visitor’s Center on the Long Beach Peninsula gets a lot of questions about the many depressing names of local landmarks, and even some...
Three Weird Facts About Lewis & Clark
Three things you didn’t know about Lewis and Clark. Plus, find Lewis and Clark historical sites on the peninsula and beyond.
Visit the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Before there were lighthouses on the Peninsula, ships bound for Portland and Astoria navigated their way through the high waves and shifting...
How a Pickled Pioneer Ended Up in Pacific County
In 1855, a band of Native Americans descended upon a group of pioneers making their way along the legendary Oregon Trail. The pioneers feared for...