Central Oregon Coast- Weekend Trip

Central Oregon Coast- Weekend Trip by Rayna Hahn


If you are just coming into the coast for the weekend,or it's your first visit, there are many things to do around the Newport, Oregon area.

1) The Oregon Coast Aquarium is just south of the Newport Bridge. There are good outside exhibits with sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals and more. There is also a seabird aviary with murres, puffins, and oystercatchers.The Passages of the Deep is the indoor display where you get to walk through an acrylic tunnel with sea life all around you. They also have an ever changing indoor display with the current exhibit called "Oddwater", which showcases strange looking ocean critters.The aquarium is a must see for people of all ages.

2) The Yaquina Estuary Hike is located between the aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. It is a great 1 mile long trail along Yaquina Bay which goes right through the habitat area for many types of birds and wildlife including Egrets, Blue Herons and Kingfishers as well as some of the same birds in the aquarium aviary, but in their natural setting.

3) You can also walk from here at the aquarium or park in the Rogue Brewery parking lot under the bridge and walk out onto the pier where there is another great view of the bay and the channel and get to interact with all types of people fishing and crabbing.

4) From the Rogue Brewery Parking lot, walk under the bridge and out to the South Jetty for even more bird, seal and boat watching. You can see the boats coming in and out of the channel as well as the waves crashing on the North Jetty across the channel. Once in awhile, surfers even ride the long, low waves in on the North side.

5) If you cross the Newport Bridge, just on the Northwest side, there is a state park that has the original Yaquina Bay lighthouse that was built before the Yaquina Head lighthouse on the north end of town. It was only open for a few years and has great tours of the keepers house for a small donation.

6) You can walk from the lighthouse parking lot, or try to find a parking spot at the Old Town Newport. We love to walk as you get a great view of the channel and bridge from the North. At the bayfront there are many interesting shops, art galleries and restaurants including the world famous Mo's and their clam chowder. This is a great place to spend a few hours shopping, having lunch and finding souvenirs for those left back home. One thing I love about the bay is the Sea Lions who have taken residence at the docks right next to the bayfront aquarium. It's a little smelly, but worth stopping by and observing their behavior close up.

7) Continue North in Newport to Olive Street where Hwy 20 comes in from the east and turn left (west) and head down to the Nye Beach district. You will see the historic street signs and can park just about anywhere. This area has really become a hot spot of Newport in the last few years. There are lots of great shops such as organic clothing, beads, hair salon and spa and some great places for lunch. You definitely want to check out the shops at Nye Beach. I like it because the area is not aimed at the souvenir trinket market like so many other areas and there are good shops for visitors and residents alike.

8) One last stop for your weekend trip and that would be the Yaquina Head Lighthouse just north of town. Turn left at Izzy's pizza and either have an Oregon Coast Passport ready or some cash for the entrance fee. There is a great visitors center that talks about the history of the lighthouse and if you are lucky, the lighthouse itself will be open for tours. There is a long spiral staircase that reaches to the top where you get a peek at the handcrafted Fresnel lens. The guides there are very knowledgeable. When finished touring this historic lighthouse, hike down the steps to the rocky beach area if it's low tide and check out the tide pools. Just remember, these are living creatures and can easily be damaged. Be conscious where you are walking. Have a great Weekend!



About the Author
Rayna Hahn is an Oregon Coast resident who loves to write about the area on her blog: oregoncoast-thingstodo.blogspot.com

Different Kinds Of Toyko Places To Go To

Different Kinds Of Toyko Places To Go To by Jenna Sawin


Tokyo is Japan's wealth and the country's chief city. It was originally a small castle civic, named Edo, which with time became Japan's following and cultural axis and has now mature into one of the world's most packed cities.
Tokyo tops the lists of tourist acne in the country and it encompasses every important feature of Japanese life. A fall through Tokyo offers a perfect mix of current and traditional Japan. Small as Tokyo is, there are many hills, plateaus, and mountains scattered around the city.

Tokyo has several outlaying Islands, with some volcanic islands in the Pacific such as the Izu and Ogasawara, among other islands are - Oshima, Toshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, Kouzushima, Miyakejima, Mikurajima, Hachijojima, Aogashima, Chichijima and Hahajima. Each island abounds in scenic beauty and has its own person. It offers many aquatic sports such as swimming, scuba diving, surfing, fishing and thus is crowded by tourists during the summer.

The newest tourist acne in Tokyo is Shinjuku. It is a major commercial and administrative nucleus housing the busiest coach posting in the world. And near the place are crowded skyscrapers, electronic shops, cinemas, restaurants, bars and many international Tokyo hotels. Some of the hot spots are, Gyoen Imperial Gardens - a refuge within skyscrapers, Chuo Koen - Shinjuku principal square, Kyu Ogasawara tei - Spanish styled house, Golden Gai - the bar borough, Kabukicho - the red light borough among others. Tourist especially flocked Park Hyatt - the Tokyo lodge, to have an imbibe at the penthouse New York bar and to spectacle Mt. Fuji from its summit lounge.

After Shinjuku, the next best thing in Tokyo is Ginza, recognized as one of the most opulent shopping destinations in the world, a shopping mecca really. At Ginza one will find all the luxury brands from around the world, many in custom-planned boutiques.

Among other top destinations in Tokyo are Shibuya and Harajuku, the twin centers of teenage rage and cos play ethos. There are also traditional attractions, Sensoji temple in Asakusa an old-design temple borough, Meiji Shrine - devoted to the idol of Emperor Meiji, Mount Mitake - the forested mountain and Zojoji Temple - Buddhist temple at the center of Tokyo Tower. And not be skipped parks, museums and Tsukiji Fish Market - Japan's major and busiest fish sell.

There are many types of accommodations existing, from Tokyo hotels to ryokan to minshuku. The grade of the Tokyo hotels varies from luxury five-star hotels to concern to budget hotels. Many major Tokyo hotels are conveniently located adjacent to shopping centers and tourist spots and bargain painless to reach both Narita and Haneda airports - Tokyo's international airports.



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Cooking vacation in Israel would be complete without

Cooking vacation in Israel would be complete without by Kamal Nain


The Provence of Israel - the Galilee The Galilee area in northern Israel is an area of rolling hills, woodland both natural and planted and acres upon acres of ancient olive groves with some of the oldest olive trees in Israel for the help www.apples-recipes.com. The Galilee is famous for its many boutique wineries, homemade cheeses, excellent rural restaurants and above all, its excellent Olive Oil. The Galilee is also home to much of Israel Arab population, many of whom live in traditional villages, each with its own unique atmosphere and a rich culinary heritage. No cooking vacation in Israel would be complete without a trip to the area, from the ancient walled city of Akko with its traditional covered market (Suk) to the Golan Heights with it boutique wineries, there is something for everyone. Akko This ancient walled city once ruled by the Crusaders and the scene of much history, is also the home to a small fishing port and a traditional covered market. Strolling through the alleyways and passages as part of your cooking vacation, you will find an amazing variety of spices, fresh fruits and vegetables and an variety of fish caught the same day and as fresh as you could want. The market also has its fair share of traditional restaurants where you can sit down and enjoy fresh humus and pita bread, followed by strong Arab coffee. Cheese Please Scattered throughout the Galilee area are numerous small cheese makers. Many have small flocks of sheep or goats and use the milk to produce unique cheeses with their own distinct flavors and textures for the help www.bread-machine-cookbook.com. As part of your cooking vacation you must take a tour of these wonderfully unique places and try the magnificent cheeses they have to offer. Wine tasting Nothing goes better with good cheese than a glass of good wine. Whilst on your cooking vacation in the Galilee, you will discover some of the excellent wineries that have established themselves over the years and that produce some of the finest boutique wine that the country has to offer you. Many of the wineries have guided tours and wine tastings, so as long as you're not driving, spend a day or two just eating cheese and drinking wine - a food lover's paradise. Olive Oil - the green gold No cooking vacation in the Galilee would be complete without a visit to some of the ancient olive groves and a tour of an oil press. Throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East, olive oil has long been part of every nationalities cuisine and played a vital role in the areas economy. Even today, the "Green Gold" is a staple foodstuff for many and the olive picking season is a family occasion when young and old alike all lend a hand.

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My self Kamal Nain from chandigarh. I am a web designer, and business banner advertiser.