Just wanted to post an update and thanks to all who helped with great advice on our Oregon trip. Especially thanks for the advice for an extra day on the coast. Waking up every morning and starting the day with a walk along the beach is wonderful.

We reached Portland on Friday, stayed at the Marriott Courtyard near the airport. Headed to Eugene Saturday morning, beautiful drive down 1-5. We stayed at the Residence Inn in Eugene convenient for all the marathon related activities. Eugene hosted a great race, any of you planning to run a marathon or a half, highly recommend it. Very nicely done, beautiful flat and fast course.

Monday morning we went around Eugene a bit, to geek out over some some runner stuff(Hayward field etc). Had lunch as recommended at King Estate, well worth the drive beautiful location and it was a lovely day. Everyone told us how lucky we were to have the sun out, though coming from Texas, I'll admit I am not as enamoured of the sun these days.

We went to a couple of wineries nearby. Drove out to Yachats, along the way stopped and did a short hike up to Heceta head lighthouse.

Stayed at the Overleaf Inn at Yachats, absolutely loved it. The next day we hiked some trails near Cape Perpetua. Gorgeous! Day two we left Yachats, drove the Three Capes loop and hiked near Cape Lookout. Stunning views from here. Highly recommend this hike.

We drove on to Cannon beach and stayed at the SurfnSand resort, where we were upgraded to a ocean suite which was fun! Heavenly! Next morning we walked along then beach and had breakfast at the wayfarer's Inn. Then drove out to Indian beach did a short hike there and then drove a bit through near through Newberg, Dundee, stopped at a couple of small wineries. The Willamette wine region is gorgeous, I thought way prettier than Napa. Back to Portland, a sushi dinner at Hama Sushi on Sandy, we stayed at the Springhill suites close to the airport.

Thanks again for all the advice, we are already looking forward to another trip to Oregon.