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Shannon L. Cheesman is a Web Producer/Reporter who specializes in the outdoors. She writes and reports for Fisher Interactive Network, which consists of 13 Web sites in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California.

We're back in camp after spending the day touring the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington state. 

Hardly anyone was there and we felt like we had the whole peninsula all to ourselves - just the way we like it.  I must say, this really is a good time of year to travel along the Long Beach Peninsula.  We had no trouble finding parking wherever we went, the tourist attractions were devoid of crowds and it was quiet and peaceful.  We took lots of great pictures and just enjoyed the serenity of it all.  Stay tuned for photos and more.

Exploring Astoria... and Warrenton... and Hammond
Mission #1 - find the famous Goonies house in Astoria. Read more »
It's hot on the coast today!
My husband said he heard it's going to be in the mid 80s over here today.  Read more »
My husband especially likes the idea of visiting the Goonies house in Astoria.  Ok... 'especially likes' is not the right term - 'jumping up and down with excitement' is more like it.  Read more »
It's a little strange, but pretty cool, at Camp Rilea
Camp Rilea is a military reservation over on the Oregon coast and believe it or not, they have overnight RV spots you can reserve for $20 a night - provided you have some type of military service under your belt.  Read more »

A big thanks to the folks who are writing in to suggest places to see. 

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We're officially camping... sort of
We've arrived at the coast and camp is all set up.  Where are we staying, you ask?  You might be surprised to learn that we're in an RV spot at Camp Rilea, a military base on the Oregon coast. Read more »
Hittin' the road
Beach week has officially begun... after a quick pit stop to air up the trailer tires, we are on the road and headed for our first destination along the coast.  Read more »
Sunshine on tap - booyah!

So I hear it's gonna be rather nice while I'm at the coast... sunshine and pretty decent temperatures.

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The tools of the trade
Laptop... wireless card... fancy camera... cell phone... reporter's notebook... and pen. Read more »
Someone's already sent me a suggestion of a place I should check out while I'm at the coast. Read more »

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