Vacation within the good old U.S.A.!

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By Fluffy77

Travels to our beloved Oregon coast

A buried ship on the beach at Seaside, Oregon.
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A buried ship on the beach at Seaside, Oregon.
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With our tough economic times, traveling within U.S.A. helps us more

Keep our money right here at home working for us all locally if you can at all.  This helps us to keep growing strong again too.  We all have dreams or even plans of visiting our old countries even some family we may have over to Europe or other countries, but just put it off a few more years for now.  Instead, vacation around your own states again or other parts of the U.S. you have never seen before.  This keeps the U.S. currency right here, so it will not travel away from us as much as it tends to.  Putting the monies back into our people and places, so that we may rebuild and regrow in strength once again.  We travel, to the coast to see our beaches, and into Central Oregon to see old family friends and visit a community we used to live in as well, then back home to Eastern Oregon were we travel quite often from Pendleton to La Grande and some other surrounding areas as well. We shop at some local nurseries that sell community grown fruits and vegetables, even flowers and other plants for our own home landscaping.  Shopping locally like this does keep the money all right here at our great home were it does all belong.  We have family up in Alaska, that hunt and fish allot up there.  They send us salmon and other meats, also keeping monies within our country this way as well.  We shop at stores that support our county too such as Walmart  and as often as possible family owned business's or privately owned bussiness's too.  These types of companies usually keep our monies flowing well within this country too, depending on the political views of the owners.  Yet, all the owner's I know of would rather this country do better financially for there own sakes as well as others so that pretty much clears that one up, right.

Love it or leave it!

This has been a slogan used from back in the days of other American wars too.  Today, many do believe it refers more to our financial institutions more than ever before.  Well, other that the Great Depression of course we were so very close too this as well.  A Recession proves to be just about every bit as debilitating to us as the former one was.  We just happen to have more resources at our fingertips today then they did back then.  Having said this, should we not use as many of these resources as humanly possible to see that our country does become much stronger then even before perhaps.  Our resorces being government grants, all unemployment office usage and food stamps, health care assistance.  Believe it or not, all of these resources still use American monies to keep going everyday.  Therefore the more often they are used the more we are all giving back, just by using them.  Amazing if you ask me!  If you are forced to use any of these kind of government programs, never let anybody make you feel less than or undeserving of them.  Just simply remind people that these programs are a blessing to us that our ancestors did not yet have, we should be proud that our country has advanced so much to have them, not made to be ashamed of them.  These very same views go along with just how the Native American believes of there free health care by our government, a very long standing and respected agreement now why shouldn't all races in our country be able to enjoy such great benefits as these as well.  Our current president had such dreams for this country, and who are we to say maybe some may just come true one of these days too.

Standing on both sides of the fense

My Mother is Native American and Father Irish, my Dad  who raised me is Norwegian.  So, having seen both sides of what the government does for different races in our country I do have many feelings and beliefs for both sides.  That I feel equally passionate about, both in heart and spirit now.  Health care should most absolutely be universal already in our country by now, choosing that only one race only has free guaranteed coverage is very wonderful and a blessing to the people receiving it. Yet, to have to watch close personal family members who do not quite live up to these standards suffer through sickness and pains is not only cruel but also neglectful of our country.  I know that our current president sees this too, Races have always and will always mix, love, and have children together as they always have.  To just watch these children suffer in silence because you disapprove of there parents actions and even disapprove of the new race they are now blended together.  This is showing the futures children that we are not only purely spiteful but also without mercy or compassion, I'm certain we do not want our future generation who will be caring for us all one day to be thinking this way, do we?

Stuffed turkey, from a Central Oregon's friends home

We all seem to have common interests here in Oregon, keeping old traditions alive and caring for each other well.
We all seem to have common interests here in Oregon, keeping old traditions alive and caring for each other well.
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Lewis and Clark expedition statue, with Sacagawia on the base art carvings too

This statue has been here for as long as it has for history and peace reason's both.  It's a symbol of true beauty and art we love it here.
This statue has been here for as long as it has for history and peace reason's both. It's a symbol of true beauty and art we love it here.
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Camp 18 restaurant highway 26 on the way to the coast

Truly a lesson in history at this amazing restaurant/gift shop on highway 26.  Here are the carved dancing bears on one of the massive tables inside.  Many more wood carved statues outside, history of the loggers and this area of Oregon as well.
Truly a lesson in history at this amazing restaurant/gift shop on highway 26. Here are the carved dancing bears on one of the massive tables inside. Many more wood carved statues outside, history of the loggers and this area of Oregon as well.
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Cougars are found in many places in oregon

This taxidermy cougar above us as we ate our breakfast was very lifelike showing much of the free and wild spirit that is still alive here in Oregon today.
This taxidermy cougar above us as we ate our breakfast was very lifelike showing much of the free and wild spirit that is still alive here in Oregon today.
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Chandeliers made up of antlers is truly a Northwestern style only

I have seen so many of these antler chandeliers I can't count them all, still the ones hanging in this very large restaurant were breathtaking to say the least!
I have seen so many of these antler chandeliers I can't count them all, still the ones hanging in this very large restaurant were breathtaking to say the least!
Source: my pictures

Retro like lady diving into coffee, funny and artful too

I loved this lady diving into the coffee display, at a local coffee shop at Seaside, Oregon.
I loved this lady diving into the coffee display, at a local coffee shop at Seaside, Oregon.
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Light house out on a rock! Love this!

This wonderful light house is like something straight from a fairy tale.  Built on the rock out in the ocean, off of Seaside, Oregon coast.
This wonderful light house is like something straight from a fairy tale. Built on the rock out in the ocean, off of Seaside, Oregon coast.
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These lying down bicycles are very popular now on the beach here

You almost lie flat, and cycle around the beach looks like allot of fun really.
You almost lie flat, and cycle around the beach looks like allot of fun really.

The large cliff rock, and the smaller light house rock

This is an angle of the cliff rock and the rock on which the light house was built together.  Seaside, is a very magical place for sure!
This is an angle of the cliff rock and the rock on which the light house was built together. Seaside, is a very magical place for sure!
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Drift wood on the beach, kids love to play on

Kids are always playing around the drift wood here, it's like a new treasure found on the beach.
Kids are always playing around the drift wood here, it's like a new treasure found on the beach.
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Yes, camp fires are still allowed here, but watched carefully

The old camp fire on the beach tradition is a hard one to get rid of.  As one of the very first and oldest hotels on the Oregon coast can show right here with this sign alone.
The old camp fire on the beach tradition is a hard one to get rid of. As one of the very first and oldest hotels on the Oregon coast can show right here with this sign alone.
Source: my pictures

People walking on Seasides Boardwalk during clam season Spring 2011'

The beach and coast, with all it's wonderful shops and restaurants was just how I always remembered it.  Off season now, but things will pick up allot very soon.
The beach and coast, with all it's wonderful shops and restaurants was just how I always remembered it. Off season now, but things will pick up allot very soon.

On a swing set at Seaside beach, Spring 2011'

The kids and families have had so much fun on this swing set on the beach over the years, I'm sure.
The kids and families have had so much fun on this swing set on the beach over the years, I'm sure.
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The bigger and bigger hotels on Seaside, star fish lights line the streets of main shopping & restaurants

All the hotels are great here, they all have swimming pools and hot tubs with sauna's.  Usually a workout room too.  Behind me you can see one of the biggest hotels under construction for the busy season, still wrapped in plastic.  Star fish lights!
All the hotels are great here, they all have swimming pools and hot tubs with sauna's. Usually a workout room too. Behind me you can see one of the biggest hotels under construction for the busy season, still wrapped in plastic. Star fish lights!
Source: my pictures

Back home from the coast, to gardening and rodeo season coming soon here

Here I am in my more natural habitat at home.  In our backyard by the camper. Catching as much sun as possible, that's what an Oregon woman craves!  Sunshine!
Here I am in my more natural habitat at home. In our backyard by the camper. Catching as much sun as possible, that's what an Oregon woman craves! Sunshine!
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Yes, we do love to garden flowers are my favorite, but many plant veggies here too

Getting ready to plant the sunflowers we love!
Getting ready to plant the sunflowers we love!
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Sunshine,flowers, and sun tea, back home. Wonderful!!

We may live right near big scary Mountain country, that never means we have no pleasures or down times however.  It is very peaceful and lovely here, really.
We may live right near big scary Mountain country, that never means we have no pleasures or down times however. It is very peaceful and lovely here, really.
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Choose your favorite travel's of Oregon photo

Which photo do you like best?

  • Light house on the rock
  • Sunken ship on Seaside's beach
  • carved animals at camp 18's restaurant
  • at home gardening and camp sunbathing
  • turkey & cougar taxidermy
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Comments

dahoglund profile image

dahoglund Level 7 Commenter 12 months ago

You have some nice pictures here. I especially like the lighthouse one.

Debby Bruck profile image

Debby Bruck Level 7 Commenter 12 months ago

Fluffy, I just loved all these memorable photos of your travels. What a wonderful idea to share these stories and how we can help the economy, have fun, see the world all at the same time. I rated up, too! Love, Debby

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suziecat7 Level 5 Commenter 12 months ago

America has so much to offer because it is so diverse. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos.

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Cogerson Level 8 Commenter 12 months ago

Great photos...I especially like the lighthouse on the rock .....I imagine that would be a really cool place to spend a night at....you offer great suggestions about spending your vacation money here in the states versus overseas....it sounds like you have a great heritage with your mom being Native American and your dad Irish....thanks for a great hub....I enjoyed reading and seeing the West Coast...voted up

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Debby Bruck Level 7 Commenter 12 months ago

I agree Dahoglund ~ I was struck by the lighthouse photo, as well. I think it might be unanimous. I suggest you edit and add a little POLL of which photo likes best. Hugs, Debby

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SweetiePie Level 6 Commenter 12 months ago

I liked the out home gardening picture best because you look happy, and it exemplifies how you do not have to go on a lavish vacation to have fun.

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FaithDream Level 3 Commenter 12 months ago

Fluffy, love your travel photos, especially the lighthouse. I also like native american decor, I think that it speaks to our souls in such a way that inspires. Your Oregon travels and keeping it within the hometown is wonderful. I was in Seattle once and the waters/ports along the piers are great for shopping.

Thanks for sharing.

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Fluffy77 Hub Author 12 months ago

Thanks for all the great comments on this hub, and your valued opinions on the pole here.

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Debby Bruck Level 7 Commenter 12 months ago

I voted on the poll!

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Fluffy77 Hub Author 12 months ago

Thanks Debby, it means allot.

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Temirah 11 months ago

Staycations are so under-rated! Why go looking for something new when there's so much on our doorsteps!

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Barbsbitsnpieces Level 4 Commenter 7 months ago

@Fluffy77...The lighthouse is stunning, but so is the first picture of the buried ship!

Fine pictorial work on staycationing in your own area!

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