Wild & Scenic ~ Oregon Coast
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to write. I’ve been told most of my life that I give the best cards - filled with genuine thoughts and kind, from the heart, words. Writing has been an outlet for me - a way to dream up and manifest big things, process, reflect, share, and remember special moments. So … I thought I’d share some of my thoughts and Oregon experiences with you! We’ll see how this blog transforms but for right now I’m thinking - Oregon inspired. I’m someone who’s very spontaneous and I have a huge love for being outside and experiencing new places. So, it’s likely that these blogs will be outdoor / local inspired! Think of me as an Oregon real estate agent, who’s also your local guide.
We’ll start with an appreciation blog for the wild and scenic Oregon coast and an introduction of how I ended up here. I first found myself in awe of the southern Oregon coast when I visited family in Port Orford and Langlois during college. While visiting the area from Ashland, I remember hiking around Cape Blanco, the westernmost point of the contiguous United States, and feeling like I was in an actual postcard (that’s how beautiful it is)! My family first discovered the area after cycle touring 101 - a popular (but semi dangerous) route to cycle in the US … a route with (sometimes insane wind) but breathtaking views along the way nonetheless! They decided to uproot their lives after their adventure and plant roots on the Oregon coast. They ultimately settled on the little town of Langlois, bought properties, and built homes. Just about everyone I know who visited them fell in love with the area … me being one of those people.
While visiting (many years ago), I saw the beauty, experienced the small town community feel, enjoyed the nearby hikes, and discovered a new found sense of peace from walking on the beach. I knew after some time that I wanted to give living on the rugged and wild Oregon coast a chance. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in psychology, I decided to take the leap and move. Since living on the coast, I’ve enjoyed all of the beautiful things that first drew me to the area + more. The people, the hikes, the mountain biking trails, swimming and enjoying pristine rivers, walking secluded beaches, paddle boarding, kayaking, you name it!
One of my first adventures while living on the Oregon coast was backpacking the beach from Cape Blanco to Floras Lake (hint: don’t head north on a windy day in the summer here)… ahhh, a memorable adventure filled with endless sand and a deep river crossing. An unforgettable first adventure with some seriously good laughs! After that, I decided to complete a bigger stretch of the Oregon coast and backpacked to Gold Beach (in Chaco sandals…). I think I gave away all of the Chaco’s I owned after that adventure.. if that tells you anything! The views were incredible, my choice in backpacking attire .. well ;) Much like these moments described above, living on the coast has been a series of beautiful and unforgettable moments.
I have made the very best of friends here, I’ve formed relationships that feel like family, I’ve become extremely connected with the community, I’ve went on memorable adventures, I’ve worked with amazing clients, and I’ve also weathered some storms here too! You can think of that statement as an analogy but mostly … actual storms! It takes a specific type of human to live on the southern Oregon coast. One that has grit, who’s not bothered by rain, who ideally is somewhat self sufficient / self motivated, and is okay with living in a rather remote area. While we have days that are out of this world gorgeous, we also have a lot of wind and rain, a lot of the time. If you’re willing to weather the storms here in exchange for some of the most unexpected, beautiful days of your life… you will be happy. I like to think that living on the wild and scenic Oregon coast builds good character! My time spent on the Oregon coast has genuinely made me even more of an appreciative, grateful, resilient, and motivated person.
