There’s plenty of space to spread out safely outdoors at the 80-acre Oregon Garden in Silverton. Wander through the American Conifer Society reference garden, study the beds of culinary and medicinal herbs, and wave at the clay pot “family” at the children’s garden. Don’t forget to stop and smell the exotic roses. The well-designed site’s horticultural biodiversity has been its trademark since .
In a rush to get to the Oregon coast, we often overlook the journey itself. Those of us who drive to the ocean via Oregon 18, the highway that runs from Dundee to Lincoln City, have a wealth of options for side-of-the-road shops and attractions that get missed in our hurry to get to where we’re going. These are more than just places to stretch your legs – they’re local farms and vineyards, .
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