About the Author

Monica Bennett

Monica Bennett is the writer and photographer behind "Just 5 More Minutes - An Outdoor & Epicurean Travelogue," in Seattle, WA. On weekends and holidays she travels the Pacific Northwest via her Airstream travel trailer meeting new people and experiencing outdoor and epicurean adventures with her husband and son. These adventures are then told through a stunning photographic collage on J5MM where the pictures tell the story. Less than two years in existence J5MM has drawn in a large following and has been featured on sites such as Food52 (run by world renowned New York Times Magazine Food Editor Amanda Hessor), Williams-Sonoma, Full Circle Farms, The Huffington Post and many more. Educating her readers about non-stop outdoor adventures and epicurean cuisine here in the Pacific Northwest through J5MM is her true passion.

A Trip Through Oregon’s Spring Splendor: Cannon Beach

August 7, 2012
Our spectacular trip through Oregon was slowly coming to an end.  Back-to-reality was ahead of us, but not before our last stop to beautiful Cannon Beach, where we would be spending our last day. The morning at Jetty Fishery was sunny and beautiful with a slight hint of crispness in the air. Packing up the Airstream… More
Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Trip Ideas ,

A Trip through Oregon’s Spring Splendor: Jetty Fishery, Rockaway Beach

June 26, 2012
Saying goodbye to Pacific City and glorious Pacific Beach, we continue north on Highway 101. This morning we head to Rockaway Beach, approximately 40 miles from Pacific City, to experience some fantastic Dungeness crabbing at Jetty Fishery. “You can’t miss it. Look for our Yellow Volkswagen Bus out front,” said Shirley, owner of Jetty Fishery. Not long after… More
Oregon Coast , Rockaway Beach , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Family Fun , Culinary Experiences , Fishing , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Seafood , State Parks ,

A Trip through Oregon’s Spring Splendor: Pacific City

June 19, 2012
Leaving Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne, we move along onto our next destination. Today we are heading to Pacific Beach. Pacific Beach is located in Pacific City on the south end of the beautiful "3 Capes Scenic Drive,” which is 190 miles from Terrebonne. We were thrilled to learn that this little town is… More
Oregon Coast , Pacific City , Trip Ideas , Family Fun ,

Oregon’s Spring Splendor at Smith Rock

June 12, 2012
As we departed Kah-Nee-Ta Warm Springs Resort and continued along on our journey through Central Oregon’s high desert, we were filled with exciting thoughts about our next stop. We were heading towards Smith Rock State Park which is located in Terrebonne, approximately 50 miles from Kah-Nee-Ta. “You will love it at Smith Rock. The scenery… More
Central Oregon , Terrebonne , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Attractions , State Parks ,

A Trip through Oregon’s Spring Splendor: Kah-Nee-Ta Resort

June 5, 2012
Year after year when planning our trips, we find ourselves turning to the lure of beautiful Oregon and all that this neighboring state of ours has to offer. Countless scenic state parks, a dramatic jaw dropping coastline, fishing and crabbing to your hearts desire are only just a few of the many places and activities we have experienced… More
Central Oregon , Warm Springs , Trip Ideas , Family Fun ,