About the Author

Rebecca Marx

Rebecca Marx is a Eugene-based writer with a passion for travel, trail runs with her pup, driftwood bonfires and sweater season. A true Pacific Northwest gal, Rebecca's favorite indulgences include third-wave coffee, overly hopped beer and eggs from her backyard chickens.

Falling in Love with Alsea Falls

October 9, 2017
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" blared through the speakers as we made our way up the final winding miles of the forested foothills of the Oregon Coast Range, eventually arriving at the Alsea Falls Recreation Site and ready for a 3-mile hike in the forest. More
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An Overnight at Old St. Francis School

June 5, 2017
Bend is like Eugene's cool older brother. You know, the one who cuts math class to hit the slopes in his obnoxiously turquoise, overpriced puffy coat that he totally pulls off. Oh, and he still manages to ace the algebra test. But you can't hate him for it. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Little Luxuries Around Lincoln City

April 11, 2017
This past weekend on the Oregon Coast felt like one necessary indulgence after another, from the minute we loaded up the Jeep on Friday afternoon to our return to Eugene on Sunday evening. More
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Oregon Coast , Lincoln City , Beer & Breweries , Hiking & Backpacking , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

A Winter Weekend at the Central Coast

February 16, 2017
Growing up in Portland, I was a Seaside-Cannon Beach-Lincoln City kind-of-gal, but now that I live in Eugene, I am absolutely loving trips to the Central Coast! More
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Oregon Coast , Coos Bay , State Parks , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,