About the Author

Shellie Bailey-Shah

Shellie Bailey-Shah is travel writer who has the distinction of having visited all seven continents, but she favors her home state of Oregon. She lives with her husband and sons in Portland and has logged thousands of miles behind the wheel of the family's RV.

Party Barging on Lake Billy Chinook

May 17, 2017
Yep, party barging! I’m officially making it a verb. My family and I recently spent the day with three other families — eight adults and eight kids in all — on the waters of Lake Billy Chinook in Central Oregon. More
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Central Oregon , Culver , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Cannon Beach for Families in Any Season

December 20, 2016
Of all the towns along Oregon's North Coast, Cannon Beach is my family’s favorite beach getaway. Home to Haystack Rock, one of the world’s tallest sea stacks, the town has miles of wide-open beaches plus quirky shops, attractive art galleries and delicious dining that attract families from nearby Portland and beyond. More
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Family Fun , Bicycling , Shopping , Restaurants , Beach Activities , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,