I'm Walking the (Virtual) Oregon Coast

So, I got this cool idea from a cool friend off of her way cool blog.

I'll be the first to admit that I do not enjoy exercise. Never have.

Chances are that I never will.

Jamee is riding her bike all the way from her home to Chicago.

I, on the other hand will be traveling up the

Oregon coast.

I am starting in Florence, and finishing up my

virtual journey in Lincoln City.

Today is Day One. I rode exactly one mile.

Woohoo.

I am still in Florence, but I am imagining that

I am very near the

Happy Kamper Yarn Barn

which is in north Florence. This is an awesome yarn store.

I know because I've been there -

really.

Jamee, thanks for this

awesome idea!

Maybe one year I WILL be the

biggest loser

Florence, Oregon

One of the town's most complete mercantile stores, located in the Kyle Building, was built in 1901. Bulk goods, farm tools, hats, boots, and other items were sold here, providing residents necessities for life in what was a remote part of the state. The town's vital link across the Siuslaw River was provided by ferry boats until 1936, when the picturesque Siuslaw River Bridge was completed. The ferries were soon made obsolete, overtaken by the growth of the automobile.
Today the town's legacy is still going strong and its history is well-preserved. Historic buildings line the narrow streets and picturesque waterfront of Old Town Florence. The Kyle Building can still be found along Bay Street, where it now represents a perfect example of early Central Coast commercial architecture. There are even a few remnants of the old Siuslaw ferry service on the south side of the river. Finally, there are a number of historic lighthouses left along the Oregon coast, including the one located at Heceta Head, 12 miles north of Florence. The Heceta Lighthouse stands out as one of the most-photographed lighthouses in the nation.