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Ali Patton

Seconds to Go is about low-hassle travel planning, providing you with in-depth tips and travel trips. It's all the information you need to get out and go today!

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Launching a Balsa-Wood Glider when Visiting Astoria Column Oregon

By Ali Patton / September 17, 2021 / 1 Comment

The 125-foot Astoria Column Oregon is a waypoint along the Oregon coast, orienting visitors to the Columbia River navigation and providing scenic views of the surrounding area. Over time, it has become a tradition to launch a balsa wood glider from the top of the tower when visiting the northern Oregon coast. While launching your … Read more

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Lighthouse on the New England Coast

Fun Things to Do in New England: You Won’t Believe Your Eyes

By Ali Patton / August 25, 2021 / 5 Comments

With all the fun things to do in New England, it can be almost impossible to narrow down the options. This can make planning a New England trip feel daunting. New England is located in the Northeast of the United States and is comprised of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. New … Read more

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Easy Oregon hikes provide an opportunity for all those to get out and see the outdoors

Easy Oregon Hikes that Lead to Unbelievable Destinations

By Ali Patton / June 23, 2021 / 0 Comments

Tackling some of Oregon’s hiking trails is a multi-day adventure, but if you don’t have the stamina for a backcountry excursion, there are several beautiful but easy Oregon hikes, perfect for wiling away a few hours. Here are some of our favorites, as well as a few we hope to conquer in the near future. … Read more

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Newport lighthouse on the Northern Oregon Coast

The Essential Northern Oregon Coast Guide

By Ali Patton / June 15, 2021 / 1 Comment

The Northern Oregon Coast, which stretches from the Columbia River to Florence, Oregon, is full of rocky cliffs, beaches and good food. When visiting Oregon’s scenic destintations, a trip to the Northern Oregon Coast needs to be on your list. Northern Oregon Coast Weather While the northern Oregon coast has a lot to offer, lazy … Read more

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Thompson Mills with a tree in the foreground and blue sky behind it

Thompson’s Mills and the Town That Disappeared Overnight

By Ali Patton / January 30, 2021 / 2 Comments

Just outside the small town of Shedd Oregon sits the Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site, and the nonexistent remains of a town that disappeared overnight. Formerly named Boston Mills, it is the oldest existing water-powered grain mill in Oregon. The History of Oregon’s Thompson’s Mills In 1858 three men, R.C. Finley, Philemon V. Crawford, and … Read more

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Henline Falls and the Oregon Secret You’ll Want to See

By Ali Patton / September 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

NOTE: Henline Falls is currently closed due to the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire.  Check out the map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closures area or continue reading for a description of the Henline Falls Hike prior to 2020. With an easy trail that leads directly to the bottom of a 125 foot waterfall, you’ll want to … Read more

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Heublein Tower as viewed from the top of the Heublein Tower Hike on Talcott Mountain

Heublein Tower Hike: Views Atop the Talcott Ridge

By Ali Patton / May 6, 2020 / 1 Comment

What started out as a lavish gift from a loving husband to his wife, is now one of the best hikes in Connecticut. The Heublein Tower hike and trail, located atop Talcott Mountain and just west of Hartford, offers views as far as Massachusetts. I grew up hiking Talcott Mountain and visiting the tower with … Read more

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