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ropolitan areas. Its coverage of Portland is right
on and mentions Rose City icons Old Wives’
Tales and Just Out.
The Damron Men’s Travel Guide is exactly
800 pages of dense information. It covers the
same geographic regions as the lesbian edition
but includes a bit more advertising and seems
openly geared to reporting a bit more informa
tion on where to meet men, including cruisy
areas in most towns and cities. Its Portland list
ing seems current, reflecting openings and clos
ings of local businesses.
Damron.com is also available for online
assistance. Both the Internet site and the books
are very up-to-date.
Catch
the wave
P
erhaps the lure of the ocean is
calling you. If you find yourself
anywhere near Yachats on the
central Oregon coast, consider a
stay at the lesbian-owned See Vue
Motel.
Operated by Renee LaChance,
Pride shows
one of the founders of Just Out,
this spot is located on one of the
most spectacular sections of the coast just below
Cape Perpetua and on the edge of the Suislaw
National Forest. All rooms at the See Vue have
ocean views and are set on a grassy bluff where
the mountains meet the sea.
Some rooms have a fireplace and/or kitchen,
and this place is definitely Fido-friendly. With
plenty of rooms to choose from, each one has
been decorated with unique charm and has its
own personality. Some reflect
Native American influences;
others are outfitted for cowgirls
or cowboys. W ith no phones or
televisions to distract you, this is
truly a getaway from the real
world.
The town of Yachats offers
plenty of dining choices as well
as a nifty bakery, and great hik
ing opportunities abound in this
area. To book a room call 54 T
547-3227 or check out www.
seevue.com.
at A nthony’s C abins and RV Park
A place fo r
happy campers
S
ome folks never have discovered the
delights of the Long Beach Peninsula. If
you’re among them, head north for a change,
and check out two gay-owned destinations.
Wayne Fancher and Dan Hickey
have been running A nthony’s C ab
ins and RV Park in Long Beach for
six of their 31 years together.
(Maybe they should offer relation
ship seminars!)
The seven cabins are clean and
comfortable, and all have kitchens. If
Winnebagoing is more your style, you
can drop anchor at one of the 25 full
RV hookups. Or you can rent one of
the on-site RVs and eliminate having
to maneuver one at all.
The park features picnic tables,
restrooms and shower facilities for
campers, a Laundromat and nearby
access to 26 miles of wide sandy
beaches. You won’t run out of things
to do: hiking, biking, horseback rid
ing, golfing, fishing, bird watching,
kite flying, antique hunting and
exploring old forts and lighthouses.
During the off season, the beach is
open for driving— which, depending
on your outlook, is either a good
thing or a bad thing. Their toll-free
number is 888-787-2754, or look
them up at the Internet site
www.anthonyshomecourt.com.
A longing
fo r tne sea
S
hakti Cove Cottages are snuggled into a
green oasis just over the hill from the
beach in O cean Park. Although none of these
cabins has a view of the sea, you certainly can
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