Tillamook Cheese Factory

Last week I mentioned that John and I took a day trip out to the Pacific Coast to see Cape Lookout State Park, but honestly, the real reason why we ventured 50 minutes west of Portland was to check out the Tillamook Cheese Factory, located in Tillamook, Oregon.  (The coast was a beautiful bonus!)  The factory features an overhead observation area for visitors to watch how cheese is actually processed and it also includes informational kiosks along the viewing corridor.  The factory is extensive with lots of complex and industrial equipment.  After looking at how the cheese was packaged, we had to try the sample aisle of cheeses, and of course, we had to get some ice cream.  The ice cream flavors were nothing too elaborate, but definitely wholesome and delicious.  I got a waffle cone with two large scoops of French Vanilla and Peanut Butter Chocolate.

 

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Cape Lookout State Park

A frosty morning excursion this past weekend, through the western hills of Oregon, brought John and me to a beautiful coastal park known as Cape Lookout State Park.  Within ten minutes of driving away from Portland, the land flattened out into rural countryside.  Thirty minutes into our journey the road was surrounded by large groves of Douglas fir trees.  This was our second adventure to the Pacific coast, the first time we visited Canon beach, which is located north of where we were.  We didn't stay too long in the park because our primary focus for the day trip was to check out the Tillamook Cheese Factory.  I'll post photos of the factory next week.  

Here are some photos from the amazing beach at Cape Lookout State Park.