Tillamook Cheese Factory

Today we drove south for 7 hours (mostly in the fog) hugging the Washington and Oregon coasts. We made stops at the Astoria Column, a cheese factory and a lighthouse …

I think this has to have been my favorite day of driving...but, I reserve the right to say that again...as many times as I want. Today we drove from Florence up to Tillamook...cow stank and cheese country...and stank...windows up kind of stank!


But, before we got to Tillamook we drove through some great little seaside …

This was a long day and we are showing the wear and tear of it at as we stop in The Dalles on the Hood River for a hotel night...and a shower...

We got the van packed up in the rain and started the day at the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Nate doesn't like the smell of cheese, but the smell of cows and, fish and salt air that was outside made …

... was covered by warranty. Hopefully no more repairs for a while. Stayed here two days and toured around the area. Visited the Tillamook Cheese Factory. That was kinda neat. Took home a few samples.Also did a tour of barns around the area that had wooden ...

... drove to Garibaldi to see the Oregon Coast Scenic Railway.  Unfortunately the running season hasn't started yet but Cliff was able to see some of the stock.  Then we stopped off at Tillamook Cheese Factory to sample some cheese and ice cream. ...

... some years ago. "So what about the cheese" you say?  Well, Tillamook is even more famous for the Tillamook cheese factory. And what trip could be complete without getting my hands on some freshly minted cheese "Curds"?!  Yes!  ...

... ; We left without buying any socks, but headed straight for the cheese factory 14 miles down the road.  The Tillamook cheese factory is a happening place.  There were schools and tourists all over the place.  We got free samples and ...

... shining and the coast line was gorgeous so it was a great bit of the ride! We continued on into Tillamook which is home to Tillamook cheese factory which has been recommended to us by many, so we had a little stop off to see what all the fuss was about. ...

Started by visiting the Tilamook Cheese Factory for breakfast. Light rain started and contined on and off all day. Back to the factory which also sells Tilamook fudge & ice cream on top of the exclusive & rare cheese curds. Had piece of salted ...

... Oregon coast.  Tillamook is most famous (or famous only) for its robust dairy industry; it is home to the largest cheese factory on the West Coast and has a large creamery.  We took the self-guided tour, where learned about all different types ...

My favorite detour on the 101. Cheese curds, 3 year old aged cheddar, and ice cream. Mmm Sent via BlackBerry by ...

... and breezy day to travel a bit further north to Cape Lookout State Park. Couldn't resist a trip to the Tillamook Cheese Factory, more cheese (free samples!), and a healthy serving of their delicious ice cream. The campground here is on another wide ...

... night and there was some serious moisture happening. Our first (and really only main) stop of the day was at the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Now for those of you that seriously love cheese (or even kind of like cheese), this place is absolutely fantastic! ...