Twice a year, the Portland Spirit offers a cruise from Portland to Astoria, giving travelers a chance to take the long and beautiful way to the coast. Earlier this month, reporter Lizzy Acker got a chance to take the boat. And it was even more fun than she imagined. Read about the experience here: https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2025/05/this-boat-goes-from-portland-to-astoria-only-twice-a-year-heres-why-you-should-try-to-snag-a-seat.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfac