More Fun on the Oregon Coast

 Howdy!  

Stop 3: Newport, Oregon

We stayed right in the marina, watching the fishing boats go by.

The Rogue Brewery is also in the marina, just walking distance away. Lucky for Dad! (and me)

Just over the bridge is the Newport Bayfront and Harbor District.

I stood on the docks and looked down to watch the sea lions barking away,  boy are they loud!  I barked right back but they didn't pay any attention to me. 

One of  Dad's favorite restaurants on the bayfront is Local Ocean Seafood, not to be missed!

The next day we took a drive north and stopped to see the Yaquina Head Lighthouse

and the Devil's Punchbowl, an intriguing basalt formation with some great wave action.

That afternoon we stopped at the Wolf Creek Brewery, I better watch it, this beer is starting to stain my whiskers!

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Stop 4: Tillamook

We stayed at the Elks RV Park, lots of grass for me!

After setting up we drove to a local fish market in Garibaldi and bought 2 pounds of clams and 8 ounces of fresh crab meat. Mom made us steamed clams and crab cakes, delicious!

The next day we drove south to Pacific City, famous for the dory boats that are launched directly into the surf.

We stopped at the Pelican Bay Brewery and enjoyed the view of the 327 foot Haystack Rock.

On our last day in Tillamook, mom made us a picnic lunch and we took off for Cannon Beach. We went to Ecola State Park and found a table with an incredible view of the coastline.

We were even able to see the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, located 1 mile offshore. 

On our way home we stopped to see another Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach

and the Twin Rocks in Rockaway Beach

and stopped several times to appreciate the stunning views.

Last stop: Astoria

Astoria is a charming small town located on the Columbia River 

Dad hates bridges as was glad he was driving the car and not our motorhome when we crossed the long, long bridge into Washington.

Two of the days we were there it was rather gloomy, but the last day was perfect so we went to see the Astoria Colum

and enjoy the panoramic views.

That's all for now, we are heading inland now.

Adios,

Brody

Having Fun on the Oregon Coast!

 Howdy!

We are here on the beautiful Oregon Coast. There isn't too much for me to write about as it's all about the scenery. So I have tried to select some of mom's best pictures to highlight our trip. This is my view at my campground.

Stop 1: Port Orford

Mom had made reservations for us to stay at Cape Blanco State Park, but when we drove into the park my stomach sank as I could not figure out how mom was going to be able to direct dad to back into our spot. The red arrow marks the driveway, what you can't see is the car that was parked off on the left side.

Mom did her best, but that was not good enough. Lucky for us some nice men who were parked nearby we able to direct dad into our spot - mom shouldn't feel too bad as it took 2 men to get dad in!

After that mom and dad needed some refreshments, so they headed into town.

and enjoyed the views, even though it was cold!

The next day we stopped to look at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse

and then headed to the small town of Bandon. We took a scenic drive along the ocean and stopped to walk along the ocean clifts. I had to stop and take a picture with my buddy.

then I went for a walk on the beach with mom

then back up on the clifts to enjoy the incredible views

Do you see the face rock? I do!

Our last day here we drove to Coos Bay and Charleston, stopping at each viewpoint along the way.

Can you see the sea lions on the rocks, I can hear them!

  Stop 2: Florence, Oregon

We got to the Florence Elks Rv park in time for lunch, a great park a few miles north of town.

The next day we headed north to Yachats and walked along the paved trail around the ocean  clifts

The next day we drove to the Roosevelt Elk viewing area. We were lucky to see a small herd in the distance, too bad we forgot to bring our binoculars!

Back to Winchester Bay to see the Umpqua Lighthouse,

Adios,

Brody