A casual morning. We got on the road about 10am. We had to get a couple of things before we left. When I dumped the holding tanks, the cap broke, so I had to find another. It seemed like everyone was out of them until we found it at an RV dealer South of town.
We headed out. We stopped in Ophir at the Honey Bear to get more of their meats. Also had to stop in the Wadderburn Market, just North of Gold Beach, to get one of their outstanding blackberry pies. They are the best pies we've ever found. Had to get one for the road.
As we passed through Crescent City, we stopped at the Chart Room for dinner. We then continued on to Prairie Creek Redwoods State park to see if there was anything available. There wasn't, so we stopped at the picnic area and filled our water tank and departed. We stopped for the night at the rest-stop in Trinidad.
Tomorrow morning we'll head to Ferndale to the Humboldt County Fair.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Last Day In Coos Bay
We went North a few miles to Ten Mile Lakes. We looked around an RV Resort there. It's one of those membership or deeded lot places. The resort was OK but nothing special. The deeded lot area was way over crowded. Quite different from their webpages. A person would be better off just buying a house nearby. We did discover a nice county park next door. They're still finishing development but it will be nice.
We did the laundry near some nice shopping center in Coos Bay. We then dropped Dawn off in North Bend to look at the book stores there (three). Lou and I went to look at the local hardware and home improvement stores. At the first one, Dawn called and said she had meet the daughter of Lou's friend Connie there at the book store. Jessica is completing her bike ride back from Alaska. She and her friend stopped in for a cup of coffee at the bookstore. Odd where you meet friends
Our stay here at The Mill Casino has been a pleasant one. When we arrived, we checked on the price of the RV park. Since it was more than we wanted to pay, we asked about the free lot. The attendant said yes we could stay there for free. A couple of days later, we decided to move our RV to a different spot for a better view. A short time later a security guard on a bike came by. He mentioned that we needed to register in the office in order to stay here. So we did. Easy to do. After a couple of more days here we decided to stay another night. This time when we went in the office they mentioned that we could stay here for up to seven days in twenty-eight days. Interesting how the information trickles in. A good sign would seem beneficial. Anyway, another interesting thing to know if you plan to stay here in the free lot. You can dump in the RV park for about $10 but it only costs $1 at the city sanitary dump in downtown Coos Bay East of the visitor center across Northbound Hwy 101 less than a mile from the casino.
We head back South tomorrow morning.
We did the laundry near some nice shopping center in Coos Bay. We then dropped Dawn off in North Bend to look at the book stores there (three). Lou and I went to look at the local hardware and home improvement stores. At the first one, Dawn called and said she had meet the daughter of Lou's friend Connie there at the book store. Jessica is completing her bike ride back from Alaska. She and her friend stopped in for a cup of coffee at the bookstore. Odd where you meet friends
Our stay here at The Mill Casino has been a pleasant one. When we arrived, we checked on the price of the RV park. Since it was more than we wanted to pay, we asked about the free lot. The attendant said yes we could stay there for free. A couple of days later, we decided to move our RV to a different spot for a better view. A short time later a security guard on a bike came by. He mentioned that we needed to register in the office in order to stay here. So we did. Easy to do. After a couple of more days here we decided to stay another night. This time when we went in the office they mentioned that we could stay here for up to seven days in twenty-eight days. Interesting how the information trickles in. A good sign would seem beneficial. Anyway, another interesting thing to know if you plan to stay here in the free lot. You can dump in the RV park for about $10 but it only costs $1 at the city sanitary dump in downtown Coos Bay East of the visitor center across Northbound Hwy 101 less than a mile from the casino.
We head back South tomorrow morning.
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Shore Acres Park
Shore Acres State Park West of Coos Bay Oregon.
The coast is quite interesting here.
In 1962 many trees were lost in a storm. This was probably one of them. The roots don't seem to penetrate the ground at all. This is a rocky cliff. Must be hard for the trees.
The garden at Shore Acres is very nice. There is no charge to enter the gardens but there is a $3 day use fee, per car, to enter the park.
Nice flowers in the green house.
An interesting flower on a succulent in a hanging basket. I want one. A newt. I don't want one.
The coast is quite interesting here.
In 1962 many trees were lost in a storm. This was probably one of them. The roots don't seem to penetrate the ground at all. This is a rocky cliff. Must be hard for the trees.
The garden at Shore Acres is very nice. There is no charge to enter the gardens but there is a $3 day use fee, per car, to enter the park.
Nice flowers in the green house.
An interesting flower on a succulent in a hanging basket. I want one. A newt. I don't want one.
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Silver and Golden Falls
Silver and Golden Falls State Park is located about 24 miles East of Coos Bay. The first 19.5 miles are on a nice paved road. The last 3.5 miles are on gravel road which narrows to barely one lane in width near the end. There is a large parking area at the park so a trailer or toad could be brought in with no problem. There is no camping though.
Butterflies at Silver Falls Origon east of Coos Bay.
Crawdad at Golden Falls East of Coos Bay Oregon.
The sign describing the trails. It is very green along the trails.
Golden Falls and Silver Falls East of Coos Bay Oregon.
Silver Falls. A nice snake below Golden Falls in the creek.
On the way up and back we checked out two very nice county parks as possible future camping sites. One is located where the pavement ends and is very nice with most campsites along the river. The rate is $8 per night.
Butterflies at Silver Falls Origon east of Coos Bay.
Crawdad at Golden Falls East of Coos Bay Oregon.
The sign describing the trails. It is very green along the trails.
Golden Falls and Silver Falls East of Coos Bay Oregon.
Silver Falls. A nice snake below Golden Falls in the creek.
On the way up and back we checked out two very nice county parks as possible future camping sites. One is located where the pavement ends and is very nice with most campsites along the river. The rate is $8 per night.
Sunday, August 6, 2006
Cold Here
Today was just plain cold! It was overcast most of the day and was quite cold. We looked around old town Coos Bay. We then drove over to Charleston, Oregon, a fishing village West of Coos Bay. We intended to find a nice place to eat but didn't like the looks of any of the places in town.
We continued on to look at the state parks South of there toward Point Arago. Seals on the rocks near Pt Arago Oregon.
We returned to Coos Bay and had lunch. We topped off the day with a visit to Fred Meyers. An evening visit to our host's casino to try to loose a few bucks. Too bad, Dawn was a winner and we came out with a overall gain.
Tomorrow we'll visit Golden and Silver Falls. Always like to see waterfalls!
We continued on to look at the state parks South of there toward Point Arago. Seals on the rocks near Pt Arago Oregon.
We returned to Coos Bay and had lunch. We topped off the day with a visit to Fred Meyers. An evening visit to our host's casino to try to loose a few bucks. Too bad, Dawn was a winner and we came out with a overall gain.
Tomorrow we'll visit Golden and Silver Falls. Always like to see waterfalls!
West Coast Game Park Safari
The West Coast Game Park Safari is located just North of Bandon, Oregon. This is a large petting zoo where there are quite a few exotic animals. Dawn really enjoys visiting petting zoos.
This parrot greets all the visitors as they enter. He's hanging from a couple of toe nails in the doorway of his cage. A smiling llama in the park.
Lion Cub and Bear Cub.
Couger Cub and Weasel.
Skunk and Red Fox Pup.
This parrot greets all the visitors as they enter. He's hanging from a couple of toe nails in the doorway of his cage. A smiling llama in the park.
Lion Cub and Bear Cub.
Couger Cub and Weasel.
Skunk and Red Fox Pup.
Coos Bay, Oregon
We got off to a slow start today. We're on the road to Coos Bay today.
On the way, we stopped at the Wild Animal park in Bandon. It was lots of fun. This petting zoo has some of the most exotic animals of any we've seen.
We also stopped in Old Town Bandon to check all the shops.
We finally made it all the way to Coos Bay to the Mill Casino. They have a nice new RV park with full hookups but we opted to just park in the dry camping lot. We'll probably be here a few days.
Pictures to follow.
On the way, we stopped at the Wild Animal park in Bandon. It was lots of fun. This petting zoo has some of the most exotic animals of any we've seen.
We also stopped in Old Town Bandon to check all the shops.
We finally made it all the way to Coos Bay to the Mill Casino. They have a nice new RV park with full hookups but we opted to just park in the dry camping lot. We'll probably be here a few days.
Pictures to follow.
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