Aug 15- Drove about 75 miles to Long Beach for the week and the kite festival. The weather was great and the drive leisurely. We stayed at Anthony's Home Court. This is a real cute park with 8 cabins and 22 RV sites. The owners are real nice guys that take great care of the park. They are having a tough time making itr financially so are going to shut it down after this season and try to sell the RV site area to a commercial investor or something. They would like to keep the cabin area but taxes and everything make it difficult.
Aug 16- We went to the beach and watched kites. It doesn't seem like as many as when we last went 5 years ago. Went to the Long Beach Tavern, LBT, for a beer and some punch boards. Had the beer and won a can of peanuts. Another beautiful but windy day. Good for the kite flyers but wears you out.
Aug 17- We met our camping neighbors, Jim and Lynn from Southern Cal. They are avid quad line Revolution Kite flyers. We watched them fly for a while. They fly with multiple people and choreograph their moves. Very interesting and entertaining. Jim and Lynn flew in the seniors ballet duo and won 2nd place.
We spent most of the day walking. We hiked on the Lewis and Clark Trail which is paved through the sand dunes from North Long Beach to Ilwaco. We walked about 8 miles. Six on the trail and 2 on the street.
Aug 18- We drove to Nahcotta and Oysterville to get some oysters. This is a very old part of the peninsula with historic homes, school and grave yards. We try to visit this when we are in the area. Don went to the kite area and Gail went antique shopping. We met at the beer garden for lunch and then drove to Cranberry Road to drive on the beach and enjoy the surf. Still another beautiful but windy day but we stayed up late, 10:30 or so, enjoying our fireplace.
Aug 19- Drive 3.5 hours home. Did all the laundry and cleaned up the rigs. WE JUST LOVE THE NEW TRAILER!!!!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Long Beach, WA
Aug 15- Drove about 75 miles to Long Beach for the week and the kite festival. The weather was great and the drive leisurely. We stayed at Anthony's Home Court. This is a real cute park with 8 cabins and 22 RV sites. The owners are real nice guys that take great care of the park. They are having a tough time making itr financially so are going to shut it down after this season and try to sell the RV site area to a commercial investor or something. They would like to keep the cabin area but taxes and everything make it difficult.
Aug 16- We went to the beach and watched kites. It doesn't seem like as many as when we last went 5 years ago. Went to the Long Beach Tavern, LBT, for a beer and some punch boards. Had the beer and won a can of peanuts. Another beautiful but windy day. Good for the kite flyers but wears you out.
Aug 17- We met our camping neighbors, Jim and Lynn from Southern Cal. They are avid quad line Revolution Kite flyers. We watched them fly for a while. They fly with multiple people and choreograph their moves. Very interesting and entertaining. Jim and Lynn flew in the seniors ballet duo and won 2nd place.
We spent most of the day walking. We hiked on the Lewis and Clark Trail which is paved through the sand dunes from North Long Beach to Ilwaco. We walked about 8 miles. Six on the trail and 2 on the street.
Aug 18- We drove to Nahcotta and Oysterville to get some oysters. This is a very old part of the peninsula with historic homes, school and grave yards. We try to visit this when we are in the area. Don went to the kite area and Gail went antique shopping. We met at the beer garden for lunch and then drove to Cranberry Road to drive on the beach and enjoy the surf. Still another beautiful but windy day but we stayed up late, 10:30 or so, enjoying our fireplace.
Aug 19- Drive 3.5 hours home. Did all the laundry and cleaned up the rigs. WE JUST LOVE THE NEW TRAILER!!!!
Aug 16- We went to the beach and watched kites. It doesn't seem like as many as when we last went 5 years ago. Went to the Long Beach Tavern, LBT, for a beer and some punch boards. Had the beer and won a can of peanuts. Another beautiful but windy day. Good for the kite flyers but wears you out.
Aug 17- We met our camping neighbors, Jim and Lynn from Southern Cal. They are avid quad line Revolution Kite flyers. We watched them fly for a while. They fly with multiple people and choreograph their moves. Very interesting and entertaining. Jim and Lynn flew in the seniors ballet duo and won 2nd place.
We spent most of the day walking. We hiked on the Lewis and Clark Trail which is paved through the sand dunes from North Long Beach to Ilwaco. We walked about 8 miles. Six on the trail and 2 on the street.
Aug 18- We drove to Nahcotta and Oysterville to get some oysters. This is a very old part of the peninsula with historic homes, school and grave yards. We try to visit this when we are in the area. Don went to the kite area and Gail went antique shopping. We met at the beer garden for lunch and then drove to Cranberry Road to drive on the beach and enjoy the surf. Still another beautiful but windy day but we stayed up late, 10:30 or so, enjoying our fireplace.
Aug 19- Drive 3.5 hours home. Did all the laundry and cleaned up the rigs. WE JUST LOVE THE NEW TRAILER!!!!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Netarts Bay
Aug 10- We drove to Netarts Bay RV Park and Marina today. We stayed in a park about 20 years ago called The Happy Camp at Netarts Bay. This was divided and sold to have condos and rentals built several years ago. We went to where the camp sites used to be and could see where we stayed but it was grown over with buildings nearby. We had lunch at the Schooner. This was a little bar that looked out at the bay. It was added on to and remodeled over the last few years. The park we are staying at is real nice with all the amenities. Most of the guests are here to go crabbing and clamming in the bay. Here is our view of the bay from our site.
When the tide is out there are huge sand bars where people dig and rake clams. It is quite a site. We heard from a boat owner that people get so involved in clamming they don't watch the incoming tide and have to be retrieved by boat.
Aug 11- We went to Tillamook, 6 miles away, to the Tillamook County Fair. It is rated as one of the top 10 county fairs in the country. We were really disappointed. No big rides, horses and very few vendors. It appears the community is quite religious. There were quite a few booths relating to the local churches. It was senior citizen day so there were walkers and chairs in abundance. We helped lower the average age which doesn't happen often enough.
We then went to Blue Heron French Cheese Factory and Tillamook Cheese Factory. Tillamook was crazy busy. What a tourist attraction. We looked around but didn't buy anything. Blue Heron was very nice with cheese and wine tasting. We bought some very nice blue cheese dressing and a chili mix.
Aug 12- We went to Cape Lookout. We took a nice hike along the southern edge of Cape Lookout that was picturesque. It was quite a drop to the ocean. There are sand dunes in the area that are very popular with the dune buggies and sand rails. Here are a few pics:
When the tide is out there are huge sand bars where people dig and rake clams. It is quite a site. We heard from a boat owner that people get so involved in clamming they don't watch the incoming tide and have to be retrieved by boat.
Aug 11- We went to Tillamook, 6 miles away, to the Tillamook County Fair. It is rated as one of the top 10 county fairs in the country. We were really disappointed. No big rides, horses and very few vendors. It appears the community is quite religious. There were quite a few booths relating to the local churches. It was senior citizen day so there were walkers and chairs in abundance. We helped lower the average age which doesn't happen often enough.
We then went to Blue Heron French Cheese Factory and Tillamook Cheese Factory. Tillamook was crazy busy. What a tourist attraction. We looked around but didn't buy anything. Blue Heron was very nice with cheese and wine tasting. We bought some very nice blue cheese dressing and a chili mix.
Aug 12- We went to Cape Lookout. We took a nice hike along the southern edge of Cape Lookout that was picturesque. It was quite a drop to the ocean. There are sand dunes in the area that are very popular with the dune buggies and sand rails. Here are a few pics:
Aug 13- We went to see Cape Mears. There was vandalism at the lighthouse so the light is closed to the public. There is a real nice beach on the way to the park so we watched a surf fisherman. He was kind of rude when we were parking so we wanted to see if he caught a fish or washed down by the surf first. We lost interest before either happened so drove to Oceanside. What a nice quiet community. Then back to our park and lunch at the Schooner. Fresh made crab bisque. Fantastic!
Aug 14- Today was laundry day so we got on the "list" to get it done. We had the 1:00 appointment so we went for a walk in the area. Lots of crabbers in the bay with quite a few crab caught by fellow campers as we saw at the cleaning station. The limit is 12 per person in Oregon. After laundry we went back to camp to spend our last day here.
Tomorrow off the kite festival at Long Beach,WA.
Netarts Bay
Aug 10- We drove to Netarts Bay RV Park and Marina today. We stayed in a park about 20 years ago called The Happy Camp at Netarts Bay. This was divided and sold to have condos and rentals built several years ago. We went to where the camp sites used to be and could see where we stayed but it was grown over with buildings nearby. We had lunch at the Schooner. This was a little bar that looked out at the bay. It was added on to and remodeled over the last few years. The park we are staying at is real nice with all the amenities. Most of the guests are here to go crabbing and clamming in the bay. Here is our view of the bay from our site.
When the tide is out there are huge sand bars where people dig and rake clams. It is quite a site. We heard from a boat owner that people get so involved in clamming they don't watch the incoming tide and have to be retrieved by boat.
Aug 11- We went to Tillamook, 6 miles away, to the Tillamook County Fair. It is rated as one of the top 10 county fairs in the country. We were really disappointed. No big rides, horses and very few vendors. It appears the community is quite religious. There were quite a few booths relating to the local churches. It was senior citizen day so there were walkers and chairs in abundance. We helped lower the average age which doesn't happen often enough.
We then went to Blue Heron French Cheese Factory and Tillamook Cheese Factory. Tillamook was crazy busy. What a tourist attraction. We looked around but didn't buy anything. Blue Heron was very nice with cheese and wine tasting. We bought some very nice blue cheese dressing and a chili mix.
Aug 12- We went to Cape Lookout. We took a nice hike along the southern edge of Cape Lookout that was picturesque. It was quite a drop to the ocean. There are sand dunes in the area that are very popular with the dune buggies and sand rails. Here are a few pics:
When the tide is out there are huge sand bars where people dig and rake clams. It is quite a site. We heard from a boat owner that people get so involved in clamming they don't watch the incoming tide and have to be retrieved by boat.
Aug 11- We went to Tillamook, 6 miles away, to the Tillamook County Fair. It is rated as one of the top 10 county fairs in the country. We were really disappointed. No big rides, horses and very few vendors. It appears the community is quite religious. There were quite a few booths relating to the local churches. It was senior citizen day so there were walkers and chairs in abundance. We helped lower the average age which doesn't happen often enough.
We then went to Blue Heron French Cheese Factory and Tillamook Cheese Factory. Tillamook was crazy busy. What a tourist attraction. We looked around but didn't buy anything. Blue Heron was very nice with cheese and wine tasting. We bought some very nice blue cheese dressing and a chili mix.
Aug 12- We went to Cape Lookout. We took a nice hike along the southern edge of Cape Lookout that was picturesque. It was quite a drop to the ocean. There are sand dunes in the area that are very popular with the dune buggies and sand rails. Here are a few pics:
Aug 13- We went to see Cape Mears. There was vandalism at the lighthouse so the light is closed to the public. There is a real nice beach on the way to the park so we watched a surf fisherman. He was kind of rude when we were parking so we wanted to see if he caught a fish or washed down by the surf first. We lost interest before either happened so drove to Oceanside. What a nice quiet community. Then back to our park and lunch at the Schooner. Fresh made crab bisque. Fantastic!
Aug 14- Today was laundry day so we got on the "list" to get it done. We had the 1:00 appointment so we went for a walk in the area. Lots of crabbers in the bay with quite a few crab caught by fellow campers as we saw at the cleaning station. The limit is 12 per person in Oregon. After laundry we went back to camp to spend our last day here.
Tomorrow off the kite festival at Long Beach,WA.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Cascade Peaks
July 31- Aug 6- Gail, Carley, one of the lovely grand daughters and I left for Cascade Peaks on July 31. This is our "home park" in the camping group we are a member of so we stay there free. It is about 6 miles West of Packwood on the Cowlitz River. When we arrived Carley and I went fishing on Skate Creek. She caught a small trout but it was not as productive as in the past. We went back to the park and had a swim in the pool. After dinner we tried fishing again but no luck. On the way back we saw about 40 elk and deer in yards and by the road. Carley was awe struck.
Monday-Carley played around the park and we swam in the pool. Went fishing on Johnson Creek with her. No luck again but we saw where a lot of elk had bedded down the night before.
Tuesday- We were joined by Steph and Caitlin, Carley's sister, Tracy and Erik, their kids and Erik's mom from Alaska and friends Hart and Amy and their two kids. This group set up their tents a ways away from our trailer. Caitlin slept in the trailer for a couple of nights.
Wednesday- We all went fishing in Skate again. Yup. No fish again but all had fun. With all the group in the park there was a lot of traffic through morning and went into Packwood to have some tavern french fries. Just a little treat for us. Went back to the park and joined the gang on the bank of the Cowlitz. Everybody had a great time just messing around. The river was quite high with all the melt off and rain in the hills. Carley and Emerson, the six year old, had dinner and spent the night with us.
Friday- Another nice day around the park. Kids swimming, bicycling and riding the zip line.
Saturday- Time to go home. We really like our new trailer. It has everything we need for our comfort. The truck pulls it nicely and it looks great.
Next week off the the Oregon and Washington coasts.
Monday-Carley played around the park and we swam in the pool. Went fishing on Johnson Creek with her. No luck again but we saw where a lot of elk had bedded down the night before.
Tuesday- We were joined by Steph and Caitlin, Carley's sister, Tracy and Erik, their kids and Erik's mom from Alaska and friends Hart and Amy and their two kids. This group set up their tents a ways away from our trailer. Caitlin slept in the trailer for a couple of nights.
Wednesday- We all went fishing in Skate again. Yup. No fish again but all had fun. With all the group in the park there was a lot of traffic through morning and went into Packwood to have some tavern french fries. Just a little treat for us. Went back to the park and joined the gang on the bank of the Cowlitz. Everybody had a great time just messing around. The river was quite high with all the melt off and rain in the hills. Carley and Emerson, the six year old, had dinner and spent the night with us.
Friday- Another nice day around the park. Kids swimming, bicycling and riding the zip line.
Saturday- Time to go home. We really like our new trailer. It has everything we need for our comfort. The truck pulls it nicely and it looks great.
Next week off the the Oregon and Washington coasts.
Cascade Peaks
July 31- Aug 6- Gail, Carley, one of the lovely grand daughters and I left for Cascade Peaks on July 31. This is our "home park" in the camping group we are a member of so we stay there free. It is about 6 miles West of Packwood on the Cowlitz River. When we arrived Carley and I went fishing on Skate Creek. She caught a small trout but it was not as productive as in the past. We went back to the park and had a swim in the pool. After dinner we tried fishing again but no luck. On the way back we saw about 40 elk and deer in yards and by the road. Carley was awe struck.
Monday-Carley played around the park and we swam in the pool. Went fishing on Johnson Creek with her. No luck again but we saw where a lot of elk had bedded down the night before.
Tuesday- We were joined by Steph and Caitlin, Carley's sister, Tracy and Erik, their kids and Erik's mom from Alaska and friends Hart and Amy and their two kids. This group set up their tents a ways away from our trailer. Caitlin slept in the trailer for a couple of nights.
Wednesday- We all went fishing in Skate again. Yup. No fish again but all had fun. With all the group in the park there was a lot of traffic through morning and went into Packwood to have some tavern french fries. Just a little treat for us. Went back to the park and joined the gang on the bank of the Cowlitz. Everybody had a great time just messing around. The river was quite high with all the melt off and rain in the hills. Carley and Emerson, the six year old, had dinner and spent the night with us.
Friday- Another nice day around the park. Kids swimming, bicycling and riding the zip line.
Saturday- Time to go home. We really like our new trailer. It has everything we need for our comfort. The truck pulls it nicely and it looks great.
Next week off the the Oregon and Washington coasts.
Monday-Carley played around the park and we swam in the pool. Went fishing on Johnson Creek with her. No luck again but we saw where a lot of elk had bedded down the night before.
Tuesday- We were joined by Steph and Caitlin, Carley's sister, Tracy and Erik, their kids and Erik's mom from Alaska and friends Hart and Amy and their two kids. This group set up their tents a ways away from our trailer. Caitlin slept in the trailer for a couple of nights.
Wednesday- We all went fishing in Skate again. Yup. No fish again but all had fun. With all the group in the park there was a lot of traffic through morning and went into Packwood to have some tavern french fries. Just a little treat for us. Went back to the park and joined the gang on the bank of the Cowlitz. Everybody had a great time just messing around. The river was quite high with all the melt off and rain in the hills. Carley and Emerson, the six year old, had dinner and spent the night with us.
Friday- Another nice day around the park. Kids swimming, bicycling and riding the zip line.
Saturday- Time to go home. We really like our new trailer. It has everything we need for our comfort. The truck pulls it nicely and it looks great.
Next week off the the Oregon and Washington coasts.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Our new trailer
July 31, 2011- We sold our 18' trailer to a friend so we needed a new "house" for our travels. Don had been looking on line at some, mostly dreaming, so we kind of knew what we wanted. The one we liked he saw on line at a dealer in Helena, MT. We found a dealer in Bonney Lake that was willing to deal. It is a 24' Keystone Bullet. We love it. Gail calls us "condo campers.
Here are some pics:
We are off to Cacade Peaks near Packwood today with Carley, one of our grandkids. Her Mom and sis will join us Tuesday with our other daughter and family and some friends.
Here are some pics:
We are off to Cacade Peaks near Packwood today with Carley, one of our grandkids. Her Mom and sis will join us Tuesday with our other daughter and family and some friends.
Our new trailer
July 31, 2011- We sold our 18' trailer to a friend so we needed a new "house" for our travels. Don had been looking on line at some, mostly dreaming, so we kind of knew what we wanted. The one we liked he saw on line at a dealer in Helena, MT. We found a dealer in Bonney Lake that was willing to deal. It is a 24' Keystone Bullet. We love it. Gail calls us "condo campers.
Here are some pics:
We are off to Cacade Peaks near Packwood today with Carley, one of our grandkids. Her Mom and sis will join us Tuesday with our other daughter and family and some friends.
Here are some pics:
We are off to Cacade Peaks near Packwood today with Carley, one of our grandkids. Her Mom and sis will join us Tuesday with our other daughter and family and some friends.
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