Friday, May 31, 2013

Charleston/Coos Bay, OR (Update 1)

Took a little drive this morning, like 3 miles from our site, to see more of the gorgeous Oregon coast.

Chicken on the grill right now for lunch and fresh Dungeness crab from Fishermen's Wharf, just down the road, tonight. Last night we had fresh salmon on the grill from them and was delicious.

Oh and Calhoun in Green Bay...picked up a pint of fresh oysters (sliders) yesterday also and we were thinking of you.

More later.....
















Thursday, May 30, 2013

Charleston - Coos Bay, OR

We really enjoyed our stay on the Pacific at Brookings but it was time to move on. Last day there a rig pulled in that we have never seen before. Turns out it was a couple from Switzerland and they had their RV shipped over and were traveling North America...pretty cool.

Took about 2:45 to make the 122 mile trip up the coast to Charleston. The 101 is right along the coast with great views of the ocean all the way up...not the fastest for travel but we are in no hurry.

Oceanside RV Park is Close to Everything

Centrally located just a short walk or drive from everything the Oregon Coast is famous for, this Park is the perfect home base for RVing along the Pacific. They offer sites for every size RV, including the largest "Big Rigs" and tent campers!

Whether you're after Oregon's famous Dungeness Crabs, or prefer a relaxing afternoon strolling or tide-pooling along the beach, you'll find Oceanfront RV campground the perfect place to enjoy your stay along the Oregon coast. Whatever your outdoor interests, the Adventure Coast is the place to be!

Laundry day today, some time on the beach and getting some fresh seafood. 

Will have more updates during our week stay here.














Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Brookings, OR

We are at sea level...literally!! Arrived about 12:30. Typical coastal weather, overcast and intermittent rain....but who cares.

Right on the ocean and were able to pull in, hookups on the other side, to take advantage of the view. The only thing behind us is the Pacific.

"Beachfront RV Park, located at the Port of Brookings Harbor, is one of the few RV parks that enable you to park right on the beach and, it only needs to be seen to be appreciated.

Relax to the sound of the surf, scent of the salt air, and the feel of an ocean breeze. It won't take long to find you have discovered a unique RV park paradise on the ocean.

The Port of Brookings Harbor serves as a central point for some of the finest fishing in the country. Many have called our area a sportsman's paradise and the marina provides year-round slips for the sport fisherman.

The presence of a permanent Coast Guard facility located on the mouth of the Chetco River, assures the safety of all water crafts.

The Port is also home to a vibrant commercial fishing fleet. These boats ply our local waters for Dungeness Crab, Oregon Certified Shrimp, Salmon, and bottom fish. A good year will often see 10 million pounds of Dungeness Crab come over the Port docks.
"

Seafood, starting today, is definitely on our menu.

We are here for a week before heading up the coast to Charleston/Coos Bay.
















Monday, May 20, 2013

Trinidad, CA

Emerald Forest of Trinidad is one of the premier cabin and RV parks in Northern California. Nestled among some of the world largest trees and only a short distance to the Pacific Ocean.

This was the second and last overnight on our way to the coast.










Sunday, May 19, 2013

Redding, CA

Redding was the first overnight stop on our way to the coast after leaving Eagle Lake.

Redding is located in Northern California, just south of Shasta Lake, nestled between the Cascades and the Trinity Alps.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Eagle Lake, CA

We wanted to start this leg in our journey to the Pacific NW with a stop at one of our most favorite places to camp...Eagle Lake.

The south shore of Eagle Lake, and Merrill Campground, is approximately 16 miles north of Susanville and 105 miles north of Reno, NV.

Eagle Lake is located at the juncture of four major geologic provinces. To the west and south is the Sierra Nevadas, a giant mountain range formed by tectonic uplifting along the edge of the continental plate. To the west and north are the Cascade Mountains, which run through California, Oregon, and Washington, and up into Canada. This mountain range is volcanic in origin, but is also a result of a clash between the Pacific and continental plates. Eagle Lake is located within the Great Basin and the semi-arid lands to it’s east are known as the Modoc Plateau. Long ago the area was inhabited by many different groups of Native Americans, including the Hat Creek, Mountain Maidu, Valley Maidu, Paiute, and Pit River, all of whom hunted and fished at Eagle Lake.

Eagle Lake was created by the melting of glaciers during the last ice age and is the second largest natural lake in California. It covers more than 22,000 acres and has over 100 miles of shoreline. The lake sits in a closed drainage basin with no outlet and only limited surface water flowing into it.

Merrill is the largest campground on Eagle Lake with 173 sites and is only two miles from the Marina and Gallatin Beach. It was renovated in 2005 and now offers full and partial hook-ups, grey water dump areas and longer, wider parking spurs. We can accommodate anyone’s needs. The new sites will hold the largest of RV’s to tents and everything in between. This is a great family campground with easy access to the rest of Eagle Lake Recreation Area via the paved hiking and biking trail.


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Virginia City, NV

We had a great time up in Virginia City..always enjoy.

Last local camping, with Greg and Ginny, before heading out May 15th for the Oregon coast and more before returning in mid-August.

Weather turned South late Thursday with rain and colder temps but the other days were very nice.

Saturday, good weather early, we did view the Fourth Annual Police Memorial Week Parade and what we thought might only be 10 min. turned out to be close to an hour of cool older police, fire and ambulance vehicles and motor cycles. Participant vehicles from CA, Winnemucca and Vegas and every place in between make it an annual event.

"The 2012 parade brought more than 100 entrants from both Nevada and California including bagpipers, color guards and honor guards, motors, in-service vehicles, and even mounted officers. Vintage restored police vehicles were included as the museum holds their Comstock Restored Emergency Vehicle Show on the same day and show participants also parade along with local docents dressed in period western lawman outfits. The parade follows a plan of moving through time and tradition of law enforcement as the visitor lined main street is filled with cops of past and present."

Check back as we will have updates on our stays on the next leg in our Journey.