Monday, June 18, 2012

Oregon Coast to Central Oregon

Sun setting on the Klamath River

Cragy Oregon Coast

West Coast Flora

Sea lions basking in the fog

Charlotte keeping an eye on the sea lions


Interesting coastal pine

Small herd of elk along the highway heading east out of Reedsport, OR.

Some rafters in our back yard on the McKenzie River

Our home away from home on the McKenzie

Down the fairway at Tokatee Golf Club

This is the marquee hole at Tokatee with the back side of the Sister's mountain range in the distance.

Another view of the snow capped mountain range from the golf course.

Heading towards Sister's Oregon thru the mountain pass.

She has arrived!!!!

Another vice of mine.

One of Charlotte's favorite destinations.

Three Sisters Mountain Range

We spent our last day on the Oregon coast taking a side trip to a little state park that offered a view of sea lions basking on the rocks below. They had arrived to the area to give birth to there pups. Very neat. The next morning we drove north to Reedsport, OR and followed the Umpqua River valley eastward toward the central section of Oregon. On the way we got to see a herd of elk grazing in a field along side the road. Again, very neat. We had a three night lay over in a little campground on the McKenzie River with a fast flowing mountain stream literally at our back door. The sound of the roaring water lulled us to sleep every night. I got to play golf while we were there and as you can see by the pictures if was a very scenic course. Had a great time. Arrived in Sister's, Oregon Thursday morning and was able to get a campsite in the City of Sisters RV park. It was a perfect location allowing us to walk to almost everything. We strolled the town that afternoon and attended a Wine and Beer Fest they were having the next afternoon. Drove into Bend, OR on Sunday enjoying the scenery as we went. Looked like a quaint little town with a quite active downtown area. We didn't hang around, heading back and taking it easy the rest of the day. We drove out of the mountains today into the Columbia River valley 15 miles east of Portland.  We'll be staying here until Thursday morning.

1 comment:

  1. Oh my! Your pictures just keep getting better and better. Your minds must be on overload. Of course blogging was a great idea for you and for those of us traveling with ya. Thanks again for sharing and we just are sure that the next four months will be just as enjoyable for you.
    Be safe!
    Sue

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