Trip West 2007 #4 Oregon

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June 1, 2007 ….we’ve been in the southern Oregon coast for the last couple of days. The state park system here is fantastic. Oregon is our primary destination; we’re going to be here about 2 weeks. It’s definitely a lot cooler. It pretty much stays in the mid 50’s and is kind of foggy most of the time. They make some great clam chowder here… it actually seems like we’re in New England. We have to remind ourselves that this is the Pacific Ocean. Will add more to this as the week goes on..

June 4, 2007 - We’re at Sunset Bay state park in Coos Bay. There are lots of sea lions and seals on the rocks around here. Fishing is big time here, we went down to the docks yesterday and bought some fresh Chinook salmon and grilled it. Also got some clam chowder, smoked oysters and something called an oyster stick which is kind of like a big slim jim made with oysters and salmon. It’s kind of rainy today…first rain we’ve seen in a month. We’re heading up to see the lighthouse and dunes at Umpqua.

June 9th, 2007 - we're at Beverly Beach in near Newport, OR. Kelly, Shawn & Grace flew out to meet us. Grace has grown so much in 6 weeks. We're having a ball with her. Kelly and Shawn went to see some friends in Eugene for a couple of days so we're catching up with Grace. Today is kinda rainy so we're headed to the aquarium.

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Photos

Coastal Redwood Grove
Not as big around as the Sequoias but taller....350'

Oregon coast
see if you can see the people just right of center

Grace, Kelly & Shawn
joined us in Newport, Or

Sunset bay
near Coos bay

Comments

[Gary and Beckie]

Oregon Coast
Hope I have figured out how to add a comment. We really enjoy getting your updates. So glad Kelly, Sean and Grace made it out safely. Looks like beautiful country. Know that you are having a wonderful time. Beckie and Gary

[Dave Springer]

Your pictures are absolutely wonderful. I have a niece that lived in Coos Bay for a year or so but they couldn't take it and went back to Atlanta. I spent about 10 days out there once and loved it. We stayed in Newport and day-tripped all over the state. What a great time, waking up to the sound of fog horns, picking frest black berries and blue berries on the side of the roads, enjoying the wine and cheese lunches in the parks and of course the endless supply of fresh oysters and salmon. Enjoy... Dave and Pam

[Diane & Billy]

Happy Birthday tomorrow , bro
We are enjoying your blogs-----know you are having a fabulous time. Looks and sounds beautiful. Hugs and kisses for Shawn, Kelly , and Grace. We leave for Alaska Wednesday--------I am praying that I don't fall out of the kayak and get eaten by a bear-------------eeekkkk!! Love you--Diane