Blogs from Coos Bay, Oregon, United States, North America

I Woke up with the sun and started breakfast. After the events of the previous night, I made no effort to minimize my noise while cooking. Fueled up with bacon and eggs, I took some extra time to organize my gear as it was put in the car. I didn't expect to need it that night. I left the park to work on my first task of the day. I had made it my mission to photograph the lighthouses along the coast and I knew that Cape Arago was home to one. Unlike the last couple, this one was not open to the public. It wasn't even easily viewable. The only way to get a glimpse of it was to try to find a vantage point along the Cape Arago Highway. I drove along slowly, helped ... read more

Once we got going I was expecting to have a major difference in pace with Matt due to his cycling experience. His bike had mountain bike tires on it though and he really wasn't that fast of a rider anyway so I was constantly slowing down letting him do the leading. I'm not a physics expert by any means but after watching Matt struggle for a few km's on his bike with its huge, fat tires I could see it was a gigantic disadvantage on the road. It was really fucking logical to see how much harder he had to work to get speed up, I pointed this out which he completely denied, he told me the huge diameter of his wheels meant greater speed, I let it go. It was good to be cycling with ... read more

Le 20 août, à North Bend, ville jumelle de Coos Bay, nous avons fait du magasinage. Benoit s'est acheté un sac à dos dans un Big 5 (55 litres qui a coûté 100.00$). C'était le plus dispendieux. Il est de marque High Sierra et garanti. Nous espérons que les coutures et attaches puissent résister car le tout semble fragile. Nous avons retourné le sac Grégory par la poste à Coop Mountain Équipement qui devrait nous rembourser. Pour le moment, Benoit est confortable et stable avec son nouveau sac. Le mercredi 20 août nous avons couché au State Park Bastendorf Beach à 11 milles au sud de Coos Bay et avons fêté le nouveau sac avec des guedilles aux crevettes pour souper :) miaaaam. La route entre Coos Bay et Bandon était variable. Nous sommes d'abord revenus ... read more

Today was our first day to explore the coast...all along the Cape Arago Loop. The Loop explores 3 state parks, has the largest haul-out of seals and sea lions, and provides breathtaking vantage points all along the way. Bastendorff Beach - A favorite among surfers & kiters for its uninterrupted beach. Sunset Bay State Park - Sandy beach & amazing tidepools all protected by towering sea cliffs. Shore Acres State Park - The jewel of the coast. It is perched on a scenic bluff high above the Pacific Ocean. It began as a private estate with luxurious gardens featuring trees, shrubs, and flowering plants from around the world. Simpson Beach - Situated directly below Shore Acres, a winding path takes you to this secluded ocean cove where you will find crashing waves and views of hundreds ... read more

Geo: 43.3681, -124.216Arrived at 5.30 exhausted and I've just sat on my arse all day. Beautiful drive along the pacific highway where the forests meet the ocean.... read more