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September 5th 2017
Published: November 23rd 2017
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I think Uncle Larry has crawled out of his rut – FOR A WHILE! I spent two weeks at Driftwood RV Park in Long Beach WA, instead of my customary one week, and then made a stop (with the Bighorn in tow) on my journey between RV parks. Rarely do I find an attraction that 1) is so exceptional that I will suffer the inconvenience of dragging the RV to the attraction, AND 2) is impractical to visit fro... Read Full Entry



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Larry Gorman
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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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… And Informational Placards Along the Footpath Provide Interesting Information
Heceta Head Lighthouse - Florence OR
The Stairs Provided “Ole Leather Lungs” Some ExerciseThe Stairs Provided “Ole Leather Lungs” Some Exercise
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This Nearly Unoccupied Stretch of Beach Was Rarely Seen During My Visit on Saturday of Labor Day WeekendThis Nearly Unoccupied Stretch of Beach Was Rarely Seen During My Visit on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend
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Yaquina Bay Bridge Is an Interesting Feature In and of ItselfYaquina Bay Bridge Is an Interesting Feature In and of Itself
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An Information Kiosk Contains Placards Addressing a Variety of Topics Such as the Lifesaving Service and Other Lighthouses Along the Oregon CoastAn Information Kiosk Contains Placards Addressing a Variety of Topics Such as the Lifesaving Service and Other Lighthouses Along the Oregon Coast
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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse - Newport OR
The Jettys Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Late 19th CenturyThe Jettys Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Late 19th Century
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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse - Newport OR
The Living Quarters Are Complete with Period Furnishings …The Living Quarters Are Complete with Period Furnishings …
The Living Quarters Are Complete with Period Furnishings …
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse - Newport OR
… And Vintage Photographs… And Vintage Photographs
… And Vintage Photographs
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse - Newport OR
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The Lantern Room View Reinforces the Descriptor “Rugged” for the CoastlineThe Lantern Room View Reinforces the Descriptor “Rugged” for the Coastline
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Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport OR
The Red Phase of the SignatureThe Red Phase of the Signature
The Red Phase of the Signature
Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport OR
Inside the Fresnel Lens – The Guts of the Entire OperationInside the Fresnel Lens – The Guts of the Entire Operation
Inside the Fresnel Lens – The Guts of the Entire Operation
Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport OR
The “Rails” Remind the Visitor that This Was a Railroad BridgeThe “Rails” Remind the Visitor that This Was a Railroad Bridge
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Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge (1936) - Cottage Grove OR
Factoid Placards Are Found Throughout the StructureFactoid Placards Are Found Throughout the Structure
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Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge (1936) - Cottage Grove OR
The Structural Members Are at Least Quadrupled from Those Found in an Automotive BridgeThe Structural Members Are at Least Quadrupled from Those Found in an Automotive Bridge
The Structural Members Are at Least Quadrupled from Those Found in an Automotive Bridge
Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge (1936) - Cottage Grove OR
Even the Park Benches Have a Railroading ThemeEven the Park Benches Have a Railroading Theme
Even the Park Benches Have a Railroading Theme
Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge (1936) - Cottage Grove OR
Is the Locomotive Sculpture Coming or Going?Is the Locomotive Sculpture Coming or Going?
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Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge (1936) - Cottage Grove OR
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Hull-Oakes Lumber Co - Monroe OR
Sharpened Blades Are Kept in ReserveSharpened Blades Are Kept in Reserve
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