Blogs from Oregon, United States, North America - page 2

We headed to Oregon with all our camping equipment. We have not camped since before the pandemic but we had stored all our camping gear in big plastic tubs so it was easy to pack. We have Teton cots and sleeping pads on the cots. Marks cot is larger than a twin bed. I love the cots they are very comfortable and we can store our suitcases under the cots. We bought a summer tent that is tall so we can stand up in the tent. It was hot the first few nights so we slept with all the tent windows uncovered and we left the ceiling cover off. I enjoyed being able to see the sky as we slept. We stayed at Emigrant Lake for a few days. We hiked on a trail part way ... read more

After 7,561 miles, Jamie was safely home in Medford yesterday and Laura made it safely home today. What a great time we had!... read more

We're in the last few days of our trip! It's all familiar territory now. The countryside is, of course, still dramatic and beautiful. The highlight of this day was a fossil hike that was full of interesting fossils, and the fun of spotting them.... read more

3rd August, 2022 The alarm had been set for 7am. We took the box with all our clothes to the post office when it opened at 8am. Friends had told us a courier would be cheaper but after the frustration of last night we just went with the US postal service. AND it turned out to be about $50 cheaper. Back to the hotel for a big breakfast and then check out. Got a Lyft down to the car rental place and it was packed. The guys there seemed to be extremely young and not really sure of what they were doing. Eventually though, we were given the keys to the car, a Subaru Forrester. Pretty good car to drive. Thank god the pick up place was on the edge of the city so drove out ... read more

The first overnight, local, dry camp trip was a hit! I love my large tent that connects to the back of the car. The first attempt at set up was a fail and I was second guessing my tent choice. Each time I set up and tear down, I am getting better and better at it. About my favorite little things: #1 easily is the LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 solar lantern. Don and I are both taking this one of these plus I have an extra basic LuminAid lantern which is more lightweight but does not charge other devices. These are great for any household during power outages, on the boat, in the camper, hikers and bikers. #2 is the REI toiletry bag. Organization is the key to happiness for an OCD woman. Keeping all cooking, food, ... read more