Really Nice Walking Areas
14. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
I would rate this camp as a solid 7. Nice, clean bathrooms and sites. Good parking for towed vehicles. Spaces are a bit tight but they’re fine.
The walking opportunities abound so I can keep RosieLue lisää
Nice Facility Just a Few Miles Away
14. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
On the Columbia River!!
16. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Really nice site for 9 days. For 3 of the days we have the PRIMO spot with its own lawn, fire pit and right on the river.
Massive ships will be going by. PicsLue lisää
Dike Road
17. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
This park, right on the Columbia, is right at “sea level”. I’ve seen signs that the river has captured a lot of the beach, with irrigation heads 4’ above the sand (where grass used to be).Lue lisää
From Portland Along the Columbia (1)
17. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
The trip north was pretty cool. There are multiple bridges over the Columbia River and as the river is so wide, the bridges are incredible. The most exquisite was the "Lewis & Clark" bridge. VeryLue lisää
From Portland Along the Columbia (2)
17. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
More pics (this blog is limited to ten (10) per entry)
Beautiful Sunsets
17. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
N1 came north for dinner (our kids know who that is - Nathan). After dinner at a less than five star establishment, we grabbed a bit o’Bourbon from Portland (thanks Nate) and took a walk along theLue lisää
Rosie Spa Day
23. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Jumped up to Olympia while Sue was gone to get Rosie groomed. Found a nationally known groomer, specializing in Aussies.
I’ll hang around and sightsee while she’s being pampered.
Last Dinner on Columbia
24. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Nathan came over for a “dad meal”. Fired up barbecue and had a great time. Beautiful temperature, sunset and good bourbon.
And whenever Nathan is around, around a fire pit, there’s a fire.Lue lisää
Arrived Astoria, Oregon
25. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Here for a week and most importantly, Bill Timmons’ (Sue’s cousin) retirement from Coast Guard.
GPS brought me thru town and up some INCREDIBLY STEEP hills. One, I wasn’t sure the RV couldLue lisää
The Astoria Column
26. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Like a lighthouse, with no light. It’s 125’ high and located at the highest peak in Astoria. Incredible vistas.
Clatsop Spit
26. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
As far as you can go in Oregon. Can’t imagine how Lewis & Clark made it here in row boats. Cold as hell, windy and waves. Wow
Bill Timmons Retirement
28. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
“Little” Bill Timmons change of command and final flight from Astoria, Oregon.
Want Sturgeon?
29. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Chartered local captain (27’ center console; all aluminum) with local knowledge, to introduce us to Sturgeon fishing. It’s all “catch and release” as it’s out of season.
These are very oldLue lisää
Camp Disappointment
30. kesäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Evening trip to see the Coast Guards light house at the mouth of the Columbia, referred to as the most dangerous one in the United States.
The “bar” showed and shifts and is relatively shallowLue lisää
Lake Diamond RV Park
2. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Left Astoria and taking the 101 Oregon Coast road, we headed south past Eugene and then east to Lake Diamond RV Park. From here, we can make trips to see Crater Lake. Lake Diamond is at El 5,500.Lue lisää
More Crater Lake
3. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Crater Lake
3. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
This "used" to be an active volcano.... apparently, 7,000 years ago, it imploded and the snow cap formed a pristine lake, 2,000 feet deep. It's in a huge National Park so it remains absolutelyLue lisää
Sisters, Or for a couple days
4. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Got up bright and early to head out of Lake Diamond. Three reasons we left....
1. No internet or cell service; nothing.
2. Mosquitos... as bad as Minnesota.
3. Sue’s dad, “Daddy-O” hadLue lisää
Fruitland, Id for a one nighter
6. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Decided to head east for Grand Tetons, as opposed to north to Glacier Park. We’re trying “no reservations” method so pressure is off (seemingly so....)
However, as the day goes on and all parksLue lisää
Yellowstone Golf/RV Resort
7. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Originally scheduled to be here on July 4th, so we could access Jackson Hole. However, it’s NOT a “resort” and it’s not close to Jackson Hole (it was as close as I could find for the 4th.Lue lisää
Relaxing, progress day
9. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
With Sue back at home visiting a recuperating of Daddy-O, I tried to get some things done that I have been avoiding.
After over thirty seven days of travel and 4,800 miles on the road, my white JeepLue lisää
Jackson Hole Day Trip
10. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We're about 1.5 hours away from Jackson (it's actually just "Jackson, WY, but called "Jackson Hole, from cowboy days). Sue and I had planned on multiple trips here but frankly, I'm glad the scheduleLue lisää
Got Tetons?
10. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌫 77 °F
Took a ride up the "Mesa Falls Scenic Highway" which heads north from Ashton, Idaho....and not only includes incredible views of the Henry's Fork River and Mesa falls, upper and lower, but the TetonsLue lisää
More Tetons From the North
10. heinäkuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌫 77 °F
Here's the rest. I plan on Saturday, to head to see the Tetons from the east while heading north to Bozeman, Montana.


























































































































































MatkaajaHa ha ha! Very cool!