Really Nice Walking Areas
14 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 RosieBaca selengkapnya
Nice Facility Just a Few Miles Away
14 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
On the Columbia River!!
16 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 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. PicsBaca selengkapnya
Dike Road
17 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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).Baca selengkapnya
From Portland Along the Columbia (1)
17 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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. VeryBaca selengkapnya
From Portland Along the Columbia (2)
17 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
More pics (this blog is limited to ten (10) per entry)
Beautiful Sunsets
17 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ 🌙 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 theBaca selengkapnya
Rosie Spa Day
23 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.Baca selengkapnya
Arrived Astoria, Oregon
25 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 couldBaca selengkapnya
The Astoria Column
26 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
“Little” Bill Timmons change of command and final flight from Astoria, Oregon.
Want Sturgeon?
29 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 oldBaca selengkapnya
Camp Disappointment
30 Juni 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ 🌧 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 shallowBaca selengkapnya
Lake Diamond RV Park
2 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.Baca selengkapnya
More Crater Lake
3 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Crater Lake
3 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 absolutelyBaca selengkapnya
Sisters, Or for a couple days
4 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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” hadBaca selengkapnya
Fruitland, Id for a one nighter
6 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 parksBaca selengkapnya
Yellowstone Golf/RV Resort
7 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 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.Baca selengkapnya
Relaxing, progress day
9 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 JeepBaca selengkapnya
Jackson Hole Day Trip
10 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 scheduleBaca selengkapnya
Got Tetons?
10 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ 🌫 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 TetonsBaca selengkapnya
More Tetons From the North
10 Juli 2018, Amerika Serikat ⋅ 🌫 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.


























































































































































PelancongHa ha ha! Very cool!