Really Nice Walking Areas
14 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 RosieLeia mais
Nice Facility Just a Few Miles Away
14 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
On the Columbia River!!
16 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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. PicsLeia mais
Dike Road
17 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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).Leia mais
From Portland Along the Columbia (1)
17 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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. VeryLeia mais
From Portland Along the Columbia (2)
17 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
More pics (this blog is limited to ten (10) per entry)
Beautiful Sunsets
17 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌙 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 theLeia mais
Rosie Spa Day
23 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais
Arrived Astoria, Oregon
25 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 couldLeia mais
The Astoria Column
26 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
“Little” Bill Timmons change of command and final flight from Astoria, Oregon.
Want Sturgeon?
29 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 oldLeia mais
Camp Disappointment
30 de junho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 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 shallowLeia mais
Lake Diamond RV Park
2 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais
More Crater Lake
3 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Crater Lake
3 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 absolutelyLeia mais
Sisters, Or for a couple days
4 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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” hadLeia mais
Fruitland, Id for a one nighter
6 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 parksLeia mais
Yellowstone Golf/RV Resort
7 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais
Relaxing, progress day
9 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 JeepLeia mais
Jackson Hole Day Trip
10 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 scheduleLeia mais
Got Tetons?
10 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌫 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 TetonsLeia mais
More Tetons From the North
10 de julho de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌫 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.


























































































































































ViajanteHa ha ha! Very cool!