Really Nice Walking Areas
14 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 RosieOkumaya devam et
Nice Facility Just a Few Miles Away
14 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
On the Columbia River!!
16 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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. PicsOkumaya devam et
Dike Road
17 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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).Okumaya devam et
From Portland Along the Columbia (1)
17 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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. VeryOkumaya devam et
From Portland Along the Columbia (2)
17 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
More pics (this blog is limited to ten (10) per entry)
Beautiful Sunsets
17 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 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 theOkumaya devam et
Rosie Spa Day
23 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 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 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
Arrived Astoria, Oregon
25 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 couldOkumaya devam et
The Astoria Column
26 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
“Little” Bill Timmons change of command and final flight from Astoria, Oregon.
Want Sturgeon?
29 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 oldOkumaya devam et
Camp Disappointment
30 Haziran 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌧 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 shallowOkumaya devam et
Lake Diamond RV Park
2 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
More Crater Lake
3 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Crater Lake
3 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 absolutelyOkumaya devam et
Sisters, Or for a couple days
4 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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” hadOkumaya devam et
Fruitland, Id for a one nighter
6 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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 parksOkumaya devam et
Yellowstone Golf/RV Resort
7 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
Relaxing, progress day
9 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 JeepOkumaya devam et
Jackson Hole Day Trip
10 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 scheduleOkumaya devam et
Got Tetons?
10 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌫 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 TetonsOkumaya devam et
More Tetons From the North
10 Temmuz 2018, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌫 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.


























































































































































GezginHa ha ha! Very cool!