Newberry Caldera
I går, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Out to explore more of Newberry National Volcanic Monument today. Now heading southeast to the Newberry Caldera. First stop was Paulina Peak. The access began as a normal paved road, but soon becameLäs mer
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
23 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We drove up to this US Forest Service National Monument. At the visitor center we sat in on a very good interprestive talk about the volcanic region and life in the rocks. The interpretive displays inLäs mer
Moving On East
22 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Well our time in Eugene with the Tubman clan was much enjoyed, but it is time we were moving on to the remainder of our trip. We headed east on Highway 58 and other roads to Deschutes National Forest.Läs mer
A Day at a Park
21 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We started the day with doing laundary and eating breakfast in the RV park. Then after lunch, we headed out to Hendricks Bridge County Park where we met up with Sherwood and Li. While Jill andLäs mer
Moving Day
20 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We haven't left the Eugene area yet, but today we moverd from Premier RV Resort in Coburg to Deerwood RV Park in Goshen. The new park is quitter and a little less expensive than the other RV park. ItLäs mer
Anniversary Day (oops a day earily)
19 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We left the motorhome without breakfast again today to meet you with Asher, Dani and their daughter for breakfast at Morning Glory. Asher is Sherwood and Li's oldest son. After breakfast we went overLäs mer
Covered Bridges and more Covered Bridges
18 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We left the motorhome without breakfast. Traveling south on I-5, Jill saw a billboard ad for Creswell Bakery, so we had breakfast there. Continuing south to Cottage Grove, we visited 6 covered bridgesLäs mer
Biking to lunch.
17 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We have carried our e-bikes and only rode them once so far. We found bike path system along the Willamette River. It covered both sides of the River, with nice bridges to cross every so often. TheLäs mer
Arriving in Eugene
16 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We headed back into central Oregon and drove to the Eugene area. All the campgrounds are located on the outskerts of Eugene. We got 4 nights at Premier RV Resort in Coburg. We stayed here many yearsLäs mer
Tillamook
15 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Slept in this morning and breakfast late too. Les went the Park's laundry. Five washers, Six dryers. Only one washer ready and needed two. So washing took longer than one run. Same thing happened withLäs mer
Together again
14 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The Wild Women is done for another year. Poor Les drove two hours to pick Jill up, and another two hours back. We did stop at an interesting small hamburger joint. Indy seems a little miffed at Jill.Läs mer
Moved, but didn't Leave
13 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Tomorrow, Les has to make the 5 hour round trip to pick up Jill in Happy Valley, OR. But the reservation here at Pacific City had him leaving here tomorrow. Without Jill to navigate, Les didn't wantLäs mer
Powells and Downtown Portland
13 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
Wild Women spent morning relaxing at the Vrbo rental, then off to Portland’s famous Powell’s Book store. We then visited a couple of the festivals at downtown parks/squares. Wonderful peopleLäs mer
Trolls and Roses
12 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We slept in after a late night. More shopping at the Happy Valley Farmers Market. Off to the Broder Söder, for a Scandinavian meal, great fun. (Only they were out Lefes ). Thanks Sue for the greatLäs mer
Bridges
12 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
This morning, Les and Indy went out looking for covered bridges to photograph. The first was Drift Creek Covered Bridge, which was relocated to Bear Creek. It now leads to a private residence and notLäs mer
Very busy WildWomen’s day in Portland.
11 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
The day started by going to a violin shop, so Linn could ask questions about a couple of instruments she is giving to her great nieces. Then we traveled into Portland and did some scenic drivingLäs mer
North American Aerospace Museum
11 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Les and Indy took the Jeep over to McMinnville to see the Spruce Goose. Les spent about 3 hours wandering amoung several dozen aircraft, all dwarfed by the Spruce Goose. This is the largest flyingLäs mer
WildWomen Haven Rest
10 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Each time the we get together, we like to have a relaxing day at a spa. This time it was at Haven Rest Day Spa. Great place for massages. Out to lunch at a food truck area. Lots of choices. ThenLäs mer
Returning to the Coast
10 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
The Wild Women stayed in a B&B in Boring and Les took the motorhome and Jeep back to the coast. Destination, Thousand Trails Pacific City campground. Now keep in mind that normally Les drives theLäs mer
Boring and Dull
9 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We got up late and went out to meet the other Wild Women at a little coffee shop in Happy Valley. Sue and Judy were there, but Linnea was waiting on the Covid test. She arrived later. Les returned toLäs mer
Heading In Land
8 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Leaving the coast, we traveled on a number of smaller roads to Milo McIver State Park. It is a nice State Park except for two things. First, the canopy of trees was too dense for Starlink to work andLäs mer
Coastal Views
7 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Heading back toward Newport, we made several stops to sightsee the views along the coast. Just out of Lincoln City, we stopped to photograph three rocky islands in a line. I remimber photographingLäs mer
Meeting up with a Friend
6 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Well Les got up early to dump the tanks(since we both took showers and the grey water tank was full) and put the bikes back on the Jeep. Not that we have been riding the bikes, just taking them offLäs mer
Oregon Dunes and Bridges.
5 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
Day started with Les going out before breakfast to photograph the Umpqua River Bridge again, but this time with morning light. The bridge was not exciting enough to use the 4x5 camera. Returning toLäs mer
Bridges and a Lighthouse
4 september, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
It rained most of the night and into this morning. When is stopped, Jill and Les took the Jeep up the coast to Heceta Head Lighthouse. The access road led us under the Cape Creek Bridge. This isLäs mer




























































































































































































































































































