A summer on the Oregon coast

[DirtyDog]

I've found myself in a situation where I will be spending my weekdays camping around Newport, Oregon, and weekends taking side trips or visiting my folks in Eugene. I haven't spent much time on the Oregon coast so this will be a good time to make some new discoveries. I've been at the coast two weeks so far and I'll keep updating this report as time goes on.

Jack Morgan County Park on the Siletz river:

South Beach State Park:

Home sweet home:

Yaquina Bay Bridge from south jetty:

 

[MarkBC]

Get/rent yourself some crab rings and a little boat and go crabbing out in Yaquina Bay.
I haven't done this in years, but back in the day we'd rent a house in Newport and go out on the Bay and (usually) catch a goodly amount of delicious marine crustaceans!
Free food!

 

[DirtyDog]

South Beach State Park:

Beverly Beach:

Sea Lion Caves:

 

[DirtyDog]

Sea Lion Caves:

Burned RV on Highway 20

 

[DirtyDog]

Get/rent yourself some crab rings and a little boat and go crabbing out in Yaquina Bay.
I haven't done this in years, but back in the day we'd rent a house in Newport and go out on the Bay and (usually) catch a goodly amount of delicious marine crustaceans!
Free food!

Yeah I'd like to get out in a boat at some point!

 

[4llamas]

Great pics, better weather. RVs burn hot and fast don't they. Ouch!
So many beautiful places to explore and you can always dart inland a few miles if the fog gets too bad. Pacific City and Cape Lookout State Park are a bit north, but they are good places to watch or catch a ride on a hang glider.
Looks like a fun summer.
Enjoy

 

[K7MDL]

The Heceta Head lighthouse is just a short hike off the road a short distance north of the Sea Lion caves. There is a wide flat beach under the bridge just south of the lighthouse with parking, and a trail goes up the hillside to the keepers mansion and then another 400 yeards to the lighthouse itself. There are trails on the wooded hillside behind the lighthouse also. They should be restoring the lighthouse this year and next so the lighthouse may be closed. It was open for tours last summer by volunteers. The Mansion is a B&B also. Stayed there last July 4/5th. Excellent breakfast and views and some very nice photographs of the light beams from the windows with the setting sun. The views are killer from the NW to the south all the way to Florence 13 miles away. Not good for camping, but worth a stop if passing through there.

 

[Smokecreek1]

DD

Where do I sign up? Compared to our state beaches in Ca, these sure look good! Enjoy!

Smoke

 

[UglyScout]

Yeah I'd like to get out in a boat at some point!


Look for a captian called 'Crabby', right on the waterfront in Newport... Nothing about his operation looks touristy, but he can drive a boat and get you onto some crabs.


I love that section of the Oregon Coast! I used to 'work' (if you could call it that) Lincoln County 2 days a week, loved it.

 

[home skillet]

Cheez, the "Captain Leisure" nickname needs to be resurrected for sure! Some kinda life pal.

Looks like you are having fun. How is my pal diego liking the cooler coastal weather?

Those are some great pics, keep em coming!

 

[DirtyDog]

Somewhat-famous Earthroamer rebuild spotted at South Beach State Park. Unfortunately I didn't get to talk to the owner:

Mike must not have known that the tent sites are cheaper, nicer, have more privacy, better showers and bathrooms, and will accept most campers. Just for future reference

For you vegetarian types: roasted beets with goat cheese and balsamic reduction:

The D Unit:

Kerstin south of Newport

 

[DirtyDog]

For those of you that thought you would never see me in a suit and tie:

Weekend trip to the country fair

 

[MarkBC]

For those of you that thought you would never see me in a suit and tie:

Weekend trip to the country fair
....

OMG!

I've never attended that great tradition -- the Oregon hippie fest...though I hear it's more "family-friendly" than in the those free and easy days of yore.

Or maybe that just means it's more legal now...

Was the Fair fun, DD?

 

[DirtyDog]

OMG!

I've never attended that great tradition -- the Oregon hippie fest...though I hear it's more "family-friendly" than in the those free and easy days of yore.

Or maybe that just means it's more legal now...

Was the Fair fun, DD?



There's still a lot of nudity but I say boobs are good for family morale. Yes, it was an incredible time and I can't wait to go back next year.

 

[DirtyDog]

Depoe Bay:

Some photos north of Newport:

 

[ski3pin]

Wish we were there, looks like a great summer!

 

[SunMan]

For those of you that thought you would never see me in a suit and tie:

Is that thar what they call an Ory-gun Tan Farmer Dog? Dead sexy you lady killer!!! I can smell the patchouli from here (and I love patchouli!)

 

[DirtyDog]

In Oregon any tan is a big deal!

 

[Marc]

DD, you should visit Venice Beach. You would feel right at home in that outfit. Lol.

marc

 

[Smokecreek1]

Wish we were there, looks like a great summer!


I second that-this weather here is a real bummer! Wish I was there!


Smoke