We arrived home last Wednesday from a 9 day trip along the Oregon Coast. Weather was sunny and warm. We stayed at two Washington state campgrounds on the way down (Dosewallips and Cape Disappointment both ways) as we have a Senior Off Season Pass. It almost felt like dispersed camping as few people camp in off season. In Oregon, we only stayed at Beverly Beach State Park because of the free showers ($17 a night for tent site). The other three nights we boon docked. For locations, PM me as I don't want to share with the world. We just drove up logging roads in the national and state forests. One was about a mile from 101, smother was a bit of a drive up some gravel roads but was along a beautiful little creek in the woods. The other was in a clear cut area where we could see for miles. There was an old sign that said no RVs but it was on a Saturday night so we were safe from a logging truck encounter. Very quiet and serene even in a clear cut. We walked lots of beaches snd picked up about a quart of agates. The dogs had a great time running on the beach at Long Beach, WA but had to be leashed in Oregon.
We will check out Alvord in April on our way to Nevada. Steens won't be open yet to the overlooks. Maybe this year will be different with the low snowfall. So many places to elore in this great country, especially the West. I have cousins in New York state where snow is a four letter word. I am thankful I was born out west. Thanks for all the suggestions.