Northern California Coast - September 2017

[ski3pin]

We took advantage of an opportunity to visit the Northern California coast for a few days last week. Part One and Part Two of our trip story are now posted on our blog and can be found here -

Northern California Coast - September 2017 - Part One

Northern California Coast - September 2017 - Part Two

We hope you enjoy our mid week voyage into the Lady's retirement!

 

[Cayuse]

Thanks for sharing! I've stayed at Salt Point, you reminded me that I need to go back and visit that area.

 

[Smokecreek1]

Been there too and a nice warm up as you head north and get closer to Point Arena, Elk and points north of Fort Bragg and my country (wish I was there-can't go until October this year). Have fun!

Smoke

 

[Happyjax]

I just love learning about all the cool places I have yet to see

Loved the video. Very relaxing

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Great trip thanks.
Frank

 

[craig333]

Been thinking its about time for a coast trip. Don't forget the bacon in Fort Bragg!

 

[Marc]

Nice write up Ski.
The N Coast is always stunning. In my younger days when I worked for State Parks I lived in Cleone which is one town up from Ft Bragg. Was there this past July visiting fiends in Mendocino on my annual pilgrimage.

 

[CALIcamperdad]

Bodega Dunes is one of our favorites. Takes me about 90minutes to get there on Friday with a 2pm start. There is a horse Ranch just across from the Bodega SP driveway that has primitive camp sites if Bodega is full, nice to have as a back up. The $35 a night is steep but that place fills up fast.

 

[ski3pin]

Part Two and the finish to our trip is now posted on our blog and can be found here -

Northern California Coast - September 2017 - Part Two

 

[Tuff Guy 62]

Great trip report Ski. Thank you for taking us along.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski.Great trip.Hope to get some kind of trip in when we get home.
Frank

 

[craig333]

You didn't see anyone carrying a golf club up on Lassen Peak did you? I once saw a guy hit a ball off the mountain. The lady ranger nearby was not amused!

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks for sharing! I've stayed at Salt Point, you reminded me that I need to go back and visit that area.

Cayuse, it is a great place. We look forward to exploring more in depth in the future. We hope you make it to the coast soon!

Been there too and a nice warm up as you head north and get closer to Point Arena, Elk and points north of Fort Bragg and my country (wish I was there-can't go until October this year). Have fun!

Smoke

Smoke, we thought of you as we passed Westport, even took a look for your rig or one of Bob's tennis balls! Enjoy your trip in October!

 

[ski3pin]

I just love learning about all the cool places I have yet to see

Loved the video. Very relaxing

Glad to help with the relaxation. There is nothing like the sound of the ocean!

Great trip thanks.
Frank

Frank, thanks always for your kind comments!

Been thinking its about time for a coast trip. Don't forget the bacon in Fort Bragg!

bacon? What's bacon? Go to the coast Craig!

 

[ski3pin]

Nice write up Ski.
The N Coast is always stunning. In my younger days when I worked for State Parks I lived in Cleone which is one town up from Ft Bragg. Was there this past July visiting fiends in Mendocino on my annual pilgrimage.

Thanks Marc! I'm curious if we could have some mutual friends that worked for state parks on the north coast years back.

Bodega Dunes is one of our favorites. Takes me about 90minutes to get there on Friday with a 2pm start. There is a horse Ranch just across from the Bodega SP driveway that has primitive camp sites if Bodega is full, nice to have as a back up. The $35 a night is steep but that place fills up fast.

camperdad, thanks for the tip! I believe I spotted the area on Google Earth.

 

[ski3pin]

Great trip report Ski. Thank you for taking us along.

Thanks! You are most welcome.

Thanks Ski.Great trip.Hope to get some kind of trip in when we get home.
Frank

Frank, you are on one heck of a trip now! Enjoy Spain!

You didn't see anyone carrying a golf club up on Lassen Peak did you? I once saw a guy hit a ball off the mountain. The lady ranger nearby was not amused!

I would not be amused either.

 

[takesiteasy]

I enjoyed your report- brought back memories of our trip up the coast a few years ago. We haven't been to Lassen yet- it's on the list. Midweek camping is one of the great joys of retirement!

 

[Lighthawk]

Great read. We love Mendo and have stayed there a number of times, but not recently. Thanks for the reminder, and $45/night? ouch
McK and Van Damme have been favorites in past years as well. Albion is worth a visit, but mostly for upriver kayaking.

 

[longhorn1]

Limited reception, so will have to read up when we return from cold Colorado, jd

 

[longhorn1]

Ski/Julie,

Another wonderful report. We finally got home from Colorado and I have been waiting to read your report on the computer, not my cell phone. The wait was well worth it, looking at pictures and videos full screen makes all the difference, beside these old gezzer eyes have a fit reading blog posts on the phone. Bodega Bay was a fun stop for us in 2007 as we explored wine country. I hope to have our trip report up this week. jd