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WASHINGTON AND OREGON COAST

Drove down the coast to Tillamook Bay, as most of the listed State Parks on Highway 101 were day use and not camping, we ended up in a great RV park outside of Tillamook. This part of the coast has mountains on one side, grazing dairy cows in the middle and the ocean on the other. Known for their cheese.

The farmer’s market had really great fresh peaches and nectarines. Had to go out for seafood a couple of times.

Took a hike on a historical interpretive trail to Tillamook Bay. Paul’s opinion - “a few too many history lessons", but a nice trail all-in-all.

Rocks at Oceanside, Oregon

A pensive moment

Caught by the waves

At the wine and cheese shop - another pensive moment

Drove about an hour south to Depoe Bay. Checked out the Whale Watching Center. Learned a lot about the gray whales that stay in this area. Had a number of whale sighting, a fin here, a water spout there, from the shore of our campground. Still pretty awesome to get a glimpse of these giants.

The drive down the Oregon coast was awesome, yet terrifying. This, however, is no comment on the driver, who did an excellent job!

Whale watching area in Depoe Bay

Met this guy in Depoe Bay

June's favorite camping spot so far - she couldn't stop smiling

WINCHESTER BAY/SALMON HARBOR MARINA

Stopped at Winchester Bay, Oregon for a couple of nights of camping on Salmon Harbor Marina. Two nights turned into five. Really different from the usual parks we’ve stayed. Boats on the harbor are our closest neighbors. Lots of small seafood restaurants and bars located right on the harbor. Again, had to try the seafood at a few of them, and bought fresh prawns and scallops to cook at the trailer. Did a couple of day trips to see the lighthouse and the huge sand dunes.