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Day94 Cape Disappointment State Park – Aug 12

Took advantage of a non-travel day and did a bit of organizing.  Had an early lunch then went off for a walk about.  Wandered down to the boat launch and watched the salmon fisherman load and unload.  One was there … Continue reading

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Day93 Hammond OR to Ilwaco WA – Aug 11

Pulled out of Fort Stewart late in the morning and made the short drive into Astoria OR.  Grabbed some lunch and did a little grocery shopping then made a visit to the Maritime Museum right on the shores of the … Continue reading

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Day92 Fort Stewart SP OR – Aug 10

Decided to spend the day today touring the park on my bicycle as they have about 12 miles of biking trails, plus the roads throughout the park.  Went through the process of pulling the bike down off of the RV, … Continue reading

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Day91 Garibaldi OR to Hammond OR – Aug 9

Moving further north today, with no reservations and no predetermination about a destination.  within just an hour or so of getting into the road I come to Cannon Beach which is one of those ‘can’t miss’ destinations recommended by my … Continue reading

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Day90 Garibaldi OR – Aug 8

Garibaldi is a small little fishing village, right on the edge of Tillamook Bay.  Not your picturesque cute little fishing village.  I mean a real live authentic fishing village.  There is a museum in town and a couple of very … Continue reading

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Day89 Lincoln City OR to Garibaldi OR – Aug 7

Continued moving north today and was able to take in another Oregon lighthouse.  Number eight was the Cape Meares Lighthouse just outside of Tillamook Bay.  This is on a very scenic point of land with large old growth trees.  This … Continue reading

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Day88 Salem OR to Lincoln City OR – Aug 6

My first day on the road with the new rig.  Of course, because it is a large truck chassis, it drives like a large truck.  Very comfortable for the most part, and of course has all of the amenities in … Continue reading

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Day87 Salem OR – Aug 5

Happy Birthday, Dad! Signed the paperwork and made out the big check today.  Moved all of my gear out of the Fleetwood and had my training session with Charlie, so now I am some kind of expert.  Not really.  I … Continue reading

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Day86 Salem OR – Aug 4

This will be my very last night sleeping in the trailer . . . . Tomorrow night I will be the proud owner of a new 2007 Jayco Greyhawk 33DS Class C Motorcoach.  Tomorrow morning I run the trailer over … Continue reading

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Day83 South Beach SP, Newport OR – Aug 1

Rained this morning which allowed me to get caught up on some paperwork, phone calls and photo editing.  A couple of old friends stopped by whom I have never met, and we visited for about an hour.  Huh?!? When I … Continue reading

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