First stop was the New River Nature Center south of Bandon. We had a picnic lunch and walked the nature trail. Dogs must be on leash and you can't stray from the path, so it's not our favorite kind of walk, but good exercise on a beautiful day. Stopped here for a picture of Rich and the kids:
Pictured below is our new escape pod. At first glance it probably looks the same as our previous motor home, but there's a world of difference in the quality and features and interior design. After our walk we hopped back in the pod and headed further down the coast.
Classic Oregon Coast. I've seen these views countless times, but I never forget to appreciate them.
Further south we stopped at a familiar place called Arizona Beach. We couldn't get out to the waves because the swollen Myrtle Creek intersected the land mass. Nevertheless, we had a nice beach to play on and the creek was a perfect place for Wally and LuLu to swim.
See the sand bank beyond Wally in the photo below. It indicates how much water had been in the creek recently.
There was plenty of wide open grassy area, too. However, we had to stay far afield of this guy:
This stretch of the Oregon coast is open range so it's not unusual to see cattle and sheep along the road, but I've never had to deal with a beach bull before.
Next is Rich and the kids again. He had to hold them back so I could take this picture. Do those look like happy dogs ready to run and play? You bet they are!
We stayed here till dusk and then had a nice drive home. It was just enough to remind me how much I enjoy a road trip. Spring is on its way!
I always love seeing Wally and Lulu and your adventures together. When look at photos of the coastline the word that comes to mind is rugged and perhaps wild. Gorgeous! Your pod looks wonderful and I know it is such a treat to slip away from home for a day or two!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's s beautiful there. I love your new pod. You'll have to post some inside photos. Love seeing Wally and Lulu out exploring and having a good time running and playing. Such fun for you and Rich.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that is a lolling beach bull, and not a furry beach babe? (chuckle). I love that there are free-range areas. It used to be common to see cattle and horses on the roads here, but so many people have moved from urban areas, that they refuse to slow down and drive safely. It was actually a win-win for ranchers and the state DOT because cattle kept the roadside flora under control by happily munching saplings, bushes and grasses. Now tax payers bay mega bucks for those things to be taken care of via machinery, and ranchers increase the price of beef in order to pay for feed. Your new pod away from home looks wonderful, Leslie, and it makes me happy that you and Rich can enjoy the lovely life with your fur family. It's amazing how swollen Myrtle Creek is! WOW! I actually thought that was a sandbar in the background until you mentioned the creek. Glad the puppies enjoyed a romp. Do they equally enjoy rolling in the sand to dry off, or is that some human's job? I so miss the West Coast's beauties and marvels. There is no place like it and I would never tire of enjoying the Wonders of its loveliness. I think that no matter where one lives, if Nature is around, there is a beauty that can be seen. My cousin who lives in Vegas feels "claustrophobic" when he visits our area because of how closed in it feels with the trees. He prefers the wide open desert. I agree - the desert is gorgeous, too. Thanks for sharing your excursion, and I hope to see more of your delightful trips! xx
ReplyDeleteI showed your photos to my hubby....looks like such a beautiful and fun day! We are deep in snow with more coming today...like 8 to 12 inches...he has to shovel the roof off this morning. Where to put it all is becoming a problem. I'm down this week with a cold...so your photos were very uplifting and promising of better days ahead...haha! We can't wait for spring and getting out for walks. Your new digs look awesome and will sure to give you lots of good adventures!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your adventures with Rich and 'the kids' and these pictures remind me of our travel adventures. My husband has cancer now so most likely we won't be making anymore trips, at least for awhile, so seeing you get out and about makes me remember our travels and smile. The Oregon coast is always spectacular no matter what time of year you see it. Keep sending pictures because they're being enjoyed by both my husband and I.
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful day trip, the dogs seem to be having lots of fun. The Oregon coast is so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWow, such gorgeous pictures! I would love to go back to the Oregon Coast, it’s been many years. Glad you were able to have a little get-away!
ReplyDeleteOh I sure did enjoy your day trip, the coast looks wonderful, we would so like to visit one day! The kids seem to enjoy themselves as much as you did, love the pic of them laying together on the beach, just priceless! So glad you were able to get out and have a great day!!
ReplyDeletelovely pics of your area. Glad you had a great day. The escape pod looks nice and comfy. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteAWESOME photos! What a fun day trip! LOVE the Oregon coast line! Thanks for taking me mentally out of my cave today! Going to have to talk to hubby about another west coast adventure ... been too many years! OH BTW ... AWESOME 'pod' !
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, I know how much you were looking forward to going out on a trip on your new motor home, how fabulous is that!!!
ReplyDeleteI always love, LOVE the picture of your furry kiddos, how much fun it is to imagine them prancing around in the water, they absolutely love it.
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous pictures of the Oregon Coast Line, we've never venture that way on our travels with our grandkids, we always went Southwest to the Canyon Lands, but now that they are all grown, perhaps we should take a trip up that way.
Sending hugs, my friend.
XO
Maria.
wow! So beautiful and what a nice home away from home! Someday we have to come see your coast! :D
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It's good to see a part of Oregon that isn't buried in snow, as we are on this side of the state. Your "pod" is an impressive traveling home. (Just curious as to how you clean Wally and Lulu of sand before they can get in the motorhome.)
ReplyDeleteI so love the Oregon coast! We were there in July and I would like to go back when it’s not quite so crowded. But it is one of the most scenic areas and so relaxing. Your photos of your escape pod have made me look into it and I have decided not now. But I would love to rent one for a week...and the cost through those companies is astronomical! I have wanderlust looking at these beautiful pictures, Leslie. Thanks for sharing and so glad you and your kids had a nice adventure!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome road trip you had Leslie! I love your Oregon coastline, looks very scenic! Someday Bill and I hope to take a trip out that way. Love your new 'pod', looks fabulous. I agree, I wouldn't want to mess around with that bull either! LOL. The kids sure do look like they are having fun! Thanks for sharing your road trip with us today. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Hugs,
ReplyDeletedidn't realize how big the motor home was. I imagined it small and being pulled by a car. That is impressive. Such beautiful scenes and of course my favorite dogs are along. thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful pictures - they are so beautiful. I love yuour new pod. I can see great adventures in yuour horizon! Wally and LuLu are enjoying your adventures as well! We have never been to Oregon It's so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are amazing! I feel like I was on the trip with you! What a fantastic trip it must have been! The scenery is just beyod description and it looks like all of you had a fabulous day! LOVE the new motorhome! If you ever decide to take a long trip, you should come to Nebraska! I could finally meet "MY" dogs and give them hugs & kisses!
ReplyDeleteWally and Lulu are so happy. Such precious and lovely dogs! I love seeing your posts about them! I love your RV and hope you have lots of awesome adventures with the pups!!
ReplyDeleteSadly, our Murphy passed away on Friday. So devastating.
Such a lovely trip with your fur babies...Your pictures are fabulous... It's so wonderful to see people that enjoy their animals..We too love Goldens and have many warm memories of our own retrievers, especially at the lake. Keep the photos coming.. Thank you for sharing...Hugs
ReplyDeleteWOW such a gorgeous place and gorgeous pictures of all! I would love to visit that way someday....new motor home looks fabulous too, will be looking forward to some of your travels pictured here...the 'kids' look very happy too, aren't you lucky they love to go, I know Mack LOVES to ride and he is the best to take anywhere, he loves people but he smiles so BIG people back away from him thinking he is going to bite them lol!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day trip. I miss the ocean and like you I never tire of scenes from the OR Coast or your wonderful furry family. They look so happy.
ReplyDeleteI think its great you can day a day trip like that. The fur babies sure do look happy and like they enjoy it. Beautiful day at the beach... aaaahhhhh I will live through your pictures for now. We are going in July to lincoln city again like we do every year. Glad you had a good time.
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