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Saturday, July 18, 2020

First Camping of the Summer

Where is summer going?  I feel like we haven't done much of anything, even though we vowed we would get an earlier start this year.  Sure, we've enjoyed the garden and we love our home, but sometimes you just want to get away.  Well, we finally managed a few days -- close to home, but it felt like another world.

North Lake RV Resort and Marina. Lakeside, Oregon.




There's a huge area where dogs can be off leash, but you hardly run into another soul out there.  Do you think the sign below is a deterrent?




We've never run into a bear on any of the three occasions we've camped out there, but I suppose there's always the possibility.  Our first destination:  The north lake where Wally and LuLu like to swim and explore the reeds and water lilies.  LuLu is pictured below.




There are endless trails going every which way, perfect for hiking or biking.  No motorized vehicles other than the golf carts the employees use.




Plenty of wildflowers in bloom.  Pictured below is the fluff of an Oregon Douglas Spirea and the waxy red blooms of Black Twinberry.  Am I imagining how gorgeous this unexpected pairing is?




We like to stop for a lounge in the grass before we head back to camp.  Perfect temps for basking in the sun.
 



A woodland path is not to be resisted.  It's just one of many paths we walked during our 3-day stay.
 



Back at camp and ready to relax a bit before dinner.
 



This was a full hook-up campsite -- sewer, water, electric -- so we were able to avoid all contact and simply greet other campers from a safe distance.  It was just what we needed and we're ready to go again.  Thanks for visiting!


18 comments:

  1. Well there is just something about the great outdoors! Leslie I am so happy you and Rich were finally able to get away and enjoy what you love to do - enjoying nature at it's best! Your camp grounds look amazing, as do the wandering paths and I agree the Spirea and Black Twinberry look amazing together! I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as getting away, looking forward to seeing many more of your wonderful getaways! Enjoy your day, keep well. Hugs,

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  2. Looks not only beautiful but so relaxing, I am so happy for you that you could get away. Wally and Lulu seem to be pretty good campers too!! The Spirea and Twinberry make a beautiful couple and would look so pretty on a card, great color combo lol!! I sincerely hope you can get away again. We have been gone for a month now and are headed home for 5 days for obligations but will be back here on the 26th...I could used to this life here lol!!

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  3. Lucky you to be able to get away from all the madness for a short lovely trip away. I bet that flower photo would make a great stamp image. It's beautiful. I'm sure Wally and LuLu enjoy being able to get out and run around too.

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  4. Looks like a nice get away for a few days. Love those flowers, great colors. Have a great day

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  5. So glad you were able to get away from it all and still be able to social distance, I think Wally and Lulu loved it too! Looks like a lovely wooded area!!

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  6. That's AWESOME! So glad you were finally able to get out for a few days and I'm sure your fur babies were thrilled too! Thanks for taking us along on this little excursion! Always love our walks in the woods! LOL Stay healthy! HUGS

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  7. It was so good to hear from you while you were gone and now that you're back, Leslie! Looks as if you had a few very relaxing days. Getting away even for three days seems as if it was a delight for all of you! I love that you share your wonderful photos.

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  8. So beautiful and so close to home:-) TFS all your peaceful photos, Leslie. Three days of doing whatever you want...what a joy! Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  9. So glad you were able to take the "kids" and run away. Sounds like you had a great 3 days! Beautiful area!

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  10. Thanks for sharing your great pictures! I'm so glad you were able to get away for a few days! It's so hot here, it seems funny to see your husband with a sweatshirt on!

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  11. This looks like a lovely way to spend a few days, Leslie! How nice that you could get away to such a beautiful place! BTW, Thanks so much for my birthday card. You need to tell me when your birthday is.

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  12. This looks like such an idyllic holiday Leslie, Keep the dogs safe from bears XXX

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  13. Oh how awesome, Leslie!! I sure am missing camping this summer. Since we have a tent, we kind of need to rely on a bathroom. I could get by with just water that we bring for washing up and brushing teeth, but that one missing item is rather important! LOL! Next year. Glad you could get away for a few days. It looks very lovely. And a sweatshirt on Rich - nice! No sweatshirts on around here the last couple weeks.

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  14. I'm sure having the normalcy of getting away for a camping trip was mentally and physically restorative. Fab pics as usual. Remember the colors of the blooms could come in hand for a card. Glad you had a good time. Hugs.

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  15. Absolutely gorgeous, Leslie. What a wonderful trip for you all. Wally and Lulu look like they too, had a great time. Lovely photos! I also am amazed that you know the names of every flower and bush. So wonderful!

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  16. What a lovely post. Looks like you all are having a great time camping. I haven't camped in years. Use to do it a lot with my parents when we were young. - As always so fun to see Wally and Lulu. - Plus that flower shot was gorgeous.

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  17. Great photos, Leslie! (You should give Rich the camera once in a while!) This looks like a bit of paradise and a wonderful place to get away to during these troubled times! I'm jealous! TFS! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. Looks like it was a great time and finally got to get out a bit. Woot woot! The trails look so relaxing I wish we were there. Everyone is trying to convience us to buy a trailer right now. Well for a few years now but we are just not sure we will use it enough yet. One day... One day for now we just rent a cabin at most of the places they go or tent it. That is not as fun as when I was a kid HA!

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