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The recent heat wave up here was way, way hotter than I've experienced in over 50 years of PNW living... a bit of serendipity kicked in and we re-planed a coast trip to happen sooner, off we went down to the southwestern most bit of the state, the Long Beach Peninsula.
Saw 104-110 degrees on the auto thermometer on the way. Right as we got to the beach it was down to the high 80's. We had not explored much of that area, couple years ago we went to the Northwestern most bit of Oregon an it was spectacular! Old ship wreck, Ft Stevens the mouth of the mighty Columbia, Pelicans feeding in droves, Elk wandering around, etc. The Washington side of the Columbia is pretty amazing too, also with old forts, lighthouses, and many, many miles of beautiful beach line to wander. One bummer, the cape Disappointment Lighthouse was closed to the public, just living up to it's name I suppose. First walk South from where we stayed revealed dead stuff! Ex Porpoise http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg Ex Fur Seal http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg Whale bones http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg Next morning the marine layer was back to visit, turned out to be virtually the only place in the state to drop into the 60's and 70's that day. North Head Lighthouse http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.JPG Heading North again, loving the cool clean ocean air http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.JPG Left handed Limpet http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg Long jetty at the mouth of the Columbia, North side http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg Fort remnants at the Lewis and Clark interpretive center http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625236173.jpg |
Going to need a full re-skin, not going to buff out
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg Cape Disappointment Lighthouse http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg Off to the Northernmost bit of the Peninsula, Leadbetter point, my wife has it set to full boogie outrunning the mosquitos http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg That's a faux lighthouse... a very rich dude managed to get it built on a water tower structure, the only way he got away with building something so tall out on the edge of the park and nature reserve. Color me jealous! He now wants to turn it into an exotic get away. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg Beach time always makes this beautiful woman happier http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg As does finding treasure http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg About a mile and a half of ever changing trail out to the beach, in the woods at times, out in low dunes at times http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625237413.jpg |
Back south halfway where you can drive on the beach, no problem finding a nice stretch of beach to have lunch using the car as a wind block
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.jpg Flew and crashed the kite a bit http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.JPG Back to the hotel to take the cruiser bikes that are included with the room for a ride. Crappy, crappy bikes for the 8.5 mile paved trail that runs along L&C's route through the low dunes... should have brought ours as gears would have been helpful http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.jpg Spent a little time kvetching with Clark about what a handful Lewis was, "my bedroll is too lumpy", "my feet hurt", "the dog tastes terrible" He was happy to wander off on his own at times for some peace and quiet. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.jpg He liked my shades, proof Raybans are timeless http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.jpg Joan's reaction when I said Hey! get that gun away from him! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.jpg She tried, he wouldn't let her shoot it... even after I let him try on my shades- Pioneers! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625238517.jpg |
Skip, I love your adventures. It's a beautiful part of the country. Thanks for posting.
sunrise this morning http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625243838.JPG sunrise from earlier this week http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625243838.JPG http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625243838.JPG http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625244605.JPG A big spider caught an even bigger beetle and had a feast http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625243838.JPG Our barn swallows ready to fledge, but happy to mooch off of mom and dad a little more. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625243838.jpg sunset a while back with the moon and venus http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625243838.JPG |
Nice shots Steve!!
My hat's off to you, Ray-Bans next http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625246340.JPG |
Howie
This is Howie yesterday looking up at the tree next to this one, keeping an eye out for squirrels.
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Howie is cute! Is he a doodle? Bosco loves to tree squirrels.
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I used the water to wash my hands, but not the fungus blower to dry my hands. Yuk!
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[QUOTE=porsche tech;11380184]Howie is cute! Is he a doodle? Bosco loves to tree squirrels.
Yep, Howie is a Labradoodle. I might have to go to the "dog" thread and tell about him there, but he is cute for sure as you say. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625320242.JPG |
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If I were a tractor, I wouldn't turn my back on that thing!
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A dispenser for plastic utensils I saw today. Pull one out and a new drops down.
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