Thinking of going to The Oregon Coast in may of 2012.

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Thinking of going to The Oregon Coast in may of 2012.

Postby Visionsbydarrah » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:33 am

I was thinking of Starting in Brooking's Harbor and slowly making my way north from there.

Since I live in Kansas just getting there will be about a two day trip in it's self... Lol

Just looking for ideas and things to do once I get there.

Hopefully most place's will be pet friendly, since Mr. Taz will be with me.

I would like to eventually relocate from Kansas to another State, so I guess you could say this might turn out to be a scouting trip to see what's out there. ;)
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Postby MarkD » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:14 pm

The whole coast is really nice and I like the southern part a little more, lots of cliffs and big rocks out in the ocean. I'm assuming that you're camping so Harris Beach State Park in Brookings is excellent. Sunset beach park is nice near Coos Bay. Cape Perpetua among other places have some really good tide pools. The area between Coos Bay and Florence is kinda hard to get near the ocean because of sand dunes. Overall the coast is very good. If you are here at the end of May and you have the time there's a gathering in Columbia River Gorge on Memorial Day weekend. Have Fun. Mark
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Postby Visionsbydarrah » Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:17 am

Mark,
Thanks for the great imformation.
Yes it will be a camping trip... I'm already looking forward to it.
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Postby Mightydog » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:55 pm

Book State Parks on-line here:
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/reserve.shtml

PRO TIP--Reservations open 9 months ahead of the day the spot is available. If you plan to stay in a particular state park, RESERVE AS SOON AS YOU ARE ABLE! All are pet-friendly if your pet is on a leash.

Working south to north...

Sunset Bay State Park in Coos Bay is right on the ocean. The park is sheltered from the wind. As you leave the park you can look out in to the ocean. Also, Shore Acres State Park is just up the road--well worth the time to go see.

Beverly Beach State Park north of Newport is right on the ocean. Highway 101 goes right over the opening of the park. You walk under 101 to get to the ocean. You can see the ocean from the ranger's station at the front of the park. Loop A or B is right next to the ocean and you'll probably get tired of the constant wind. We like to camp in Loop D or higher.

Devil's Lake State Park in Lincoln City is nicely sheltered from the ocean. You're able to walk down the D River (World's Shortest) to the ocean. It's about a half-hour walk, but it delivers you right to the ocean.

Cape Lookout State Park in Tillamook is right on the ocean. The road to the park is bumpy to say the least. It's built on sand and, as The Bible tells us, that's not the best place in the world to build. The park is next to the ocean. Loop D or E get our vote for being sheltered and in the trees. Loops A or B put you right next to the beach where the wind will blow all day and all night.

Fort Stevens State Park in Astoria overlooks the ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River. That is so important of a site that the government built a fort there to defend the river opening. You will be able to tour the fort with disappearing guns and magazines. The last time we were there, an antique military group was meeting there. It really gave you the feeling that WWII hadn't quite ended yet!. The fort, by the way, came under fire in WWII making it the only place on the US mainland that came under fire from the enemy during the war.

There are lighthouses along the way--I strongly encourage your stopping to see them. Many are open only in the summer and are usually free. Each is different.
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Postby jerry101jlh » Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:02 pm

Sunset Bay is great, but most don't catch Shore Acres just up the road. if you're at Sunset Bay, Shore Acres is a don't miss.

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_100.php

http://www.shoreacres.net/

Darn I miss the Oregon coast!
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Postby Visionsbydarrah » Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:25 pm

Wow! What great infomation, sounds like I should be planing for a longer trip :lol:

I guess I need to start a file for this one.
Thanks so much.

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Re: Thinking of going to The Oregon Coast in may of 2012.

Postby billythekid » Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:52 pm

Hi: Maybe you didn'n here about this.
http://www.militarymuseum.org/Ellwood.html
Thats not the only in the US to be attacked.
How about the Pastors wife and little kids that got killed in, Bly Oregon.
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Re: Thinking of going to The Oregon Coast in may of 2012.

Postby Visionsbydarrah » Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:48 am

Ok, so I didn't get to take my May trip.
As some of you know, had some major issues with my Shadow and it had to go back to the factory for new sidewalls..

But its all good now.. And now trying to figure out new plans.
So I hope to make out to Organ sometime soon... I hope.
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