In June the crew and I journey to the sea!
We leave our piney camp on Davis Lake and take Route 58 northwest toward Eugene, Oregon. About twenty miles before we reach Eugene, I turn the Perfect Tow Vehicle onto Winberry Drive which follows the course of Winberry Creek into Willamette National Forest.
A logging truck comes flying around a bend on the narrow, two-lane road, narrowly missing us.
Boondocks along this road are scarce — scarce as in “none.” At last we come upon a campsite by the creek!
Winberry Creek boondock, southwest of Eugene, Oregon
This in rainforest. The crew and I explore the environment around our camp and are surprised to find a pink toilet!
The next morning we continue on our way to the ocean.
About thirty miles west of Eugene we settle into a pleasant campsite at verdant Whitaker Creek Campground.
Towering ponderosa pines, lush ferns and moss along a sweet, little creek, foxgloves in bloom in vivid purples, pinks, and white . . .
After a few days, in an attempt to stay clear of weekenders, we move our camp deeper into the forest only to discover we’ve entered ” weekend party central.”
Even so, nature’s quiet beauty compensates for the cacophony of humans.
Clay Creek is an old, rustic campground on the Siuslaw River.
The campground loop is a tight circle and sites are short. We find an empty pull-through and set up a minimal camp.
Ahh! The Pacific Ocean at last!
We tour the coast, heading northward from Florence on Route 101.
The Perfect Tow Vehicle cruises along with the Best Little Trailer rolling behind. We stop at overlooks along the way.
At Waldport we turn inland in search of a quiet, uncrowded campground.
Route 34 passes Alsea Bay and follows the Alsea River into Siuslaw National Forest.
We find what we’re looking for at Blackberry Campground!
This inexpensive, national forest campground serves as our base for excursions to the beach and for obtaining internet signal to publish posts for this blog.
We watch kayakers go by on the river below our campsite at Blackberry.
“C’mon, crew! Let’s go to the beach!”
It’s a windy morning when we arrive at the day use area of Driftwood State Park.
I unhook Reggie from his tether and he explodes with pure abandon!
In a flash he’s way down the beach until he’s only a dot in endless sand. My heart is in my throat until, finally, the little dot turns and comes racing toward Bridget and me.
“This is fun, isn’t it, Bridge!”
The crew and I enjoy two glorious mornings of play at the beach.
We hitch up and leave Blackberry Campground. Route 101 takes us to Newport, Lincoln City, Pacific City . . . .
At Pacific City Route 101 turns inland to the town of Hebo in the Siuslaw National Forest.
After negotiating a curvy climb we arrive at Hebo Lake!
Hebo Lake Campground is a lovely, small, old, rustic, inexpensive campground.
It’s a popular day use area for families picnicking and fishing. Three fishing platforms provide access for disabled folks. The sites are short. We’re fortunate to find one in which we fit!
The crew and I walk the trail around the lake and a man points out a bald eagle perched high above. One day Bridget, Reggie, and I hike part of the Pioneer Indian Trail through the dense forest. It’s magical.
It being June, the coast is crowded.
Rather than continue along the coast, I postpone that for another year during the off-season. We take the tortuously winding Route 22 east.
Our next camp is at Fisherman’s Bend Campground in the North Santiam River Recreation Area.
Santiam River seen from the platform on the campground’s river walkway
At Fishermen’s Bend Campground, the crew and I walk far from our campsite.
Fortunately a campground volunteer comes along and gives us a lift in his golf cart. Bridget cuddles up to the man, a lovestruck look in her eyes. Reggie is struck with fear that I might leave him with the man. I think Bridget wishes I would!
From Fishermen’s Bend Campground I drive further east on Route 22 to Detroit Lake. The lake is extremely low and unappealing. We keep going until we find a charming campground along the Breitenbush River.
Camp Humbug!
The day is hot when we walk the short trail to the river. Reggie sprints down the steep riverbank. Bridget and I slide down on our butts.
We find a clear, cool pool in a mini-paradise!
The perfect place to conclude our review of June 2015!
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