Simpson-Reed Redwood Grove

We drove to Simpson-Reed Redwood Grove, it's an area that has walking trails through the giant trees. Walking amongst the majestic giants was serene. I love nature and the feeling it gives me to be able to experience the beauty God has created for us. We have never seen such large patches of clover some the size of a baby's hand, the ferns remind me of fine delicate lace lining the forest floor giving it a magical look with the rays of sun giving it a fairytale setting. It's hard to believe that the giant redwoods were in danger of becoming extinct because of over logging in some areas, with the help of State and Federal government intervening the large majestic trees are being protected so future generations will be able to experience their grandeur. The Coast Redwoods are the tallest trees in the world.  They can grow to a height of 379 feet or more, and be as old as 2,000 years old. Look how tiny we look next to the trees.


Twisted roots

That's the roots of a fallen tree!

Felt so tiny next to this big boy!

 

Crescent City, CA

Crescent City is a short drive from Langlois, OR. so we took our time getting here, stopping along the way at scenic view points to enjoy the ocean.  The water looked so cold but there were people walking in it and along the beach, there also were people horseback riding. We met a group of Bikers who were traveling and pretty much covered the areas we've been. They were a hoot! Great guys, Pete was off taking pictures so he's not included in the one I'm posting. Loved looking at their Harleys.


As you can see in the picture we have large Redwoods in the campground. We'll be renting a car for the week and get some sightseeing in.  Temps this week are going to be perfect, high 60's low 70's.

Winding roads!

Biker Friends!!  :)

Langlois, OR

It was pretty foggy when we left yesterday morning ( Thursday).  It seemed like we were traveling in a dream and in the silence we could hear the soft splashing of the ocean waves, the fog horn in the distance sounds sad like it’s mourning the loss of a love one. 


By noon the fog lifted and by 3 pm we were at our destination of Langlois, OR.
The sites are spacious and we love being in the woods listening to the different birds announce the start of our day.



Langlois Oregon, was established in 1881. As of the 2016 census it had a population of 179 Langlois was once famous for its blue cheese, until the cheese factory burned down in the 1950s. It was never rebuilt. Langlois was named for William Langlois, an early Oregon pioneer.

Pretty Foggy!

We're in the woods!

 

Newport, OR Bridge

The wind felt like hands pushing us as we walked across the bridge this afternoon into the small town called Waldport, population 2050. We were hoping to find a café to have a cup of tea and a piece of pie but this town is so small it didn't have one!!  So to warm up we went into an antique shop and ventured across the street to a candy/souvenir store and bought a bag of salt water taffy.  Walking back was a little challenging with the wind in our face and walking up the incline.  It was a beautiful view, we took pictures of the seals but we were so high you can just barely see them. 


We'll be leaving tomorrow morning and arriving in Langlois, OR in the afternoon and staying for 3 days as we make our way to CA.  Enjoying the coast.

View from the bridge

You can just see the seals

Newport, Or

The air was cold last night and the wind strong creating a gentle rocking of the motor home, We grasped our teacups and I wrapped the throw around me to relax for the evening.

We started our day cleaning and catching up on our laundry, not our favorite part but it needs to be done.  After lunch we walked on the beach.  The beach is a place where you can relax, the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks are soothing and the smell of the air refreshing.  Walking on the beach gave us a great workout.  This brought back wonderful memories of the times we spent in Maine. We chuckled when we got home both of us with rosy cheeks and feeling so lucky to be on this adventure.

We took the picture of the bridge from the beach. The original 1936 bridge, which was designed by renowned engineer Conde McCullough, and was one of 10 Oregon coast bridges he designed. It had to be demolished due to years of irreversible corrosion brought on by the Pacific coastal environment of rain, wind and salt. The bridge now serving Oregon Coast Highway 101 traffic replaced the original span in August 1991. Only the pylons, spires and some railing incorporated into the Alsea Bay Bridge north wayside remain from the old one.

 

Newport, OR

We enjoyed our stay in Astoria visiting with fellow campers. Our neighbors bought and cooked a bunch of fresh dungeness crabs and brought us some!! yum.  They both like target shooting and Doug and Charlie enjoyed talking about different types and caliber of handguns. We had fun talking with the guys as they were cleaning their catch of the day, another one caught a 22 lb salmon and said that was average he's caught one that weight 45 lb, truth or fish story??  his wife said it was true!!  :)  Last night was karaoke and we were able to hear them from our site, there was one that was pretty good the others well my question is what were they thinking!! LOL


We left today (Monday)and are now in Newport.  The drive along the coast is breath taking,  we were surprised to see it was still foggy in the afternoon.  The temperature is going to be only in the high 50's!!  I know we wanted cooler weather but I didn't want to freeze my butt off!  Right now the wind is blowing 21 mph.


We'll be leaving here Thursday and heading to Langlois, OR. still driving highway 101.

Manzanita coast line

Manzanita

Astoria Oregon

Short drive to Astoria OR. The Astoria-Merger bridge we crossed was half clear and half covered in fog.  The bridge was built in 1966 it stretches 4.1 miles.  The bridge's main span is at 1,232 feet, the longest "continuous truss" in the world.


The KOA campground we are staying at is full, it's the largest one we've stayed at, there are over 400 sites, has several pools, a restaurant which delivers your meals!!  really roughing it! :) game room and ice cream socials, movies and different events everyday, and free all you can eat pancakes for breakfast everyday.  Before getting to the campground we stopped and had lunch we had fish & chips and Charlie bought a bowl of chowder to take home.


There are so many people camping here that have their boats it's great salmon fishing,  they have a fish cleaning station here.  We spoke to a guy that was cleaning his you can only catch 1 a day.  His was over 20 lbs.


Remember to click on the pictures to enlarge.

20 lb. salmon