May 9, 2013 - Newport, Oregon

We have only been traveling about 5o miles between stops. Our last report was from Coos Bay we moved to Florence, Oregon and stayed 2 nights at an Elks Lodge. From this stop we toured the Sea Lion Cave, Cape Perpetua (The Gray Whales were feeding about 100 yards off shore), Devils Elbow and the little town of Yachats for lunch. The waitress told us of a Covered Bridge along the Yachats river so we went exploring found the bridge and then took the back way up Perpetua. A very narrow road climbing high with switch backs and beautiful views of...

May 2, 2013 - Central Oregon Coast

Day 56 - 59 of The Big Trip The all-time record may have been set, on the 29th. From Point A (Elks Club RV Park just north of Florence) to Point B (TT Preserve just south of Newport) was 39 miles. I think that's the shortest driving day we've ever had. We did take a detour, into Florence, to top off with the cheapest diesel fuel we've found since January. Another beautiful drive along the Oregon coastline. Our early arrival gave me a chance to begin washing the laundry that had stacked up, because we hadn't had sewer connections at the last...

May 1, 2013 - On to Newport - Oregon that is

We left the rv park in Charleston about 9:00 am. It was a good thing we got a fairly early start because 101 between North Bend & Newport is very curvy & slow. Our gps didn't want us to stay on 101 above Reedsport but we'd towed the trailer down this section of 101 before so we ignored it. When we didn't take the turn inland in Florence, it became so obnoxious that we turned it off. We discovered the reason the gps didn't want us on this section - there was a tunnel that was just 11' on the sides. We had to crowd over the center line to get...

Oct 13, 2012 - The Big Trip Begins: Newport, Oregon

The "Big Trip" began in early October with several days in Newport, on the Oregon coast about one hour from Corvallis. We brought our bikes along on this leg and took advantage of the nice weather to bicycle over to the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. One of the earliest in OR, it is unique in that it is in the home of the lighthouse keeper. Only in service for three years until a more visible one, at Yaquina Head on the northern side of Newport was completed, it fell into disrepair but is now nicely restored. We biked a few miles through town...

Oct 4, 2012 - Newport Again to Camp with Friends

Friday the 28th we packed up and went to South Beach State Park south of Newport. We had made arrangements to meet Rich and Gerd Bean for a long weekend camping in the State Park. We had scoped out the sites during our previous visit to Newport so we could reserve a site that was long enough for the coach and did not have any low overhanging tree branches. We arrived before the Beans and set up camp. We had water and a 30 amp plug but no sewer at the camp site. Beans were running late so we went to the Newport Harbor to eat at the Sail Inn...

Sep 24, 2012 - Back to the Coast - Newport

We headed to the coast again, to Newport. The road was winding with speed limits of 55 mph which was WAY TOO FAST for us and there were no turn-outs for someone to pass us. We stayed at an R.P.I park, Whalers Rest, with 30 amp that was really bad, so we had to pay the extra $5/night for 50 amp. There was no cell coverage and internet in their club room only. We drove to walk the Historic Downtown Newport along Yaquina Bay. There were quaint seaside shops and small streets. Sea Lions had taken over some of the docks, submerging them, and...

Sep 18, 2012 - newport, or - marina and rv park

While in Newport visited Oregon state aquarium, got to watch them feed the sea otters. cute little buggers. and then U of O Hatfield marine science center. the science center was actually closed, so it was just are group invited in for private tour, and we were free to play. Lot of interactive stuff, I built a tsunami proof house!! And then made a trip to the Oregon oyster farm, got some oysters, and steamers, right off the boat....supper last night oyster stew and the clams steamed in wine and garlic. wow

Sep 13, 2012 - Port of Newport Marina and RV Park

We are settled in at the Port of Newport for a few days. The weather is nice and the RV Park is real comfortable. We don't have a lot of activities planned, the tourist season is over and it is quiet here. This is a good time to be on the Oregon Coast; the weather is still nice and the crowds have all gone home. We hope to visit the area light houses, and do a little exploring for other RV Parks to stay at next summer. More later..........

Sep 12, 2012 - Travel from Langlois, OR to Newport, OR

Today we traveled from Bandon/Port Orford KOA (Langlois, OR) to the Port of Newport Marina and RV Park (Newport, OR). The weather was clear and warm and we had a nice drive up the Oregon Coast. We stopped at Reedsport for our obligatory lunch at Don's Main Street Restaurant and Pie Shop. When we drove into town I noticed several police vehicles across the street from Don's at a motel. I didn't think much about it as we found a parking place for our Fifth Wheel and walked a couple blocks to Don's. After lunch we headed back toward our...

Sep 3, 2012 - Newport then Camping at Green Peter Reservoir

Tuesday we drove over to Newport to meet Judie’s brother Tom for a few days. Tom had never visited the Newport area and was curious why we and his daughter Cori enjoy it so much. We left the coach at Elite in Harrisburg and drove the Escape to Newport where we made reservations at the Whalers Motel for 3 nights. We arrived a little before Tom and registered at the Whalers. We have always enjoyed the ocean view from the Whalers and it is reasonably priced. Tom arrived and had a story about missing a turn and stopping in Shedd (not far from...

Aug 14, 2012 - to Newport OR; 16/210

120814-Tue-65859-Today we ended at 65922, started at 65859 miles, for total miles today of 63. We drove down the coast to Newport OR and are staying at the Harbor Village RV Court. I got my scooter down and we went along the historic bayfront, where we had lunch & ice cream. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant across the street.

Jul 30, 2012 - A Whale of a Day

Today was another travel day and we moved up the Oregon coast 50 miles to the town of Newport. We are really getting used to these short drives, especially the kitties. When we have to go back to regular travel days (200 miles), it is going to be an adjustment for all of us. But, we enjoyed our trip today. -- Today's journey took us right along the coastline. As we left Florence, it was foggy, but before long, the sun made an appearance and it turned out to be one of those picture perfect days. The views of the ocean and beaches were just...