2011 Trip across the US
Other Trips
Friday, July 20, Lincoln City KOA, OR, - 86.4 Miles Today, 9,891.5 For the Trip
I'm back in a KOA for the first time in awhile. I tried almost all the Oregon State Parks on the way up the coast, but they were all full. Sure is different from the same coast last April! The KOA in Lincoln City is on Devil's Lake, which is a bit inland from the coast, so it was the first park I found that wasn't full. I'm in site 73, a back in water & electric site. I also renewed my KOA membership. I don't know if it actually has saved me any money, but I'll try it for another year. I also decided that if I was having as much trouble finding a site on Friday, it might be a good idea to make a reservation for tomorrow night. I hate to do reservations, but since I need electric for the refrigerator, most of the forest service, etc campgrounds are out. I tried a couple near the Washington border about 90 miles from here & found a space at Bud's Campground Grocery. Strange name, but it has good reviews at RV Park Reviews, my favorite site to check campgrounds.
On the way up the coast I stopped at every lighthouse I could find. The first was Heteca Lighthouse & I didn't really get to see it - it is under renovation, and covered with a tarp while they work under it. I did get a photo as well as some photos of the bay it sits on. The next stop was Yaquina Lighthouse, one that I remember from last year's trip. I didn't take the tour of the lighthouse because the line was fairly long & moving very slowly. So, I'm back on old ground. In fact, one of the state parks I tried was Beverly Beach State Park where I stayed last year. A nice park, but unfortunately, full.
That was about it for photos - I'll try for some more tomorrow.
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Along US 101 |
The Heteca Lighthouse |
The Beach at Heteca Lighthouse |
The Heteca Lighthouse |
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The Lighthouse Keepers House at Heteca Lighthouse |
The Shrouded Heteca Lighthouse |
The View From Heteca Lighthouse |
The View From Yaquina Lighthouse |
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Yaquina Lighthouse |
Yaquina Lighthouse |
Yaquina Lighthouse |
Yaquina Lighthouse |
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The View From Yaquina Lighthouse |
Trees Near Yaquina Lighthouse |
Trees Near Yaquina Lighthouse |
Rocks Near Yaquina Lighthouse |
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Site 73, Lincoln City KOA, OR |
Not sure what dinner will be but something from the refrigerator. I'm trying to empty it as much as possible since to warms up quite a bit while driving.
Till Tomorrow -
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