June 26 - 28, 2023
Brookings, Oregon
Hwy 101 moves away from the coast for about 2/3 of our Monday drive, through lots and lots of green. We get back to the water at Port Orford, some of the prettiest section of the Pacific with beautiful haystacks and deep, long beaches all the way to Brookings. There was a time when my BFF and I both considered retiring to Brookings - wish we'd bought property then!
Driftwood RV Park is another new park for us - we've never stayed at the same park twice in Brookings - and still isn't "the one" we're looking for. There's a couple more so we'll keep trying. 50 amp FHUs on asphalt and gravel, not a blade of grass in sight. Close to town and the harbor, it's okay.
On my short list of things to do during our three-day stay is Fat Irish Pub. It's one of my favorite eateries in Oregon, with lots of tasty options. Not wasting any time, we enjoy late lunch as soon as we're set up.
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| From their website, it's a small venue with a nice patio. |
Tuesday's sunshine shows up late in the day so we get the Jeep and Tessa both washed before a quick grocery and lunch stop in town. It doesn't have everything, but Brookings always feels comfortable and familiar.
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| Low clouds move in and out all day. |
Like much of the Oregon Coast, the combination of beautiful forests and stunning beaches make for great day trips. Carpenterville Highway and the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor is a perfect day trip loop north of Brookings. It's one we've done before so we know we'll love it!
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| Rainbow Rock with the marine layer coming back in. |
Our time in Oregon always goes too fast, and with this year's early return to Arizona, it's even quicker. Hoping next year we can spend a couple months! While we're leaving Oregon on Thursday we still have more time on the beach - yay!!
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| Oliver meets some fun fish. |
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| M & M climb a Daddy tree! |
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| Penelope and Reese get a sister hug. |
I don't think we've ever spent "too much" time on the Oregon coast....one of our happy places to be sure. I love those zoomies, we call them the scoots, but whatever name you put on them, they're the sign of pure joy! Our first Golden, many years ago, used to do them in the sandbox! (much abbreviated renditions, but joyful nonetheless!
ReplyDeleteYes, the joy is wonderful to see! She was in full flight as soon as I unhooked the leash :-)))))
DeleteWhether you are looking out into the coast of inland the scenery there is spectacular. It has been a few years since we have been out that way, now you are making us want to go!
ReplyDeleteHard to beat for weather and pure natural beauty - you must come back!
DeleteThose photos are gorgeous Jodee! That one of the purple flowers, haystacks, blue ocean, white surf--perfection!
ReplyDeleteFinally…Tessa zoomies! What a happy puppy…sure put a small on my face this morning! I’m with Janna…love the photo with the pretty flowers in the forefront. I’m a big fan of nature as art too Jodee and always enjoy the view thru your lens.
ReplyDeleteI think Tessa felt the "finally!" as well, she was vibrating as we made our way to the sand :-) Thanks Gay, the enjoyment is mutual for sure.
DeleteWhat a great visit to the awesome Oregon Coast. It's been far too long since we've been far to long since we've been in the area. I sure miss it! Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteGlad you came along Jeff!
DeleteWe will miss you until next time!
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to be missed :-))))
DeleteLove those clear paw prints on the beach. 13 and still zooming! Way to go Tessa! The pics of the beach with the haystacks are also wonderful. I SO want to drive down the Oregon coast. Maybe SOME DAY I can get out there and just follow you although you move a lot faster than I like to. It's always nice to go back to familiar places and find new things.
ReplyDeleteYou make it to the Oregon Coast and I'll go at any pace you want. This year is definitely quicker than we normally travel with our slide still in and us returning to AZ early :-) I'm glad we've been able to get Tessa some zoomie time!
DeleteOh, boy! I am thinking I need to plan a trip to the coast. Your photos are spectacular. The ocean and green forests are just so beautiful. The joy in Tessa is wonderful as she zooms around. You've had some great weather for your Oregon travels. What special grand photos:) Love the Daddy Tree!
ReplyDeleteYou really do need to venture over here again! While our home has given us issues we've been blessed with near perfect weather at every stop. Of course we like it cooler so that has been great for us. Looking forward to seeing those kiddos in a few weeks :-))
DeleteOne of our favorite places too! I can’t believe Tessa is 13!
ReplyDeleteMe either! She doesn't hear as well, but then either do we :-)
DeleteI'm a big fan of nature as art, too...and there's plenty of it on the Oregon Coast! Thanks for sharing your beautiful journey with us. I wish it wasn't so darned far away for us now. (And you're right in your last comment to me...the Smith River I'm thinking of is the one south of Brookings, LOL.) Yay for Tessa! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's how I feel about New England - beautiful but so far away :-)))
DeleteI felt all the good OR vibes through your photos, and zoomies. Maybe I should just head to the coast.
ReplyDeleteWithout a doubt that's exactly what you should do!
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