{"id":2348,"date":"2017-07-07T20:31:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T20:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/?p=2348"},"modified":"2017-07-11T00:44:00","modified_gmt":"2017-07-11T00:44:00","slug":"oregon-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2017\/07\/07\/oregon-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A trip to the Pacific Northwest would not be complete without a visit to the Oregon coast as well. \u00a0Steph was able to score us two nights at the very popular Nehalem Bay State Park so we saddled up and headed down the coast from the Olympic Peninsula. \u00a0We had to stop and dump tanks along the way since the Hard Rain Cafe did not have a dump station. \u00a0But we found the Kalaloch dump station without issue and only had to wait for one RV in front of us. \u00a0We were cruising along just fine until we got to the town of Aberdeen. \u00a0I am not sure what the deal was but traffic here was at a complete stand still. \u00a0Google was giving us suggested reroutes but we&#8217;re nervous of those in towns because Google doesn&#8217;t know we&#8217;re dragging a 38 foot home behind us and can lead us down some narrow roads, under low bridges and\/or tight turns. \u00a0Also, NOBODY else was pulling out of traffic. \u00a0Surely the locals would all start hitting those side streets to work their way around&#8230;.but no, everyone just sat there idling. \u00a0It took over an hour to get 1 mile through town. \u00a0So ridiculous!! \u00a0And we still have no clue what the hang up was.<\/p>\n<p>After the crazy traffic jam we stopped for a quick bite to eat and bathroom break before continuing along our journey. \u00a0We&#8217;d just gone a few miles and were headed up a twisty road when traffic came to a stop. \u00a0We could see that up ahead there was a pretty fresh accident. \u00a0Luckily it seemed it was a single vehicle (a logging truck mind you) and there seemed to be no injuries. \u00a0But this was pretty freaky to see these giant logs scattered all over the road and the big semi jammed into the side of the hill!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Accident\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/35817889115\/in\/album-72157683141867234\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4238\/35817889115_dcdeccf291_n.jpg\" alt=\"Accident\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We roll into the campground around 5:00 and it seemed like a lot of other folks did too. \u00a0Plus there were kids all over the roads drawing with chalk, biking, running, skateboarding. \u00a0We had a back in site that was nestled in the trees and to get in I needed to make a sort of S as I backed up. \u00a0Luckily the guy in the next site over who had JUST backed in himself gave me directions from the driver side while Steph guided me on the passenger side and before too long we were parked!<\/p>\n<p>This park was really great. \u00a0The campground is huge and I got the feeling that this is the sort of place people return to regularly and\u00a0time it such that several other family friends are there as well. \u00a0It reminded me of the Four Mile Creek campground north of Niagara in New York. \u00a0The place was buzzing with activity. \u00a0But the beach was why we were here and it was just a short walk from our site. \u00a0So we took Sheba and headed out. \u00a0It was cloudy and a little chilly but still beautiful. \u00a0And there was sand. \u00a0LOTS of sand. \u00a0Dacen had commented that while he really enjoyed the beaches in Washington he preferred sandy beaches. \u00a0So this scored very high for him. \u00a0In fact all three kids loved it. \u00a0And it wasn&#8217;t so much the sand by the ocean, it was these sand dunes separating the beach from the campground. \u00a0There was this tall grass that grew on the dunes and paths through the grassy patches wound around like a maze at the county fair fun house. \u00a0It was fun to jump off the dunes or run down the steep ones. \u00a0And it was hard work (but still entertaining) to climb back up one step forward and 0.9 back.<\/p>\n<p>The next day we spent the whole time at the State Park and 90% of it was in the dunes at the beach. \u00a0Steph did a laundry, grocery and diesel run but other than that we were just enjoying this great camping spot. \u00a0The kids played all sorts of games but probably the favorite was where they would give me and\/or Steph a designated spot to stand in the dunes. \u00a0We&#8217;d close our eyes and count to 30 before reopening them. \u00a0Then they had to try to sneak up on us without getting spotted. \u00a0All three of them were very sneaky as they slithered through\u00a0the sand and between the tall grass. \u00a0As the sun dropped into the Pacific the dunes lit up like gold and the air temperature dropped quickly. \u00a0I snapped a few pictures before heading back to the rig for the night.<\/p>\n<p>You can see our Nehalem Bay pictures <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHskYJSqpu\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"flickr_72157683141867234_2815\"><div class=\"slickr-flickr-slideshow landscape medium \"><div class=\"active\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4238\/35817889115_dcdeccf291.jpg\" title=\"Accident\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Accident<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4238\/34938159044_6da9e6eeee.jpg\" title=\"Site 12 B\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Site 12 B<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4232\/35390736940_ddc7385d5f.jpg\" title=\"Site 12 B\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Site 12 B<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4052\/34938159304_3bd241ff34.jpg\" title=\"Cloudy beach walk\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Cloudy beach walk<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4022\/35390737520_a2e7b830e2.jpg\" title=\"Horses on beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Horses on beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4035\/35390736290_1304d89b1f.jpg\" title=\"Camp fire\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Camp fire<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4050\/35390735680_555fd605b4.jpg\" title=\"Well done\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Well done<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4119\/35390735250_94080dac39.jpg\" title=\"Yum\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Yum<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4120\/35390734890_51d12443d8.jpg\" title=\"S&#039;more time\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>S'more time<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4055\/35390733640_0315852fea.jpg\" title=\"Cardboard sand shoes\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Cardboard sand shoes<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4112\/35390732710_a7e52419dc.jpg\" title=\"Soaring\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Soaring<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4288\/35609265982_842c192af3.jpg\" title=\"Flying\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Flying<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4106\/35390731790_2211179256.jpg\" title=\"Kiddos on beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Kiddos on beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4150\/35609265512_0cc12b2d0d.jpg\" title=\"Running with Sheba\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Running with Sheba<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4263\/35390731360_96e5b76163.jpg\" title=\"We buried Dacen\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>We buried Dacen<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4110\/35609265062_9df5bfa30a.jpg\" title=\"Sheba dug a hole to lay in\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Sheba dug a hole to lay in<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4127\/35738043066_18f5d45310.jpg\" title=\"My baby\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>My baby<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4279\/35609263942_11a4fc8a3a.jpg\" title=\"Wach beach walk\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Wach beach walk<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4069\/35647008381_ff00a0ddbf.jpg\" title=\"My sweetie\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>My sweetie<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4018\/35609263302_f33f9743bf.jpg\" title=\"Dunes\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Dunes<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4107\/35647007861_435eabe5b9.jpg\" title=\"Trail to beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Trail to beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4126\/35647007621_fc20906533.jpg\" title=\"Sunset\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Sunset<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4281\/35778752505_a6c04ab750.jpg\" title=\"Bros\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Bros<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4241\/35715599681_cac0532f56.jpg\" title=\"Moon, kids and dunes\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Moon, kids and dunes<\/p><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"#flickr_72157683141867234_2815\").data(\"options\",{\"delay\":3000,\"autoplay\":true,\"transition\":500,\"link\":\"next\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"width\":\"\",\"height\":\"\"});<\/script><div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since we were only able to get 2 nights at the state park we had to move up to Cannon Beach for our 3rd night on the coast. \u00a0Its a very short drive and put us closer to both Cannon Beach (obviously) and Seaside, both places that we wanted to visit. \u00a0The move was quick and uneventful and we were able to check into our site early&#8230;.yay!! \u00a0We ate a quick lunch then headed to Seaside.<\/p>\n<p>This was a big wide open beach that was clearly very popular as it was pretty busy. \u00a0But the kids had fun playing in the water and burying Dacen in the sand. \u00a0We were hoping to find sand dollars but only found bits and pieces of them. \u00a0From here we went back down to Cannon Beach to Haystack rock as it was nearly low tide. \u00a0The rock is very picturesque but also very popular. \u00a0Lots of people milling around. \u00a0Caden had a lot of fun with the sand crabs that loved burrowing into the sand.<\/p>\n<p>Back at the rig, Caden and I gave the dog a bath. \u00a0She hasn&#8217;t had a bath since we left Longmont and we figured we were at the end of our beach days so it was finally time to scrub her down. \u00a0It is not her favorite activity but we got it done thanks to the fancy outdoor shower we have on the rig! \u00a0For dinner we went\u00a0out to Mo&#8217;s which is famous for its clam chowder. \u00a0The boys each got a big bowl of chowder topped with Oregon bay shrimp and they loved it. \u00a0Brielle got the grilled shrimp (she loves shrimp so long as it is &#8220;bald&#8221; shrimp&#8230;that is, non breaded shrimp). \u00a0Steph got the combo plate and I got the fish and chips with a side of chowder. \u00a0The chowder was good. \u00a0There was nothing wrong with the meal but it was not something to write home about (although I guess I am writing a blog about it). \u00a0They have a great location right on the water and they have a reputation for their chowder. \u00a0Other than that they are just meh. \u00a0But, since we eat out so rarely it is always a treat to eat out and I think everyone left extremely satisfied and happy.<\/p>\n<p>Back at the rig we got in 30 minutes of swimming pool time before the pool and spa become adult only and we all followed Sheba&#8217;s lead and took a shower. \u00a0We had a late night snack of ice cream before hitting the hay. \u00a0Tomorrow we head inland and start the week long trek back toward home. \u00a0We have had a great time on the coast and will surely come again some day. \u00a0Have a look through our pictures from Seaside and Cannon beach areas <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHskYSWjMS\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"flickr_72157683233160764_5456\"><div class=\"slickr-flickr-slideshow landscape medium \"><div class=\"active\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4212\/34977666994_5c2cefaefa.jpg\" title=\"Heading out\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Heading out<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4280\/35715599481_3f10e9ed03.jpg\" title=\"Seaside beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Seaside beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4254\/35817888015_c10a25ebc3.jpg\" title=\"Meandering\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Meandering<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4289\/35715599271_a7ef35e235.jpg\" title=\"Seaside beach\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Seaside beach<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4258\/34977665484_c8089a8165.jpg\" title=\"Run from the waves\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Run from the waves<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4266\/35817887525_48e04647cc.jpg\" title=\"Digging a hole\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Digging a hole<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4216\/34977663814_77de097b3f.jpg\" title=\"Wish they&#039;d pull weeds with this much gusto\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Wish they'd pull weeds with this much gusto<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4207\/35817886015_e08ef4c03a.jpg\" title=\"Excellent!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Excellent!<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4261\/34977660914_eba79f0510.jpg\" title=\"Party on!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Party on!<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4258\/35715599071_4a2e0fa5bf.jpg\" title=\"Where is Dacen?\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Where is Dacen?<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4260\/35037686893_6b88a8fa76.jpg\" title=\"There he is!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>There he is!<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4234\/35715598401_1d7c4c13f8.jpg\" title=\"Huzzah!!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Huzzah!!<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4285\/35817884125_b38e7f79fe.jpg\" title=\"Haystack rock\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Haystack rock<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4258\/34977658224_d22d4422d6.jpg\" title=\"Playing with sand crabs\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Playing with sand crabs<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4282\/35037685643_d1460780fd.jpg\" title=\"Chillaxin&#039;\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Chillaxin'<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4242\/35817881935_d3f1c30cda.jpg\" title=\"At Mo&#039;s\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>At Mo's<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4229\/34977655294_11f932ac38.jpg\" title=\"Steph and the boys\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Steph and the boys<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4289\/35817880365_d07e0a5853.jpg\" title=\"Me and Brielle\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Me and Brielle<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4205\/34977652154_7c0938d1df.jpg\" title=\"So hungry he ate the bowl\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>So hungry he ate the bowl<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4237\/35817889915_8446a70aa3.jpg\" title=\"Funky art car\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Funky art car<\/p><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"#flickr_72157683233160764_5456\").data(\"options\",{\"delay\":3000,\"autoplay\":true,\"transition\":500,\"link\":\"next\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"width\":\"\",\"height\":\"\"});<\/script><div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trip to the Pacific Northwest would not be complete without a visit to the Oregon coast as well. \u00a0Steph was able to score us two nights at the very popular Nehalem Bay State Park so we saddled up and headed down the coast from the Olympic Peninsula. \u00a0We had to stop and dump tanks 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