Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Yaquina Head Natural Area
Yaquina Head LighthouseOffshore Islands at Yaquina Head Natural AreaYaquina Head Natural AreaCopple BeachHaving a ball!Howard at Yaquina Head LighthouseColors of SummerSeal Rock (in the distance)“Tomorrow she will show you some of my friends here at Yaquina Head Natural Area!”
She greets the rising sun and accepts her daily task,
to protect the creatures that seek refuge within her embrace,
she kisses the moon as the tides swell around her,
and wishes upon the stars that peace will come again tomorrow.
Face Rock – Bandon, OregonFace RockTides, the Rhythm of Life
Playing in the surf
Ocean Hillside
Shoreline by Coquille Lighthouse
Bandon, Oregon
We enjoyed our nine days at Bullards Beach State Park in Bandon, Oregon (July 7-15)! We walked the mile and a quarter from our RV to the ocean everyday. We enjoyed searching for and eating at some of the local eateries, especially the Face Rock Creamery. Their cheese and curds are delicious and the ice cream they serve, from a local dairy, is wonderful! The best Fish and Chips can be had at the Bandon Fish Market.
Day trips in and around Bandon and birding in the area topped off our visit. I added five new birds to my life list. A visit from friends, traveling in their RV, spent a few days with us, which was truly a highlight of our time at – Bandon by the Sea!
A Cloudy Day at Face RockA little colorHome to manyWestern GullFound along a trail in Bullards Beach State ParkPath to the oceanThe beach at Bullards Beach State ParkEnjoying the DayDirty face SibeWind Shaped SculpturesI believe this is a Double-crested Cormorant
Chipmunk, A campsite visitorMt. Bachelor“Yuck, I am so tired of having to pose for these photos!”
Deschutes River
Sheila and Howard
Deschutes River
A nice fence!
LaPine State Park is located between LaPine and Bend, Oregon. It is a beautiful state park offering miles of hiking, biking and walking trails. And, of course all the river activities one would ever want. There are three RV loops for camping; we would recommend the south loop. We were in site six, which was a very nice pull-through overlooking a large, grassy area.