Brookings, OR 2015

August 26, 2105

Rocks from McVay Beach

McVay Beach

Day started out with a drizzle and I didn't feel like cooking, so Bobby took me to Mattie's.   Excellent little restaurant located south of the Chetco Bridge.   We certainly would recommend eating here!

I wanted to find some sea glass, so headed to McVay Beach, where I read I could find some.   Although we searched for about an hour, we came up empty handed.   However, I did find many colorful rocks and created a setting so I could capture them in a picture.  Better than hauling them in the motorhome, don't you think?

We then went to the local farmers market, bought some nectarines, a cantaloupe and a succulent.   I'm hoping the plant last until I can get it to Havasu to plant in one of my pots.

Port of Brookings

Port of Brookings

I'm still wanting to see the ocean, so went to the Harbor, the tide is in and not much beach, so decide to drive up to Salmon Run Golf Course and play 9 holes.   I must say, Bobby played as if he's never been injured, shot a 37, two over par!   And he only used irons!!!!!   Maybe he should give up his woods...lol.   I did not shoot that well but did shoot a 45, went out of bounds twice, which always hurts.

Got back to the coach around 2, will probably stay in the remainder of the afternoon.

August 25, 2015

Harris State Park

Harris State Park

Left the coach around 9:30 and headed towards Gold Beach.   Stopped at Harris Beach and walked down to the beach in search of tidepools, however we were to early.  We were able to play around on the rocks and got some awesome pics.  The weather is 100% better the further north we go, as the wildfires around Brookings, make the air saturated with smoke.

Mary D Hume, built in 1881

Whaleshead Beach

While continuing our journey to Gold Beach, we stopped at several view points, taking in the beauty of the Oregon Coast.   Once we arrived in Gold Beach, we headed to the North Jetty where we searched for driftwood, I want to try a new project.   Found several pieces that should work.

Next we stopped at the chowder house for lunch.   It honestly was horrible.   Clam chowder was not good and the fish & chips were greasy.  Not what we had in mind!!!

Whaleshead Beach

Arch Rock

After lunch we headed back to Brookings, making several more stops along the way.  Two of my favorites were Arch Rock and Whalehead Beach.   I love walking on the
beach, Bobby does it just for me!!!!   Yes, I'm spoiled!

Drove out to the Jetty and watched the fishermen attempt to catch salmon.   We did see one guy land one, think it was about 20 lbs.  

Got home around 2:30, I walked over to Fred Meyer to see if they had stuff for my new project, they did not. 

Going to Elks tonight for dinner, it's taco night...yum.

August 24, 2015

Angel Falls inside Oregon Caves

Went out to breakfast, as we had no water, not sure why the city water went off, but it was a good excuse to go out!!!

 Finished around 8:30 and headed to Cave Junction, where we unhooked the truck for the 20 mile drive to Oregon Caves, as they recommend not taking big rigs on the windy road.    Took the 10 AM tour, which lasted about 90 minutes.  It's nothing like the many other caverns/caves we've visited, but well worth our time.

Got back to the coach around 12:15, had lunch and then headed to Brookings.  Along the way, we encountered many signs warning us about the near by Gasquet fire.    Thankfully we did not have any difficulties get to Brookings and honestly, smoke was not as bad as we had anticipated.  We did see the fire crews camp, lots of tents and very little activity.   Sure they were either sleeping or out fighting the fire.

Brookings, OR

Firefighters camp

We arrived at the Brookings elks at 3, got settled in and then went to Chamber of Commerce to get information on the area.   Closed so we took a drive to the jetty, it was high tide.   We'll come back tomorrow to explore more.