Coos Bay, on the central Oregon coast; we stayed at an RV park next to the Mill Casino (total winnings $13). Below is an eastward view out of our window looking over the Bay (Ocean is behind us).
Took a drive down the coast; didn't know we were entering "The Tsunami Zone".
The coast is beautiful, mostly rocky, much like Highway 1 (Big Sur) in CA. Below some shots we took along the way.
Also included a video (noisy) at the end of this entry on "Cook's Chasm", interesting mix of the sea on hollowed rocks with blow holes and other interesting effects.
Just north of us on the coast is a 40 mile long strip known as Oregon National Dunes Recreational Area; with huge (we're talking up to 300+ feet high) sand dunes that is open to the public for atv fun, sand boarding, motorbiking. There were several rental shops near us and I decided to go for a ride (never been on an atv). Below I am all decked out, ready to ride.
The dunes were pretty wide open, weather good, but it took some time for me to get used to the atv. I did not tackle the 200 ft hills (fairly steep) but I did manage to get up some 100 footers. I tried to take some pictures showing some other riders; difficult even when I was resting. Double click on the picture below; another rider taking one of the bigger hills. Believe me, it looks a lot steeper in real life. Had a great time; could have used a buddy to ride with.
Finally, what is the story with all the drive thru coffee/expresso kiosks around here? Can they all be making money? They are all over Oregon. Below two of several just in the small town of Coos Bay.
Took a drive down the coast; didn't know we were entering "The Tsunami Zone".
The coast is beautiful, mostly rocky, much like Highway 1 (Big Sur) in CA. Below some shots we took along the way.
Also included a video (noisy) at the end of this entry on "Cook's Chasm", interesting mix of the sea on hollowed rocks with blow holes and other interesting effects.
Just north of us on the coast is a 40 mile long strip known as Oregon National Dunes Recreational Area; with huge (we're talking up to 300+ feet high) sand dunes that is open to the public for atv fun, sand boarding, motorbiking. There were several rental shops near us and I decided to go for a ride (never been on an atv). Below I am all decked out, ready to ride.
The dunes were pretty wide open, weather good, but it took some time for me to get used to the atv. I did not tackle the 200 ft hills (fairly steep) but I did manage to get up some 100 footers. I tried to take some pictures showing some other riders; difficult even when I was resting. Double click on the picture below; another rider taking one of the bigger hills. Believe me, it looks a lot steeper in real life. Had a great time; could have used a buddy to ride with.
Finally, what is the story with all the drive thru coffee/expresso kiosks around here? Can they all be making money? They are all over Oregon. Below two of several just in the small town of Coos Bay.
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