We started the day later than usual to be sure that we got to the RV Park no earlier than the 12:00 check-in time.
Lytle Lake, for my friend, Debbie, we passed this out of Tillamook on our way to Seaside. We passed the sign before I could get a picture, so she will have to take my word for it.
We must be crazy to be in this almost endless line of traffic to Cannon Beach! Once we got there, we decided there was no reason to be there, so we turned around and got back in another endless line of traffic heading north.
This vintage motor home was towing a vintage trailer. We passed it on the road either yesterday or the day before.
This yard sale was on our way out of town. I am not sure how she could get all this put away by nightfall! Prices were high...luckily.
We are actually camping in Gearhart, small campground in the parking lot of a small store. We did not exactly have a great reception, but we never have to come back, and we did get in. (Remember I mentioned leaving late so wouldn't be too early--the woman at the counter told me it was 2:00, although their website said 12:00...not fun.)
Monday we drove to see the Lewis and Clark Salt Camp, where men from the Lewis and Clark group would go to boil water to get salt for preserving meat. This camp is miles from Ft. Clatsop, so we did ask the ranger about it--they needed salt water, trees for fuel, and the rocks. Plus it was a little easier to get to in those days!
We then headed to Astoria for lunch.
This was a fun shop to explore. We asked the lady working there for suggestions of where to eat.
I had halibut and Cary got scallops and chips.
This bridge is four or so miles long, goes across to Washington.
This gentleman was explaining and demonstrating the rifle(s) taken along on the expedition. Instead of lead, he used a big spit wad when he fired it off!
It was a nice walk along the trail.
Luckily, a nice couple came along and took our picture, saving us from an awkward selfie!
Sitka spruce (such as the Octopus Tree) were everywhere. You can almost see something like this one, if it were on steroids, becoming another many-armed version of that tree!
Inside the bunkhouse, re-created on the spot where Lewis and Clark built theirs, Cary is examining a wooden fireplace.
In the museum I had to get a picture of this quilt.
Our favorite part of the last few days was this stop. We listened to one of the rangers talk about the importance of salt and about how many towns started around natural salt marshes. Right up a history teacher's alley!
Sacagewa and me
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