tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140752912024-03-20T19:23:25.157-07:00Wendy's 1959 Shasta Travel TrailerTravels in my vintage trailerWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-40224522419802676512023-07-24T18:03:00.000-07:002023-07-24T18:03:26.600-07:00Hood View Campground at Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood National ForestEscaped the heat and found a last minute campsite on the south side of Mt. Hood. There are multiple campgrounds along the rim of Timothy Lake. I've never stayed at Hood View campground before but finding an open spot for a couple night, and wanting to cool off from the 90° heat in town solidified it. A short 45 minute drive after pucking up my Shasta, and I found my spot, #14 Hood View. The sites are all non-electrical, there are very nice clean vault toilets, potable water, and attentive campground hosts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WyBkGqLg1K1HKiuZ86-gLFKCDGj-bhGzKWaBGppBnrMMMBI6yngnhdv7YBniDU7iIc5xlwR2Cj1m3fQ5VVwN24oddVCkPEXm288Glb9cUFAdKFaanpbIvecpKxctU8uv1cSss84GdN41OCiAKKMFGVfQ51oBwSR9TFf5tV834XhGBgROIBcU/s4032/IMG_9621.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WyBkGqLg1K1HKiuZ86-gLFKCDGj-bhGzKWaBGppBnrMMMBI6yngnhdv7YBniDU7iIc5xlwR2Cj1m3fQ5VVwN24oddVCkPEXm288Glb9cUFAdKFaanpbIvecpKxctU8uv1cSss84GdN41OCiAKKMFGVfQ51oBwSR9TFf5tV834XhGBgROIBcU/s600/IMG_9621.jpeg"/></a></div>
The driveway into my spot was a bit tight and I had to maneuver a few trees, both overhead and fallen; took my time and parked it fine. I was surprised how even and level and BIG my spot turned out to be.
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Lots of space to make camp.
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Timothy Lake Vicinity Map
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Spectacular views around the lake.
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Beautiful views any time of year.
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-22491065884551545312023-07-24T12:47:00.000-07:002023-07-24T16:45:44.131-07:00Camping After Covid<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwz-tzAUUTsRp71R6tPG83i8wurx5d9iXrKjGcK1yB2FX0nnbA2_bFIdEWNYKo_HUICZAXNq57DiwKH3Fp4xLFMVE7eDAQvlwIWfwTSd2eedNIEQsPPR2PFoQW3xW_N4qVT_pBRyswmkPRvVA9oHt7bYyMQgzj0jH5Ihhkth67xV4NvTNRVYwS/s4032/IMG_9158.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; clear: left; float: left;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwz-tzAUUTsRp71R6tPG83i8wurx5d9iXrKjGcK1yB2FX0nnbA2_bFIdEWNYKo_HUICZAXNq57DiwKH3Fp4xLFMVE7eDAQvlwIWfwTSd2eedNIEQsPPR2PFoQW3xW_N4qVT_pBRyswmkPRvVA9oHt7bYyMQgzj0jH5Ihhkth67xV4NvTNRVYwS/s400/IMG_9158.jpeg"/></a></div>My Shasta hardly moved for two years during the height of the Covid pandemic. I've always kept it in covered storage and checked on it regularly; stepping in it and remembering how delightful it is to just be inside, read a book at the the table or take a lovely afternoon nap on its comfy bed. I've kept a dehumidifier agent inside and liberally spread dryer sheets to repel any mice; both of which have worked. But my Shasta looked tired and dusty and I couldnt wait until campgrounds opened up again and i could take it out again.
Reservations made at my favorite Oregon Coast campground! The time was drawing near, so I dusted off my trailer hook up and parking skills, brought my trailer out of storage and gave it a very thorough cleaning inside and out. I had the tires inspected and properly inflated. I put fresh sheets on my bed, packed some clothes and groceries and headed West to the small coastal city of Waldport, Oregon. Beachside Recreation Area is just 20 miles further down the road.
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-9204303070698706532013-04-25T19:45:00.000-07:002013-04-25T19:45:17.105-07:00Yes, I'm still camping!It's been a few years since I've posted anything on my blog - I originally started the blog to document the purchase/repair and initial camping trips in my 1959 Shasta. My Dad had helped me immensely with my Shasta and I wanted to show him how much I was using and enjoying my little trailer. Even though I haven't posted in awhile, you can be sure I've been busy camping in my Shasta! I work in a high stress job and going camping - most of the time solo - is my escape. Sometimes it's hard to have a little quiet time away when my trailer attracts so much attention, but then I just have to remember that seeing these vintage trailers brought back to life stirs up fond memories in many people and they love to share those memories with me! I do appreciate all the flattering comments I get about my Shasta and I still give my Dad a lot of the credit.<br />
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I joined a group of fellow travel enthusiasts, <b>Rollin' Oldies Vintage Trailers (ROVT)</b>, and enjoyed participating in a few rallies last year - It was fun to meet people who are crazy about vintage trailers and get to peek inside so many different types of trailers. The potlucks are pretty epic too! If you're interested in learning more about the group, this is their website: http://www.rovt.org<br />
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A few weeks ago I spent some time in my trailer, cleaning, stocking and washing it - getting ready for the first trip of 2013. But a few days before my scheduled departure the weather forecast showed constant RAIN for the entire time I was suppose to be camping. I had to wait another week to finally be able to take my little trailer out again.<br />
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So, my first trip of 2013 found me camping with friends at the Oregon Coast. I had this spot, B-20, with water/electric/sewer near the path to the beach at <b>BEVERLY BEACH CAMPGROUND</b> which is near Newport, Oregon.<br />
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<br /></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-55394675604456822762008-09-28T22:52:00.000-07:002008-09-28T23:01:55.496-07:00Cove Palisades State Park, Central Oregon on Lake Billy ChinookIf you're a guy with a Dodge truck, a speedboat and you want to show off - this is the place to be. I on the other hand found a very nice, shady spot in the upper campground away from all the noise.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_NnMno6f97Y0cEDkiXSIOdPV5XL9c7RIVUY9zhdChv-VGjaDrxMwqcRQph1bLDX95SJaN5w2pNJQAEzzj7WDL2ciknL3s2PiUAHPwGu6bUpLGs7iaCMTpZNx3KKbAXdnIk1W/s1600-h/IMG_1892.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_NnMno6f97Y0cEDkiXSIOdPV5XL9c7RIVUY9zhdChv-VGjaDrxMwqcRQph1bLDX95SJaN5w2pNJQAEzzj7WDL2ciknL3s2PiUAHPwGu6bUpLGs7iaCMTpZNx3KKbAXdnIk1W/s400/IMG_1892.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251318998403595458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdU-HD4bRpKARggo8eyHNQXtx_CHrgd2243i2SJKhDBoyYRs26mph2dPqyL01PYO6tK_-mcmLQSvoKE-UWMpagUVSdJ-AAejZxEwMdpi2iGOdyQk8qVvM7HaEzjUbc3Q26i8P-/s1600-h/IMG_1899.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdU-HD4bRpKARggo8eyHNQXtx_CHrgd2243i2SJKhDBoyYRs26mph2dPqyL01PYO6tK_-mcmLQSvoKE-UWMpagUVSdJ-AAejZxEwMdpi2iGOdyQk8qVvM7HaEzjUbc3Q26i8P-/s400/IMG_1899.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251319001170581234" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Electric Site #14<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6AKxxbujmIzT8JKYnaz6QBzaMVoMjjNsXMCFXcJSyd-hg0_DfhtcZ-R6YEc8Q76265Fjp9jsDzY9fj5IMriT7uvl6XRqwMqzTjOvzX3jT3JZ6YmUbWuPOSb11Ul4NpkCxrca/s1600-h/IMG_1900.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6AKxxbujmIzT8JKYnaz6QBzaMVoMjjNsXMCFXcJSyd-hg0_DfhtcZ-R6YEc8Q76265Fjp9jsDzY9fj5IMriT7uvl6XRqwMqzTjOvzX3jT3JZ6YmUbWuPOSb11Ul4NpkCxrca/s400/IMG_1900.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251319006720344098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JBDfphg6epK9buqhwZdEIFZIdpvoBzjpTOPgPXLNHEy9rt8ukXOHZ9t7vslUf6gNRPnTbA3R84IFGqZzdbzyILHhCdwLuce8HZNIBcprTMlPNBaDfik1sO90HqHXgTBJWOvC/s1600-h/IMG_1903.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JBDfphg6epK9buqhwZdEIFZIdpvoBzjpTOPgPXLNHEy9rt8ukXOHZ9t7vslUf6gNRPnTbA3R84IFGqZzdbzyILHhCdwLuce8HZNIBcprTMlPNBaDfik1sO90HqHXgTBJWOvC/s400/IMG_1903.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251319014414119778" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-81066940146990811112008-09-28T22:39:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:51:02.038-07:00Harris Beach State Park, OregonThis campground is near the California border - near the town of Brookings. I arrived without a reservation, on a busy Friday night, but I lucked out and had a nice electric site with privacy hedges all around. It was fun to explore a different part of the Oregon Coast<br /><br />.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGPs9PPfAMSBk5Cc3AnIfy4Y_x9psoWKglCqk6y8a9vJzynGv8P8Hu-Cy-PdxJ0dvQ1KGgbBFqJyzE5LE0VKwX3-rHUiQygnlKfASzwdRrn9qOM_HE104-aaYZDx-DwT7TBid/s1600-h/IMG_1857.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGPs9PPfAMSBk5Cc3AnIfy4Y_x9psoWKglCqk6y8a9vJzynGv8P8Hu-Cy-PdxJ0dvQ1KGgbBFqJyzE5LE0VKwX3-rHUiQygnlKfASzwdRrn9qOM_HE104-aaYZDx-DwT7TBid/s400/IMG_1857.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251315220845333666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQile5DnlHS-ueLUfRlbqSn8cJdrAOgCC2MRxwL5hqKIXxB7cQIoxtPxTaSGqLiGReAEEMcllcEjiVCCEQjTfu8vR91ryb43J30X63EuA6bs_xEk7Vbpvrualm0Mh4nZUpYpWk/s1600-h/IMG_1855.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQile5DnlHS-ueLUfRlbqSn8cJdrAOgCC2MRxwL5hqKIXxB7cQIoxtPxTaSGqLiGReAEEMcllcEjiVCCEQjTfu8vR91ryb43J30X63EuA6bs_xEk7Vbpvrualm0Mh4nZUpYpWk/s400/IMG_1855.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251315218386640818" /></a><br /> Cape Sebastian<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3PDt637klyYGGGOLR9Nb_A0OvKenRzuh4myTJFz4F7wUckWgKYPULGOkiqTQynSbca-UZBWRE4ycbqRciQ_8Bk3iOrcwtmNfXCjCZYonnBknQ1XRpfqRLLgmfFBDbTJQppcR/s1600-h/IMG_1786.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3PDt637klyYGGGOLR9Nb_A0OvKenRzuh4myTJFz4F7wUckWgKYPULGOkiqTQynSbca-UZBWRE4ycbqRciQ_8Bk3iOrcwtmNfXCjCZYonnBknQ1XRpfqRLLgmfFBDbTJQppcR/s400/IMG_1786.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251315225447671618" /></a><br /> Arch Rock<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeA-B6447jjYVFa-tb6505F5wfYDeF8ezeR4-8JbwaeYNTReOQU3EO7HLWXc9dY4ASPmTSfDK-BvEDUQXRh1HfjASPqZRohyvcpTBMQYg8_hgF1YFwAHOaf6dBxV4PGjRfAKXN/s1600-h/IMG_1801.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeA-B6447jjYVFa-tb6505F5wfYDeF8ezeR4-8JbwaeYNTReOQU3EO7HLWXc9dY4ASPmTSfDK-BvEDUQXRh1HfjASPqZRohyvcpTBMQYg8_hgF1YFwAHOaf6dBxV4PGjRfAKXN/s400/IMG_1801.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251315226432782578" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMYILmRicF-HAiEJJ1Op8YFknYdnc1Td7qJBzHPRu9W26NBJHyxQnUNnuJpTOi5tNsQaHKlV8GqbDGVi0uwwCQdqZtnIBvxkqDrD6S1j6FM9Bej4jc-NB5g0vYF9goTQcaCRC/s1600-h/IMG_1829.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMYILmRicF-HAiEJJ1Op8YFknYdnc1Td7qJBzHPRu9W26NBJHyxQnUNnuJpTOi5tNsQaHKlV8GqbDGVi0uwwCQdqZtnIBvxkqDrD6S1j6FM9Bej4jc-NB5g0vYF9goTQcaCRC/s400/IMG_1829.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251315232215794386" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-80740525621275895342008-09-28T22:04:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:38:34.465-07:00Camping near Crater Lake Natioanl Park, OregonI took a week off to explore the area around Crater Lake and the Southern Oregon Coast. I spent the day slowly going around Crater Lake on the Rim Road. The sky was a little hazy due to the California wildfires.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4qfYOJGgYX-_hcNPo7Q8TPxBOSaYT9UMeULLFbIN-4uv4cpb0Wq-6ZjRj9J_cZ4PKVecTE9jYVrlJYziy5bu87Htp3sGHPdlJtalxrFdmRJteMzD32dqR88F03LhMytm2mEo/s1600-h/IMG_1767.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4qfYOJGgYX-_hcNPo7Q8TPxBOSaYT9UMeULLFbIN-4uv4cpb0Wq-6ZjRj9J_cZ4PKVecTE9jYVrlJYziy5bu87Htp3sGHPdlJtalxrFdmRJteMzD32dqR88F03LhMytm2mEo/s320/IMG_1767.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251307922290422274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDq0SLrMo90ecOiWUoYGuwKIIrrew5A9PFJJ2okamJbQyMnvPNXF4WU7ufFbh2MPF6g2INnfN0JbDQU0DS77GM2deBGYYYE1J0Av76YejgMxpzmfmLPXtrjixePxSVUHwzoV5n/s1600-h/IMG_1732.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDq0SLrMo90ecOiWUoYGuwKIIrrew5A9PFJJ2okamJbQyMnvPNXF4WU7ufFbh2MPF6g2INnfN0JbDQU0DS77GM2deBGYYYE1J0Av76YejgMxpzmfmLPXtrjixePxSVUHwzoV5n/s320/IMG_1732.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251307924792928818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5STp-yxypy4q16SfR0zV1Te4Rr_1kTFyw0XrtiTJQYhomXtetF0fJIywzoamdmvGzCyfb-XZh7hSHltotjSLfx1hLlP2nfs0NqFDTL8Ha5IHouwtrOwMEpj5UrLufyOVA6I-0/s1600-h/IMG_1744.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5STp-yxypy4q16SfR0zV1Te4Rr_1kTFyw0XrtiTJQYhomXtetF0fJIywzoamdmvGzCyfb-XZh7hSHltotjSLfx1hLlP2nfs0NqFDTL8Ha5IHouwtrOwMEpj5UrLufyOVA6I-0/s320/IMG_1744.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251307925280263554" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUTuZXg93VspCc9ZnE5evFHufIE3QbCa-i-yrxrP22b2GJkSJqfGIHr_8fgyUF56CYZxwTuuJ7QnhZPGYDZY9c8rrw0THUC2WR_V8zPWPnpgM1lRHtPUttaZR_wf8iRALGzl0/s1600-h/IMG_1783.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUTuZXg93VspCc9ZnE5evFHufIE3QbCa-i-yrxrP22b2GJkSJqfGIHr_8fgyUF56CYZxwTuuJ7QnhZPGYDZY9c8rrw0THUC2WR_V8zPWPnpgM1lRHtPUttaZR_wf8iRALGzl0/s400/IMG_1783.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251306164273995426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I had reservations at Joseph Stewart Campground about 40 miles from Crater Lake. If I had known ahead of time that my spot was next to the playground I would have stayed elsewhere! The site was open and noisy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qMrmsygEB2v_4zrn1dDZgKL8LAXpUUX8jj9hStN2KIqmB6P6j6HaA0yGRzsIeCZ5MeQUw4eWx5Qc02fLhGG1pe_5JEXg0v2WCpIimjmlqGx48VyjAz4GCaR-6H3ymKithapl/s1600-h/IMG_1760.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qMrmsygEB2v_4zrn1dDZgKL8LAXpUUX8jj9hStN2KIqmB6P6j6HaA0yGRzsIeCZ5MeQUw4eWx5Qc02fLhGG1pe_5JEXg0v2WCpIimjmlqGx48VyjAz4GCaR-6H3ymKithapl/s400/IMG_1760.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251310379946069362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Historic Crater Lake LodgeWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-15730518970471127212008-07-01T07:26:00.000-07:002008-07-01T07:39:19.939-07:00Painting QuestionI have received many inquiries as to where I had my trailer painted. It's hard to reply when a comment has been left on this blog so if you have specific questions and would like an answer, leave an email address or email me at <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">wthesenga@hotmail.com <span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br />My trailer was painted at Jacks Auto Body in The Dalles, Oregon. It was recommended to me by a co-worker who had several vehicles painted by them. I could not have been happier with the care they took with my Shasta and I think the final result speaks for itself. The paint job cost me about $2200 without any body work done. They used high grade, high gloss automotive quality paint.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">http://www.jacksbodyshop.net<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-21056833420857289322008-06-14T12:32:00.000-07:002008-06-14T12:43:54.809-07:00Gorgeous camping on Mount Hood, Oregon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLV0K84AYhQWKUN3u0TgW2QBOP02HoI3XNtxUzFNNA5rlF5mr22wQukigQUwTi9uBTRr_nn70nmoN-bU85pyEpVf3eHauxGCCo2Rt-QwFJmu7sLzR9sKqd3KQKdPVJWwYjZVOw/s1600-h/IMG_1517.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLV0K84AYhQWKUN3u0TgW2QBOP02HoI3XNtxUzFNNA5rlF5mr22wQukigQUwTi9uBTRr_nn70nmoN-bU85pyEpVf3eHauxGCCo2Rt-QwFJmu7sLzR9sKqd3KQKdPVJWwYjZVOw/s400/IMG_1517.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211823360312754530" /></a><br />Timothy Lake has four campgrounds surrounding it. I had been to this one, Gone Creek Campground, last summer. I went up to Mount Hood seeking relief from the heat down in Hood River - what I found was a beautiful setting and great sites along the lake. Last summer it was crowded and noisy, this year, with the snow pack melting slower than normal - the campground was all but deserted - in fact, my first night there I was the only camper!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirU1p4c9fFKsKml8ILCF_8ju8kK6HVKdYXKP0NlumVyQRD3XaWi7tyKy3F6UG0aDdT_LZMmLDxCxkimDv9IY0crKXP9-5uickJqrGQNe9PCrkqRo6B2RcJaW_lrvbfB0FcLErW/s1600-h/IMG_1536.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirU1p4c9fFKsKml8ILCF_8ju8kK6HVKdYXKP0NlumVyQRD3XaWi7tyKy3F6UG0aDdT_LZMmLDxCxkimDv9IY0crKXP9-5uickJqrGQNe9PCrkqRo6B2RcJaW_lrvbfB0FcLErW/s400/IMG_1536.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211824425331514066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-BUfbkCWD_WHxkeBdMuTA8Y95lCx210FE7pOOx9fufh0jv6QVcPdZSrJ-EpIvkytxWd1KG5A9hRH-EcW00036iDP0uVRLJHHar5tFLzf6d6nR3y9wuPll8KCnHWWYoSpuHNU/s1600-h/IMG_1526.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-BUfbkCWD_WHxkeBdMuTA8Y95lCx210FE7pOOx9fufh0jv6QVcPdZSrJ-EpIvkytxWd1KG5A9hRH-EcW00036iDP0uVRLJHHar5tFLzf6d6nR3y9wuPll8KCnHWWYoSpuHNU/s400/IMG_1526.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211824431843809106" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqyQnnPlbIQeM_X7Y5fXV3Xs9MbtIQM88vWCt4KSWDEXD437Pt8VtxytugzxFrAo4zngRxJpzZe_wAtkHnKr-oMLJJ7xpLt1vih9ebsV-2TZyyr3GaS475bv5s8qIIW7MZeKU/s1600-h/IMG_1532.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqyQnnPlbIQeM_X7Y5fXV3Xs9MbtIQM88vWCt4KSWDEXD437Pt8VtxytugzxFrAo4zngRxJpzZe_wAtkHnKr-oMLJJ7xpLt1vih9ebsV-2TZyyr3GaS475bv5s8qIIW7MZeKU/s400/IMG_1532.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211824441795596306" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-45152874164447229402008-06-14T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-14T12:51:26.786-07:00Back to Clyde Holiday State Park<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcN1FVsc9NAJPrjJegbdvGSEoMTI_tInCGGLhshxKKHmbNIDdFGCxuHohe0VQ7rbw0dbv_GtYnEQVLrl39RpikRb-A1Y-LVI5BwojEqmdEhy04K3qHyosGOsQR1gEEpRWh7d1/s1600-h/IMG_1507.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcN1FVsc9NAJPrjJegbdvGSEoMTI_tInCGGLhshxKKHmbNIDdFGCxuHohe0VQ7rbw0dbv_GtYnEQVLrl39RpikRb-A1Y-LVI5BwojEqmdEhy04K3qHyosGOsQR1gEEpRWh7d1/s400/IMG_1507.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211826838740205474" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful scenery near Mitchell, Oregon<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnfh1YtAK0XPCi6JstSG4zQJyhfaGOdXZEiOr5IXP2j_qWnkdvMLSS01E9ZoyL7BAQSs8FvmWwUuKfdHjYoOlUAOL7DAzFT1S9NWeR6Kw43P0vRc-hPSFTN0y8ereWRUdX17E/s1600-h/IMG_1498.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnfh1YtAK0XPCi6JstSG4zQJyhfaGOdXZEiOr5IXP2j_qWnkdvMLSS01E9ZoyL7BAQSs8FvmWwUuKfdHjYoOlUAOL7DAzFT1S9NWeR6Kw43P0vRc-hPSFTN0y8ereWRUdX17E/s320/IMG_1498.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211820432437078722" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This state park is near John Day, Oregon. I camped here before - very nice campground with large sites, well sheltered with mature trees, and hook-ups.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHZbtezs4fyp3sLzS1coY01Gh8E54CCLJOtYWT9WmPLEtxTN2c3hmnovLvCpkls0a7AKFSyOTmuxMbxDXxpAeALQrWEwtq_Aw8K52rz9RriV26Z3nD9O97_NnDK5WFUaIZC1e/s1600-h/IMG_1497.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHZbtezs4fyp3sLzS1coY01Gh8E54CCLJOtYWT9WmPLEtxTN2c3hmnovLvCpkls0a7AKFSyOTmuxMbxDXxpAeALQrWEwtq_Aw8K52rz9RriV26Z3nD9O97_NnDK5WFUaIZC1e/s320/IMG_1497.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211820440487860306" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is space #21Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-18749495762636346982008-06-14T12:00:00.000-07:002008-06-14T12:21:21.077-07:00Craters Of The Moon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9_u0y7e8-Hao4U-sAboxTScm8BFC5ZIqAhs8oHb5nusCJ8ZsdMAOQxVXyY0PvWaO5zYUBt5mJqcumazdv6_odXCm9eEtmYjCqNgDOlqpVOrqD0UBJp60J3JDj4CFhBC3muFv/s1600-h/IMG_1454.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9_u0y7e8-Hao4U-sAboxTScm8BFC5ZIqAhs8oHb5nusCJ8ZsdMAOQxVXyY0PvWaO5zYUBt5mJqcumazdv6_odXCm9eEtmYjCqNgDOlqpVOrqD0UBJp60J3JDj4CFhBC3muFv/s400/IMG_1454.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211817428665767202" /></a><br />Craters Of The Moon National Monument is about 25 miles from Arco, Idaho. Famous for the nuclear testing that was done here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Zz3nsSkY3432eqz20p8oNHGXemH-TLkMAqtUA9BqMA7UQ2R-zyQstR4Wd_KnKCUF6F9R6FV0Luuszwm9A7XEs3BOnvKplaQoTt3rKt6oExzxFPkHktlEwUiwXC4FhY_1EMeX/s1600-h/IMG_1491.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Zz3nsSkY3432eqz20p8oNHGXemH-TLkMAqtUA9BqMA7UQ2R-zyQstR4Wd_KnKCUF6F9R6FV0Luuszwm9A7XEs3BOnvKplaQoTt3rKt6oExzxFPkHktlEwUiwXC4FhY_1EMeX/s400/IMG_1491.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211816020500697522" /></a><br /><br /><br />It takes awhile to find this place, but it's worth it! Both of my brother's recommended it as a neat place to check out. Camp sites are right in the middle of the old lava flow. No wood fires allowed, but charcoal ones are. It's a pretty quiet campground, nice for a night, maybe two. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0Ts_dTKXNgvnA55wpzgk6keHYm7v0JIas0b04e441qKVr2tzd-YwK9913M4teyvuB75hjP1tQCD-Gw4uIprAeQy8snYTSIKJWDbmmuX9yRSa-qcCI3jJ3uqMZDwBQVg6TKpD/s1600-h/IMG_1482.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0Ts_dTKXNgvnA55wpzgk6keHYm7v0JIas0b04e441qKVr2tzd-YwK9913M4teyvuB75hjP1tQCD-Gw4uIprAeQy8snYTSIKJWDbmmuX9yRSa-qcCI3jJ3uqMZDwBQVg6TKpD/s400/IMG_1482.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211814856703088658" /></a><br />This is Space #18 - no hook-ups.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkmW63Na2v1LCrlA-ZLijQaW7uREOZ62ifXUN9AubUlrlykhy_TLhzV8FDGklIt5R89DPeUMjuD8_RmghzgQNHF_bDq92Trc5s_gMqoCYpV9G5KzdtaIvHAtVxwU-WCMp2nW-/s1600-h/IMG_1463.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkmW63Na2v1LCrlA-ZLijQaW7uREOZ62ifXUN9AubUlrlykhy_TLhzV8FDGklIt5R89DPeUMjuD8_RmghzgQNHF_bDq92Trc5s_gMqoCYpV9G5KzdtaIvHAtVxwU-WCMp2nW-/s400/IMG_1463.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211818287918713490" /></a><br />One of many surreal landscapes you find within this area.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-36665601071417854402008-05-13T18:26:00.001-07:002008-05-13T18:52:42.575-07:00First Camping Trip of 2008Here's my trailer with it's vintage striped awning attached.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZeIbkkkeuohC4lNdJhFq1-fIiJ7shpzJESJhBWc-M1eTipnpYReYbD5MeJeXnWJgUx6dreZBKTdS_0ShrcYG6OHdsHhzgrjKD7YLUQJ8oJNPclnJVuIAW8BhYKkEVUo2cuBr/s1600-h/IMG_1446.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZeIbkkkeuohC4lNdJhFq1-fIiJ7shpzJESJhBWc-M1eTipnpYReYbD5MeJeXnWJgUx6dreZBKTdS_0ShrcYG6OHdsHhzgrjKD7YLUQJ8oJNPclnJVuIAW8BhYKkEVUo2cuBr/s400/IMG_1446.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200044721063172962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0vKIspTHOLGdgxRGhp7yg1MNN_GXEXz1i3CwZYNt3wWFSepHpOD4oArQZ3kO19uwdl2lqwsWdhG02rDFKeHRllDuI6RSEEgFV4vWkkCWj9WI6YbQ6iLQIbadoRqUf7iLzC4r/s1600-h/IMG_1431.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0vKIspTHOLGdgxRGhp7yg1MNN_GXEXz1i3CwZYNt3wWFSepHpOD4oArQZ3kO19uwdl2lqwsWdhG02rDFKeHRllDuI6RSEEgFV4vWkkCWj9WI6YbQ6iLQIbadoRqUf7iLzC4r/s400/IMG_1431.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200044725358140274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTyBxxFdrbO7Ny3zD7doclHxD2TAPEVjRZcZ-BBm2kWq_G3D45uNv4R_qXj5taG70otZu4xBRKziNJES6XqCk_PkZf0nKnxWgPNeriEvlIne3gnYHjf4tiRoHLBCnuB2Ox6fg/s1600-h/IMG_1444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTyBxxFdrbO7Ny3zD7doclHxD2TAPEVjRZcZ-BBm2kWq_G3D45uNv4R_qXj5taG70otZu4xBRKziNJES6XqCk_PkZf0nKnxWgPNeriEvlIne3gnYHjf4tiRoHLBCnuB2Ox6fg/s400/IMG_1444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200044729653107586" /></a><br />Beautiful week at the Oregon Coast! Great weather, quiet campground, delicious seafood and I'm finally back in my trailer again!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2YbFbdHEez6sFdhPQtA2GAwvGP64KX-chjRS1IYZqb1mnvF8T_CPTldDJO50-L6rFAD6-YL_udmYMVI9OOCtcP0xj0WCS9N7NRaQywJqPgKBGgKmbmxPNgi9yo5-WjZE8Bv8/s1600-h/IMG_1436.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2YbFbdHEez6sFdhPQtA2GAwvGP64KX-chjRS1IYZqb1mnvF8T_CPTldDJO50-L6rFAD6-YL_udmYMVI9OOCtcP0xj0WCS9N7NRaQywJqPgKBGgKmbmxPNgi9yo5-WjZE8Bv8/s400/IMG_1436.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200043449752853330" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-5906117190797751132007-08-17T01:43:00.000-07:002007-08-17T02:01:13.560-07:00Wind FarmsOn the drive down to the John Day area of Oregon, you pass by huge rolling hills of wheat and a few small towns. At one point I came over a hill and saw all these modern windmills. My little Shasta seemed tiny next to them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyFtowaJeKJqnNYGYZLLENlgwB_vgpn19fOj1pxaMF_9-1cUaZW6bm3w7LVoPzlRtM4ojHE4JBm8zXCjNLorPWpn4fQeUE-eZoJHl3KT8fgOAGguUVcYxAO4LmcyFqYWT9SH7/s1600-h/IMG_0896.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyFtowaJeKJqnNYGYZLLENlgwB_vgpn19fOj1pxaMF_9-1cUaZW6bm3w7LVoPzlRtM4ojHE4JBm8zXCjNLorPWpn4fQeUE-eZoJHl3KT8fgOAGguUVcYxAO4LmcyFqYWT9SH7/s400/IMG_0896.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099588638311074962" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzpMPi6Riw3aylQ27tvJLnzg7wPC1l0-6CHculZ95oe-sa2X6e-EdaWF2b2iZ-k1LjvYaqotWn79MfM_9qBkVa6md-3C7T2iLpjrJKZXL_BSN9IsIchbJuBoOCL8RpR2Vlu3c/s1600-h/IMG_0881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzpMPi6Riw3aylQ27tvJLnzg7wPC1l0-6CHculZ95oe-sa2X6e-EdaWF2b2iZ-k1LjvYaqotWn79MfM_9qBkVa6md-3C7T2iLpjrJKZXL_BSN9IsIchbJuBoOCL8RpR2Vlu3c/s400/IMG_0881.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099591241061256370" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNgIJosmA2R02FXC7CDyoWEGT7x9XpDpDoLuJ14t462u6PFIVciwLe_YrCSWp8GsqwexEzdRQYHZRRwnvgIUFXG5yyPqSZLZW7x-gN8ULiYwfJqJzRcgcSw1ddxwVTswRtF1p/s1600-h/IMG_0890.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNgIJosmA2R02FXC7CDyoWEGT7x9XpDpDoLuJ14t462u6PFIVciwLe_YrCSWp8GsqwexEzdRQYHZRRwnvgIUFXG5yyPqSZLZW7x-gN8ULiYwfJqJzRcgcSw1ddxwVTswRtF1p/s400/IMG_0890.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099588629721140354" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-13425423250119431012007-08-17T01:10:00.000-07:002007-08-17T01:42:49.710-07:00Camping in John Day, OregonAfter last week's disapointing drive to the coast, I decided to go to Eastern Oregon this week. The drive down through small towns and along the river was much more peaceful than the tourist highway to the coast.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv46vHL3lKmEAiWKfVUPy5ynslVM_WxDGs4s-CzEUra-V_PURX4-T5bVcUIFmH274hzZXCm7AyyfCBE692f3-h2BJx5LLtCN-jBaNoedA08nU9s1lTL8t63BiZf-Yj7UyWtdFj/s1600-h/IMG_0875.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv46vHL3lKmEAiWKfVUPy5ynslVM_WxDGs4s-CzEUra-V_PURX4-T5bVcUIFmH274hzZXCm7AyyfCBE692f3-h2BJx5LLtCN-jBaNoedA08nU9s1lTL8t63BiZf-Yj7UyWtdFj/s400/IMG_0875.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099581414176082930" /></a><br /><br />The campground at Clyde Holiday Recreation Area was GREEN, GREEN, GREEN! Nice manicured lawns and HUGE sites. I felt like I had a huge back yard all to myself.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid03P95UOCd3_zXMGHg6V494ByVT1S3POFzsTelcK4vfyHwf1VXs3R99HQ3u1uL2PWGNv3AWkQ0scqD9OE61V5EO1fNWlF3TqCCQhfmr6rhThXqH6wE9Is1OanjaMmykTAQIeD/s1600-h/IMG_0877.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid03P95UOCd3_zXMGHg6V494ByVT1S3POFzsTelcK4vfyHwf1VXs3R99HQ3u1uL2PWGNv3AWkQ0scqD9OE61V5EO1fNWlF3TqCCQhfmr6rhThXqH6wE9Is1OanjaMmykTAQIeD/s400/IMG_0877.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099585567409458242" /></a><br /><br />The shade was much appreciated after a long day exploring the fossil beds in nearby John Day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1X29q5XCL_sWWVF_B3z9KGuSJVHm6Awr7p2tpFOGMLdcWMSOyJ8ugdV0OHnDqMqI-PxgzFl1EE6irdwyD8MvMTlxOnU63sXF3TMeU1IQ5SkLoKjVR-ykAY9oF4bQGgKLkptq/s1600-h/IMG_0871.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1X29q5XCL_sWWVF_B3z9KGuSJVHm6Awr7p2tpFOGMLdcWMSOyJ8ugdV0OHnDqMqI-PxgzFl1EE6irdwyD8MvMTlxOnU63sXF3TMeU1IQ5SkLoKjVR-ykAY9oF4bQGgKLkptq/s200/IMG_0871.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099584300394105890" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J0jFgazCFpW9kX_khtfzj-wKAs423R6_ZTSV49dSvSulxc5YNHJPG2yd67u0QSUHhyphenhyphenNLa4p1AkVm8-hwIlpcfe-QuHd_RlepLv90mFPCZAZLO-FpiuZHwR34ICX3NyLvdoLY/s1600-h/IMG_0876.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J0jFgazCFpW9kX_khtfzj-wKAs423R6_ZTSV49dSvSulxc5YNHJPG2yd67u0QSUHhyphenhyphenNLa4p1AkVm8-hwIlpcfe-QuHd_RlepLv90mFPCZAZLO-FpiuZHwR34ICX3NyLvdoLY/s200/IMG_0876.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099584313279007794" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-3131864648487464092007-08-10T03:52:00.000-07:002007-08-10T04:08:40.527-07:00COLD camping in Mt. Hood National ForestI drove back over Mt. Hood from my trip to the Coast. Checked out a few campgrounds along the way but decided to try and get a river side spot at Nottingham campground in the Mt. Hood National Forest.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp-nHLQ0HHLlQOyoAGx604sYoV3CPrpQaJpQS6j292JcAukb_AUNEJBpalkZaRotcu8fB9YRSJaUTuGFDxrlI739cdmZYYQ3njA4KHjKx3Zu7VmXFO2wTMGzEk4aSEEe-ijDO/s1600-h/IMG_0859.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp-nHLQ0HHLlQOyoAGx604sYoV3CPrpQaJpQS6j292JcAukb_AUNEJBpalkZaRotcu8fB9YRSJaUTuGFDxrlI739cdmZYYQ3njA4KHjKx3Zu7VmXFO2wTMGzEk4aSEEe-ijDO/s400/IMG_0859.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097024268018784258" /></a><br /><br />This is a well-known (by the locals here) campground about 25 miles from Hood River. It doesn't have hook-ups or flush toilets, but it has a river that runs about 20 feet from the camp sites, beautiful trees, and white sand!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUGGUTfiW-6McqPLQMlpmTWIUhmirxiLRdDm_HHfRavEof_3b6PmOnLC7yR4H6oUEENzlXcbGJ4tuDLnrOZN0UsCQAkPwLjdp2nJ2WI7B7ZCUxhbCtFrxhz0AFcNSAMObNN_Y/s1600-h/IMG_0862.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUGGUTfiW-6McqPLQMlpmTWIUhmirxiLRdDm_HHfRavEof_3b6PmOnLC7yR4H6oUEENzlXcbGJ4tuDLnrOZN0UsCQAkPwLjdp2nJ2WI7B7ZCUxhbCtFrxhz0AFcNSAMObNN_Y/s400/IMG_0862.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097024302378522642" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The perfect place to plant a recliner, grab a book and relax in the sun.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ClUejFrspCE9ZQhyphenhyphen-UuW2IF8MnPr-vFlpWUlGFgfeCsAs_-gqdYZAk0_SC-d8qd18ZXPNCKL5_69y5FHptGYV50zZ6pWLqpAwsvGO59_jsM8OZtngOpmdsHYry8JwKhjBkJX/s1600-h/IMG_0858.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ClUejFrspCE9ZQhyphenhyphen-UuW2IF8MnPr-vFlpWUlGFgfeCsAs_-gqdYZAk0_SC-d8qd18ZXPNCKL5_69y5FHptGYV50zZ6pWLqpAwsvGO59_jsM8OZtngOpmdsHYry8JwKhjBkJX/s400/IMG_0858.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097024328148326434" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The days were hot and I dipped into the river to cool off. At night it got down to 42 degrees and I had to bundle up inside my little trailer.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-17322849765943006112007-08-10T02:53:00.000-07:002007-08-10T03:50:07.555-07:00Beach CampingGoing to the Coast for a few days of quiet.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ySFxIp7f1IixLWpwK5h-oABs9WC1dJ9PI_r2UxYqt_xF18w3SnM1R19el5zpEL4aapHmFCiJ6RHtoTmMxKXX8r6nguepkMFgLa008uTpaw-Qr9TQ5PQiG93CWLkb8pJ4j2Qa/s1600-h/IMG_0848.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ySFxIp7f1IixLWpwK5h-oABs9WC1dJ9PI_r2UxYqt_xF18w3SnM1R19el5zpEL4aapHmFCiJ6RHtoTmMxKXX8r6nguepkMFgLa008uTpaw-Qr9TQ5PQiG93CWLkb8pJ4j2Qa/s400/IMG_0848.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097012319419766754" /></a><br /><br />I started out for Fort Stevens State Park, but when I got there it was way too crowded, and noisy. I kept driving down the coast to places I had seen or stayed at before. Last time I was at Nehalem Bay campground, it was wet, cold and deserted. This time there were only 3 spots left! It's hard to find a camping spot on the Coast in August without a reservation. I finally decided to try a campgound near, but away from the Coast - Nehalem Falls Campground. I was rewarded with a quiet, beautiful, cool place. It continued to rain through the night, but it was peaceful.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmncY86zukVuCx1kkzYSexAEQEdM5Bqv2oFi-lBOMQpOG_LLfeSXu0d7ajDQZZeYwLADt_ta9lmvbM-kV2RlNH5AUnc7oHCiO19kaAarUSuEDKxArsZkzuCroiV3s5_yiuHVUW/s1600-h/IMG_0850.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmncY86zukVuCx1kkzYSexAEQEdM5Bqv2oFi-lBOMQpOG_LLfeSXu0d7ajDQZZeYwLADt_ta9lmvbM-kV2RlNH5AUnc7oHCiO19kaAarUSuEDKxArsZkzuCroiV3s5_yiuHVUW/s400/IMG_0850.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097012332304668658" /></a><br /><br />This campground is in a huge stand of cedar trees, lots of lush green ferns and moss. It was wet and rainy so I didn't take the hike to see the falls for which the campground was named. I'm sure I'll be back though - so next time.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-58831139672840462372007-07-28T22:50:00.000-07:002007-07-28T23:07:48.574-07:00Camping with Lisa at Lower FallsLisa and I went across the Columbia River to Washington State, into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. We camped at Lower Falls Campground - it was nice and quiet, barely anyone there except a lot of nats, flies and a few mosquitos. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizINVNi6dDYQcJRkpmowHLZGWaF7sO75WmpDCSpqyHUWhn8w6DMTMGeUIE1S6yAyWdWrDzgTX5O4r6OOnGwpYUCl7Jewn_CZdlScmShwDr3PrzCrMTtE1xFbKMeCY4dpRjZ2iI/s1600-h/IMG_0845.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizINVNi6dDYQcJRkpmowHLZGWaF7sO75WmpDCSpqyHUWhn8w6DMTMGeUIE1S6yAyWdWrDzgTX5O4r6OOnGwpYUCl7Jewn_CZdlScmShwDr3PrzCrMTtE1xFbKMeCY4dpRjZ2iI/s400/IMG_0845.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092494026709276578" /></a><br /> Upper Falls of the Lewis River<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UUoJJ5zYfOQv8u6BBjnheZMqwKAZUWSIwTo0dUs8_QAgE4iHf1C5PsYhSa_C9n1PW12QlCdBew_FeEni3NrWuAsU9cBRMk2BD897xX73-b0g_5DsRbrEzjxPBa3CblmtSix8/s1600-h/IMG_0841.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UUoJJ5zYfOQv8u6BBjnheZMqwKAZUWSIwTo0dUs8_QAgE4iHf1C5PsYhSa_C9n1PW12QlCdBew_FeEni3NrWuAsU9cBRMk2BD897xX73-b0g_5DsRbrEzjxPBa3CblmtSix8/s400/IMG_0841.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092494039594178482" /></a><br /> Lisa along the 5 mile trek to the Middle and Upper Falls. The trail goes through beautiful old growth forests and follows the river bank. Wonderful trail, cool in the shade of all the trees.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbchl6yrlCVmV9t764i3GBCFqt7194H9UJ1DXRVcN2kXv0TdRxTeMtOqeJibmfsYH7li5oGR1rTAm6rgPCe979QWi7rCi2c3Ma-M_hGZbjEU4Ru6c80-aKvbt4V2h-r3k57xpb/s1600-h/IMG_0833.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbchl6yrlCVmV9t764i3GBCFqt7194H9UJ1DXRVcN2kXv0TdRxTeMtOqeJibmfsYH7li5oGR1rTAm6rgPCe979QWi7rCi2c3Ma-M_hGZbjEU4Ru6c80-aKvbt4V2h-r3k57xpb/s400/IMG_0833.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092494052479080386" /></a><br /> Lisa getting the fire going at our campsite at Lower Falls Campground<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4c9h3KB3YTqqV5GLOG8DvbRzKNId8FMu7oXKZCIsLUqfBrOGIBJYSOwlF6p9kYh8ZaKVwp-cyxI7XLGEZZJUM2QimIOOEcfUHY7LJNCvNgPoL6m-qAX_IR08FOObeRbGRddy/s1600-h/IMG_0829.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4c9h3KB3YTqqV5GLOG8DvbRzKNId8FMu7oXKZCIsLUqfBrOGIBJYSOwlF6p9kYh8ZaKVwp-cyxI7XLGEZZJUM2QimIOOEcfUHY7LJNCvNgPoL6m-qAX_IR08FOObeRbGRddy/s400/IMG_0829.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092494065363982290" /></a><br />My classic trailer in a classic campground!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-31553644857380267322007-07-14T17:55:00.000-07:002007-07-14T17:59:22.648-07:00Timothy Lake/Gone Creek Campground<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhox9pAsXFVrajsfJ3R5BZAvhIM4tlYwxR2zYPa4Wntkhz2XCsZG1-kSDou0yVSNC_62njAQOpC9OulMh__NG-MP0rjmJ5UvAPU5XdMFseUlZWbeShtprBMNQlehPt8pwkNwtaW/s1600-h/IMG_0750.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhox9pAsXFVrajsfJ3R5BZAvhIM4tlYwxR2zYPa4Wntkhz2XCsZG1-kSDou0yVSNC_62njAQOpC9OulMh__NG-MP0rjmJ5UvAPU5XdMFseUlZWbeShtprBMNQlehPt8pwkNwtaW/s400/IMG_0750.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087221797450113858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG2SOdAMeqNy0abKvWEp78c0MrbOKhqcnRTl9cQmFJfDBzlKiriwwiVgEHAK3Kl8AkbI_fvQWLlmI7Qbx4MicmXKtfb6bUPm2V-3kPMeX9E-npe3wbO1NFHBCVqRgK4MFSSjW/s1600-h/IMG_0747.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG2SOdAMeqNy0abKvWEp78c0MrbOKhqcnRTl9cQmFJfDBzlKiriwwiVgEHAK3Kl8AkbI_fvQWLlmI7Qbx4MicmXKtfb6bUPm2V-3kPMeX9E-npe3wbO1NFHBCVqRgK4MFSSjW/s400/IMG_0747.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087221827514884946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOD7_N70ktkLEcOgydQEy6wWajavxxQwiybhdCkhJcJO7Rx1dfFXiM9srUhrTR3Z9XVMXOHy1fO0gco1ituQYRSK0xq-NOCiB7EZ20lKIDdFkR7GwJ9cMyKoOSIYRmK5dbC57E/s1600-h/IMG_0748.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOD7_N70ktkLEcOgydQEy6wWajavxxQwiybhdCkhJcJO7Rx1dfFXiM9srUhrTR3Z9XVMXOHy1fO0gco1ituQYRSK0xq-NOCiB7EZ20lKIDdFkR7GwJ9cMyKoOSIYRmK5dbC57E/s400/IMG_0748.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087221900529328994" /></a><br />Escaping the heat in the city for a night of quiet camping in the Mt. Hood National Forest.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-57106497276648923642007-06-29T11:13:00.000-07:002007-06-29T11:24:35.849-07:00Beachside Campground, June 18th-20th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuPEEFAb6GxD7K9u7YOzR3PZtP_V2jQm1HbNrHrjLRtESqqRaRdahRQ9qV3HQtDraCqsisGWN8tipHDc6T0GoGuXABB8AjCdM6i_CFgyr9CSREQB-LiSw0xc0qqWU8KU63Loz/s1600-h/IMG_0736.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuPEEFAb6GxD7K9u7YOzR3PZtP_V2jQm1HbNrHrjLRtESqqRaRdahRQ9qV3HQtDraCqsisGWN8tipHDc6T0GoGuXABB8AjCdM6i_CFgyr9CSREQB-LiSw0xc0qqWU8KU63Loz/s400/IMG_0736.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081552430525437874" /></a><br />Finally some good weather at the Oregon Coast. This is #78 at Beachside Campground. Lots of shade for sunny days.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglG6tbM1iI6DRQq_wPveYUd0rzeyFHN_LfF-CSwXI9fb-8lSp1q5avn_QRivCL1dHxpmFJ4CBKt8q5k4TU-fieyN4Hi4mfYFxnmjQ0MrMUX7St7HjQIQTpQ7n8f-oY6nThkNkp/s1600-h/IMG_0731.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglG6tbM1iI6DRQq_wPveYUd0rzeyFHN_LfF-CSwXI9fb-8lSp1q5avn_QRivCL1dHxpmFJ4CBKt8q5k4TU-fieyN4Hi4mfYFxnmjQ0MrMUX7St7HjQIQTpQ7n8f-oY6nThkNkp/s400/IMG_0731.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081552447705307074" /></a><br /><br />This campground has water and electric hook-ups.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfqJrD2q6d1udw60bRubZFZmJtqiyhu1dSGpE9jWL5niESYfhyphenhyphen0lF-jIIE4-iwWbv5NIkoMKtH2nFnnlSws29iOeJgUfjcTAB6rQmmfmJB4gYBYr53opnNFzfTf7Vj25Zt-O1/s1600-h/IMG_0732.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfqJrD2q6d1udw60bRubZFZmJtqiyhu1dSGpE9jWL5niESYfhyphenhyphen0lF-jIIE4-iwWbv5NIkoMKtH2nFnnlSws29iOeJgUfjcTAB6rQmmfmJB4gYBYr53opnNFzfTf7Vj25Zt-O1/s400/IMG_0732.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081552456295241682" /></a><br />The next time I visit, I need to remember a hammock!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-1174925375803660022007-03-26T09:38:00.000-07:002007-03-26T10:09:35.813-07:00First Camping Trip of 2007March is here, the snow is gone from Hood River, and I was so anxious after seeing my trailer covered in my driveway all winter, to uncover, restock it and get out and CAMP! So Last weekend I went to the beautiful Oregon Coast for four nights of early spring - read "chilly!", camping. First stop was this campside at Nehalem Bay Campground. Not too many people in this huge campground so it was nice and peaceful, but rainy and cold.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/1600/538939/IMG_0379.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/400/345622/IMG_0379.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/1600/719974/IMG_0393.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/400/201878/IMG_0393.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next, I drove further down the coast to the smaller Beachside Campground, just three miles south of Waldport, Oregon. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/1600/237149/IMG_0395.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/400/444287/IMG_0395.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I really like this campground. It's small, is right on the beach, has great level spots to park, nice firepits and tables and very HOT showers! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/1600/447028/IMG_0401.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5506/1262/400/877931/IMG_0401.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />My spot was situated so when I parked my trailer and opened the door all I saw was ocean. Beautiful and peaceful. And th elast few days of camping the sun came out and it was warm - in the 60's.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-1155104622342604452006-08-08T23:19:00.000-07:002006-08-08T23:23:42.343-07:00Wendy's Shasta<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4067.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-1155101984623146752006-08-08T22:26:00.000-07:002006-08-08T22:39:44.633-07:00Camping at Lost Lake<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4126.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4126.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4129.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4129.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4131.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4131.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4138.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4138.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4132.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4132.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />It's been very HOT here in Oregon - I went camping mid-week, to escape the heat, at a very popular campground, Lost Lake in Dee, Oregon.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-1155101166564955512006-08-08T22:24:00.000-07:002006-08-11T13:51:29.773-07:00Summer Camping<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4185.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4185.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Just back from a great campsite in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State. MANY, many beautiful camping areas. I stayed at the Lower Falls Campground. Huge old growth forest, nice sites, good area to day-trip to Mt St. Helens. Each campsite has good tables and firepits. Lots of hiking trails all around the camp area.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4180.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4180.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4187.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4187.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Milo McIver Campground<br />Estacada, Oregon<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4062.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4062.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4063.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4063.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-1155097650907398612006-08-08T20:00:00.000-07:002006-08-08T21:27:30.920-07:00WINGS!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4014.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4014.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_3995.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_3995.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_4017.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_4017.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Finally! My trailer has it's wings........Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14075291.post-1155096916626373362006-08-08T19:59:00.000-07:002006-08-08T21:15:16.680-07:00Painting the exterior.....I did very little with my trailer over the Winter, so by February, I was ready to get serious with the outside. I had to decide on a color scheme for the outside and find a body shop to do the job. I did virtually nothing in the way of prep work before the body shop took over. I did remove the drip caps, decal plates and outside weatherstripping from the windows. I did not remove the windows. I had the trailer painted a two-tone sandy tan and light green. I kept the original aluminum strip that divides the two colors - the body shop shined this up for me!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />BEFORE........These pictures are from the day I brought my trailer home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_3240.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:right;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_3240.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_3239.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_3239.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />AFTER..........a brand new paint job! This is the day I got it back from the body shop. The wings and drip caps have yet to be put on.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_3989.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_3989.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_3992.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_3992.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The body shop also applied new reproduction "Shasta Trailers" decals. I bought these on eBay and was very happy with the quality. I was able to choose the color of the decals so I had them match the dark gray color of the trailer tongue, step and bumper were painted.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/1600/IMG_3993.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5506/1262/400/IMG_3993.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377126234897598292noreply@blogger.com7