We started Wednesday with a visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. It’s small but has a couple of neat features. We enjoyed the Tunnels of the Deep where you can see fish swimming around and above you. Then, we headed south to Coos Bay.
Along the way, we stopped at Devils Churn state park, which was a cool place but lots of stairs and steep walks. There was a nice small beach on one side and then Devils Churn is a narrow channel of rocks that the tide rushes through in a churning, violent
Camped on the bay at Bay Point Landing. We set up camp and spent a little time just hanging out.
On Thursday morning, we started with a big walk on the beach at camp and saw a pretty crane. Then, we set out to explore more. It was a bit rainy, so not very crowded at Sunset Bay State Park. The girls got to run off leash again and they enjoyed it. 
We really enjoyed stops at Simpson Reef and Cape Arago North State park. Both of these are viewpoints from above. The beach itself was closed for wildlife protection. We saw lots of seals and sea lions, sea birds, and even the blow of water from a whale. Oh, and a random rooster that appears to live at the state park.
The pictures don’t do justice to the sights. Then we went to Bandon and had lunch at Face Rock creamery, where we had lunch and bought some more cheese. I forgot pics of this part.
We spent the afternoon back at camp. They have bocce ball and a pool to enjoy. It’s not quite the flip flop beach picture-rain boots and warm coats have been a godsend-but gorgeous nonetheless.
On Friday, we headed for home but stopped early for the day in Salem and then visited the Woodbury Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. I might be biased, but I think the one at home is better. Still it was lovely in the fields and also they had some good food and fun fair type activities for Jackson, plus they allowed the dogs to come in too.
Tomorrow, we drive home. Back to work, laundry, and real life.
I've seen the local art drawn in the sand at Brandon, think they only d that at low tide on Sunday, like Devil's Churn it has to be timed right. We have yet to see it really churn and spout.
ReplyDeleteYour Skagit Tulip fields most really be awesome to be more impressive than the Dutch Wooden Shoe fields. We need to go!