We have been to the Oregon Coast two times now, including Labor Day weekend, and I think it is quickly becoming one of our favorite vacation places. There is so much beauty and fun to be had in Oregon. From hiking, to surfing, to exploring beautiful coast lines with gorgeous black rocks, and cool light houses; I think its safe to say that we are hooked on Oregon, (No offense faithful Seattle). Last Labor Day weekend we joined our friends, Shawn and Tracy, and camped out at a place called Nahalem Bay.
I really enjoy camping. I don't know if its just the fresh air, the beautiful scenery, not having to worry about getting ready for the day (which I also do at home, but when I'm camping I at least have an excuse), sitting around the camp fire eating hot dogs and smores, enjoying the fun conversation of good friends and family, or just knowing I'm doing something adventuresome. Either way I think the Brown family future will hold many fun and memorable camping adventures.
This particular camp out was one of my favorites. For one, Olivia had so much fun and slept through the whole night, both nights (which by the way I cancel everything said in previous paragraph when said Olivia is sick, tired, and or choosing not to sleep, luckily this is a rare occasion. . . sorry Pepper and Archie).
The first morning we woke up to drive to a cool hike and there was this majestic looking mist all over the mountains. This place where (from left to right) Shawn, Tracy, and I are standing is a look out to the Oregon coast. It is a beautiful view of a black cliff that cascades down to the ocean below.
With nice gradual inclines and declines, and millions of trees that seem to be shouting "Please breathe my oxygen", hiking in Oregon is very enjoyable. Towards the end of this particular hike that we embarked on we came to this maze of vegetation. It started out this wide (picture above) and ended so narrow that we were squeezing our selves through head high plants (See picture below).
It reminded me of hiking in Hawaii. At one point I lost my way and came to a fork in the natural maze of a trail, and was shouting for Jaron. Unfortunately, he has not yet taught me to do his loud whistle, and I was a little lost. It was kind of fun though. We finally bumped into each other and this was the end view:
The picture doesn't do it justice.
This day that we hiked was a little overcast. Saturday the weather cleared up and we got some sunnier shots of the coast:
If your wondering why I'm posting a picture of this lovely little rat-fish that has had its eyes pecked out by a seagull, well it is because I feel it is of worth to note how my husband takes joy in life. He brought this fish home from one of his dawn patrol surf sessions, and exclaimed that he had bravely rescued it from a seagull. I'm not sure what exactly he meant by the word "rescue" as it still in fact ended up dead in his care. Nonetheless, just as proud as a little cat who has just brought the dead bird he has caught to his care-takers door step, Jaron triumphantly exhibited this fish to us wives back at the camp and Olivia, who he was so excited to let hold and caress this fishy creature. I don't know what quite else to say about that little story other than that to my luck Jaron did not want to bring it home with us as a souvenir.
Let us not end on such a morbid picture. Here I think is one of the best pictures of the trip. And it of course is featuring the lovely Olivia, after a fun day at the beach.
I can't wait for our next adventure to the Oregon coast! Anyone else wanna come?
I really enjoy camping. I don't know if its just the fresh air, the beautiful scenery, not having to worry about getting ready for the day (which I also do at home, but when I'm camping I at least have an excuse), sitting around the camp fire eating hot dogs and smores, enjoying the fun conversation of good friends and family, or just knowing I'm doing something adventuresome. Either way I think the Brown family future will hold many fun and memorable camping adventures.
This particular camp out was one of my favorites. For one, Olivia had so much fun and slept through the whole night, both nights (which by the way I cancel everything said in previous paragraph when said Olivia is sick, tired, and or choosing not to sleep, luckily this is a rare occasion. . . sorry Pepper and Archie).
The first morning we woke up to drive to a cool hike and there was this majestic looking mist all over the mountains. This place where (from left to right) Shawn, Tracy, and I are standing is a look out to the Oregon coast. It is a beautiful view of a black cliff that cascades down to the ocean below.
With nice gradual inclines and declines, and millions of trees that seem to be shouting "Please breathe my oxygen", hiking in Oregon is very enjoyable. Towards the end of this particular hike that we embarked on we came to this maze of vegetation. It started out this wide (picture above) and ended so narrow that we were squeezing our selves through head high plants (See picture below).
It reminded me of hiking in Hawaii. At one point I lost my way and came to a fork in the natural maze of a trail, and was shouting for Jaron. Unfortunately, he has not yet taught me to do his loud whistle, and I was a little lost. It was kind of fun though. We finally bumped into each other and this was the end view:
The picture doesn't do it justice.
This day that we hiked was a little overcast. Saturday the weather cleared up and we got some sunnier shots of the coast:
If your wondering why I'm posting a picture of this lovely little rat-fish that has had its eyes pecked out by a seagull, well it is because I feel it is of worth to note how my husband takes joy in life. He brought this fish home from one of his dawn patrol surf sessions, and exclaimed that he had bravely rescued it from a seagull. I'm not sure what exactly he meant by the word "rescue" as it still in fact ended up dead in his care. Nonetheless, just as proud as a little cat who has just brought the dead bird he has caught to his care-takers door step, Jaron triumphantly exhibited this fish to us wives back at the camp and Olivia, who he was so excited to let hold and caress this fishy creature. I don't know what quite else to say about that little story other than that to my luck Jaron did not want to bring it home with us as a souvenir.
Let us not end on such a morbid picture. Here I think is one of the best pictures of the trip. And it of course is featuring the lovely Olivia, after a fun day at the beach.
I can't wait for our next adventure to the Oregon coast! Anyone else wanna come?
8 comments:
Wow. That picture of the coast and the mountains is amazing. We'll get out there to see you yet. That's good motivation.
And, just a question: does Jaron's hair tend to get
fro-ee in the mist?
goonies!
What a beautiful vacation spot you have. Derek was the first to see this and was mesmerized by the fish and Olivia of course. I am sorry to say that she takes first priority in what we oklahomans look at. Can't wait to see you in about a month.
Sign me up --- i LOVE OREGON and the coast there is absolutely amazing! Make sure you eat clam chowder somewhere along the beach at a shop because it is THE BEST!!! Those pictures are gorgeous!
Those pictures are awesome - oh, how I miss the pacific northwest! What a fun trip.
I want to come! It is gorgeous there. And I agree..there's nothing like camping (when your child sleeps through the night).
Looks like so much fun!!! I can see why you love it so much. I have always wanted to take a trip out there.
And ya...camping IS the best! You described perfectly all the reasons why I love it so much.
We'll be there for Christmas. Oregon is the motherland. (this is Joe Williams btw)
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