Welcome back. It’s been a very long time since I last posted to our blog and much has happened since then. First off, Kim & I are doing well. We’ve managed to stay healthy and avoided any COVID-19 infection. We’re still having fun, however, we are not traveling as much and are transitioning from our life as full-time RVers. In effect, we are taking the off ramp from being full-time. More about that, later.
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(Mid-August, 2019) After successfully finishing repairs on our trailer slide-out in Medford, Oregon, we headed east towards Bend, Oregon. Our winding route via highways OR-62, OR-230, and US-97 took us through the stunning scenery of the Cascade Range in Central Oregon. Our plans were to head east and spend some quality time with family in Iowa.
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The Vale Trails RV Park is a small, basic, quiet, and well-maintained campground conveniently located near the junction of US-20 and US-26 in Vale, Oregon. The park is also close to Interstate 84. The park is a good place to stop while passing through this area of eastern Oregon.
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The Crown Villa RV Resort is a lovely and well-maintained luxury campground located on the outskirts of Bend, Oregon. This big-rig friendly resort is is a great base from which to explore the many restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues around Bend, as well as the stunning scenery and outdoors recreation activities of Central Oregon.
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(Late June – Early August, 2019) After visiting an RV service center in Medford, Oregon, to triage the jammed slide-out on our fifth-wheel and file an insurance claim, we made our way back to Bandon, one of our favorite spots on the southern Oregon coast. We looked forward to spending all of July enjoying the cooling sea breezes, exploring the historic port towns, and taking in the dramatic sights along this stretch of the Pacific coastline.
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(Mid June, 2019) From Trindad, California, we moved on up the coast just a short distance on highway US-101 to Brookings, Oregon. It was a lovely day for a drive, with clear skies at first, then light fog and mist to add interest to the scenery along the way.
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The Coquille River RV Park is a nice, well-maintained, basic campground located on the scenic shores of the Coquille River and right next to Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Bullards Beach State Park. The campground is just off US-101 and is near many attractions around Bandon and along the Southern Oregon Coast. The park is popular with fishermen, in-season, and is close to world-class ocean fishing and crabbing.
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The Bandon by the Sea RV Park is a gem of a private campground located on the scenic outskirts of Bandon, Oregon. Cooled by ocean breezes, this nicely landscaped and peaceful park is just a short drive from many attractions around Bandon and along the Southern Oregon Coast. Nearby attractions include amazing sandy beaches, rocky scenic overlooks, historic downtown Bandon, and the Coquille River Lighthouse. This is a very nice park to stay at while exploring the area.
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The Beachfront RV Park is a basic campground conveniently located right on the coast at the mouth of the Chetco River in Brookings, Oregon. The park has easy access to sandy beaches, and is near to the marina and many shopping and dining venues. This quiet park is a great place to the enjoy the beach and the many outdoors activities in the area.
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