Brookings Oregon Retirement Recon Visit

kwhopper89 · 08-26-2010, 10:40 AM

Just a heads up - looks like I'll be making a journey out of California on Sept 22nd - 25th.

The plan is to head north up the valley (Hwy99/I-5) as far as Weed Ca, then take Hwy 97 to Klamath Falls and on up to Crater Lake - I'll be spending the night somewhere near Crater Lake area - depending how far I get the 1st day.

Day 2 (Thurs) - Crater Lake to the Oregon coast - via Cottage Grove (maybe?). I'd like to see Cottage Groves' Main Street - as that is where the parade scene from Animal House was filmed. Then start south and stay overnight in Brookings..

Day 3 (Fri) Explore the Brookings area - then start south on Hwy 101. (or poss stay a second night???)

Day 4 or 5 - Hwy 1 - Hwy 1 - Hwy 1 Pacific Coast Highway....

Keep an eye out for

me!!!

tickledpink · 08-26-2010, 11:25 AM

Hi Keith!

I might suggest a truly wonderful adventure 30 miles north of Brookings at Gold Beach, where you can reserve a spot on the Mail Boat for an exceptional ride up and back on the fabulous Rogue River ! The scenery is breathtaking, the experience a real thrill, the memory PRICELESS !!!

Enjoy,

Sue

kwhopper89 · 08-27-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tickledpink

Hi Keith!

I might suggest a truly wonderful adventure 30 miles north of Brookings at Gold Beach, where you can reserve a spot on the Mail Boat for an exceptional ride up and back on the fabulous Rogue River ! The scenery is breathtaking, the experience a real thrill, the memory PRICELESS !!!

Enjoy,

Sue

Just checked out the Mail Boat website - might have to tack on an extra day to take a ride in!

Dining suggestions along the coast???

tickledpink · 08-27-2010, 10:52 AM

they know all the very best places if you merely tell them what you are hankering for - fish or fowl !!

The extra day on the incredible Rogue River is worth everything......... do take your camera and hang onto your sunglasses !!!

Sue

Flassh · 08-28-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kwhopper89

Just a heads up - looks like I'll be making a journey out of California on Sept 22nd - 25th.

The plan is to head north up the valley (Hwy99/I-5) as far as Weed Ca, then take Hwy 97 to Klamath Falls and on up to Crater Lake - I'll be spending the night somewhere near Crater Lake area - depending how far I get the 1st day.

Day 2 (Thurs) - Crater Lake to the Oregon coast - via Cottage Grove (maybe?). I'd like to see Cottage Groves' Main Street - as that is where the parade scene from Animal House was filmed. Then start south and stay overnight in Brookings..

Day 3 (Fri) Explore the Brookings area - then start south on Hwy 101. (or poss stay a second night???)

Day 4 or 5 - Hwy 1 - Hwy 1 - Hwy 1 Pacific Coast Highway....

Keep an eye out for

me!!!

Well,

Seeing as you're going to be really close by if you get to Cottage Grove, 38 to the coast is a great twisting drive.

If you were willling to drive a few miles north to Dunes City, these nice people would be perfectly happy to scare the living bejeeees out of you.

Guided Tours - Sand Dunes Frontier

You have to take their sandrail ride with their pro driver - not the little buggies you get to drive, or Big Blue, the giant bus that carries 25 people.

Ask Sue about our sandrail ride last September. Iris says it's the stupidest thing she's ever done, but she also says she's glad she did it. Definitely way up there for thrills and incredible views. One dune rises to 400 ft.. Iris said - Oh my God - he's not going up there, is he? Yup - right to the top and over the other side.

If you do decide to stay overnight in the Florence area, the Driftwood Shores on the ocean can't be beat for the sound of pounding surf all night.

tickledpink · 08-28-2010, 02:45 PM

Keith, you are sooooooo close to some of the greatest recreational areas around...... from Gold Beach a WEE bit of a drive to Florence with its incredible sand dunes !!

In Florence, Ray is correct, the best place to stay is Driftwood Shores on the ocean, but the greatest affirmation of a ride of your lifetime is on thread: Save for PHOTOs: Oregon Coast SSR TREK, post number 72 on

I didn't really want to ride the Pro SandRails, but chose NOT to chicken out - lots of sand in the mouth, white knuckles and a GREAT BIG SANDY SMILE !!!!

DO NOT WEAR CHAPSTICK or any other sticky sun screen

Sue

TMZSSR · 08-28-2010, 05:42 PM

Moving to Oregon to retire is a wise move to concider, I lived my whole life in California from Orange County to Riverside County to San Joaquin Valley, then moved to Oregon in 2006 when I retired, never been so happy, Calif is fine to visit now but Oregon is great place to live.

kwhopper89 · 08-30-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Flassh

Well,

Seeing as you're going to be really close by if you get to Cottage Grove, 38 to the coast is a great twisting drive..

Shooting to get to Oakridge via Crater Lake the 1st day.

Day 2 will start out with a "Covered Bridges" route - there seems to be a BUNCH in the Cottage Grove area.. One Right on Main Street... Then out 38 to the Pacific...

Oakridge, OR to 5th St - Google Maps

Animal House filming location on this leg too:
Animal House Parade - Movie Locations on Waymarking.com

kwhopper89 · 09-21-2010, 08:24 AM

In less than 24 hours I'll be on the road! The final roadtrip of the Summer and 1st roadtrip of the Fall...

I'll try to post some photos along the way.

There should be a FANTASTIC photo op tomorrow evening at Crater Lake - a nearly Full Moon Rising just before sunset!

Oakridge OR tomorrow night - Brookings the next - Then southbound thru Del Norte/Humboldt Counties and the Redwoods on Friday and another overnight in Fort Bragg.

kwhopper89 · 09-21-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tickledpink

Add a few more weeks onto your trip and SEE IT ALL !!

Sue

Kinda why I'm looking to retire there - will need a second lifetime to explore the PNW and the coast of Oregon looks like a good starting point...

kwhopper89 · 09-26-2010, 12:14 PM

1806 miles was the final mileage...

Saw some beautiful country - I really needed 10X the time to see it all...

So, here are a couple pics:

1) Mt. Shasta from the North (Between weed and Klamath Falls)

2) Moon rise over Crater Lake

3) Wizard Island Crater

Flying Dog · 09-26-2010, 01:44 PM

Great pictures!
That Mt. Shasta photo is especially beautiful!

I've only been as far west as Baker City, Oregon, but I really liked it in the summer time. Not sure if I would like the winter there.

tickledpink · 09-26-2010, 03:30 PM

Keith - Your Mt. Shasta photograph is breathtaking to say the least. It belongs in an Art Gallery for the world to enjoy !!!

Sue

kwhopper89 · 09-26-2010, 10:51 PM

Thanks Sue - this trip was full of wonderful vistas...

More pics;

1) Rail Road Park Resort

2) Another Crater lake - I'm really glad to see this 'rimside' - amazing!!!

3) Office Covered bridge

4) Lowell Covered bridge

5) Dexters lake Club is for sale - partners anyone??? This is where a scene with Otis Day and the Nights was filmed for Animal House..

kwhopper89 · 09-26-2010, 11:04 PM

More:

1 & 2) Covered bridge was lifted from it's location for rehab - 8 orange cones in distance are where far sid3 of bridge usually is...

3 & 4) Another Bridge

5) River Launch?????

kwhopper89 · 09-26-2010, 11:17 PM

More of Day 2:

1-2-3) Umpqua River - Highway 38

4) Elk along Hwy 38

5) Winchester Bay First view of Oregon Coast...

kwhopper89 · 09-26-2010, 11:31 PM

More Day 2

1-2) Umpuqa Light

3-4) Cape Arago Light

5) Day 3 YeeeHawwww - NO RAIN!!! Brookings Harbor

kwhopper89 · 09-26-2010, 11:43 PM

Day 3

1-2) Brookings harbor

3) privately Owned Light in Brookings

4) Harris Beach Oregon

5) Heading back South...

turnheadz · 09-26-2010, 11:54 PM

great photo's

tickledpink · 09-27-2010, 11:10 AM

Awesome photos; beautiful scenery made even more awesome with the inclusion of a breathtaking Slingshot Yellow SSR !!!

Sue

kwhopper89 · 09-27-2010, 09:52 PM

A few more:

1-2) Enderts Beach Road / Crescent Overlook Looking South & North

3) Klamath Overlook on Requa Road

4-5) THE REDWOODS

**************IF you are travelling on Hwy 101 - DO check out both of these roads - a short drive to get GREAT views...

kwhopper89 · 09-27-2010, 10:12 PM

More... Day 4 South on Hwy 1

Ft. Bragg - Skunk Train

kwhopper89 · 09-27-2010, 10:14 PM

Southbound again...

kwhopper89 · 09-27-2010, 10:19 PM

Almost Home - The Golden Gate:

kwhopper89 · 11-14-2010, 05:20 PM

FYI: I've created a calendar out at cafePress from photos of this trip... Help yourself if so inclined...

Oregon/California in the Fall > SSRfanatic Online Store : SSR Fanatic and SSR Club

I did manage to sneak a couple pics of my SSR on a couple of the pages...