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Oregon Coast

We parted ways with my parents and Brad, the kids, and I headed north, back home, along highway 101. Other than not being the sharpest tool in the shed (note to self---call and reserve campsites WAY in advance, because there was no room in the inn at some of the major places to camp), we enjoyed the trip up the coast, stopping and taking in some touristy spots and once again, enjoying the cool weather.

We stayed near the Sand Dunes, which was a ton of fun. Brad was on the fence about it, but once we were there, and he had a chance to watch some ATVs in action, he thought it was pretty cool.
Exploring the Dunes
Trying to capture the sun

Stickers of truth
Animal prints in the sand



Between the Dunes
This boy loved the sand
Rolling, endless dunes
Watching the ATVs
Watching the ATVs
We definitely didn't get sick of our pit stops along the coast to enjoy the oceanic views.




Walking along the beach
Fog near the Sea Lion Caves and a quick Picnic Lunch stop
Kickin' off the shoes
Lunch time!
 

We even fell into some "tourist" traps, that we couldn't quite pass up.




Jax the explorer.


Yachats Bridge on a foggy, overcast day



Demonstrating the wing span

Prehistoric Gardens along 101
 While we had trouble finding camping, we lucked out at Sandlakes Recreation Area and was able to get a camp spot for the night. The true "Rodents of Unusual Size" were invasive squirrels at our campsite. The weather was cool and overcast and the ocean made a perfect sound machine in the near distance that night.

PLaying in the sand. 

fearless squirrels
He loved sitting in his carseat, out of the car. 
I love a good Waxwing pic. They were visitors to our camp during the day.

We ended the vacation with a lunch near Seaside, OR and then visited Cape Disappointment, before heading home to a smokey hue and haze from fires burning in B.C. We loved our trip up the coast and can't wait for our next family adventure. :)

Trekking thru sea grass




Wanting to follow Papa

Where the river meets the ocean 

The only "disappointment" was the Lighthouse being restored and closed. 
Near Kalaloch, WA.

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