Not surprising that in between the Northern Oregon Coast and the Southern Oregon Coast, we visited the Central Oregon Coast! We’re on a roll here with Oregon State Parks, they are super awesome (wooded) and motorhome friendly (large sites and elec/water hookups).
This was a quick visit (2 nights and 1 full day), mostly because we got kicked out of our campsite. (unbeknownst to us, our spot was reserved for the third night already), but we made the most of it.
The kids and I did lots of hiking and mushroom hunting around the campgrounds, and during our one full day there, we drove up and down the coast to catch some highlights.
Devil’s Punchbowl was a favorite.. we’re suckers for caved in geological features!
Kane found some new stuff here… “Pig’s Ear”, and “Lobster Mushroom”. Pretty Cool!
We ended up eating the lobster mushroom, it’s interesting because it actually grows on another host mushroom (usually a russella). It was OK, but a tad bit bitter (not as good as Bolete or Chanterelle). It does smell of shellfish!
Our campsite at Beverly Beach State Park.
Typical view from our campsite here… awesome.
Devil’s Punchbowl, caved in seacave. Fun to see big waves crash in and fill up the bowl!
LIttle park at Devil’s punchbowl area, kids loved climbing the trees here!
Kat wanted deperately to stay here for lunch, but we voted and moved on.
Depoe Bay! Famous for Whale watching, but we didn’t see any (too late in the season). Nice place for lunch though!
Kat gave me her sticker! And it’s true!
Kids and Kim learned a ton about Whales here… I snuck upstairs to follow the Cards game on my phone. One of the ranges was giving me the stink eye when I was downstairs with my phone out.
Awesome park in Newport. Best equipment ever… Kompan!
