It turned out to be a beautiful day along the Oregon coast.

After driving through Newport, we stopped at South Beach State Park for lunch.

Along the way, we stopped at a couple of antique shops.

Onward down the coast we go.

Our first stop after leaving camp was at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

The tides were low enough to walk down the steps to the beach below. All the creatures in the tidal pools were visible as well as a herd of sea lions.

Next stop Newport.

After a night of wind and rain, we woke up with clear skies and no wind. The outside of my tent and awning are actually dry.

Last night was the first night of sleeping in my ARB roof top tent with wind and rain. Other than a very slight amount of condensation, which was resolved by venting a window, as was good.

The first order of the day was to get a nice roaring campfire going. Check. Brewing some coffee is next.

Hopefully the dark clouds I see on the horizon hold off until we’re all packed up.

Today, our Oregon Coast road trip started at our campsite at Nehalem Bay State Park and we finished the day at Beverly Beach State Park. We had spotty cell phone coverage today so I’m giving one complete update for the day via my iPhone. Total miles driven today was 108.
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We woke up to cawing crows, mostly clear skies, no wind and about 38 degree temperatures.

Last night was the first night that I ever got cold in my 25 year old sleeping bag. It’s either the bag or I’m just getting old. Tonight I’ll wear my fleece pants and wool socks.

I’m in the process of making my day’s coffee on a propane stove that won’t even boil water this morning. 8000 btu’s obviously isn’t enough.

From Nehalem Bay State Park, we’ll continue south on US101 to who knows where.