Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Rest and Relaxation

After Collin's summer job (finally) ended, we took a much needed family trip. We needed some time together. We headed north to go camping at William Tugman State Park. It's situated on Eel Lake, just a few miles from the Ocean and dunes, on the central coast of Oregon. It was beautiful!

Seeing as the Oregon coast's weather is unpredictable this time of year and pretty chilly over night, we opted to stay in a Yurt instead of pitching our tent. Let me just say that I may never tent camp again. Collin put it best by saying, "This is nicer than some hotels we have stayed in". He was right. It had a bunk bed and a couch that pulled out into a double bed, a table and chairs, a locking door, electricity, and HEAT! Home sweet home.

We hiked around Eel lake...


Played in the sand at the ocean...

...and the sand dunes...

We also hiked a portion of the Oregon Coast Trail and found this great beach...

...and climbed on the rocks...

...explored tide pools (my favorite thing to do)...

...and watched the sun set...

We also found loads of these guys...

...and caught a glimpse of this guy...

It was a GREAT camping trip. Next up...our visit with family in Washington.

5 comments:

Jess said...

Wow! That is just gorgeous! I'm so glad you family got to have that time together- on your own time. :) Way to go!

Lorus! said...

Beautiful Photos! I lived in Northern CA as a child and those black rocks remind me of the beaches there.

Lori C., Texas said...

Love the pictures! Glad you guys had a great vacation!

Anonymous said...

Great pictures, especially the one of the whale. At least I think that is a whale, or Nessie is on drugs again and got way off course.

Mom/Grandma

Julie said...

Wonderful! I love hiking, and I don't get to do very much of it lately. It's been a while since I've been up there, but every time I'm there, I am just astounded by the beauty.