We left the north coast of Oregon and headed east to Portland. When John and I traveled all those years ago our goal was to make it to Oregon to live and see Multnomah Falls. Well we realized that dream albeit much later in life than we expected. It was lovely and turned out to our surprise to be the second highest waterfall in the US behind Yosemite. As an added bonus there were many waterfalls in this area.
Our traveles also let us explore parts of downtown Portland and of course included trips to two skateparks. One of them being on Tony Hawks top five list. The other was at a park notable called Gabriel Park. Maybe we will wright up a review of the parks our kids skated across the US when we are all said and done. I must say it is a favorite pastime of everyone except the pregnant one. Also to our delight this area near the Columbia and Hood rivers is known worldwide for kite/wind surfing so we got to enjoy watching that from the very chilly riverbanks. If you can just imagine the much needed wind to make this area known for this sport. BRR BRR.
Leaving Portland we wanted to head back to the coast. The road there led us through a small town that is known to have the top skatepark anywhere. It was 29,000 sf. The place also had a dirt track to ride BMX. John and I are constantly amazed at how these rather small towns afford such amazing parks for kids to ride. It is needed everywhere in my opinion as it keeps kids active and out of trouble.
We stayed for two nights along the coast at Beverly Beach State Park. We love this state as it is the most beautiful with its rugged coast line and forests but man it just won't get warm. It has yet to get over 62 degrees. If it weren't for that we could definitely call this place home.
The town of Newport, OR was great with a big beach and a bayfront that was home to many sea lions. They were loud and smelly but really cool to watch in their natural environment. The Yaquina lighthouse was lovely and had really awesome tidepools to explore. The kids found starfish and sea urchins just hanging on rocks. In addition there were harbor seals and pelicans hanging out as the Pacific crashed against the rocks. Truly a one of a kind experience for those of us from the East. God sure has blessed this place. His beauty is written all over it.
Currently we are located in the Oregon Dunes National Rec Area. I have never in all my life seen such immense sand dunes. Some of them are 100's of feet high. It was like out of a Star Wars movie. Climbing to the top of these dunes is equivalent to running a marathon. While climbing them I really thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest it was beating so fast. On the other hand the kids were running up them for fun just to get to slide down the other side.
John and Gabe got the necessary permits to ride on the sand dunes and did so for several hours today. It was very difficult to ride in and Gabe got frustrated several times. He did like riding right by the ocean as the sand was more hard packed.
A big thank you goes out to all those who have offered us support on this journey your excitement and blessing has meant the world to us.
We are headed further south down the Oregon coast and then into California.
Our traveles also let us explore parts of downtown Portland and of course included trips to two skateparks. One of them being on Tony Hawks top five list. The other was at a park notable called Gabriel Park. Maybe we will wright up a review of the parks our kids skated across the US when we are all said and done. I must say it is a favorite pastime of everyone except the pregnant one. Also to our delight this area near the Columbia and Hood rivers is known worldwide for kite/wind surfing so we got to enjoy watching that from the very chilly riverbanks. If you can just imagine the much needed wind to make this area known for this sport. BRR BRR.
Leaving Portland we wanted to head back to the coast. The road there led us through a small town that is known to have the top skatepark anywhere. It was 29,000 sf. The place also had a dirt track to ride BMX. John and I are constantly amazed at how these rather small towns afford such amazing parks for kids to ride. It is needed everywhere in my opinion as it keeps kids active and out of trouble.
We stayed for two nights along the coast at Beverly Beach State Park. We love this state as it is the most beautiful with its rugged coast line and forests but man it just won't get warm. It has yet to get over 62 degrees. If it weren't for that we could definitely call this place home.
The town of Newport, OR was great with a big beach and a bayfront that was home to many sea lions. They were loud and smelly but really cool to watch in their natural environment. The Yaquina lighthouse was lovely and had really awesome tidepools to explore. The kids found starfish and sea urchins just hanging on rocks. In addition there were harbor seals and pelicans hanging out as the Pacific crashed against the rocks. Truly a one of a kind experience for those of us from the East. God sure has blessed this place. His beauty is written all over it.
Currently we are located in the Oregon Dunes National Rec Area. I have never in all my life seen such immense sand dunes. Some of them are 100's of feet high. It was like out of a Star Wars movie. Climbing to the top of these dunes is equivalent to running a marathon. While climbing them I really thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest it was beating so fast. On the other hand the kids were running up them for fun just to get to slide down the other side.
John and Gabe got the necessary permits to ride on the sand dunes and did so for several hours today. It was very difficult to ride in and Gabe got frustrated several times. He did like riding right by the ocean as the sand was more hard packed.
A big thank you goes out to all those who have offered us support on this journey your excitement and blessing has meant the world to us.
We are headed further south down the Oregon coast and then into California.
4 comments:
hi guys!!
i was getting worried when there was no post for several days. it was good to catch up!
i have loved following your journey. we try to keep the congregation updated.
how much garbage have you collected?
skate parks are wonderful, huh?
how is the pregnant one????
miss all of you!
pastor bonnie
The waterfalls are so amazingly beautiful!! I would love to see something like that someday. No waterfalls in Florida, bummer. I can't belive you have been gone for 2 and a half months already. You guys amaze me. How many miles have you traveled so far? Congrats on making it all the way to California, that is as far as you can go west. Now head your butts back east we miss you! Lol. Love you all so much!
hey cashmans!
this is your good buddy shooter. this is my first time looking @ the website and i must say that it is really neat. you guys got some really cool pics. & it looks like you guys seen some really cool things. you guys enjoy the rest of your trip & b safe. hope 2 here from u guys soon. oh, & tell gabe, devon says "hi!"
Come now, therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, 'Some evil beast hath devoured him'; and we shall see what will become of his dreams." . . .
OH MY WHAT A DREAMER. THE ABOVE WAS SAID OF JOSEPH AND WHAT BECAME OF HIS DREAMS.
YOU ARE BOTH THE BIGGEST DREAMERS THAT I KNOW.
MY CUP RUNNITH OVER WITH THE JOY THAT YOU BOTH ARE BRING TO OTHERS IN HEARING WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE IT
SOOOOOOOO DREAM ON AND ON AND ON
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