The Rest of the Oregon Coast

We don't want to turn this into a travelogue so we'll just highlight a few more places covered over the next 3 days and 600 km. The entire coast is truly spectacular and Hwy 101 for the most part follows it so closely that you get to see it all, provided that you have the patience to do short side trips, stop at viewpoints and make the time to stay a few days in one place if the rain or fog sets in.

Many of the towns seem like they haven't changed since the 1930's; others have been discovered by developers and been "improved". If you've never travelled the Oregon coast do it before it is all "improved". Campsite prices are very reasonable at State Parks, the facilities are very good; meals are reasonable; prices in stores are generally lower than in BC; gas is lower than BC and there is always someone to pump the gas (state law); AND there is no sales tax in Oregon.

Bandon has some spectacukar coastal scenery. Much of the coast has isolated, often very large rocks that have been separated by the mainland as the earth between has been worn away through wind and rain. Harris Beach State Park at Brookings, a few miles north of California has outstanding examples of these.

Be wary of the widlife. It could steal parts of your computer or your walnuts.

If you'd like some variety in accommodations some Oregeon state parks have yurts for $27 a night.

And on to California. We're going to discover that we have been spoiled in Oregon. California state park campgrounds have no electric plug-ins and they cost a minimum of $25 a night; the gas is 40 cents more a gallon; Hwy 101 tends more away from the coast; and there IS a sales tax.