Well...we were unable to post the last two nights....no service.  Wednesday we arrived at Remote Outpost RV Park in Remote Oregon. It seems the smoke is everywhere.  The park was really nice, each spot was spacious.  We had to take an alternative route to Prospect due to a raging fire just outside Crater Lake.  Crater Lake RV is a really nice wooded area.  The only route into the park was from the south, the smoke is thick so in places all you can see is the outline of the lake.  It rained overnight, and the smoke cleared enough to see some if the sites.

We arrived back in Burns tonight.  Drive from Prospect was scary in places.  People were driving a little crazy.  I was really happy when we arrived in one piece.

Today we decided to drive up the coast to Tilamack and visit the creamery.  We indulged in a dip cone, got some squeaky cheese, and then came back to the beach at Oceanside.  Our dogs have never been on the sand before.  Had a great time. Had fresh seafood in Waldport for dinner.  Took a trip to the Bay at Newport after dinner.  It was fun to watch the he boats coming in for the night from the sea.  It is really smoky today here, can't seem to escape from it.  Tomorrow we head to Remote, Oregon, outside of Roseberg.

We left Sisters this morning and drove the scenic route to Waldport, Oregon. The fire is 6 miles outside is Sisters.  Drove through there entrance burn area, some parts still smoldering.  The highway was just re-opened so there was no traffic delays. Rovers RV Park is home for the next two days.  It is 14 miles south of Newport. To say that a picture is not always as it seems is putting it mildly, however it is clean, and spacios just not near the ocean.  We drove over to Newport and looked at the ocean, tomorrow we will spend the day on the coast.  There is smoke here as well, but it is cooler.

We are still in Sisters Oregon.  Will leave for the coast in the morning.  Really smoky,but we went to the street fair, wandered around town.  Stopped at the huckleberry shop, got huckleberry pancake mix and syrup.  Yummmm, breakfast while we are on the coast.  Last night there was a blood test sunset, and today to the sun was much the same.  Good news is the highway is now open! The campground we are staying at is really nice. There is a park next door with a covered bridge over the creek.  Took the dogs for a walk.  It was fun.  If the smoke was not as thick, we may have done more, but find it hard to breathe after awhile outside....On to the coast 😎

Day two brings us to Sisters, Oregon.  We got an RV spot at Creekside.  Beautiful place, however, the smoke and Ash is thick.  We learned that the fires are within 6 miles. Took a drive around this evening...saw a doe and two really young fawns.  Stopped and had ice cream at the Soft Cup(not sure the name).  Learned there is a street fair set up...but most people in this area are fire fighters...will see tomorrow what is going on as we are staying tomorrow night as well.

Our Oregon coast adventure begins.  Our first night is spent in Burns at the Burns RV Park. This is right off the highway.  Full hookup, pull through space.  There is a small privacy fence with table and two chairs. I would stay here again.  We are travelling in our 20 foot Coleman, with our truck.  First outing in the new rig.  So far, so good 😁😁

Stanley Arts and Crafts Days

This weekend is the Stanley Art and Craft weekend.  It is always a treat!  My brother and his wife came up and went with us.  The weather was hot, but a nice breeze kept things comfortable.  There is a variety of vendors that makes this event a nice adventure.  This year we sampled jalapeno wine....it was very different, and the kick made me feel like I could breathe fire!  I guess you could say it was not for me!😯 Dutch oven dinner was good, as always.
There is live music, good food, and quite a variety of art to keep you entertained.  A great time was had by all.  Look forward to next year!

Shoshone Falls

While traveling back from Soda Springs, Idaho, we stopped at the Shoshone Falls to see the waterfall this year.  It was really crowded, hard to get through the traffic, but was  beautiful to see.  The entrance fee is $3.00 a vehicle, and there is a lovely park, well worth the stop...but not the crowd.  Was actually bumped into by a car backing up!  Not hurt, but definitely made us want to get out of there in a hurry.

Terrace Lakes Wine and Art

Every year Terrace Lakes holds their Wine and Art Festival.  There is live music, food,  and even beer.  You buy a wine glass, and then can sample all the wines being featured while wandering through the different booths with various art or crafts for sale. There was a variety of things to catch your attention. If you do not prefer wine, they offer a selection of beer and non alcoholic beverages as well.  It is a family event...and some people even bring their dogs.  This year we decided to have lunch in the lodge.  Good food...Great atmosphere...beautiful day.  First day this year that was sunny and warm.  We drove over from our cabin in Lowman in our Jeep with the top down.  First time this year we could do that.  Such a great time, fabulous day!

Custer County, Idaho

We have been spending the week at the cabin.  Today was the best day so far for weather, so we decided to adventure out . We traveled up to Stanley, and then on to the Sunbeam mining area the dam, and historical bathhouse.  From there we went to Bonanza's historical graveyard, up the Yankee Fork to the dredge. At the dredge we took a few minutes to look through binoculars at the mountain side.  We were so excited to see mountain sheep.  I had never seen one in the wild before.  Totally awesome.  On to Custer.
 Custer is a mining ghost town and we took a tour of the buildings left standing.  There was a gentleman from the  Forrest Service that acted as our guide.  Amazing how things were in the town back then versus now. At the gift shop we talked to a resident there for the summer that helps keep things up.  Got some gold flecks, and Sasparillo,  then headed home.  All in all it took about 2 1/ 2 hour's drive back home.  We did see deer, elk, antelope, cranes, and of course chipmunks.  All in all a great day. Highly recommend a trip to Custer if you are nearby and want to see part of Idaho history.

Awesome weekend

We recently traveled to Jerome for my nieces wedding.  Rachel was married in a barn setting.  The barn was a lavarock and mortar structure built in 1901.  The food and entertainment was wonderful.  On the way back we traveled through Thousand Springs.  The water was gushing..it was a beautiful day for a drive.

Spring is here!!!!  We are so excited to be able to get out and adventure again.
Not far from here is a unique man made creation, the Owhyee Glory Hole, which is part of the Owyhee Dam.  This Dam was a model for the Hoover Dam outside of Las Vegas. 
It is only about nd hour and a half drive from our home.  This year is the first time in 30 years there was water enough for the hole to act as the spillway.
We started out from Star, went thru Middleton, the outskirts of Caldwell to Parma, Adrian Oregon, and then on to the Dam.  On the way there we encountered a wonderful site, a rock tunnel in the road that you drive through!  It is only wide enough for one car. 
I am attaching pictures for you to see:

On the way home, we took a trip to Givens Hot Springs, and back through Murphy, and Nampa.  All in all it was a great adventure.  I recommend seeing this.