Fort Stevens SP

July 8-9 2018

Mileage 54785

We departed Celilo campground around 9am and drove to Fort Stevens in Warrenton, Oregon.

When we were in Dalles at the visitor center we heard of the fire that had closed the interstate. Moosefoot State park was the scene of the fire west of our location.  So we were concerned about this fire. Traffic was moving and we decided to drive that direction. When we arrived at the area we didn’t have any smoke or fire but it was “Stinky” from the remains of fire.

Got to Fort Stevens at 1pm and check in let us set-up after they made sure our site was available. We were only able to secure two nights at this park. It was very busy and fully occupied. 

 Astoria Trolley

After set-up we took the Jeep and explored Astoria, Oregon. We took the city trolley ride which is about a mile in length. This was a restored street car that rides on train style rails. At the end you switch your seat around and travel the same tracks back to your entry point. The conductors gave a running commentary of the history and facts about the buildings and scenes outside the trolley.

Then based on recommendations from friends Jim and Margaret Funkhouser we had lunch at the Bow Picker. This is a fishing boat turned into a kitchen. You walk past the kitchen and give them your order and pick it up at the stern of the boat. Fish and Chips were YUMMY the fish is Albacore Tuna, great recommendation.

We then toured the Maritime museum and picked up walking stick medallions and Marion berry jam. We then toured the lighthouse ship moored by the museum.

 Cape Disappointment

 Cape Disappointment

After returning to the RV we cleaned up and then drove the Jeep to the beach. We were surprised by the dark gray and black sand. We could see an old wreck along the shore and several places where driftwood had accumulated.

July 9

After a pancake breakfast at the RV we drove to Cape Disappointment and crossed the big bridge across the Columbia River. We enjoyed the drive but decided not to tour the lighthouse at the Lewis and Clark interpretive center.

We then returned to Seaside, Oregon and saw the indoor carousal.  We ate Norms world famous clam chowder and stopped at the Eddie Bauer and Pendleton blanket outlets at the mall. Drove the beach and took a bike ride around the park. We made arrangements for camping the next four nights at South Beach.