Day 1 would be a long travel day. My plan was to get as far south as possible so I would have a short trip to the coast. Plan accomplished! I made it to Elma Washington and found a spot at the Elma RV Park where I was welcomed with a great spot, a hot shower and some chocolate chip cookies! And to top it off, there was an espresso stand next door!
For day 2, I decided to tour some of the Washington coast area. Good choice. My first stop was the Westport Maritime Museum. A former Coast Guard Station, the museum had many great displays and a knowledgeable staff. However, the best part of the facility was the “Lens Room” where they had the lens from the formar Destruction Island lighthouse. An amazing piece of engineering, this lens is a must see.
Next stop was the Grays Harbor Lighthouse which is still active after being commissioned in 1898. Unfortunately, the lighthouse was closed when I arrived, so no tour was available. Next time.
After lunch, it was off to Long Beach where you may drive you vehicle onto the beach. This made it great for the dogs. All I had to do was let them out, and off they went!
After the swim, it was a leisurely drive back to the camp.
Photos from the day are posted to my SmugMug site in the Oregon 2012 set.
We’re off to a good start. What’s next…….