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| The two RV Gypsies |
Elk, the
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While driving to Florence, Oregon, the
two RV Gypsies came across an elk-viewing area where the elk roam free.
It is located about three miles east of Reedsport. According to the interpretive
displays, this herd are Roosevelt elk, some of the largest mammals in
the Pacific Northwest and consists of 90 to 120 elk. There was parking
big enough for large RV's. |
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Notice the bird on the
back of the elk on the left in these photos. |
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Two birds flying in front of the elk |
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Some people call these
cat tails, other call them cat-o'-nine tails |
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The new yard of the two
RV Gypsies in Florence, Oregon |
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Below: View from the side of the
motorhome, and view behind the motorhome - a big marsh field |
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This is a pleasant, peaceful,
wooded campground. Almost every site was surrounded on three sides by
woods. This is a Thousand Trails campground, and the two RV Gypsies usually like
Thousand Trails campgrounds because they get to drive around and pick their own
site. However, the roads here were narrow and curvy, so the RV Gypsies picked
the first available site they came to that had full hook-ups. There are a
limited number of sewer sites. The campground asks that you pick a site
that is size-appropriate for your RV. In other words, if you have a small
RV, don't take a larger, wider site. The only Wi-Fi spot was around the
Activity Center. They ask that you use water only as needed. There is an adult lounge and a dry sauna, and honey wagon
service. Just down the road outside the campground are great sand dunes
you can climb. The two RV Gypsies did climb them, and photos are available
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| The city of Florence,
Oregon - May 10, 2009 |
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The focus of Florence is
Old Town, nestled next to the Siuslaw River just upriver from its historic
bridge on Highway 101. The bridge, one of several designed by the famous
engineer Conde McCullough, opened in 1937 and is a favorite image for
photographers. Florence is the only city on the coast with two 18-hole
golf courses within the city limits. Both are built on the dunes. There
is also a casino/hotel with 24-hour gaming. The two RV Gypsies don't gamble
though. |
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| ABOVE: The
Siuslaw River Bridge |
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ABOVE and BELOW: interesting
looking places to eat in Florence. (Note: this place was closed when the two RV Gypsies returned here in 2013). |
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OLD TOWN - May 11, 2009 |
The two RV Gypsies found it easy to walk through
Old Town because the streets carry only local traffic. While not all
of the buildings are actually old, each has a nostalgic charm and character.
Bay Street is the main artery of Old Town, and the shops and restaurants
on the river side often back right over the water. The two RV Gypsies wanted to dine while
watching the river flow past, so they stopped in at Mo's Restaurant, but they did not get a good seat. Old Town has been a fishing village and
port for over 150 years and retains much of its old-time charm today.
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Mo's Restaurant |
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OLD TOWN PARK |
view of Mo's from Old
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A wood carving by one
of the stores |
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Talent, Oregon |
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City of Florence - elk and more |
Devils Churn |
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