Karen standing by Astoria Tower. Though it doesn't look that way the tower is much taller than Karen. In previous years Dennis and the boys climbed the 169 steps to the top of the tower. You can get a badge commemorating the feat.
This is the remains of a tanker that was shipwrecked at Warrenton Beach. When the boys first saw it there was much more of thhe ship. Perhaps by timee our grandchidren visit it may be completely washed away. A few miles inland was the Fort Steven's State Park by a lake which had places for RV's, tents, and Yurt camping. It would be a great family reunion site.
Dennis explored the tidepools at Ecola Beach just before Cannon Beach. It was too steep for Karen to get to. See the mass of starfish. The boys enjoyed enjoyed exploring the tidepools when we visited many years ago.
The boys may recognize this view of the Cannon Beach haystacks.We went mountain camping at Lake Kachess in the Cascades. It was a lovely lake in the middle of an evergreen forest. We spent the time sitting on the beach, dipping our toes in the water, taking short hikes, and observing the wild life. We saw the usual wildlife (squirrels, birds, and deer that browsed in our campsite). But the high point was one evening when Karen saw this large bear, just behind our campsite.
When we woke up the next morning he was still there, so Dennis took another picture:
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