Road Trip With Daisy

Last week, we did an overnight road trip with Daisy, her first with us.  We headed south about 65 miles to Tugman State Park where we had reserved a yurt.  We made several stops along the way to let Daisy stretch, and to make some unexpected purchases.

 First stop was the beach in Yachats to let Daisy blow off a little steam.

 Then it was off down the coast, passing the mist shrouded Haceta Head Lighthouse.


Before coming to Reedsport, we stopped at the Tsunami Gallery in tiny Gardiner.  Gail fell in love with sculptures made of kelp that an artist makes. She bought a smaller one.  Then we happened to notice a myrtlewood gallery that listed slabs as one of its offerings. We have been wanting a rustic slab of wood for a River Song sign we'll place near our driveway entrance.  We found just what we were looking for.

Turned horizontally and with letters burned in, I think it will be what we are looking for.

 In Reedsport,  there is a 7 acre dog park we took advantage of.

 It even had a doggy obstacle course.  Daisy nailed the teeter-totter.

 She saw no need to jump over the high-jump, however, and skirted the obstacle.

 Our very own yurt!  It came with heating and lighting, but no plumbing.

 It was cozy for the 3 of us, the only drawback being the noisy trucks on the 101 that seem to run more at night than the daytime.

 In the morning, we hiked along the lake that is part of the park.

 Daisy drinking from the lake.

 Then, it was a short drive to the Umpqua Lighthouse and its nearby beach.

 Daisy is getting very reliable about retrieving a tennis ball.

 Daisy's side trot tracks.

 This surfer was the only other person we could see on the whole beach.

 Another wide-open Oregon beach - dog heaven!

 A rare rest by the the 3 year old.

Daisy got an "A" for her first road trip with us.  Hmmm, where will we go next?