Hi Everyone!
Today we drove south to Coos Bay. Every 4 months or so we go to Walmart. Yeah, I know. However, there are items we use that I can't get any cheaper than Walmart.
Also, this Walmart was remodeled and we wanted to see how it changed.
Before we left I made sure I had batteries in my camera that were charged.
Also, it was a very overcast day and lots of marine layer.
Traveln' south to Coos Bay.
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As we leave Florence we cross one of the many bridges on the coast. It dose open to allow ships to go through.  |
A short way up the road is this over pass bridge. I tried to find out the history of it but no go. |
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Hwy 101 coast road is a much better drive than going to Eugene.  |
Of course you can never get away from road work.  |
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This was to clear brush and tree limbs. We don't want any fires here. A very large portion of Or. is on fire.  |
There are all these little communities that have no names, and fall under the same zip code as Florence.  |
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The main thing here is the ATV rental, the pot shop and a convenience store.  |
Then off we go into the marine layer.  |
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About 12 miles we come to the town of Gardiner, that actually has a rich history. POP 248. A log and paper mill were here from 1963 to 1999. In 2006 the buildings were demolished.  |
Across the road is, of course water. In 1954 a plywood plant was established. Gardiner was formerly the site of the first international paper mill on the west cost.  |
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Coming out of Gardiner, we hit the Smith River. (More WATER!) The building in the distance is a ship repair place.  |
It use to be a bridge building company. It closed around COVID. Then reopened as Fred Wahl Marine Construction. 
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Behind the trees are big ships. Come winter I can see all the way in. I love the big ships. |
I borrowed this photo from their FB page. I would so love to work there, and NOT as the receptionist. LOL  |
This is it for now. Next time we will head on in to Reedsport and then to Coos Bay.
Hope you enjoyed the trip.
Nicole
19 comments:
Nice views! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Yes Nicole,
we enjoyed the trip and thank you!
I really liked the photo with the boats!!
How interesting, Nicole. I had never heard of most of the places you mentioned. It was a fascinating read and great photos, too. Thanks for sharing this first stage of your trip with us.
Doesn’t matter how cheap it is, you couldn’t get me into Walmart!
I like unedited images showing the trip as you see it
It is interesting to see other areas of the country. I can’t imagine communities without names. Here in the South we seem to even give names to “major” crossroads.
...driving along Highway 101?
that part of the highway that extends through the forest is really lovely.
Have a nice shopping time at Walmart.
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I feel like I was in the car with you!
Yes, I enjoyed the trip with you guys! :)
thank you!
Haven't been to Coos Bay since the early nineties, we used to live in Portland in the 80s-90s I always loved that part of Oregon. Used to take my daughter camping around that area. I always think of Steve Prefortaine the runner when I think of Coos Bay.
Lovely photos of your drive to Coos Bay ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
an artist reflects
You live in a beautiful area.
That was a really interesting trip, and I'm glad you took us along Nicole. Thanks! hugs-Erika
It really is a beautiful drive. Thanks for sharing the photos.
That sounds really rural and ohhh,all the water, wonderful! And ships I love. Two of my uncles built their own, one took his family and crossed bermuda triangle - that is trust in one´s own work! He lives in Spain ever since... Thanks for showing your area!
Thank you for sharing your views along the way.
All the best Jan
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