Road Trip – Dinosaurs, Crabs, and Another Lighthouse

October 20, 2015January 6, 20221 Comment

Gold Beach to Bandon-by-the-Sea, Oregon, 55 miles

Another beautiful day on Highway 101…

PREHISTORIC GARDENS

http://www.prehistoricgardens.com/

This one was a surprise. I automatically stop at all roadside attractions — just can’t resist the kitsch. But I didn’t expect an education. The gardens here are so well-maintained, and the information about the gardens and the dinosaurs is presented on friendly, easy-to-digest signs along the way. The most fun thing was to see the real size of dinosaurs in person (yep, they were huge).

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Jackpot – Gold Beach, Oregon

October 16, 2015January 6, 2022Leave a comment

Gold Beach is really all about the beach. Make sure you find a hotel with an oceanfront view and access (I loved the Pacific Reef Inn), and spend your time beachcombing and watching gorgeous sunsets.

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, ObsessiveHobbyist.com

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Roadside Attractions – Klamath, California to Gold Beach, Oregon

October 11, 2015January 6, 2022Leave a comment

75 miles
Gas $2.75/gallon (thank you, Oregon!)
Pacific Reef Inn, Gold Beach
$99/night + $20 pet fee
Oceanfront room with full ocean view and private patio

Photo by Stephanie Roberts, ObsessiveHobbyist.com

Before cruising out of Klamath (minus several $$$ left behind in the Redwood Casino), I cruised through town. Whenever I’m in redwood country I feel compelled to drive through a tree. It’s not PC, I know, but you kinda have to admire the business model, at least. All day long, Jewel at Tour Thru Tree (I think Drive-Thru Tree was already taken) sits there (or goes to the post office and leaves a note), collecting $5. And there can’t be much maintenance on a 785-year-old tree.

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