Oregon Coast - Getting There

We left very early on Sunday morning and caught the sunrise just as we crossed the border into Oregon. With only brief stops for gas and a drive-through breakfast, we made it all the way to Multnomah Falls before really taking a break to get out and stretch and have lunch. Just like last year, it was a beautiful place to stop, take a little hike to the bridge below the falls, and have a bite to eat.

Gary took this shot of the boys peeking through the bridge.

Gorgeous.

Greta did so well on the drive to the coast. The only point where she got a bit fussy was when we hit bumper to bumper traffic in Portland, and we weren't moving - as she likes us to keep going. ☺

After the falls, we soaked our feet in the little stream heading back toward the parking lot.

After a total time of 12 hours, including all stops along the way, we arrived at Nehalem Bay State Park around 5:30 p.m. Gary and I agreed that it would be best if I took the kids to the beach right away so he could get our camp set up without delay...and so after a quick pit stop at the bathrooms, we headed to the beach, just a short walk away from our campsite.

On the way toward Greta's first view of the ocean!

The boys took off when they saw the beautiful sea in front of us!

Finding beach treasures right away!

Here's Greta's first glimpse of the ocean - on a very windy day.

Two happy campers and excellent travelers!

Also best friends. ♥

Back at camp, Gary had everything set up and was ready to start dinner - grilled burritos. Yum!

Such a happy baby!

After dinner, Gary took the boys back to the beach for awhile (and snapped this awesome photo) as I got Greta ready for bed.

Ahhhh! We were so happy to have arrived - after a very smooth and pleasant day of travel. So excited for the adventures ahead as we camp on the Oregon Coast....