Kayak Point Park was a little ways off the highway but well worth the drive. The sites are nestled in the woods just back from the beach (no view per se of the beach but there is a trail). We arrived late, the Park Host was very nice, and there’s an automatic pay station as you enter the park. It was pouring rain and almost dark when we arrived so no exploring this time; we’ll be back.
Back to Day 2: Our drive south to Woodland, WA was as expected; fairly heavy traffic, many in a giant hurry, pot holes where they shouldn’t be, combined with wonderfully smooth and well marked traffic lanes… a potpourie of driving conditions. The Columbia Riverfront RV Park has grown considerably since we were here last (several years ago). It’s still a lovely location, right on the Columbia River, complete with a small sand beach and lots of grass for the puppies to use (on leash). We’re just here for one night, what we call a ‘stop ‘n go’ so no fancy set up… just a couple of boards under the truck’s rear tires to lift up the front of the trailer just a bit… levels everything up and we’re good to go.
We are, of course, tracking the weather and road conditions and it looks good to go for the next leg south to Canyonville (Seven Feathers RV Park).
This portion of our journey is about getting south and, as we’ve travelled this path many times in years past, I’m keeping my comments brief; just letting you know where we are and how we are. Our plan for Maddie, ship’s canine who had developed some anxiety around long trips, is working well so far. We are driving for a couple hours at a time and then taking a short break. She is enjoying her open door cave (a portable crate set up and secured so she can come and go) and the right kind of music seems to be helping too. One song, had Kathy and I singing along and good old Maddie joined in as well and then, thankfully, went back for another nap.
That’s it for now…time to get ready to leave. Hoping all is well with each of you. TTFN CJ
