Despite all the news to the contrary in different parts of the country, it seems like 2021 has started out pretty mild in the weather department in Oregon. Camping in February comes with challenges, but a couple weeks back the forecast was good and with the camper on the new truck we decided a test run was in order, so over to the coast we went. Just a note that locations will not be disclosed in this post, to protect the innocent fish yet to be hooked in my future (I hope).
After a late night arrival on a Friday we were up and headed to the river Saturday morning in search of some sun and steelhead. Both would prove elusive, but any day on the water is a good day in my book.
Despite the absence of fish, the water was running clear and we found a few spots to cast a line.
It was good to see all the green of the west side of Oregon. Moss covered trees, old growth and even swelling buds on the vine maple. Spring is just a few days away!
The next day we took a hike upstream. We were the only ones on the trail. Well, us, the river and the trees. Good company.
I can’t wait to see where we head to next. Camping in February means 2021 is off to a good start. Oh yeah, and we do like the new truck.
Beautiful photos! Certainly a different landscape than here in New Mexico.