Have been in Oregon, south of Eugene, for the past two weeks. Wanted to stay someplace I could get UPS deliveries directly and get some work done. Have been putting off organizing and backing up my photos for a long time. Found the frequent gentle rains here conducive to staying inside and working. While the weather in Tulelake was often cold and windy, as soon as I got back on the I-5 in Oregon things settled down. The temperatures have pretty much been in the 40′s at night and the 60′s during the day. It has never gotten down to freezing.

Above, two male turkey’s. They may be common in most of the U.S, but as a Southern California native, I love seeing them.

Have been at the Escapee park in Sutherlin, Oregon for a couple of weeks now. Needed to do a lot of maintenance work on my truck and rv. Have gotten the most important tasks done.

Loved my site at the park, right against the woods. After spending most of the summer in high desert areas, really appreciated the forests in western Oregon. The weather has alternated from clear and warm to overcast and cool. Have not had to use my air conditioner once, as I was always in the shade snug against the trees.

This is a good time of the year for the deer here. A lot of people are away, and fruit from their fruit trees are falling on the ground. The young buck above enjoys an apple. Have also seen deer eating figs from a fig tree.

Top picture: Roadus Endus. Parked behind this rv one time and admired how neat the elderly couple keep it. They grow vegetables behind their rv.

Bottom picture: Thought this homeowner, a few blocks from the rv park, must be using the Cadillac as decoration. But it doesn’t look like he has a garage.

The flowers below are sprouting up all over the park.

Back in Sutherlin, Oregon to dry out from the coastal dampness and wait out the Memorial Day holiday. Was lucky to get the same rv spot I had before. The first week in a long time that I have not had to wear my mud shoes.

The number of jackrabbit’s is increasing. In the summer, there are lots of them here.

Robin with worms. Robins are one bird I seem to see everywhere I go.

Oregon dark-eyed junco. The bottom one is with its’ fledgling.

Below, flower growing wild in the woods.

Finally finished up all my maintenance issues and am ready to move on from Sutherlin, Oregon.

Above, where I’ve been parked for two weeks. Below that, leaves on an alder tree emerging.

Below, deer doing what they tend to do…eat plants. Gave one young one a carrot. Know that’s a no-no.

Have been in Oregon for the past week, at an Escapee park. Need new truck tires and wanted to get them here, where there is no sales tax. Also, got my bike in Eugene and want to have it serviced. It has been rainy here, but I am enjoying it. Would not feel this way if I had been here 5 months or so, but it is a nice change after being in desert areas so much.

A lot of Oregon dark-eyed junco’s here (top picture). Put some sunflower seeds out for birds where I can watch them. Bottom two pictures were taken through my rv window. The first one is a young Oregon dark-eyed junco; the second, a spotted tohee.

The way here: Took highway 1 to Morro Bay State Park where I stopped for the night. It was really crowded due to spring break. Crossed over to highway 101 until going back to highway 1 through Santa Cruz. Wanted to stop for the night at Half Moon Bay State Park, but it was full. Ended up stopping in a pullout near Stinson Beach on highway 1. There was so much traffic and I was so tired, I had to stop. Next day crossed back over to good ole highway 101. Pressed on to a rest stop in Oregon for the night, arriving at my destination the next day.

Wish California would have more rest stops along highway 101. Driving from the Los Angeles area to Santa Barbara, there are none. The first one is in the Gaviota Beach area and it is usually full.

Would like to circle back to the Eureka area (pictured below) for a couple of weeks when I am through here. Spring break should be over then!

Staying at the Escapee park in Sutherlin, Oregon for a week to get caught up on my mail and cleaning. Also, got a bike, so spending some time to get used to it. It’s been 25 years since I’ve ridden one.

All ears!

Before leaving for Sutherlin, drove through the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. It has to be one of the most beautiful marshes I’ve seen. Just saw a few ducks. This is one of those times I would have gone back, but for the cost of gasoline.

Both my truck and trailer were due for service, so I stayed in Sutherlin, where I could take them into Eugene. Summer is a busy time for rv dealers and independent service techs, so I had to wait a while for an appointment.

Wild turkeys were seen throughout my travels, but Sutherlin had to have the most in one spot.

Looked out my window and saw a deer grazing. Grabbed my camera and then saw a baby with the adult. Turned back again and there were three. Here the young ones are very curious about the rabbit. They almost follow after it, but decide to stick with mom.

There is a street at this Sutherlin park named Killdeer. Thought maybe it was a reference to the deer eating landscape plants. I noticed the above bird several times near the entrance to the park. On looking up its name in the bird catalog, found it is called killdeer because its song sounds like “kill deer”.