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OREGON - TO WASHINGTON - JUNE 10 - JUL 9, 2025

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OREGON TO WASHINGTON - JUNE 10 - JUL 9, 2025 Due to the need to catch up on my blog posts, I'm going to write a long one sharing our travels through Oregon heading to Washington state.   We are currently in Arizona and it's November.  Obviously I have a lot to catch you up on, so here goes! On June 10th we left Red Bluff KOA Journey in California and headed to Edenvale Winery in Medford, Oregon for 2 nights.  Edenvale Winery makes wines in the old-world style and prides itself on its commitment to sustainable agriculture, historic preservation and eduction.  Their tasting room experience operates out of the refurbished Carriage House of the historic Voorhies Mansion.   Built between 1890 and 1898, the Voorhies Mansion is located on was originally established as Eden Valley Orchards by Joseph Stewart in 1885. The entire property is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  There is also a redesigned Italian-style garden on the property.  ...
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RED BLUFF KOA JOURNEY, RED BLUFF, CA - JUNE 5-10, 2025

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RED BLUFF KOA JOURNEY, RED BLUFF, CA - JUNE 5-10, 2025 Our next stop was Red Bluff, CA where we stayed at another KOA.  It was a very lovely place, well taken care of and lots of trees and water features.   The RV sites were paved and spacious.  Not too close to your neighbors.   Sometimes, we just need a break from being on the road, and even sightseeing.  It's nice to just sit back and relax, enjoy the weather and catch up on reading, playing board games, or just doing "nothing."   The KOAs have many amenities.  We can't always take advantage of all of them as we are still acclimating our dogs to being left alone in the motorhome.  It was easy when we had a house, they were comfortable there and leaving them alone was never an issue.  In the motorhome, there is a lot more activity with people and dogs walking by, and just the change of location/scenery.  We have left them for short periods of time to enjoy a dip in the pool, or check o...
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J & M FARMS, LODI, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 4, 2025

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J & M FARMS, LODI, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 4, 2025  J & M Farms, another Harvest Host location, its a fourth generation farm growing cherries, wine grapes, and pears  in Lodi, CA.  We were lucky enough to be there during cherry season (May to mid-June). We spent a quiet restful night r ight beside the cherry trees,  and the sunset was beautiful. We had the opportunity to walk through the orchard and marvel at how many cherries were on the trees.  They also had cherries growing on vines, which we had never seen before. We couldn't leave without getting some cherries of our own.  They were delicious.  We also bought a jar of "drunken" cherries.  Cherries soaked in vodka.  They are a great addition to a vodka cocktail! We've really enjoyed staying at Harvest Hosts locations, supporting small businesses and the experience of learning more about each place.   If you travel in a van, class A, class B, class C, travel trailer, or 5th wheel, c...
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 2, 2025

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  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA JUNE 2, 2025 On June 2nd we took a scenic drive to Yosemite National Park.  We weren't exactly close to the park from our camping spot - but felt like making the drive.  It took us almost 2 hours to get there, but it was well worth the drive.   We found a fantastic audio tour App that we ended up purchasing, as it has audio tours for many locations.  We bought the National Parks package and it has been worth the price.  The audio tour relates stories and information about the parks, history, geologic information, inhabitants both animal and human, and how the park became a National Park.  We highly recommend you check it out for all of the amazing tours it offers.  Here is the link: ACTION TOUR GUIDE Yosemite National Park was founded as a National Park in 1890.  John Muir, the famous farmer, inventor, naturalist, philosopher, writer, botanist, zoologist, geologist and environmentalist, also known as "John...
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HORSESHOE BEND RECREATION AREA - LAKE MCCLURE, COULTERVILLE, CA - MAY 29-JUNE 4, 2025

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HORSESHOE BEND RECREATION AREA-LAKE MCCLURE COULTERVILLE, CA - MAY 29-JUNE 4, 2025 Our drive from Mendota, CA to Coulterville, CA had twisty turnys along the way.  It's always an experience to travel those roads with nearly 40ft motorhome towing a SUV not knowing what's around the bend.  Steve always takes his time and drives at a comfortable speed.  We're never in a hurry to get to where we're going.  We like to enjoy the ride and scenery along the way.  As they say, "It's not the destination, it's the journey." Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area at Lake McClure was beautiful.  We were, literally, the only people there.  A few days later, another couple came in to camp.  Other than that it was quiet, peaceful and we really enjoyed the area.  With Lake McClure right there we would see boaters trailering their boats to the boat ramp, to spend time on the lake either fishing or just enjoying the water. To our amazement, we saw the largest pinecones...
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