I don't know about you, but we've got a bit of spring fever comin on So we decided last
minute to strip the RV of its winter shell and "Hit the beach" - NORTHWEST STYLE that
is - for some much needed R&R
Now our favorite beachfront state parks are very popular during the late spring and through
the summer. But we've found that a little spontaneity and luck in the off-season can
really pay off
so stick around as we head to the beach on our first RV getaway of the year and enjoy what just might be our favorite northwest coastal getaway spot
Melissa couldn't get off work early so I decided to enjoy the scenic hour long drive out to
Maristone Island all by myself I was able to claim a great spot and wait
for her to show up
The
main perks of camping off-season are that The parks are less crowded
You can generally find great RV spots last minute, often without a reservation
And off-season rates are usually cheaper
In the off-season, Fort Flagler doesn't take reservations. So you simply show up, claim
a spot and pay at the pay station.
Some parks may have reduced accommodations during the off-season though, including limited
water hookups during the winter. So it's a great idea to call or check the park website
if you are unfamiliar with park practices.
We enjoy heading to the beaches, so this year Melissa decided she would start collecting
SEA GLASS. Also known as old broken bottles…yeah. Unfortunately this was not the best beach
to start that collection
We found only two tiny pieces
One reason we love this place is because it has beauty on all sides. It just makes you
want to just sit down and reflect.
After our failed attempt at collecting Sea Glass, Melissa was in the mood to relax, and
I was itching to explore so I went out to see more of the park on foot.
Fort Flagler is actually one of three Coast Artillery forts (including Fort Worden, and
Fort Casey) that guarded the entrance to the Puget Sound during the early 20th century.
All three forts are now beautifully maintained State Parks that offer a variety of camping
options including full-hookup RV sites.
I'm out on a jog around the park I'm going to go check out that point and watch
out for traffic...Shipping traffic
Check out this cool fort made out of driftwood
Now while I was treking back along the beach I happened to see a glimpse of yellow out
of the corner of my eye
This
place is so pretty. Just take it all in.
We enjoyed a couple of great evenings with a bottle of wine and great conversation as
we watched the sun set behind the mountains from our RV.
Eventually it was time to leave our beach front accommodations and head home.
Saying good bye on Sunday is always a hard thing to do
We always get excited about our first RV outing of the year, especially when we luck out on
great weather and can take advantage of those off-season perks.
Now we're fired up about a new year of Rving.
How about you? Have you taken the RV out yet? Have you tried off-season camping? Where's
your favorite place to go to shake off the winter and welcome the spring? Let's talk
about it in the comments.
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