Central Oregon Vacation

This is a re-post. This had to be my favorite vacation with our motor home (sold). The baby here is 5 now and her big sister will be 10 in August.

Tadpole Pond
Lovingly named Lake Susan
after my daughter. She is
standing in the water with Amelia and Maddie.

This picture was snapped with my iphone. It is an image of Mt. Hood (called Mountain Hood by grandchildren), Oregon as we traveled down the beautiful road that lies at it's foot. Heading east on Highway 26 from Portland, Oregon to Central Oregon, we travels south of Bend to East/Pauline Lakes (East Lake Camp Ground) on the east side of La Pine. We traveled in out 35' Motor Home (for sale orencoopinions@gmail.com) and stayed in the East Lake Resort facilities.

The lakes are the result of volcanic activity and hot springs can be found in the area. Hikes include the opportunity to look in a volcanic caldera that is inactive at this time. Many of the mountains in this part of the world are still active and Mt St Helen's erupted late in the last century.

Bend is a resort community and short drives lead vacationers to beautiful lakes, skiing, white water rafting and camping. Oregon State Parks are some of the best appointed in the nation with large camp sites and small yurts or cabins. Reservation can be made online. Some spots are so popular that reservation need to be made far in advance. When you check those parks that are used the most you will find a winner for a vacation spot. National Park campgrounds are equally as beautiful and affordable. When traveling in a RV you will need to check on vehicle length requirements at the state and federal campgrounds and what services are available. There are a lot of RV resorts available throughout the state.

We have lived in this state all of our lives. I never quit taking picture of Mt. Hood and the central Oregon mountains. The resorts are beautiful, golfing is the best anywhere and families are welcome!

We would love to have you come and visit.

The List

Center of the Storm

Grandchildren

Ages 22 month to 16 years

1 boy

5 girls

4 families

6 Adults

One motor home

Three tents.

30 degree temperatures

Beautiful lake

Bend, Oregon

La Pine, Oregon

East Lake Resort, near La Pine

8000 ft. Elevation

Thin air

No sewer hook up

Dumped 3 times

(12 people pottying)

5.5 Hour Drive from Hillsboro, Oregon

7 People in RV

1 on a motorcycle

4 in a van

Twelve People

Food, Food, Food ($500+)

Sunset

East Lake

Water temperature 60 degree

120 ft deep

Volcanic Soil

High Mercury Content

La Pine, Oregon

Lots of Food

Grandpa

Grandma

Daughter,

Son,

Son-in-law

Daughter-in-law

Baby running

Children playing cards

Daughter/nieces hiking

Party barge boat ride

Sandy Beach

Happy Children

Busy Adults

Camp fires all day

(Very cold)

Sawing wood

Sparks and coals

Marshmallows

Fishing

Sunset

Love

Joy

Boat Ride

4 nights

Great Vacation

At the center of the storm.

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