South Slough Research Reserve (Coos Bay)

After getting up early, going to the farmers market, the mall in North Bend, a stop at Cranberry Sweets (locally made candy), Safeway to get gas, and visiting the Charleston visitors center we arrived at the South Slough Research Center.

There are cool walking trails on the reserve that we decided to walk. Did I mention it was raining off and on and fifty degrees? Thank goodness for Icebreaker.

The paths through the forest are something out of a novel. Right when your eyes start to get comfortable with the boardwalk through the forest, the path emerges out of the dim light to give you a view of the estuary for a bit and then back in again.

At the end of the trail we chose we came to a two level viewing deck for the estuary. The deck was pretty cool but the trees blocked the view. Oh well the path down was worth the walk.

This tunnel in the trees and shrubs made me think I might see a few Hobbits in it. It was amazing to walk through forty yards of a living tunnel. I want one in my yard.

Melissa and me on our way back to the car. After this a walk on Whiskey Run beach and then Bandon for fish & chips and more shopping.