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HOW “NOT” TO START AN INTERNATIONAL VACATION

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By Sally Densmore

Sally and Al in Alba- Medford’s sister city

We hadn’t traveled internationally for over four years and never for this long (26 days), so I had planned meticulously for months, reading travel guides and books on packing, so I’d know what we should take. I found gadgets invented to make traveling easier. I bought a new set of luggage and a travel purse with all sorts of zippered compartments and pockets. I even made a list of what I put into each of those pockets, so I’d be able to put my hands on whatever I needed immediately.

What I hadn’t counted on was leaving that purse on the plane from Medford to Seattle and that purse not being found until we were on the plane from Seattle to Amsterdam. I had my passport, or we wouldn’t have been able to leave the country at all. But until we learned from Sea-Tac Lost and Found that it had been found intact, we were anxious. I had thoughtfully

Sally in Amsterdam, the day after the loss

packed all the items I would need on a 10-hour overnight flight: toothbrush and paste, cleanser, contact lens case and solution, make-up, and sleeping pills. As it was, neither of us slept more than an hour or so. The most important item, however, was my phone. My husband and I have learned to text often to reassure each other where we are and when we will return. That ability to stay in touch was lost during this trip. Also, I had made some of our tour reservations on the phone, so we missed a cancellation which caused some undue frustration one morning. I had no way to receive my email, so 1200 were waiting for me when we returned home. I became totally dependent on my husband for the time, weather, and use of the camera phone. And we both became quite obsessive about knowing who had “the” phone. If you want to detach from your phone, I suggest you do it in a more controlled environment at home.

As you might imagine, I was a total basket case about this whole thing at first. My husband spent a couple of days talking me off the ledge. After berating myself for my careless stupidity a hundred times, I bought a few replacements, finally “made friends with the situation” and learned that indeed I could do without a lot of “things”. Once I relaxed, the trip wasn’t totally ruined, and my husband and I actually grew closer. I finally got my bag when I returned.

But I still wouldn’t advise this as the ideal way to begin a vacation.

                                         All and Sally- The smile has returned

A Moving Experience

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by Bob Buddemeier

Part I – well begun is half done, or vice versa

Last November I decided it was time to move.  My wife had died, I had given up driving, I was having physical problems that reduced mobility, and the cats and I were rattling around in the cottage at the bottom of the hill.  The convenience of the Manor had started looking pretty good – the independent part of independent living is relative.

The only problem:  I am a SMAL (Single Male At Large), lacking much of the domestic expertise needed for moving a household.  However, I could feel myself moving into the quicksand phase of residence selection: the longer you stay where you are, the harder it is to get out.

Step one is figuring out where to start.  I knew that Erin Marsh (Marketing) was the Transfer Coordinator, so I threw myself on her mercy.  Fortunately her mercy recovered quickly, and after explaining how the system works (HINT: start here, and pay attention) she found me quite a nice apartment. She actually found two, but somebody with more seniority beat me to the first one.

Good news/Bad news  — the apartment was due for a renovation, so I could get what I wanted in décor (the good news) by the simple expedient of making some decisions and waiting several months (the bad news).

So, after demonstrating financial solvency and signing a few bits of paper, I found myself in the showroom with Irene (Renovations), picking out paint, tile, floorboards, countertops, cabinetry, hardware, etc. etc.  HINT:  If you are a SMAL or anything similar, I recommend that you find some tasteful and decisive person to go along as an advisor.  And pay attention.

Part 2 – Optimistic waiting

Post-move decor, dining area

Around the first of the year the actual renovation got started, with a “firm” completion date in late March.  I had three months to get ready to move from 1420 square feet plus garage to 970 square feet plus a 4’x4’x10’ “chicken coop” in the resident storage area – piece of cake, right?  Well, not really.

Downsizing to come to RVM was challenging, but why should a shorter move with less stuff be a problem?  (1) you are older and probably less vigorous in mind and body.  (2) you probably got rid of all of the easy discards on the first move.  (3)  you may have separation anxiety, about your lifestyle as well as about your residence.  BIG HINT:  you need help.  Admit it, get it, and get on with it.

I am fortunate to have a daughter who is loving, supportive, and a serious butt-kicker.  If you don’t have one, it’s late to get started, but there are substitutes – I hired a personal assistant, got some home care to look after me, and engaged a moving company that specializes in moving seniors, including packing everything, supervising the transfer, and unpacking in the new location.

And you probably have friends you haven’t used yet.  They can work wonders.  My daughter lives in CA and travels a lot, so I was fortunate to have a local deputy shepherdess and some ancillary sheep dogs who did quite a good job of herding an old goat.

The last month or so of sorting and packing was accompanied by a near-constant litany of questions from my advisors:  “WHAT are you going to do with that?”  “What are you going to DO with that?”  “What are you going to do with THAT?”  The obvious answer – take it with me and throw it away later – has limited viability.

BIG HINT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE:  Help with the quicksand extraction process could be a prime target for a Residents Helping Residents organization or something analogous.

Part 3 – Endgame

The relatively well-appointed living room

When things start going wrong, you know you’re getting close.  I had two postponements of the renovation completion date. The first move-in postponement was perversely welcome, because it cleared the calendar for some long-awaited brain (well, head) surgery.  After a quick recovery, the second postponement threatened to take me past the last availability of the movers.  However, Erin was also displeased with the delay, and performed some sort of magic that moved the goal posts back in place.  When the going gets tough, the tough get going – HINT: your staff support is a critical resource; use it wisely.

Just a week before M-day I came down with an infection that resulted in a hospital overnight and serious fatigue thereafter.  Dispelling any thoughts of independence, the Deputy Shepherdess maneuvered around the movers, and got me and the cats successfully transferred (in spite of spending most of a day in crates, the cats seemed calmer and less exhausted than I was).

At first, I experienced a tremendous sense of relief and accomplishment.  Then it dawned on me that there was only a week in which to get the cottage cleared out or start paying double fees.  Enter the auxiliary sheepdogs, whose perceptiveness and energy made it possible to get out on schedule.  Of course, the fact that I retained my golf cart garage took a little of the urgency off that final downsize.

So here I am, relieved and happy to be dealing with the administrivia of moving (schedule and address changes, finding stuff that you know you have somewhere, etc.).

FINAL GIANT HINT #1:  If you think it might be time to consider moving to an apartment, you can be sure it’s later than you think.  Don’t hesitate; the quicksand won’t wait.

FINAL GIANT HINT #2:  Get help!  Advice and information as well as physical help.  Staff help, resident help, volunteer help, paid help – don’t cut corners unnecessarily; your physical and mental health, or what remains of it, is more important than hoarding resources, and you put both at risk by staying too long in the same place or by carrying out a botched move.

Hawaiian Perspective

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by Tom Conger

A surprising percentage of RVM residents have roots in Hawaii. The reasons for this are several, primarily: very few folks can begin to afford retirement in Hawaii’s unconscionable cost of living. And, yes, there is no CCRC anywhere in the Islands which offers all the amenities that RVM does. So the kama’aina flock to the Rogue Valley.

Now, bear in mind that not only are these immigrants coming to So. Orygun from a different state, but that [newest] state is also the most remote habitation on the planet. As a former monarchy there are, uh, cultural differences which persist unto this very date, and English is often spoken as a 2nd language—if at all.

Given the distance from continental US, in the middle of a temperate ocean which modulates weather and temperatures, one of the first differences transplanted Hawaiians experience is seasons—it gets freakin’ cold here! I mean, not the modest cool of a December trade-wind evening, down to 60°F, but cold!—like below 32 degrees, which our high school biology class told us is freezing! Gotta wear shoes, you know… And that calls for acquiring a whole new wardrobe – call it Adaptation #1 – phased to the changes outside as the earth wends its annual way around the sun. Who knew…?

Further, as we circle our central star, we meet Adaptation #2: Daylight Savings Time. One bleary Sunday morning, before it’s even officially spring, we turn all our clocks/timers an hour ahead. Now it stays light longer in the evening—and the Islands are three hours behind us—kinda nice in summer, as it’s still light on the lanai when bedtime draws nigh; but a bitch on that Sunday in fall when it’s all of a sudden dark an hour earlier—and the 49ers play the second half under the lights…

Of course, these differences from the isles prevail most anywhere one moves to (except AZ…); what’s specific to Orygun is that it rains—a lot. Not the kinda rain (”mauka showers”) we’re used to, but an insidious, persistent drizzle, from dark, clouded, leaden skies, where you don foul weather gear, go get the mail, and come back soaked, without really noticing it was raining… ugh. Why do you think the University mascots are Ducks and Beavers…? 

But there are some nice things particular to OR. There is no sales tax: an item marked $10 on the price tag costs $10 at the register. What a surprise! Another nicety of life in OR is you don’t pump your own gas. Not sure how/when this originated, but it is kinda pleasant to pull up to the pump and have the attendant get the gas on his hands/overalls.

Mainland living does differ from the island lifestyle. We’ve mentioned seasonal changes, and Daylight Savings; but how about driving for miles in a single trip, crossing into other states? Why, back at home one must board a commercial airliner just to get into the next county…

Another adjustment, merely from relocating to the PacNW, is that live TV comes on later the farther east one travels. Remember when local channels used to tape-delay Monday Night Football in order to prevent folks from tuning in during normal work hours?

Nobody in the Rogue Valley has mango trees, nor papaya or guava, in their back yard.  Meals in our fine RVM dining halls are not often accompanied by rice, no matter how many scoops,  Talk about a differential in the flavor of life…!

Mr. and Mrs. Raven

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photo collage by Reina Lopez

When Trees Are Too Close to Your Home

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RVM has to manage the landscape for safety as well as for aesthetics. Two trees were removed on Skyline Drive in April. They were damaging a cottage foundation and roof, especially during the strong winds. Winter wind storms had already downed some large trees and a big fir was removed a few months ago on Rogue Valley Manor Drive. RVM is taking a closer look at trees that may damage a cottage because they are too close or have been weakened by disease, fungi or invertebrates. A small pine tree (heavily infested with Western Pine Rust) on the golf course, located at the end of the garage was cut down not long ago.

The multi-trunked fir tree next to a Skyline Drive cottage and the tree just to its left must come down.

 

The upper part of the tree and then the middle were trimmed first. Note the tall stump of the tree by the front door.

 

One person wielded the saw; the another person dropped the limbs and trunk sections to the ground.

Only the top limbs of the tree are left to cut.

 

Three of the trunks are topped.

 

Just the tall stumps remain. It is too bad the tree was so close and large–it was healthy.

 

Stumps are at ground level. Next will be the removal of the tree trunks and branches that had been dropped. Later the stumps and roots will be taken out.

 

Next door, this oak was trimmed. Note the hole in the heartwood of the branch. This hole weakens the limb and, sorry cavity-dwelling birds, the hole will most likely be sealed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help! I’m in the Hospital and My Dog Has to Go!

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By Joni Johnson

Everyone is concerned about the big emergencies on campus like a fire or earthquake, and plans are in the works in case of events like these.  But what happens if you have a personal emergency and no one is there to take care of your animal?  For example, let’s say you fall or get seriously ill and are on the way to the emergency room but your dog or cat is in your house with no one to care for it.  You need help. Residents helping Residents is there to rescue you.

Leslie Schettler, with the help of Vicki Gorrell, got a group of Manor residents together to take care of this problem.  Over forty cat and dog owners attended to discuss the situation.  With input from the people attending, Vicki and Leslie came up with forms to put on your refrigerator indicating what to do with your animal in case you are not there as well as people to contact who would be willing to help you.

The website, listed as Pets @ RVM in the GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES section in myrvm.org, can be reached by clicking the following link if you are logged in to myrvm.org:

https://a.mwapp.net/p/mweb_ws.v?id=82274946&c=82275315&n=Groups-and-Activities.

It currently has the following documents:

  • RVM pet policy
    • Pet registration form
    • Ways to prepare for emergencies when you have pets
    • Pet directory (fillable pdf)
    • Resources for residents with pets (vet recommendations, pet sitters and walkers, where to buy food, etc.)
    • Residents willing to help on a short-term basis in case of a sudden personal emergency

These lists will give you the comfort of knowing your pet’s needs will be met while you are in extremis.  The lists are for short-term help only. But once the immediate crisis dealt with, you will have a little time to figure out your next step in case you will be out of the house for some time.

One issue that is still being worked out is what to do in case your apartment or cottage is locked.  Security does not have the right to enter your apartment without some sort of approval. Ideas are being bandied about how to solve this problem. Stay tuned for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Schettler (lwschettler@gmail.com) or Vicki Gorrell (vgorrell@gmail.com).

Meanwhile, how exciting that Gini Armstrong and Cynde Mauer’s RESIDENTS HELPING RESIDENTS is looking out for you on this issue.

Additional Information about ChatGPT

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If you have an interest in using ChatGPT, we at The Complement hope you will find the following document useful.

Click the link to download the document An Evaluation of the Limitations and Uses of ChatGPT.

https://thecomplement.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Evaluation-of-the-Limitations-and-Uses-of-ChatGPT.pdf

 

What’s New in March

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Interested in previous issues?  Scroll to the bottom of the page.  In the center is a “Load More” link.  Click this to display past articles.

 

NEWS & VIEWS

The Complement Embraces Artificial Intelligence, by George Yates and Bob Buddemeier

Bandon Oregon Travelog, by George Yates and Arti

Anatomy of a Dresser, by Bob Buddemeier

ARTS & INFO 

NIT WIT NEWZ — March 2023, by A. Looney

Book Review: Taxi from Another Planet, by Anne Newins

Mardi Gras 2023, Photo collage by Reina Lopez

Language Fun: Irony, by Connie Kent

March in the Library: Inquiring Minds Are on the Case, by Anne Newins

in Big, Borrowed, or Both

3550:  the Portland Mirabella quarterly magazine (most recent issue) Click Here

Mirabella Monthly, Newsletter of the Seattle Mirabella (March issue) Click Here

PREPARE

Notice:  The contents of the RPG Manual on the Prepare page are being transferred to MyRVM by Vicki Gorrell.  This will be the home of additions or modification to RPG and preparedness information. We will announce when the new site is ready for public review and use.

 

The Complement Embraces Artificial Intelligence

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By George Yates and Bob Buddemeier

Unless you are mentality dwelling in Plato’s cave, you are aware of ChatGPT.

In recent weeks ChatGPT and Bard have received much media attention; some of which is superficially informative, others somewhat misleading. The recent number of TV interviews with the NY Times reporter Kevin Roose (A Conversation With Bing’s Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled) is one example of why the media is paying so much attention to this technology. Media jobs are a prime example of an industry at risk of being significantly impacted by the likes of ChatGPT. Serendipitously, the Sunday, 26 February 2023 airing of HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, devoted the majority of the show to ChatGPT and a fair overview of the current state of AI.

A few years from now using Google to search the internet for information will be akin to using a rotary telephone to place a phone call. Artificial Intelligent applications like ChatGPT are already having an impact on the American workforce and depending on how this technology evolves we could be on the threshold of another Information Revolution – old careers dying off, new (better) careers emerging. It is likely that some of these new careers have not even been thought of at this time.

Here is a brief description of ChatGPT and how we may make use of it in future editions of The Complement.

A good overview article on ChatGPT is provided by Wikipedia, with the content frequently updated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChatGPT

ChatGPT’s parent company is OpenAI, and their home page is  https://openai.com/. From this page you can setup your own ChatGPT account.

The GPT in ChatGPT is an acronym for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.

A Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) is a language model relying on deep learning that can generate human-like texts based on a given text-based input. A user “feeds” the model with a sentence (a query), and the transformer creates coherent paragraph-based information extracted from publicly available datasets. The technology can process any type of text, including guitar tabs or computer code.

The current ChatGPT model is 175 billion parameters in size, making it the largest language model ever trained. This GPT model was trained on a text set that included over 8 million documents and over 10 billion words. From this text, the model learned to perform natural language processing tasks and to generate coherent, well-written text.

Much of the media’s concerns deal with what is technically known as The AI Alignment Problem, which has been recognized and researched for many years. The alignment problem describes the issues associated with building powerful artificial intelligence systems that are aligned with their creator’s intended goals. It is a nontrivial problem, being actively pursued; certainly, by Microsoft and Alphabet (Google).

We took ChatGPT for a test drive in this issue of the Complement. We take both pride and pleasure in introducing to our readership our new writer and researcher, Arti.

The above summary information is provided to better tune your knowledge and expectations of what might be expected from Arti’s family background and general mode of operation.

Arti is a nickname adopted because we are not yet sure of his/her/its gender identity.  The name is a non-exclusive identifier representing the full family name, “Artificial Intelligence” – in this case from the ChatGPT branch of the family.  Arti, as the new addition to our distinguished staff, co-authored the article on Bandon, OR.

Arti proved to be very fast and well-informed, and provided excellent support in crafting the joint article. This represents a novel addition to our staff resource base, and we are eager to test what new features it will permit us to provide.  Consider the possibilities inherent in a dialog between Arti and A. Looney, creator of Nit Wit Newz; or Arti’s analysis of various aspects of the RVM community; or predictions compared with those of expert residents.

While acknowledging that there is still much to be learned about Arti’s judgment and possible biases, we feel that we are entering an exciting period of augmented journalism, and invite you, our readers, to join in co-creating and analyzing the new products.  We will be exploring both the strengths and weaknesses of AI contributions to journalism

 

Bandon Oregon Travelog

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By George Yates and Arti

Forward

You may have noticed some media coverage of ChatGPT, so we thought to have a bit of fun this month with this article which is an example of how ChatGPT can aid in journalism.

Thus, we are introducing Arti as new member to The Complement’s writing staff.  Read the accompanying article, The Complement Embraces Artificial Intelligence, for some information on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT.

Content generated by Arti is identified by using Bold Italic (The quick red fox jumped over the lazy brown dog.) and the Arial font is used for your (hopefully) sentient coauthor.

 

Bandon Oregon Travelog

 

View from our balcony at the Sunset Motel

Fran and I recently took a four-day getaway to Bandon, OR to indulge our photography hobby. We stayed at the Sunset motel and had a magnificent ocean view.

Sunset Motel viewed from Coquille Point

 

Bandon is a great choice as a vacation home base. The town itself has much to offer and driving about one-half hour north or south gets you to some of the best the Oregon coast has to offer.

The Oregon Coast near Bandon is a picturesque stretch of rugged coastline that offers scenic views, diverse wildlife, and plenty of recreational activities for visitors.

Its unique geology and stunning scenery have made it a popular destination for tourists and photographers alike. The coast of Bandon is renowned for its dramatic cliffs, rocky shores, and diverse coastal formations, which are the result of thousands of years of wind and wave erosion.

In addition to its geological formations, the coast of Bandon is also home to an abundance of wildlife. The area is a popular destination for bird watching, and visitors can see a variety of species, including pelicans, seagulls, and terns. The rocky shorelines and cliffs are also home to a diverse array of sea life, including starfish, sea anemones, and mussels.

One of the most iconic coastal formations in Bandon is Face Rock. This massive rock formation is located on the south side of the town and stands over 150 feet tall. It is believed to be a remnant of an ancient sea cave that has been carved away by the relentless waves of the Pacific Ocean. The striking, almost human-like face that has been carved into the rock by the elements has given Face Rock its name. Visitors can take a walk along the beach and admire the formation from different angles, taking in the full beauty of its intricate details.

Face Rock

There is an American Indian legend about this spot. Some say they hear a maiden’s voice on the wind, and standing on the cliff overlooking the ocean you can easily pick out the face on Face Rock. There is a well-kept trail to the beach, and several rocky intertidal areas to explore at low tide.

Bandon is also known for its sea stacks, which are large rocks that have been separated from the mainland by years of erosion. The most famous of these is the Needles, located just south of the town. The Needles are a collection of tall, thin rock formations that rise out of the ocean, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.

The Needles

The coast of Bandon is also home to a number of sea arches, which are formed when waves have eroded the base of a rock formation, leaving a large archway. The most famous of these is Arch Rock, located on the north side of the town. Arch Rock is a massive, natural stone arch that spans over 30 feet in width, making it one of the largest arches in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can walk along a trail that runs alongside the rock and admire its beauty from a safe distance.

Coquille Point, a popular spot for wildlife viewing. This location is known for its large colonies of seals and sea lions, and visitors can often see them basking in the sun on the rocks or swimming in the water below. Other wildlife that can be spotted here include sea otters, harbor porpoises, and a variety of bird species.

Coquille Point Arch Rock

Bandon is also home to a number of charming and historic buildings. Many of the buildings in the town date back to the early 20th century, and they have been well-preserved over the years. One of the most historic buildings in Bandon is the Face Rock Creamery, which was built in the early 1900s. This creamery is famous for its delicious cheese, and it is a must-visit for anyone who loves cheese.

Bandon’s Historic District, also known as Old Town, is located along the Coquille River and has many restaurants and tourist shops. Bandon Sweets & Treats has a good selection of chocolates. The Second Street Gallery art gallery offers a selection of local art and Foley’s Irish Pub (draft Guinness, the Shepard’s pie is average) is a fun place.

While touring the Historic District, we spotted an area of old pilings and thought they would make for an interesting photo composition. Better than the pilings, we spotted a Great Blue Heron hunting for a morning meal.

Great Blue Heron spotted near the Bandon Historic District

Another historic building in Bandon is the Bandon Lighthouse. This lighthouse was built in the late 1800s, and it is still in operation today. The lighthouse is a beautiful structure that is surrounded by lush green forests and rolling hills, and it offers breathtaking views of the coastline.

One can photograph the lighthouse from many viewpoints. I liked this composition from across the Coquille River which provides an interesting foreground.

Coquille Point Lighthouse

The Oregon coast is known for its magnificent sunsets. Unfortunately, we only had one good sunset.

Sunset from our hotel room

As mentioned, Bandon is a great location for taking day trips to the north and to the south.

About a 40 minute drive north of Bandon is the historic fishing town of Charleston which is located at the mouth of the Coos River. This charming town is home to a thriving fishing fleet, and visitors can watch the boats coming and going, or try their hand at fishing from the nearby pier.

Charleston is home to several seafood restaurants and is a great place to try fresh local cuisine. Charleston also has a beautiful harbor, which is a great place to watch the boats come and go.

Well that is what Arti had to say about Charleston, unfortunately for us we arrived  at the wrong time of day. The harbor was peaceful, with little activity. The sky was cloudless with the sun near zenith. Not ideal for photography. We quickly decided to move on toward Shore Acres State Park.

Just a short drive from Charleston is the Shore Acres State Park, which offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastline. The park features a botanical garden with a diverse collection of plants, as well as scenic trails that offer views of the ocean, wildlife, and the surrounding forests.

We never made it to Shore Acres, en route we came across a pull out named Sunset Bay Middle, part of the Ocean Shore Recreation Area. This was an unplanned stop and it turned out to be one of the best for its wave action.

Waves breaking at Sunset Bay – 1

 

Waves breaking at Sunset Bay – 2

 

We had on and off rain showers and were lucky to capture a rainbow.

Rainbow at Sunset Bay

Continuing south on Hwy 540, the Cape Argo Hwy, you come to the Simpson Reef Overlook and Cape Argo State Park.

Simpson Reef is home to many seals.

The very noisy seals at Simpson Reef

We returned to our motel to prepare for the next day’s travels.

Driving south of Bandon for about one half an hour we proceeded to Cape Blanco State Park. This park is one of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Oregon coast. The park offers incredible views of the coast, beautiful beaches, and a variety of hiking trails that lead through the surrounding wilderness. The park is also home to several historic sites, including the Cape Blanco Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest lighthouses in Oregon, and the Hughes Historic House.

Cape Blanco Lighthouse framed by its welcome sign

Cape Blanco shoreline

 

On the leisurely drive home to RVM we took a short detour to the Abacela Vineyard. We have enjoyed their wines since moving to RVM and decided to indulge in a noontime wine tasting. Their Charcuterie board was excellent, however we did supply our own chocolate from Bandon Sweets & Treats.

Welcome to Abacela

 

In conclusion, the Oregon Coast near Bandon is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience. From stunning views, diverse wildlife, and a range of recreational activities, this region offers something for everyone.

The coastal formations of Bandon are truly awe-inspiring. From the striking Face Rock to the majestic Needles, the town is home to some of the most unique and beautiful geological formations in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re an amateur photographer, a nature lover, or just looking for a new adventure, the Oregon Coast is an ideal destination that you won’t soon forget.