Camp 18

We departed Portland early and headed out to the coast on Rt 26. Breakfast was at Camp 18, a stop not to be missed! Look at the 85 foot ridge pole in the photo.  Yes, it is one giant tree trunk! While enjoying a hearty breakfast, one can also learn a little bit about the history of logging in the area. For instance, there was a hand- drawn map of one of the logging towns from 1937 until the 40s. It showed the school, the offices, the residences, and even the location of the outhouses. Many historic photos and tools decorate the walls. Outside the restaurant, there is some of the more large scale equipment. Fascinating. camp18restaurant.com

As we traveled through the mountains, we actually saw quite a bit of evidence that logging is still going strong. We passed many clear cut swaths, especially evident at the coast looking back. There does seem to be an effort at sustainability as we saw new plantings with signs designating the year they were planted. Still, the barren mountainsides do give you pause.