Friday, Sept 29, 2017 (Oregon)

Fort Stevens State Park

I made a new batch of brownies after making camp, and then we took a walk to Coffenbury Lake in the day-use area. There were three short piers, each with a small platform, jutting out into the water near each of the three boat launches. The platforms had picnic tables on them and we sat at one and enjoyed the peaceful view while the other two platforms were used for fishing (the lake is stocked with trout in spring and early fall). We debated staying another night so that we could explore the fort, but we were both feeling like it was time to head toward home, knowing it would take about a week at our slow pace. But the fort has an interesting history and you can read about it here History of Fort Stevens.