Bay Center / Willapa Bay KOA in Bay Center, Washington | June 1981 & June 2016
Excerpt from my grandmother’s travel journal on June 4th, 1981: “We found a KOA, three miles off 101 near Bay Center. Took Site #8 under some aspen trees in soft grass and had the tent up in no time. Set out for a walk on the beach – peaceful, absolute quietude, not even gulls.”
Iris and Ken Shupe were the very friendly owners who eagerly helped me pin down the exact location of this photograph. Much has changed since 1981, including many trees having been cut down and cabins taking their place. After careful examination, we determined that my grandparents had camped where one of these cabins now stood.