Category Archives: Oregon

The tip of Oregon

  Hammond, Oregon We have settled at Fort Stevens State Park on the very north and westernmost tip of Oregon.  This is the south jetty looking at the beach we will jeep on tomorrow, weather permitting.  The mouth of the … Continue reading

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Camping by the Bay

Newport, Oregon We had a rainy, windy foggy drive up the spectacular coast to Newport today.  I had hoped to see some great waves and we did today on the coastal drive.  Unfortunately, my brain did not make the connection of … Continue reading

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Face Rock

   Coos Bay, Oregon The local Indians tell the tale of an Indian princess that was turned to stone by an angry sea spirit.  My NH friends may note that I have heard mention lamenting the loss of the Man of Mountain … Continue reading

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Lighting the way

  Cape Blanco, Oregon We toured the first lighthouse on the Oregon coast today.  It is located on the westernmost point in the US.  Constructed in 1870 to aid shipping and fishing fleets.  Today it is the oldest standing lighthouse on … Continue reading

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Wheeling with the fishing fleet

  Port Orford, Oregon It is interesting that the harbor at Port Orford has no protection from southern swells.  So the fishing fleet hoist their boats out of the harbor onto wheeled dollies!  Weird sight to be sure.  The weather … Continue reading

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Fog bank

   The drive north up the Oregon coast was stunning at every turn.  There were numerous vista points to stop and soak in the panorama.  The weather is in the sixties and sunny for the most part.  I think the … Continue reading

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