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water fall
Thor's Well, Cape Perpetua
The photos on this page were taken on my summer trip to Oregon. My goal was the Oregon coast, but I hit areas inland such as Crater Lake, Cove Palisades State Park, the Columbia River Basin, Fort Hood, Ashland and the Rogue Valley that were just as stunning. On both ends of the trip, I was in California, so there will be a few pictures of both the Crescent City area and Alturas. Hopefully the pictures you see here will be testament in the eyes of the viewers to the incredible beauty of the state of Oregon. The pictures are in no particular geographical order.
water well
Whaleshead Beach, part of the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, outside Brookings
The North Fork Yachats Covered Bridge, Lincoln County
tree lined street in park
covered bridge
Cape Blanco campground; the road from the campground to beach access
man walking at waters edge
Outside the Cove Palisades State Park is a ridge on which a series of overlooks offers views of the Billly Chinook Lake and the range of mountains that includes Mt. Hood. Mt Hood, however, was clouded over this day.
View looking south at Devil's Punchbowl and Marine Garden Beach from Cape Foulweather
redwood trees
In the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Crescent City
green lake lined with low mountains
coastline
wildflowers on hillside
crater lake
huge bolder in water
Bandon's Face Rock at Face Rock Beach
Wizard Island on Crater Lake, taken from the north ridge
sandhill crane
large roll of fishing net
group of people walking on beach
The ocean looking north from the Cape Blanco headland
rocky coastline
Hug Point is a small three-coved beach with a waterfall on the Hwy 101 between Cannon Beach and Oswalk West State Park. It is a wonderful walking beach.
At the port of Newport with its large fishing boats
Sandhill Crane taken at the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in Alturas, CA
Bridal Veil Falls, along Old Historic Hwy 30
Overlooking Maxwell Beach in Oceanside from Meares State Park
coastline
Netarts Bay at low tide, looking toward Cape Lookout from Oceanside
tall trees in fog
At the entrance to the Cape Lookout State Park trailhead
bridge underneath
Cannon Beach
The underside of the Suislaw River Bridge, Florence
Mt. Hood from the Hood Valley and the Fruit Loop
wildflowers on brick wall
coastline
Mt Hood
people on beach in fog barely seen
From Cape Ferrelo, part of the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, outside Brookings
This is Crater Lake taken from the north ridge. The background is actually the water, not the sky.
Nye Beach in the fog
autumn-colored garden
South Shore State Park Botanical Gardens, Cape Arago
single red maple leaf
log jetting into blue background
A stark visual of fall in the Historic Town of Jacksonville
A Charleston' harbor seal waits for handouts from fishermen cleaning tuna.
Plaikni Falls, east rim of Crater Lake
The Taft Disctrict beach in Lincoln City
Beautiful rock colors line the roadway of the Billy Chinook Lake in Cove Palisades State Park.
closeup of basalt rockwall
closeup of seal face
Oregon Dunes NRA from the Overlook off Highway 101 north of Reedsport
waterfall
Sunset at Paradise Point, Port Orford
sunset behind dunes grass
sand dunes
huge log on beach
rocky waters
Yachats State Park
bridge disappearing into fog
three boys with look-alike bikes at fence
Yaquina Bay Bridge over the Yaquina Bay, Newport
Taken on the North Head Lighthouse grounds, part of the Cape Disappointment State Park on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula
natural sand sculpture
Natural sand sculpturing at the Muriel O. Ponsler State Park beach
man and small daughter fishing
beach scene with people
Alsea Bay in Waldport, mid-coast
Bastendorff County Park beach, Cape Arago Highway
sand dunes
Heceta Beach
rock formation on beach
An overlook south of Gold Beach
rocky coastline
Thunder Rock Cove Viewpoint, part of the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, outside Brookings
Mt Hood
The base of Mt Hood behind Timberline Lodge
waterfall
calm peninsula
The Multnomah Falls along the Columbia Gorge
Netarts Bay at low tide, looking toward Cape Lookout from Oceanside
lighthouse
huge log
Coquille River's North Jetty, Bandon
Heceta Head Lighthouse
sunset between tree limbs
white covered bridge
Ritner Creek Covered Bridge, located 2 miles south of Pedee, northwest of Corvallis
Sunset on Netarts Bay
water surrounded by mountains
The Billy Chinook Lake from varioius spots along the roadway in The Cove Palisades State Park
hiker at sunset
At the Shore Acres State Park on Cape Arago
log with flower on lake
Blue Lake is a natural mountain lake southeast of Alturas, California
rocky coastline
The view north from the Cape Foulweather gift shop
rushing dam with wildflowers in foreground
lighthouse on ridge
The Bonneville Dam near Cascade Locks
The Heceta Head Lighthouse
coastline
Marine Garden Beach along the Otter Creek Rd. just south of Depoe Bay
hole in rock, looks like porcupine face to me
Ineresting rock formations at Otter Point off Highway 101 between Port Orford and Gold Beach
coastline
overview of Columbia River
On the Whispering Spruce Trail, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
waterfall
The Multnomah Falls along the Columbia Gorge
sand dunes
Nye Beach
flowers and river
Views of the Columbia River from Cascade Lock's Marine Park
coastline
rusted ship frame beached
View looking south at Devil's Punchbowl and Marine Garden Beach from Cape Foulweather
The Peter Iredale on a foggy day; the iron sailing ship ran aground while in a storm on October 25, 1906 while heading to the Columbia River.
shipwreck
Thek Mary D. Hume ship at Gold Beach
Crater Lake
lighthouse on rock
Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City
Crater Lake
tree blown by wind
overlooking farm land
On the Cape Meares Beach
Farmland between Medford and Valley of the Rogue State Park on Old Stage Road
dory boat on water's edge
The dory boat landing on Pacific City Beach at Cape Kiwanda
gnarly rock formations
Trail from Shore Acres State Park north to Sunset Bay State Park where crazy rock formations can be seen.
huge log shaped like a charging lion's face
sand dunes
This isn't just a huge log. I see the profile of a charging lion. Taken at a beach along the 101 just south of Crescent City, California.
surfer in air above wave
lighthouse silohuette
Agate Beach with its sand dunes
A lone surfer hits the waves at Gleneden Beach between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay.
Sunset at Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California
waterfall
river water in slow motion
The Multnomah Falls along the Columbia Gorge
Ti'lomihk Falls on the Rogue River in Gold Hill
homes on grassy cliff
Nye Beach
water over rocks in slow-motion
Yachats State Park
coastline
fog on harbor water
Rocky Creek grassy bluff south of Depoe Bay
Charleston Boat Basin in the morning before the fog has lifted
rock formation
Shore Acres State Park, Arago Highway; the trail between the botanical gardens and Simpson's Reef.
pier jetting into lake
Loon Lake is a large recreation area off Hiway 38 inland from Reedsport; in Douglas County
crashing waves
sea lion jumping from water for fish
On the Trail to Restless Waters near Devils Churn, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Sea lion catches fish discard at the Charleston boat basin wharf
huge piece of driftwood on beach
On the Cape Meares Beach
coastline
sunset over beach
The Klamath River Overlook, high on a bluff where the Klamath River mouth opens to the Pacific Ocean, California
sunset at Sunset Bay State Park on the Cape Arago Highway
crater lake
Crater Lake taken from the north ridge
waves crashing against rocks
wide, calm river scene
At Bandon's Face Rock Beach
The Columbia River at Cascade Locks
white covered bridge
sea life in tidepool
Harris Bridge, built in 1929; located in Benton County, west of Corvallis
Sea life in tide pools, Crescent City, California beach near the dock and jetty
At Rock Creek just south of Depoe Bay
sand dunes
lighthouse on spit of land
slow-motion wave crashing
Oregon Dunes NRA from the Overlook off Highway 101 north of Reedsport
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
rugged rock formations in water
Lone Ranch Beach, part of the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, outside Brookings
ocean wave with rainbow colors in mist
The Rogue River jetties, Gold Beach
lighthouse
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
closeup of autumn aspen leaves
Taken at Ti'lomihk Falls on the Rogue River, in Gold Hill
yard nautical decor
In a residential neighborhood of Nye Beach
cranberry bog
driftwood in shape of alligator head
On Meares Beach
Cranberry bogs in the Bandon area
coastline
Looking north at Meyers Creek, Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint on Highway 101 south of Gold Beach
driftwood
tall red autumn tree
Netarts Bay
Strolling in Ashland's Lithia Park
hole in rock
coastline
Off the 101, Klamath Beach Road in northern California leads to an overlook high on a cliff where views to the north and the south can be had.
lighthouse in distance over the water
Inside Devil's Punchbowl, located between Newport and Depoe Bay; access to inside the bowl is from Marine Garden Beach to the north
Yaquina Head Lighthouse, taken from the north
autumn leaves
Loon Lake is a large recreation area off Highway 38 inland from Reedsport in Douglas County. Autumn was in the air there.
slow motion waves against rocks
lighthouse
Taken at Yachats State Park
coastline
Coquille River Lighthouse on the North Jetty, Bandon
beach waves in slow motion
Taken at Yachats State Park
Shoreline looking south from Cape Blanco
bouys hanging from tree
waves crashing between rocks
Lone Ranch Beach, , part of the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, outside Brookings
On the grounds of the Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California
lighthouse
Coquille River Lighthouse located at Coquille River jetty, Bullards Beach, Bandon; photo taken from Beach Loop Road in Bandon
huge driftwood log
On the Cape Meares Beach
bull elk on road
On the Drury Parkway inside the Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park which is part of the Redwoods Natl and State Parks system in northern California
pasture behind wire fence
Along County Road 60 in Alturas, California
beach scene
At an overlook south of Gold Beach
fish in hatchery
rock formations called tofani
Trout at the Bonneville Dam fish hatchery
sunrays through forest
Tofani can be seen on the trail from Shore Acres State Park north to Sunset Bay State Park, Cape Arago.
lighthouse
Sunset Bay State Park picnic area between the campground and the beach. This is the location of Malcom Forbes' hot-air ballon takeoff to Chesapeak Bay, Newport News, Virginia in the fall of 1973.
sunset over water
On the grounds of the Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California
huge tree root weathered by time
sand dunes
Sunset over Netarts Bay
On the Restless Waters Trail at Perpetua
sun and seagull sunset over water
forest
Sand dunes on Heceta Beach
Sunset over Depoe Bay

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On the Whispering Spruce Trail , Cape Perpetua Scenic Area