This is the Nahcotta, a 1889 Passenger Coach. This is a Pullman Coach that was part of the Clamshell Railroad which ran along the North Beach Peninsula.
This is the Nahcotta, a 1889 Passenger Coach. This is a Pullman Coach that was part of the Clamshell Railroad which ran along the North Beach Peninsula.
0 2025/09/19 20:46:12
I'm adding in this picture from the start of our trip in August...
I'm adding in this picture from the start of our trip in August...
0 2025/09/19 20:45:22
...because this is how you used to get to Astoria from what was called Megler.
...because this is how you used to get to Astoria from what was called Megler.
0 2025/09/19 20:45:35
Big display about rescue services in Ilwaco
Big display about rescue services in Ilwaco
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0 2025/09/19 20:46:58
Ilwaco Marina
Ilwaco Marina
0 2025/09/19 20:46:46
Salt, it's a seafood place but I had a fantastic cheeseburger. Will have to have seafood next time.
Salt, it's a seafood place but I had a fantastic cheeseburger. Will have to have seafood next time.
0 2025/09/19 20:46:35
Cushy cushions in the first class section
Cushy cushions in the first class section
0 2025/09/19 20:46:21
Once in the parking lot, I realize that you have to walk...up hill...both ways, to get to the lighthouse! You can see the light keeper's house. So I have to decide whether or not I'm going to walk it. I walk it.
Once in the parking lot, I realize that you have to walk...up hill...both ways, to get to the lighthouse! You can see the light keeper's house. So I have to decide whether or not I'm going to walk it. I walk it.
0 2025/09/26 20:58:08
The visitor center is about 40 minutes north of Florence.
The visitor center is about 40 minutes north of Florence.
0 2025/09/26 20:57:54
The light house, similar to the one at Cape Disappointment.
The light house, similar to the one at Cape Disappointment.
0 2025/09/26 20:58:03
Just before crossing this bridge, the Cape Creek Bridge, you drive down to the beach for access to the lighthouse.
Just before crossing this bridge, the Cape Creek Bridge, you drive down to the beach for access to the lighthouse.
0 2025/09/26 20:58:00
This is now B&B, which somehow, you can drive to? Not sure where that turn off was but I missed it.
This is now B&B, which somehow, you can drive to? Not sure where that turn off was but I missed it.
0 2025/09/26 20:57:59
They have a number of very short videos you can watch and the usual park type displays of flora and fauna and these chairs with foot stools so you can simple sit and watch the panoramic view
They have a number of very short videos you can watch and the usual park type displays of flora and fauna and these chairs with foot stools so you can simple sit and watch the panoramic view
0 2025/09/26 20:57:56
0 2025/09/26 20:57:57
The surf is amazing and the power that it brings in is something to watch.
The surf is amazing and the power that it brings in is something to watch.
0 2025/09/26 20:58:02
Looking down on the beach from the lighthouse. You can see that the Oregon Coast is rounder, taller cliffs, the forest doesn't come right down to the beach like in Washington. Maybe at some places?
Looking down on the beach from the lighthouse. You can see that the Oregon Coast is rounder, taller cliffs, the forest doesn't come right down to the beach like in Washington. Maybe at some places?
0 2025/09/26 20:58:05
More great views
More great views
0 2025/09/26 20:58:06
Started raining about midnight and this was the same view in the morning.
Started raining about midnight and this was the same view in the morning.
0 2025/09/26 21:19:35
Lily pads in Lake Tahkenitch
Lily pads in Lake Tahkenitch
0 2025/09/26 21:19:52
We've had the most beautiful weather driving down the coast. This is our view from Site 15 in the afternoon. The group next to us are musicians and they play for a large part of the night, banjo, mandolin, 2 guitars and a ukulele. Great fun. We had stars...and then it clouded up.
We've had the most beautiful weather driving down the coast. This is our view from Site 15 in the afternoon. The group next to us are musicians and they play for a large part of the night, banjo, mandolin, 2 guitars and a ukulele. Great fun. We had stars...and then it clouded up.
0 2025/09/26 21:19:37
We've been told we can walk to the beach from our campsite so we head out on the trail. It's a very nice trail but it's sand which is odd because it seems like we are in the forest?
We've been told we can walk to the beach from our campsite so we head out on the trail. It's a very nice trail but it's sand which is odd because it seems like we are in the forest?
0 2025/09/26 21:23:33
About 10 miles closer to Florence and running water, very nice campsites, we are happy to make the switch.
About 10 miles closer to Florence and running water, very nice campsites, we are happy to make the switch.
0 2025/09/26 21:23:12
Finally we are at the beach, we can see it rising up ahead as we climb the last dune.
Finally we are at the beach, we can see it rising up ahead as we climb the last dune.
0 2025/09/26 21:23:31
The trail back to camp is a loop and now we are walking along the inlet of the Sitcoos river as it meanders out to the ocean
The trail back to camp is a loop and now we are walking along the inlet of the Sitcoos river as it meanders out to the ocean
0 2025/09/26 21:23:29
And then there is the beach, long and deserted but sunny.
And then there is the beach, long and deserted but sunny.
0 2025/09/26 21:23:34
0 2025/09/26 21:23:36
After a while, it's a mile trail, we come to a little pond and are looking for critters, but don't see any, then we saw an osprey which was pretty cool.
After a while, it's a mile trail, we come to a little pond and are looking for critters, but don't see any, then we saw an osprey which was pretty cool.
0 2025/09/26 21:23:38
You drive over a little stretch of river to get into the park
You drive over a little stretch of river to get into the park
0 2025/09/26 21:27:33
Salmon fishing is huge here and many people book a fishing trip. In this case, the owner of the boat was filleting and bagging the salmon right on his boat.
Salmon fishing is huge here and many people book a fishing trip. In this case, the owner of the boat was filleting and bagging the salmon right on his boat.
0 2025/09/27 08:56:26
There is a bit of board walk, we managed to get our dog fix in by petting a lot of doggies on this stroll.
There is a bit of board walk, we managed to get our dog fix in by petting a lot of doggies on this stroll.
0 2025/09/27 08:55:32
There are a number of these sea lions or seals in town
There are a number of these sea lions or seals in town
0 2025/09/27 08:56:19
Beer it forward! What a great idea. It may be hard to see but Mr. Perry gave a beer to Scott, Terra gave one to John and Hannah. I'm guessing the people at the restaurant know who some of these people are.
Beer it forward! What a great idea. It may be hard to see but Mr. Perry gave a beer to Scott, Terra gave one to John and Hannah. I'm guessing the people at the restaurant know who some of these people are.
0 2025/09/27 08:56:21
A little reflection on the water
A little reflection on the water
0 2025/09/27 08:56:24
Here are some nice salmon steaks, now that is fresh.
Here are some nice salmon steaks, now that is fresh.
0 2025/09/27 08:56:31
These gentlemen owned their own boats and brought their catch up to the fish cleaning station to fillet and bag.
These gentlemen owned their own boats and brought their catch up to the fish cleaning station to fillet and bag.
0 2025/09/27 08:56:33
Right across the street is Homegrown. We had started to walk into town and asked some locals where to go and they said go to Hometown, it's right across from the museum. There is the standard Mo's down at the marina but we enjoyed our lunch.Bee
Right across the street is Homegrown. We had started to walk into town and asked some locals where to go and they said go to Hometown, it's right across from the museum. There is the standard Mo's down at the marina but we enjoyed our lunch.Bee
0 2025/09/27 08:56:23
Big Salmon at the beginning of the marina.
Big Salmon at the beginning of the marina.
0 2025/09/27 08:56:17
Another marina shot
Another marina shot
0 2025/09/27 08:56:36
Picture of building in Old Town although I'm not sure how old this building is. There is a little walking map and plaques on some of the buildings
Picture of building in Old Town although I'm not sure how old this building is. There is a little walking map and plaques on some of the buildings
0 2025/09/27 08:56:37
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