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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More great views
More great views
0 2025/09/26 20:58:06
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
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
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
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
0 2025/09/26 20:57:57
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
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
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
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
Big display about rescue services in Ilwaco
Big display about rescue services in Ilwaco
0 2025/09/19 20:45:58
...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
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
This is a small model of the boat D'Abovile piloted. He capsized about 30 times. It quite a story
This is a small model of the boat D'Abovile piloted. He capsized about 30 times. It quite a story
0 2025/09/19 20:44:46
Gerard D'Aboville spent 134 days crossing the Pacific from Japan to Ilwaco in a small, I don't even know if you can call it a boat, it looks more like a big kayak. Someone Google this, it's too incredible.
Gerard D'Aboville spent 134 days crossing the Pacific from Japan to Ilwaco in a small, I don't even know if you can call it a boat, it looks more like a big kayak. Someone Google this, it's too incredible.
0 2025/09/19 20:43:44
Entrance to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
Entrance to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
0 2025/09/19 20:43:25
Sherburne Hotel is the longest continually hotel in Washington State. Built in 1896. Some of it's guests have been Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Paul Newman and Robert Redford and Elizabeth Taylor. Not all at the same time.
Sherburne Hotel is the longest continually hotel in Washington State. Built in 1896. Some of it's guests have been Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Paul Newman and Robert Redford and Elizabeth Taylor. Not all at the same time.
0 2025/09/19 18:00:27
A memorial glass panel for a lost daughter
A memorial glass panel for a lost daughter
0 2025/09/19 18:00:26
Front desk
Front desk
0 2025/09/19 18:00:25
This is a giant frying pan and whale sculpture. When I visited the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, I found out this was actually used in giant clam bakes in the 1940's.
This is a giant frying pan and whale sculpture. When I visited the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, I found out this was actually used in giant clam bakes in the 1940's.
0 2025/09/19 17:54:38
Excuse me ma'am (Columbo voice here), did you see which way they went?
Excuse me ma'am (Columbo voice here), did you see which way they went?
0 2025/09/19 17:54:37
On the Discovery Trail
On the Discovery Trail
0 2025/09/19 17:54:36
The Pickled Fish, they had music every night that I was here and right across from the Worldmark!
The Pickled Fish, they had music every night that I was here and right across from the Worldmark!
0 2025/09/19 17:54:34
One of my favorite songs, and a great Sand sculpture
One of my favorite songs, and a great Sand sculpture
0 2025/09/19 17:54:33
Larger wood carvings of whales.
Larger wood carvings of whales.
0 2025/09/19 17:54:32
There was a Sand Castle Festival at the end of July and I think there are some sculptures still standing
There was a Sand Castle Festival at the end of July and I think there are some sculptures still standing
0 2025/09/19 17:54:31
We saw a number of these markers on the path.
We saw a number of these markers on the path.
0 2025/09/19 17:54:29
Advertising | Cookie Policy | Privacy Statement | Terms of Service | Manage Preferences - Your Privacy Choices