Coast
June 2007
This became more apparent at our next hotel stop where it was evident that beachfront sidewalks traversed both private homes and our hotel property.
| Oregon Coast June 2007 |
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As we drove
down the coast, we were pleased to see as many roadside stops and ease of
access to the ocean, along the way. Before leaving on this trip, I encountered
some information that indicated that there is no private ownership of oceanfront
property in Oregon - the entire coast is owned by the state - what a great
idea! This became more apparent at our next hotel stop where it was evident that beachfront sidewalks traversed both private homes and our hotel property. |
| Proceeding
south, we came upon the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, that actively served
ships at sea between 1871 and 1874, and was relit in 1996. I would assume
the relighting was for tourist / commercial purposes as GPS has largely
eliminated the need for coastal lighthouses. One of the informational signs indicated that this area was originally named Cape Foulweather by Captain James Cook on March 7, 1778, with a follow-up note indicating that winds of 100 mph are not unusual. |
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