Monthly Archives: July 2009

Cape Perpetua and Smelt Sands: Day 7 of the Oregon Trails

The day began with a big breakfast of French toast, scrambled egg, and bacon at the Adobe Inn Restaurant a bit south of my motel.  I knew I’d be snacking at lunchtime, so I was glad to take some leftover … Continue reading

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Waterfalls: Day 6 of the Oregon Trails

I woke up today and had a hearty breakfast at the Agate Beach Inn’s Starfish Grill.  Lots of driving today, since I headed over 70 miles inland to visit Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls. I drove east on Highway … Continue reading

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Cascade Head and Newport: Day 5 of the Oregon Trails

I loved this road sign at the Cascade Head trail today, for I did indeed have pedestrain by the time I finished hiking 6.2 miles and going up and down 1200 feet. The day began with a ho-hum breakfast at … Continue reading

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Neahkahnie Mountain and Two Haystacks: Day 4 of the Oregon Trails

After another continental breakfast, I checked out of the Microtel and drove south.  I made a brief stop at Cannon Beach to photograph their Haystack Rock, which is 235 feet high and proclaimed the world’s third largest coastal monolith.  However, … Continue reading

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The Oregon Coast Trail: Day 3 of the Oregon Trails

I slept in today, recovering from the strenuous hike up Saddle Mountain yesterday.  After a continental breakfast at the Microtel I finally drove south to Ecola State Park and arrived at the trailhead at Ecola Point at 10 am. I … Continue reading

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