We made our way uphill through forested areas, downhill past Oregon's famous dunes, and up again along craggy cliffs high above the water's edge. We crossed rivers and bridges, and drove through holiday beach towns hugging the coastline - North Bend, Winchester Bay, Reedsport, Yachats, Waldport, Newport. The 100 mile journey took a lot longer along the winding road and slowing down through the towns that stretch out for several blocks wedged along the narrow coastline.
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| beautiful scenery along this well-traveled dotted highway on the map |
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| Heceta Head and its lighthouse |
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| we'd round a bend to gaze straight at the Pacific |
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| we passed many logging trucks transporting their cargo |
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| yet another stunning view of this wild and craggy coastline |
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| Waldport abuzz with vacationers |
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| folks enjoying the beach among the monoliths |
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| Beverly Beach ahead |
The last time we were here was in October 2001. The Oregon State Parks really are terrific. The setting at Beverly Beach is magical, set amongst tall redwoods, each campsite private and hidden by tall bushes of salal and other undergrowth. The park was active and full with vacationing families, kids scooting about on bikes and having a whale of a time, and folks walking their dogs who seemed equally happy to be enjoying the new smells and environment.
The familiar sounds of wood being chopped, crackling fires, and conversations of folks huddled around the fire or picnic table in this glorious outdoor setting, reminded me why our state parks are so popular.
We set up home, plugged in (yes there is 30 amp electric hookup here), and sat outside in our private little glen, enjoying our cup of tea. With no WiFi to distract either of us, we were happy to read, knit, do Sudoku.... or simply revel in the solitude and relax.