Monthly Archives: August 2011

Bandon Beach Oregon

Bandon Beach Oregon is a beautiful setting of sea stacks surrounded by a gently sloping beach of fine sand. The waves were pretty tame this day but I can imagine the burst of energy when a heavy surf slams against the sea stacks. During low tide it’s easy to spot colorful starfish and sea anemones,...

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Oregon Coast Thor’s Well

About half way down the Oregon coast there is this place informally named Thor’s well, it’s umm, a hole. It’s not your ordinary hole, this one doesn’t fill up, so it must have a drain, but looking at it a drain would be below sea level and therefore defy the laws of physics. The mesmerizing...

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Yaquina Lighthouse

The Yaquina Lighthouse is worth a visit, it has a great view and lots of wildlife. I highly recommend taking a hike down the steps to the shoreline if for nothing else but to listen to the sound. The beach consists of pebbles and every wave that crashes causes a sound much like applause. It’s...

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