Oregon’s Tallest Lighthouse: Yaquina Head Lighthouse
I’ve always found lighthouses extremely romantic. They’re always in the most stunning, breathtaking locations, places you almost can’t believe actually exist. Yaquina Head Lighthouse is no different. It stands on an exposed spit of land on the edge of the Oregon Coast and soars into...
Sand Dollar Heaven at Fort Stevens State Park
We watched a white gull unceremoniously rip apart its breakfast as our toes went numb and the waves bit at our ankles. The beach was littered with the shells of recently discarded crab and the shrill cry of seagulls echoed in our ears. But our...
Historical Battery Russell at Fort Stevens State Park
If you’re a history buff or just love checking out old places, Battery Russell at Fort Stevens is a must when you’re in the Oregon area. While this particular battery is no longer active, it once played an important role in the defense of the...
100-Year-Old Peter Iredale Shipwreck at Fort Stevens State Park
The Wreck of the Peter Iredale has laid exposed on Oregon’s coast since 1906. For more than a hundred years it has drawn tourists and is one of the most accessible shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast. Its rusted steel skeleton stands proudly as a testament...