Virtual Guidebook to the Oregon Coast

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Virtual Guidebook to the
Oregon Coast and Coast Ranges

Sunset on the beach at Nehalem State Park.

Table of Contents

Columbia River: Fort Stevens and Clatsop Spit (4); Youngs Bay and Fort Clatsop (6); Astoria (5); Astoria's Historic Waterfront (5); Lower Columbia River (2)
Northern Oregon Coast: Saddle Mountain (7); Ecola and Cannon Beach (4); Hug Point (4); Neahkanie Mountain (3); Nehalem Bay (4); Tillamook (7); Three Capes Scenic Loop (5); Lincoln City (3); Depoe Bay and Otter Crest (8)
Central Oregon Coast: Yaquina Head (2); Newport (10); Alsea Bay and Yachats (4); Cape Perpetua (6); Heceta Head (8); Florence and the Oregon Dunes (6); Charleston and Shore Acres (4); South Slough at Coos Bay (4)
Southern Oregon Coast: Bandon (2); Cape Blanco (3); Port Orford (8); Rogue River (1); Pistol River (4); Boardman State Park (8); Chetco River (1)

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Complete Listing of Panoramas: listed from northwest to southeast

Columbia River

Fort Stevens and Clatsop Spit

A recently beached boat on Clatsop Spit.: Standard Size only
Passing ships at the mouth of the Columbia River, Fort Stevens State Park.: Standard Size only
Battery Russell, Fort Stevens, near Astoria.: Standard Size only
Wreck of the "Peter Iredale" in the sand at Fort Stevens.: Standard Size only

Youngs Bay and Fort Clatsop

Fishing boats being repaired in the Skipanon Channel. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Fishing boats in Skipanon Channel, the first harbor on the Columbia River. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Young's River Bridge near Astoria. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
A reproduction of Fort Clatsop, home to the Lewis and Clark expedition the winter of 1805-06. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The captain's quarters at Fort Clatsop. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Dugout canoes at Fort Clatsop's canoe landing on the Lewis and Clark River. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Astoria

The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival parade on Commercial Street in downtown Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Astoria's Flavel Mansion from Exchange Street. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Grand Street at Eighth, a typical residential neighborhood in Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
At the base of the Astoria Column, overlooking the Columbia River. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Astoria Column and Comcomly's burial canoe, overlooking Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Astoria's Historic Waterfront

The Docks on Twelth waterfront development, Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Fishermen next to the Sixth Street river viewing tower. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Riverside Walk along Astoria's historic waterfront. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The retired lightship "Columbia" and coast guard cutters, docked at the Maritime Museum, Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

The Lower Columbia River

Houseboats on the Smith River, east of Astoria. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the "Wahkiakum", last ferryboat on the lower Columbia River. (6-22-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Northern Oregon Coast (Seaside to Lincoln City)

Saddle Mountain

Clearcuts of various ages, on the road to Saddle Mountain. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Lush forest on the Saddle Mountain trail, Oregon Coast Ranges. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Halfway up, the Saddle Mountain trail breaks out of the forest. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On a ridgetop on Saddle Mountain. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Saddle Mountain is known for the abundance and diversity of its wildflowers. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Just below the summit of Saddle Mountain. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
At the very summit of Saddle Mountain, three Cascade summits in view. (6-21-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Ecola State Park and CannonBeach

Indian Beach at Ecola, popular for its gentle surf. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The lookout at Ecola Point affords a view of the lighthouse on Tillamook Rock. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The view south from Ecola Point impressed Meriwether Lewis in 1805. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Haystack Rock on the beach at Cannon Beach.: Standard Size only

Hug Point

A waterfall on the beach at Hug Point. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Before the highway was built traffic used this ledge to round Hug Point. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The narrow wagon road carved from the cliffs at Hug Point. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Boulders embedded in the sand at Hug Point. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Neahkanie Mountain and Oswald West State Park

Short Sands Beach in Oswald West State Park. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
One of the spectacular viewpoints as Highway 101 rounds Neahkanie Mountain. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Neahkanie Beach, south of the great cliffs of Neahkanie Mountain. (6-20-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Nehalem Bay

Low tide on Nehalem Bay. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Sunset on the beach at Nehalem State Park. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The railroad stop at Wheeler on Nehalem Bay.: Standard Size only
Manhattan Beach near Nehalem. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Tillamook

Picturesque rocks at the entrance to Tillamook Bay, near Garibaldi. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The old coast guard pier at Garibaldi.: Standard Size only
The Tillamook Cheese Factory is one of the most popular attractions on the Oregon coast. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Observation gallery inside the cheese factory at Tillamook. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Outside the Tillamook blimp hangar and air museum, formerly Tillamook N.A.S.: Standard Size only
Inside the blimp hangar, largest wooden building in the world.: Standard Size only
World War II foes, the British Spitfire and the German Messerschmidt Bf-109. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Three Capes Scenic Loop

Cape Meares Lighthouse.: Standard Size only
The Octopus Tree at Cape Meares.: Standard Size only
Sand flats at Sand Lake, near Cape Kiwanda.: Standard Size only
Dunes at Sand Lake.: Standard Size only
The beach at Pacific City.: Standard Size only

Lincoln City

The beach at "D" River in Lincoln City. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Driving range and restaurant at Salishan Lodge.: Standard Size only
The "Never Give an Inch" house on the Siletz River.: Standard Size only

Depoe Bay and Otter Crest

Rocky Creek, one of many state wayside parks along the Oregon coast. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
A wash-lashed cove at Rocky Creek, near Boiler Bay. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Souvenir shops line the highway at Depoe Bay. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the Highway 101 bridge over the harbor at Depoe Bay. (6-19-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Whale watching boats in the harbor at Depoe Bay.: Standard Size only
Cape Foulweather, high above Otter Crest. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Inn at Otter Crest.: Standard Size only
Highway 101 runs along the bluffs above spectacular Beverly Beach north of Newport. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Central Oregon Coast (Newport to Coos Bay)

Yaquina Head

Yaquina Head Lighthouse, near Newport.: Standard Size only
The cobblestone beach at Yaquina Head.: Standard Size only

Newport

The old Nye Beach section of Newport.: Standard Size only
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, at the entrance to Newport harbor. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Restored Yaquina Bay Lighthhouse. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Inside the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Fall and Bay Streets, along the river in old Newport.: Standard Size only
Amongst the fishing boats on pier 5, Newport.: Standard Size only
The Newport fishing boat harbor on Yaquina Bay.: Standard Size only
Sea bird aviary at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport.: Standard Size only
Between the sea otter and wave crash exhibits at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.: Standard Size only
Yaquina Bay Bridge. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Alsea Bay and Yachats

Driftwood Beach, north of Waldport. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The new Alsea Bay Bridge and interpretive center at Waldport. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The "408" trail along the shore at Yachats.: Standard Size only
Mouth of the Yachats River. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Cape Perpetua

The CCC-built lookout at Cape Perpetua. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Lush forest at the top of Cape Perpetua. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
An Indian midden at Neptune Wayside near Cape Perpetua. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Ten Mile Creek Bridge and beach. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Vast Roosevelt Beach north of Heceta Head.: Standard Size only
Big Creek Beach. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Heceta Head

In the forest above Heceta Head Lighthouse. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The lighthouse-keepers house at Heceta Head. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Heceta Head Lighthouse. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Heceta Head Lighthouse. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The beach at Cape Cove, under the Cape Creek Bridge. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Cape Creek Bridge and tunnel at Heceta Head. (6-18-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Looking north to Heceta Head. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Highway 101 high on the cliffs south of Heceta Head. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Florence and the Oregon Dunes

The Siuslaw River Bridge at Florence. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Restaurants and fishing boats on the Florence riverfront.: Standard Size only
In the dunes near Takhenitch Creek, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.: Standard Size only
Takhenitch Creek in the Oregon Dunes.: Standard Size only
ORV area in the Oregon Dunes, near Umpqua Lighthouse.: Standard Size only
The Umpqua River Lighthouse. (6-15-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Charleston and Shore Acres

Crab fishing on the public docks at Charleston, Coos Bay.: Standard Size only
Formal gardens, Shore Acres State Park, Charleston.: Standard Size only
Rose test garden, Shore Acres.: Standard Size only
Lily pond and Japanese garden, Shore Acres.: Standard Size only

South Slough at Coos Bay

Skunk cabbage-red alder swamp, South Slough.: Standard Size only
Salt grass marsh, South Slough.: Standard Size only
Pilings and levee along South Slough, Coos Bay.: Standard Size only
Mudflats at South Slough, Coos Bay.: Standard Size only

Southern Oregon Coast (Bandon to the California Border)

Bandon

Fishing and crabbing at the Coquille River Lighthouse.: Standard Size only
The Pinnacles on Face Rock Beach, Bandon.: Standard Size only

Cape Blanco

Cape Blanco Lighthouse from the narrrow isthmus. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Cape Blanco Lighthouse. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
At the foot of the lighthouse at Cape Blanco. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Port Orford

Fishing boat parking area at Port Orford. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Fishing boats parked on the pier. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Launching a boat from the pier with a crane. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Fishing boats parked on the old pier at Port Orford.: Standard Size only
Port Orford harbor from the beach, showing the old pier.: Standard Size only
Battle Rock from the park. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Humbug Mountain from the north.: Standard Size only

Gold Beach and the Rogue River

The Rogue River Bridge at Gold Beach. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Rogue River to Pistol River

Meyers Creek Beach at Pistol River. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The beach at Pistol River State Park. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Dramatic rocks on the windswept point at Pistol River. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
South of Pistol River. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Samuel H. Boardman State Park

A viewpoint at the north edge of Boardman State Park. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
A stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail.: Standard Size only
Spruce Creek viewpoint on Highway 101. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Arch Rock Viewpoint.: Standard Size only
Above Whaleshead Cove.: Standard Size only
Whaleshead Cove Beach. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the beach at Whaleshead Cove. (6-16-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On Whaleshead Beach.: Standard Size only

The Chetco River
Little Redwood Bar on the Chetco River.: Standard Size only

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