12/28/2023 0 Comments Pictures of oregon scenery salem![]() On the way out of Golds Beach you will pass the first of many amazing old bridges you will see in Oregon. I haven’t done it myself, but I have heard it is a fun time for the whole family. One of the most popular attractions in Golds Beach is to take the Rogue Jet Boats on the Rogue River. It is fun to photograph, especially with Patterson Bridge in the background. This old wreck sits out in the water and has been decomposing for decades. While driving through Golds Beach, you will want to take a left on Harbor Way and pull into the parking lot to see the Wreck of the Mary Hume (just before going over the bridge). The high vantage point lets you see the massive rocks that are sticking out of the sand. This is a great spot to look down on Meyers Beach from. Here is what each looks like.Īfter passing Meyers Beach, you will be heading up a hill and at the top, there is a pullout for Cape Sebastian Viewpoint. Both the North and the South part of the beach are equally impressive, and both of them have large turnouts so you can park and take some photos. It is beautiful, and there is an excellent short lookout that you can walk to and see it from.ġ4 miles South of Gold Beach, there is a stunning stretch of coast known as Meyers Beach. The big rock about 100 feet out in the water reminds me of the rock you see in Pfeiffer Beach Big Sur. Unfortunately, it was incredibly foggy when I went, so the above photo is the best picture I got, but when it is clear this is a fantastic view.Īs one of the last viewpoints in an already incredible stretch of land, of course, Arch Rock is excellent as well. This is the spot you have seen in everyone’s Oregon Coast Instagram photos. This short walk is all I did as the trail looked like it would take a little while. There is a short and steep trail down to the beach from here, or you can just walk from the parking area to see the bridge up close. Boardman State Scenic Corridor has a series of 12 pull outs, and you can use this map to see where they are all at. The next 12 miles are some of the best on the entire Oregon Coast in my opinion. If you only want to stop for a minute, then head to the overlook as it provides a fantastic spot to see the coastline from. It is a fun and strange addition to a great dinner with excellent homemade biscuits.Ī beautiful beach park with camping and RV hookups, it is also a great spot for a short hike or to walk down to the sand. This place is filled to the brim with over 1,400 teapots all around the walls and ceiling. In Brookings there are only a couple of spots for breakfast however, my favorite is Dee-Ann’s Tea Room which has been there for decades. This is a very ambitious itinerary, while it is possible to do in a day be sure to cut things out if you have something specific you want to see. Here is all the information so you can take this drive and see the best spots. The beginning of the drive takes you through Samuel H Boardman Scenic Corridor as well which is one of my favorite stretches on the entire Oregon coast, and you are going to want to pull off at the viewpoints for sure. This day is full of a ton of stops, so be sure to leave early to make it to most of them. Even if you don’t go inside, walking the grounds and taking in the flowers, statues, and views of the capitol building makes for an enjoyable outing.This is Day 1 on my four day trip along the Oregon coast all the way to Seattle. Note that in the summer of 2022, when I visited, construction was underway at the capitol, and access was limited. Information about touring the interior of the capital is available here. The Oregon State Legislature website notes that the location of Oregon’s capital city had a tumultuous history, moving from Oregon City to Salem to Corvallis, and then back to Salem. The capitol, which was built in 1938 during the Great Depression, is an example of Modernist Art deco design. Sporting a definite park atmosphere, the grounds make up the State Capitol State Park, one of Oregon’s 361 state parks. Topped by the gilded statue of the intrepid Oregon Pioneer, the shining white-marble Oregon State Capitol sits amid a mall that features three fountains, a state heritage tree, flowers of virtually every color in the rainbow, and large expanses of green lawn. The white-marble Oregon State Capitol buildingPhoto credit: Cindy Barks 5.
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