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• 11. [Image] Beach south of Cannon Beach

  	"'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Beach south of Cannon Beach Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. State Highway Department Year: 1980 "'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several miles south of Cannon Beach. Several deep caves and a picturesque waterfall make this spot especially popular with visitors. Cars may be driven to this beach by way of a road carved around Hug Point, the second promontory. Seen in the background are Jockey's Cap and Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6646 Title: Beach south of Cannon Beach Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. State Highway Department Year: 1980 "'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several miles south of Cannon Beach. Several deep caves and a picturesque waterfall make this spot especially popular with visitors. Cars may be driven to this beach by way of a road carved around Hug Point, the second promontory. Seen in the background are Jockey's Cap and Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6646 Close

• 12. [Image] Heceta Head Lighthouse

  	"Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of seven lighthouses along the Oregon coast. The lighthouse is a part of 117-acre Devil's Elbow State Park, 13 miles north of Florence on U.S. Highway 101. It was erected ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Heceta Head Lighthouse Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of seven lighthouses along the Oregon coast. The lighthouse is a part of 117-acre Devil's Elbow State Park, 13 miles north of Florence on U.S. Highway 101. It was erected in 1894. The tower is 56 feet high with the light 205 feet above sea level. Heceta Head was named by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1862 to commemorate the discoveries of Spanish explorer Don Bruno de Heceta, Lane County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7881 Title: Heceta Head Lighthouse Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of seven lighthouses along the Oregon coast. The lighthouse is a part of 117-acre Devil's Elbow State Park, 13 miles north of Florence on U.S. Highway 101. It was erected in 1894. The tower is 56 feet high with the light 205 feet above sea level. Heceta Head was named by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1862 to commemorate the discoveries of Spanish explorer Don Bruno de Heceta, Lane County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7881 Close

• 13. [Image] Beverly Beach with Yaquina Lighthouse in background

  	"Beverly Beach State Park, four miles north of Newport on the central Oregon coast, is a popular destination for swimmers and beachcombers. An offshore reef runs parallel to the long, sandy beach, calming ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Beverly Beach with Yaquina Lighthouse in background Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Beverly Beach State Park, four miles north of Newport on the central Oregon coast, is a popular destination for swimmers and beachcombers. An offshore reef runs parallel to the long, sandy beach, calming the undertow and keeping the water a little warmer. Yaquina Lighthouse, one of many historic lights on the Oregon coast, illuminates the beach at night. Protected picnicking and camping facilities lie inland amid groves of trees, Lincoln County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8513 Title: Beverly Beach with Yaquina Lighthouse in background Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Beverly Beach State Park, four miles north of Newport on the central Oregon coast, is a popular destination for swimmers and beachcombers. An offshore reef runs parallel to the long, sandy beach, calming the undertow and keeping the water a little warmer. Yaquina Lighthouse, one of many historic lights on the Oregon coast, illuminates the beach at night. Protected picnicking and camping facilities lie inland amid groves of trees, Lincoln County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8513 Close

• 14. [Image] Beach south of Bandon

  	"This photogenic beach is accessible at Bandon Ocean Wayside, about one-half mile south of Bandon, Oregon off U.S. Highway 101. Many of the rocks offshore, such as the "Face in the Rock," resemble the ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Beach south of Bandon Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "This photogenic beach is accessible at Bandon Ocean Wayside, about one-half mile south of Bandon, Oregon off U.S. Highway 101. Many of the rocks offshore, such as the "Face in the Rock," resemble the forms of animals and humans. Bandon is approximately 20 miles south of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast, Coos County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7678 Title: Beach south of Bandon Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "This photogenic beach is accessible at Bandon Ocean Wayside, about one-half mile south of Bandon, Oregon off U.S. Highway 101. Many of the rocks offshore, such as the "Face in the Rock," resemble the forms of animals and humans. Bandon is approximately 20 miles south of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast, Coos County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7678 Close

• 15. [Image] Cape Kiwanda

  	"The striking golden sandstone cliffs of Oregon's Cape Kiwanda create a dramatic color pattern with the frothy surf, pale sky, green mantle of vegetation and deep blue ocean water. Waves smash against ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cape Kiwanda Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. State Highway Department Year: 1980 "The striking golden sandstone cliffs of Oregon's Cape Kiwanda create a dramatic color pattern with the frothy surf, pale sky, green mantle of vegetation and deep blue ocean water. Waves smash against cliffs at irregular intervals and provide a spectacular exhibition of the forces of nature. The cape, located just north of Pacific City, shelters an excellent boat launching site and a marine garden on its leeward side, and huge sand dunes stretch inland." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6912 Title: Cape Kiwanda Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. State Highway Department Year: 1980 "The striking golden sandstone cliffs of Oregon's Cape Kiwanda create a dramatic color pattern with the frothy surf, pale sky, green mantle of vegetation and deep blue ocean water. Waves smash against cliffs at irregular intervals and provide a spectacular exhibition of the forces of nature. The cape, located just north of Pacific City, shelters an excellent boat launching site and a marine garden on its leeward side, and huge sand dunes stretch inland." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6912 Close

• 16. [Image] View from Cape Arago

  	"This view of Shore Acres is from Cape Arago, one of many fine viewpoints on the southern Oregon coast. Three state parks line this three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay. Cape Arago, ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: View from Cape Arago Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "This view of Shore Acres is from Cape Arago, one of many fine viewpoints on the southern Oregon coast. Three state parks line this three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay. Cape Arago, with its excellent fishing and beachcombing, and Shore Acres, with three different flower gardens and glass-enclosed observation shelter, have picnicking facilities. Sunset Bay, a safe swimming spot, offers overnight camping near a small, protected bay, Coos County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8390 Title: View from Cape Arago Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "This view of Shore Acres is from Cape Arago, one of many fine viewpoints on the southern Oregon coast. Three state parks line this three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay. Cape Arago, with its excellent fishing and beachcombing, and Shore Acres, with three different flower gardens and glass-enclosed observation shelter, have picnicking facilities. Sunset Bay, a safe swimming spot, offers overnight camping near a small, protected bay, Coos County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8390 Close

• 17. [Image] Samuel H. Boardman State Park, north of Brookings

  	"Some of the most beautiful and rugged Oregon coastal scenery is encompassed by Samuel H. Boardman State Park, 4 miles north of Brookings along U.S. Highway 101. The park features impressive views of huge ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Samuel H. Boardman State Park, north of Brookings Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Some of the most beautiful and rugged Oregon coastal scenery is encompassed by Samuel H. Boardman State Park, 4 miles north of Brookings along U.S. Highway 101. The park features impressive views of huge offshore rock monuments providing testimonies to the ever-changing Southern Oregon coastline. Boardman State Park actually includes several smaller wayside park areas, Curry County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7871 Title: Samuel H. Boardman State Park, north of Brookings Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Some of the most beautiful and rugged Oregon coastal scenery is encompassed by Samuel H. Boardman State Park, 4 miles north of Brookings along U.S. Highway 101. The park features impressive views of huge offshore rock monuments providing testimonies to the ever-changing Southern Oregon coastline. Boardman State Park actually includes several smaller wayside park areas, Curry County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7871 Close

• 18. [Image] Otter Rock

  	"Constant exposure to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean has created a series of interesting scenic formations in the Otter Rock area of the Oregon coast eight miles north of Newport. Several state parks ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Otter Rock Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Constant exposure to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean has created a series of interesting scenic formations in the Otter Rock area of the Oregon coast eight miles north of Newport. Several state parks and waysides provide good stopping points for travelers on U.S. Highway 101 along this stretch of spectacular shoreline in Lincoln County. Yaquina Head and its picturesque lighthouse are faintly visible in the background, Lincoln County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8401 Title: Otter Rock Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Constant exposure to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean has created a series of interesting scenic formations in the Otter Rock area of the Oregon coast eight miles north of Newport. Several state parks and waysides provide good stopping points for travelers on U.S. Highway 101 along this stretch of spectacular shoreline in Lincoln County. Yaquina Head and its picturesque lighthouse are faintly visible in the background, Lincoln County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8401 Close

• 19. [Image] Cape Perpetua

  	"Southbound travelers on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast find this spectacular view at Cape Perpetua a few miles south of Waldport. A side road leads to this viewpoint where motorists may stop and ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cape Perpetua Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. State Highway Department Year: 1980 "Southbound travelers on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast find this spectacular view at Cape Perpetua a few miles south of Waldport. A side road leads to this viewpoint where motorists may stop and admire the blue ocean and evergreen hillsides. U.S. 101 wends its way along the 400-mile coastline, offering many spectacular views and easy access to sandy beaches, state parks, lighthouses, and other coastal vacation spots." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 7040 Title: Cape Perpetua Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. State Highway Department Year: 1980 "Southbound travelers on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast find this spectacular view at Cape Perpetua a few miles south of Waldport. A side road leads to this viewpoint where motorists may stop and admire the blue ocean and evergreen hillsides. U.S. 101 wends its way along the 400-mile coastline, offering many spectacular views and easy access to sandy beaches, state parks, lighthouses, and other coastal vacation spots." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 7040 Close

• 20. [Image] Sunset Bay

  	"Protected Sunset Bay, with its calm waters and gradually sloping beach, is one of the safest and warmest swimming spots on the Oregon coast. Sunset Bay State Park, one of three state parks within a three-mile ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Sunset Bay Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Protected Sunset Bay, with its calm waters and gradually sloping beach, is one of the safest and warmest swimming spots on the Oregon coast. Sunset Bay State Park, one of three state parks within a three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay, has picnic facilities on the beach and an overnight campground southeast of the bay, Coos County, Oregon." Department of Transportation Photo 8395 Title: Sunset Bay Author: Oregon State University. Department of Journalism; Oregon. Department of Transportation Year: 1980 "Protected Sunset Bay, with its calm waters and gradually sloping beach, is one of the safest and warmest swimming spots on the Oregon coast. Sunset Bay State Park, one of three state parks within a three-mile stretch of coastline 11 miles south of Coos Bay, has picnic facilities on the beach and an overnight campground southeast of the bay, Coos County, Oregon." Department of Transportation Photo 8395 Close