THE OREGON COAST-HOLY COW!
We just spent a month traveling from north to south on the Oregon Coast-spectacular! Depending upon the eye-of-the-beholder, this coast rivals, if not surpasses, the coast of Maine. The coast has everything; long beautiful beaches, secluded coves, a mountain range along the entire length, and unusual geologic features jutting into the sea. There is something unique at every turn in the road or on every step of the coastal hiking trails. The summer weather is dry and sunny. It is almost perfect, except the weather may be a bit of a surprise for those of us who spend summers on the east coast. My niece Heidi describes the Oregon coast best. She said "people in the east go to the beach for vacation while people in Oregon go to the coast." Those beautiful Oregon beaches with crashing waves appear to lure you into the water. However, immediately after stepping into the water your ankles freeze and loose all feeling. ...