THE WEATHER: Amazing…. Again today. Highs in the 70’s
THE DISTANCE: 60 miles to Harris Beach, Oregon
Okay, I think I’ve fallen in love with Oregon. We moved south, once again, along Rte. 101 and came across the most scenic views yet. If I were to suggest driving along this Pacific Coastal Route to anyone, I would recommend this last 100 miles of coastland (primarily from Lincoln City south). More rocks, beach, ocean views, etc. But it never grows old, we never tire of watching the waves crash against rocks and cliffs below us.
We drove 30 miles to Gold Beach where the renowned Rogue River flows into the Pacific Ocean. This is a salmon river that is heavily fished during the runs. When we crossed the bridge there were numerous fishing boats dotting the river. Gary’s taxidermist and friend for the past 23 years recently moved out to the west coast from New York and we stopped in to see him. We spent 2 hours talking to him about life, fish, Alaska and travel. He’s an interesting guy. We meant to get his picture with Bruno before we left but forgot.
We hand picked a campground for tonight knowing this would be our last day on the west coast and I wanted to watch a sunset over the Pacific Ocean. We called around, did our homework and found out that Harris Beach State Recreational Park had sites on the beach. We came here, knowing there would be no WIFI, but we would forfeit that in lieu of a beautiful sunset! And OHHH what a sunset it was. We climbed a 50 foot towering rock in order to get the best view possible. Poured a glass of wine and with a slight breeze in our face, the smell of salt air and the sound of waves crashing below us… we waited for the event. God out did Himself tonight! He painted a beautiful sky with blues, purples, reds, yellows and oranges. The sun set behind a bank of fog that rolled in from the ocean, crept and swirled over the rocks that lay in the water. As the sky darkened Venus was visible sitting low in the sky in front of us and when we turned to leave the beach, there was a full moon rising in the eastern sky. Absolutely enchanting!
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what His hands have made. Day after day they tell the story; night after night they tell it again.” Psalm 19:1-2
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ReplyDeleteI begin school next week and one of the first assignments I give to my American literature students is to write about what they believe is the most beautiful place in America. I think you've done a nice job on that assignment, Debbie.
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