Parque Natural Mexiquillo

9.14.2018

Magnificent Redwoods

Pictures fail miserably to convey the forest's grandeur.

Christie being one with the Redwood


Awesome hike





Mark, Christie, Charlie, Diana, David and me

9.11.2018

Wandering the Oregon Coast

The Oregon coast is absolutely stunning.



Redwoods are very shallow rooted. 
Storms blow many trees down



Patterns in the drift wood




9.08.2018

Jetting the Rouge

I took a most thrilling ride 32 miles up the scenic Rouge with Jerry's Jet Boats.

I felt like a rock star. Everyone was soooo happy to see me.

Spooked Comorants


The jet boat only needs 10 or 12 inches of water.


We also saw Osprey, otter, and Great Herons


Nice catch


Doing a brody. It was repeated a half dozen times. Great fun


Pumping water to fight a near-by fire

He is also looking for a tasty fish

Another lucky fisherman

Passing by our river camp.


A retired jet boat

Someone tried to steal the Honda last night. They cut the tie down straps, but fortunately the cable lock held.

Morning discovery

9.04.2018

Port Orford

Enjoying my book and a nice mug of morning coco. Great view for $10 night.

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9.01.2018

Lighthouses


The original  Yaquina Lighthouse is the oldest light on the coast. Early lighthouses where wood and incorporated the light into the keepers quarters. In was in operation from 1871 to 1874. It was fitted with a fifth-order Fresnel lens. Fresnel lenses ranged from 1, brightest to 6 dimmest.

The light's low output and also being shielded from south bound ship by Yaquina Head limited its usefulness.






In 1873 a new light house was built on the Yaquina Head with a larger, brighter second order Fresnel lens. Then both north and south bound ships could see the light miles out to sea.

1877 photo. The buildings deteriorated and were removed in 1930

The restored light house today

Heceta Head Lightstation


Assistant keepers house. Today, a BandB

It went into operation in 1894

It is the most picturesque Lighthouse on the coast.

and the view, the view