Point Arena Lighthouse
Part 18 – Point Arena Lighthouse
Shelley and I arrived at Point Arena in the early afternoon. Not the most ideal time of day for photography, but with the right gear, you can make some beautiful photographs.
Tides of Mist - Glass Sand Beach
Part 17 – Glass Sand Beach
The next morning Shelley and I arrived at Fort Bragg, California. Here we planned on visiting the Glass Sand Beach. After a short walk from the parking area, we arrived…
When a Tree Falls in the Forest - Redwoods National and State Parks
Part 16 – Redwoods National and State Parks
One day is not even enough time to begin to scratch the surface of this place. Remember that this was a trip that I knew in advance would be like a scouting expedition. Shelley and I will pick a road trip and research things to see and do along the trip. We then take the journey with the understanding that we will not have enough time in most places to see everything that we would like to. Think of it as a "let's see what is out there to see trip.” It’s a trip that we take to determine what places we’d like to go back to next time and spend more time at. One could easily spend a lifetime exploring Redwoods and might not see everything that there is to see. I, for one, would love to spend a few weeks exploring the “forest moon of Endor”.
Face Rock #2 - Bandon State Park Oregon
Part 15 – Bandon State Park
Shelley and I arrived at Bandon State Park before sunset after spending time at the Coquille River Lighthouse. The weather had turned within the last few miles since leaving the lighthouse. The skies were mostly overcast, and it had started to rain. Also, the winds had picked up. Bandon State Park is mainly known for Face Rock and the small collection of sea stacks that dot the coastline.
Coquille River Lighthouse #3 - Bandon Oregon
Part 14 – Umpqua Lighthouse and Coquille River Lighthouse
Umpqua Lighthouse Umpqua Lighthouse is off of highway 101 and is still an active Coast Guard duty lighthouse. This being the case, there are barracks on either side of the…
Heceta Head #6
April 2018
Part 13 – Heceta Head
In the morning Shelley and I loaded up to drive further south down the coast on US-101. We would not be coming back north. Our next lodging would be in…
Thors Well - Cape Perpetua Area
Part 12 – Cape Perpetua
The Cape Perpetua area is a photographer's dream. The seascapes alone are worth the trip. The main thing to keep in mind is to plan your day around the tides. If you do not plan the trip along the tides then you will be disappointed in the outcome. I love photographing here right around high tide and with some wind. This being said, you need to be mindful of the wave action and how the wind will impact the area. While these conditions lend themselves to the best photographic opportunities, they also come with the highest chances of losing your footing and being swept out to sea. I cannot stress enough the importance of proper footwear at this beautiful location.
Tides of Mist - Yaquina Head Lighthouse from the Beach - Newport Oregon
Part 11 – Devils Punchbowl and Yaquina Head
The night before Shelley and I drove from Cape Kiwanda to the south of Yachats, Oregon, passing by Devil’s Punchbowl and Yaquina Head. We intended to drive back to the…
Sunset at Cape Kiwanda
Part 10 – Cape Meares Lighthouse and Cape Kiwanda in Passing
Next, Shelley and I headed down the coast along US-101 to Tillamook, Oregon. At Tillamook, we left US-101 as it heads inland and away from the coast for serval miles. …
Haystack Rock - Cannon Beach Oregon
Part 9 – Cannon Beach Haystack Rock & Ecola State Park, Oregon
An interesting fact that I learned while Shelley and I were on this trip is that multiple sea stacks are named Haystack Rock along the Oregon coast. The most recognized…