Showing posts with label beaches in oregon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beaches in oregon. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

One cool beach on the Central Oregon Coast is the Brian Booth State Park...formally "Ona Beach State Park".  It is almost 900 acres.

It is located between Newport and Waldport. The Oregon Coast is in peek tourist time yet, there were, maybe only ten people on the beach...which was great!

There wasn't a cloud in the sky however, there was a gentle fog rolling in that hampered visibility somewhat. It gave the beach a unique appearance which you'll see in some of the photos below.

It was low tide. My guess is, by looking at the driftwood piled against the cliffs that, at high tide there isn't much room on the beach.

As you enter the beach from the parking area you cross Beaver Creek that looks more like a river than a creek. On our way out we noticed some folks out in a boat fishing.

The park itself has picnic tables, restrooms and, more than adequate parking. Enjoy the photos!

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach | Beaver Creek

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach | Beaver Creek

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

Brian Booth State Park | Ona Beach

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Even More On Astoria Oregon

Here are some more photos taken in Astoria, Oregon on an absolutely beautiful day. The first photo is of the Columbia River Pilot House.

If you are not familiar with what a River Pilot does they kind ships at sea into the Columbia River. The Columbia River Bar is one of the most dangerous in the world. 

They climb up from the Pilot Boats to the ships and take over the controls and guide them into the Columbia River. One of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Think of climbing up in a cargo net in high seas!



 Astoria Oregon

 Astoria Oregon

 Astoria Oregon

Wet Dog Cafe
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

More Of Astoria Oregon

More photos of Astoria, Oregon. 

The first photo is of the Wet Dog Cafe and Astoria Brewing Company (a combo thing). The second photo are freighters moored in the Columbia River with a seagull supervisor taking it all in.

The third pic is a Coast Guard Cutter and the old "Columbia Lightship". I feel that the Coast Guard is one of the most thankless jobs out there. If you have ever been across the Columbia River Bar you would understand why when they have to go out there and rescue someone.

The Columbia Lightship was once moored out at sea to guide ships into the river from the ocean. It has been replaced by a new buoy system.

The fourth and fifth photos are of the Ironwood a "Buoy Tender"! You might want to check out the link.

The final photo is a object photographed outside the Maritime Museum. I don't have a clue what it is.




Astoria Brewing Company

 Oregon Coast Towns

Oregon Coast Towns

The Ironwood Astoria Oregon

The Ironwood

Astoria Oregon


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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Astoria Oregon

Besides Bandon and Newport in Oregon...Astoria is a must place to go to on the Oregon Coast. Lots of things to see and do...tons of things to see and do.

Since this is a photo blog, we will just say: "One of the favorite things to do is walk done the waterfront boardwalk and take pictures!" And, after you walked the entire length, you can take a trolley back to where you started.

It stretches for miles and you can take in all the commercial freighters navigating the Columbia River as they sail in from the Pacific. Take in all the cool restaurants along the way, especially the " Baked Alaska"! And, take in some neat wall murals.



Astoria Oregon

Astoria Oregon

Astoria Oregon

Wall Murals

Wall Murals


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