Yaquina Bay State Park

Just before you cross the Yaquina Bay Bridge going south you can explore Yaquina Bay State Park off to the right. The highlights are the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, the Bay Bridge and the magnificent view from the Park. And, of course, a cool beach.

The Park is a little larger than it looks...you have to get out and explore and, even walk up some steep inclines here and there but, it's worth it.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse shown here goes way back to 1871 and now is mainly a museum. In the first photo here it is shuttered. I sneaked in a shot taken years and years ago with the caretaker at the front door.

The rest of the photos are "view shots"...I didn't include the beach, though.

Yaquina Bay State Park

Yaquina Bay State Park

Yaquina Bay State Park

Yaquina Bay State Park

Yaquina Bay State Park

My photography can be purchased in many different forms: prints, notecards, posters (See Below!)

All Rights Reserved My Oregon Photography Blog, Thom Zehrfeld, Copyrighted 2013-2014. Also, please see bottom of page for Product Disclosure and Privacy Disclosure! Thank You!

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

One of the coolest and most photographed lighthouses in Oregon is the Yaquina Head Lighthouse which is part of the Yaguina Head Natural Area in Newport. It is Oregon's tallest lighthouse.

Built in 1872, that, and the surrounding area is under the control of the Bureau of Land Management. It is a first-class natural area for all to enjoy. 

The area includes an interpretive center and gift shop. There are many tidepools nearby to study and learn about marine life.

All photos here were taken as the sun was setting. The first pic is the lighthouse itself, of course.

The second, is the memorial at the base of the lighthouse...dedicated to fisherman lost at sea in the Northwest. The third photo is looking from the lighthouse toward Newport. And, finally a glimpse of a setting sun.  

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

If you like what you see on my blog, please help support it by going to my Fine Art America Photography site to check out my photography. It can be purchased in a variety of print formats, greeting cards and custom phone cases!  (See Shopping Cart, Left Sidebar or, Widget Below)

 

All Rights Reserved My Oregon Photography Blog, Thom Zehrfeld, Copyrighted 2014-2015. Also, please see bottom of page for Product Disclosure and Privacy Disclosure! Thank You!

photo art gallery canvas printsphoto art gallery printsphoto art gallery framed printsphoto art gallery acrylic printsphoto art gallery metal printsphoto art gallery greeting cardsphoto art gallery postersposters canvas printsposters printsposters framed prints