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The Gores on the Road
Follow along as we Travel the US in our Motorhome
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The view from Glacier Point has to be one of the most spectacular views I have ever seen. This is our first time being in the Park in the fall. A day before we arrive, the Park got a 3 inch rain and a lot of snow down to the 6,000 foot elevation. We waited a day before going sight seeing. The Falls and streams were running great with the run off from the rain and snow.
The road out to Glacier Point is generally open early June till late October.
It does not take long till we come across this large black bear.
Then, there is the Valley. The large waterfall at the top is Nevada Falls. The lower one is Vernal Falls.
Nevada Falls, close up.
Vernal Falls
 Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.
And...Then there is Half Dome.
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September 2009
The Cape Blanco Lighthouse is the oldest and is located on the westernmost point in Oregon. The 59 foot light sits on a 245 cliff jutting a mile and a half into the Pacific. The Light is in the Camp Blanco State Park just a few miles north of Port Orford, OR.
The light was commissioned in 1870.
Looking north from the lighthouse.
A view of the Lighthouse from the ocean side.
Looking south from the lighthouse.
Looking north at the Cape and the lighthouse.
Looking south at the driftwood.
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This is the last of the 9 lighthouses on the Oregon coast.
It also concludes our southern trek down the coast.
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September, 2009
The Coquille River Lighthouse is located on the north shore of the Coquille River in Bullards Beach State Park. This is across the river from Bandon, OR. The Light is no longer in use.
Looking at the Lighthouse and out to the Pacific.
 Looking at the North Jetty.
Just some of the driftwood washes ashore north of the jetty.
I am curious if this just "happened" or, if the hugh log was placed on the rock.
Looking at the Lighthouse from across the river.
Another unusual piece of driftwood.
There are several rock formations along the shore line south of the River. This one is called "Face Rock" Can you make out the "face"?
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The Cape Arago Lighthouse is located about 12 miles southwest of Coos Bay. The lighthouse is not open to the public. It sits on a small island about a half mile off shore.
The 44 foot light sits on a 100 foot high island.
A view of the coast line near the Light.
One of the huge rocks just off shore.
During high tide and with a strong wind, the coast takes a pounding.
A close view of the Lighthouse.
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The Umpqua River Lighthouse is located just a few miles from downtown Reedsport where the Umpqua River empties into the Pacific Ocean. The light sits in an active US Coast Guard facility and is hard to photograph.
This is a telephoto view from several hundred yards away.
This is a street view of the Light and the living quarters for the Coast Guardsmen.
A close up view of the light.
I have some Larger Pictures in my Picasa Albums.
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The Cape Perpetua Scenic Area of the Siuslaw National Forest is located about 22 miles north of Florence, Oregon. The drive up to the "Cape" is about 2 miles off US 101. The parking area is the highest point on the Oregon coast that you can drive to. 803 feet in elevation. From here you can see miles and miles of the coast line.
This stone overlook was built by the CCC during the depression area.
 The Overlook was used as a lookout during the WW 2 war.
 Looking south from the Overlook.
A close look in the center will show the "puff" of the spouting horn.
Back down to sea level. When the tide is coming up and the waves crashing ashore, the water is pushed up through a hole.
A good wave can cause a spout over 50 feet high.
One of the many "churns" in the area.
One of the numerous bridges along the Oregon Coast.
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Heceta Head Lighthouse Is located about 12 miles north of Florence, OR. It is claimed to be the most visited Lighthouse in the US. The 56 foot tower sits on a 205 foot bluff overlooking the Pacific.
Traveling north on US 101, this is the first view of the lighthouse.
A little closer view....with the zoom lens
There is a 1/2 mile trail up to the Lighthouse. This is the first view from the trail.
About halfway up the trail you come upon the Light keepers quarters. It is now a Bread and Breakfast. The entrance is by a private road off the highway.
 Looking at the Lighthouse from the bluff to the rear.
Heceta Head Lighthouse.
 This is an aerial view of Heceta Head and the Lighthouse, courtesy of the US Coast Guard.
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Otter Rock and Devil's Punchbowl State Park is just a few miles north of Newport, OR. This is a great spot to view whales.
This is Otter Rock. We did not see any otters, but we did see whales. I don't have pictures. You will just have to take my word.
the Devil's Punchbowl.
During a real high tide, the water gushes and foams inside the punchbowl. It is stated that the punchbowl was probably created by the collapse of the roof over a sea cave.
Looking far south, you can see the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
 Looking north at the rugged coast.
 This is a wider view of the Punchbowl. The "bowl" will the in the upper right.
 If you look real close, the little black specks are people that are surf boarding. The water is real cold so they have to wear wet suits.
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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is located on a bluff overlooking the mouth Yaquina River as it empties into the Pacific. It is unique in that the light is on top of the light keeper's house.
Looking west where the Yaquina River empties into the Pacific Ocean.
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Yaquina Head Lighthouse is located about 3 miles north of Newport, OR. At 162 feet, it is the tallest lighthouse on the Oregon coast.
It was real foggy on our first visit.
 The next day was clear and sunny.
One of the many hugh rock formations just off shore.
It is hard to see, but there is a tunnel through the center of the rock.
Looking at the electric light bulb that powers the light. In the beginning, the light was fueled by melted lard. Latter to kerosene, then to electric.
I have posted more pictures of the Lighthouse and coast line in my Picasa Albums .
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