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The Captivating Coast The northern coast of Oregon is more than just Haystack Rock written by Sheila G. Miller
PICKING YOUR FAVORITE part of the Oregon coastline is like picking your favorite flavor of ice cream. It’s all pretty great, and some of it depends on what you grew up with. This spring, I decided it was time to mix it up a bit. As a native Portlander, I spent my youth near the northern border of the state. But there are wonders as you leave your comfort zone. I set out to find them. From Gearhart to Garibaldi, we spent some time exploring the northern Oregon coastline. It’s a lovely drive filled with hidden gems. Along the northern coast, Highway 101 winds through lush, green state parks and then cuts inland to Nehalem Bay, passing boat marinas and small antiques shops and running parallel to a railroad track along which an old steamer runs.
Cannon Beach offers captivating views of Haystack Rock, and so much more.
92 1859 OREGON’S MAGAZINE
MAY | JUNE 2019
