FLORENCE/ HECETA LIGHTHOUSE & SEA LIONS CAVES
At last a real sunny day so we decided to take a trip north to Newport and see the Aquarium, which is one of the only 10 in the United States.
We left Coquille around 9:30 with the expectation of being in Newport at 12:00 or so. Well we underestimated that one and arrived there around 1 pm. We probably would have made it by 12 pm if we had not stopped so many times to take pictures of the beautiful coast. Not only was it a beautiful, sunny day but the sky was clear and the temperature was in the upper 60s. I can’t help restating that the scenery was out of this world. I can see why people talk about the beautiful Oregon Coast along Highway 101.
At last a real sunny day so we decided to take a trip north to Newport and see the Aquarium, which is one of the only 10 in the United States.
We left Coquille around 9:30 with the expectation of being in Newport at 12:00 or so. Well we underestimated that one and arrived there around 1 pm. We probably would have made it by 12 pm if we had not stopped so many times to take pictures of the beautiful coast. Not only was it a beautiful, sunny day but the sky was clear and the temperature was in the upper 60s. I can’t help restating that the scenery was out of this world. I can see why people talk about the beautiful Oregon Coast along Highway 101.
We had made several stops to see as much as we could, but not enough to suit me. There is so much too see and take in an there is no way you can see all you would like to in one day. The Oregon coast line is a wonder all it own the scenery along Highway 101 is breath taking.
Just out of Florence heading north you start winding up a large hill about 1000 feet, which skirt the Ocean side where you can see for miles when you get near the top.
Also there is a Light house you can see from a distance called Heceta, which is about 12 miles from Florence. 
This light house was built in 1874 and there is a tour if you wish to go see the Lighthouse up close.
HECETA LIGHTHOUSE
There is a fee for this, but it only cost $3.00. One thing I should mention is all the state parks and light house tours cost $3.00, which is well worth the price.
I would suggest however, that a person traveling in Oregon purchase a 1 year pass, which runs $25.00 for one vehicle and an additional permit for one other vehicle will run you $5.00 more. I know when we come back we will get the season permit. There are many State campgrounds as well as additional State beaches and other state run sites that are worth seeing.
Another place to visit on the way is the famous Sea Lion Caves. Here again we did not have time to visit the cave. The caves began over 25 million years ago. The interior soars to the height of a 12 story building. We have the site listed if you’re interested:
http://www.sealioncaves.com/
While you’re at the site you may want too check out there web cam.
Another place to visit on the way is the famous Sea Lion Caves. Here again we did not have time to visit the cave. The caves began over 25 million years ago. The interior soars to the height of a 12 story building. We have the site listed if you’re interested:
http://www.sealioncaves.com/
While you’re at the site you may want too check out there web cam.
1 comment:
Hey, you northerners. Stop making us workers so jealous.... It looks like you have good weather for Florence.... Have a great time guys. -=Dave=-
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