Friday, October 30, 2015

Canon Beach, Oregon

Haystack Rock at Canon Beach is an easily recognizable landmark. During high tide, it's an island in the ocean, but at low tide, the most amazing tide pools are revealed containing vibrantly colored creatures. 





All of these rocks and creatures are underwater most of the day. It's a real treat to see them like this.



There are three starfish in this photo!



These were taken underwater with Daddy's iphone (inside a lifeproof case)!
                     


We returned to the beach another day for some letterboxing and swimming.
(I love the seagull in this picture!)





More letterboxing (we found 7 in one day!) took us to this interesting rock garden where people have left large rocks that they've painted. The kids painted rocks to leave here and glued parts of a sand dollar on top.




Found a seahorse stamp!

The Oregon coast is just breathtaking. It's difficult to drive it without stopping every few minutes to admire it and take more photos.






One day we drove out to Astoria to walk around the farmers market. Afterwards we ate lunch overlooking the Columbia River while watching seals play. Next we drove up the mountain to the Astoria Column. Even though the column was closed for renovations, the view was spectacular.
 That's Washington state on the other side of the bridge. (Of course he's trying to roll down the hill.)

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