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1. Lower Columbia River near Astoria

Lower Columbia River near Astoria

Description: "Clatsop Crest and Bradley State Park on the Lower Columbia River east of Astoria, Oregon, present this view of the river and Puget Island. The viewpoint here looks in both directions along the river, navigable from the sea as far east as The Dalles by ocean-going vessels. Many vessels to and from Portland pass this point." Oregon State Highway Department Photo No. 5616

2. Beach south of Cannon Beach

Beach south of Cannon Beach

Description: "'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several miles south of Cannon Beach. Several deep caves and a picturesque waterfall make this spot especially popular with visitors. Cars may be driven to this beach by way of a road carved around Hug Point, the second promontory. Seen in the background are Jockey's Cap and Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6646

3. Beach south of Cannon Beach

Beach south of Cannon Beach

Description: "'The perfect beach' is a description used by many visitors to the northern Oregon coast, and the phrase applies to almost every beach along the state's 400 mile coastline. The beach shown here is several miles south of Cannon Beach. Several deep caves and a picturesque waterfall make this spot especially popular with visitors. Cars may be driven to this beach by way of a road carved around Hug Point, the second promontory. Seen in the background are Jockey's Cap and Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6646

4. Seal Rock

Description: "Beachcombers play on the sunny sands of Seal Rock State Wayside, a few miles north of Waldport on the Central Oregon coast. The crescent-shaped beach is typical of the play areas along U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon coast. Cape Perpetua may be seen in the background." Oregon State Highway Photo 7423

5. Cape Kiwanda

Description: "The striking golden sandstone cliffs of Oregon's Cape Kiwanda create a dramatic color pattern with the frothy surf, pale sky, green mantle of vegetation and deep blue ocean water. Waves smash against cliffs at irregular intervals and provide a spectacular exhibition of the forces of nature. The cape, located just north of Pacific City, shelters an excellent boat launching site and a marine garden on its leeward side, and huge sand dunes stretch inland." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 6912

6. Cape Perpetua

Description: "Southbound travelers on U.S. Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast find this spectacular view at Cape Perpetua a few miles south of Waldport. A side road leads to this viewpoint where motorists may stop and admire the blue ocean and evergreen hillsides. U.S. 101 wends its way along the 400-mile coastline, offering many spectacular views and easy access to sandy beaches, state parks, lighthouses, and other coastal vacation spots." Oregon State Highway Department Photo 7040