The Oregon coast offers beauty unparalleled. On these pages find scenic wonders
spanning the coast from north to south along Hwy 101 and the Coastal Scenic Byway.

Arch Rock near Gold Beach on the southern Oregon coast.

Watch the coastal vegetation and geology change traveling north to south on the Oregon Coast Scenic Byway.
Arch Rock near Gold Beach is but a small portion of the beauty. The Natural Bridge, one of our favorite places on the beach is nearby. Also Cape Sebastian, the Oregon Redwoods, unlike the California Redwoods, a mixed conifer forest, on the Chetco River near Brookings, Oregon, Enjoy the shimmering green waters of the Pistol and Chetco Rivers, hiking trails along coastal headlands, beautiful sunsets, and sparkling dawns. Watch the whales play during the spring migrations.

Forward ~ Morning light on the Oregon Coast at Gold Beach.

Back ~ Cape Sebastian on the Oregon Coast.

Scenery en route to and on the Oregon Coast.; Travel Directions south
of Waldport,  and north of Waldport.

USFS: Hiking Trails on the Oregon Coast.

Brad and I invite you to explore roads less traveled: Leisurely
routes to the coast, meandering along streambeds and river canyons.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

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Travel to Gathering Light from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State
Park or via the Umpqua Scenic Byway. The Umpqua Scenic
Byway: follow the Umpqua River from Reedsport, to Sutherlin
on I - 5. From there head south 10 miles to Roseburg, Oregon
and access the Umpqua Scenic Byway: Directions, Map and
Scenery: hiking trails, waterfalls, mountains.

Travel Directions to and Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places: hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, birding ... Directions Map and Scenery. Local Maps Introduction.

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