t week I was exploring what seemed like 24-7 with one of my favorite humans. We drove the Oregon Coast from Lincoln City to Port Orford stopping at every state park and “wayside” that intrigued us. It felt like we hiked as many miles as we drove. Each coastal alcove is a completely different ecosystem. Cape Arago State Park is very similar to Port Orford Head (see picture) with its steep vegetated cliffs with boulders on the beach. But in between; Face Rock and Devil’s Kitchen State Parks are long flat beaches of fine sand with rare basalt outcrops and islands.We also had a few adventures inland. We drove up into the Cascade Mountains to ski Willamette Pass. It was an impressive ski resort with two feet of real snow, fast chair lifts with no lines, and two peaks to ski down. Unfortunately, it was snowing/raining/sleeting the entire time. We didn’t fall down much but our snow pants and mittens still got soaking wet on the chair lift rides. After one failed attempt to find it, we finally got to hike to both Golden and Silver Falls which are two very large waterfalls less than a mile apart, just 24 miles northeast of Coos Bay.
There were also a few discoveries of man-made marvels. On our way to the coast on our first day we stumbled upon an enormous air and space museum. We couldn’t afford to go in, but we walked around admiring the planes that they left outside. To get an idea of how big the museum was; it houses Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose." From what I have been able to find, the "Spruce Goose" still holds several world records; largest wing span: 319 feet, tallest plane: 78 feet. It only flew once; November 2, 1947. These museums are out in the middle of Evergreen Orchards & Vineyards. Some of their wines: "Spruce Goose Pinot Gris," "Howard Hughes Pinot Noir," "Rosie the Riveter Rose." So cute!
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