Oregon Coast

Yesterday was another glorious day as I departed Tahkenitch Lake for Waldport. As I head north, the Oregon coast is becoming lusher than the dry, northern California coast. It still has rugged coasts (such as Devil's Churn, a chasm that the pounding Pacific has cut into the volcanic rocks) and great sites (the largest natural sea cave home of hundreds of sea lions, down a 200 ft elevator ride through the rock base), but definitely lusher than California.

The coast is crowded, though, with all the Oregon natives escaping the blistering heat of the valleys in favor of the cool, yet sunny, coastline. Lodging has been hard to find (either campsites or motels), but it should free up as we head into the work week. I was charged an outrageous rate for my room last night in Waldport, but having spent $4 in total for the two prior nights, it averages out alright.