We found these red mushrooms growing in the woods next to our site. Al asked the ranger if he knew if they were edible but since he had no idea all we did with them was take a photo.

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Oregon's famous bridge engineer, Conde B. McCullough, created a work of art with the Yaquina Bay Bridge. The 3,223-foot structure is a 600-foot steel "through arch" flanked by two 350-foot steel deck arches. It is said that this is one of the most photographed bridge in the states.

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The historic bay front area of town is home to little shops and restaurants (our favorite sushi restaurant is there) as well as fish packing operations. I guess this is what attracts the huge number of sea lions that seem to live on the breakwater. We read that they are the males up from California for the summer. You can hear them from miles away!

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I'm beginning to think the moon, though not as dramatic as a sunset, is beautiful in its own way!

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Depoe Bay has several claims to fame. They have a small pod of resident whales that can be seen right from the waterfront walk as well as the world's smallest harbor. Depoe Bay Bridge was built in 1927. This jewel, designed by McCullough is a single span reinforced concrete deck arch that crosses the small harbor.

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Since we've had less then wonderful weather (rain, clouds and high surf), the waves crashing on the rock formations are incredible to watch.

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In 1927 this bridge was dedicated as a memorial to Ben Jones who spent over 30 years lobbying for an Oregon Coastal Highway. It is another McCullough work of art.

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The waves crashing into the rock formations here at Rocky Creek Head are mesmerizing.

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There are panoramic views here at Cape Foulweather. Captain James Cook named the promontory in 1778 on a day of particularly inclement weather. Winds can and have reached 100 mph during storms here.

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Devils Punch Bowl was formed when the roof over two sea caves collapsed. We watched as the ocean waves crashed through the openings in the sandstone, continually sculpting this unusual formation.

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Sunset - sorta!

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Today found us day-tripping south with Sharon and Don, friends we'd met earlier in the summer and bumped into again here. We stopped at Seal Rock where we did see great rock formations in the water and one seal sunning himself.

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The rustic covered bridge spanning the North Fork of the Yachats cost the county only $1,500 when built in 1938, and was the last covered span constructed by veteran bridge builder Otis Hamer. Located just seven miles from the salt water of the Pacific Ocean, this trim little bridge is one of the few to escape the "graffiti artists" so common in many other covered bridges.

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Denise, the rec director held a crabbing class and then took us to nearby Waldport Crabbing Pier to try our luck.

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Our education continued on the pier as Denise taught us how to pick the crabs up without giving them a chance to use their pinchers on us. We got lots of crabs in our rings but unfortunately most of them were either too small (they have to be 5-3/4" across) or females (only males can be kept).

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Denise gave Tryna a lesson on using a crab cage attached to a pole. It was fun but way more work then she wanted to do!

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There were several people who had been out in their boats getting sand shrimp which is used for bait. They explained to me that they shoot air into the sand at low tide which brings the shrimp up. They then scoop them up using nets. Back at the dock they have to sort, clean and put in pails. This operation seemed very labor intensive to me but must have been worth it.

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We were entertained on Saturday night by the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers group. One couldn't help clapping and tapping as they played.

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One of the fiddlers had this cute little service dog who was very friendly and had no problem coming to Tryna for a while. As long as her belly was being rubbed she was a happy camper.

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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was built in 1871 and is the oldest building in Newport. This photo was taken from South Jetty across the river on what started out as a cloudy day.

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Yaquina Head is a narrow, coastal headland that extends one mile into the Pacific. Yaquina Head Lighthouse was built in 1873 at the end of the headland and is Oregon's tallest lighthouse at 93-feet above ground and 162-feet above sea level (it stands on top of the head). At that time, the stately tower stood alongside a two-story keepers dwelling, a barn and outbuildings. This lighthouse continues to cast its light with the original lens in place. We decided not to climb to the lens this year although we have done it in the past.

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The sun made the water sparkle. It was beautiful as were...

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...the many pelicans that call the rocks in the water by the lighthouse home.

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The Yaquina Bay Bridge at the north end of town creates an incredible backdrop for the dramatic sunsets experienced here in Newport.

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