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Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
06/06/2013
View southeast across the Lewis and Clark (Netul) River.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/06/2012
A flock of brown pelicans (Pelicanus occidentalis) at Fort Stevens State Park.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/24/2013
One of several interpretive signs at Cape Meares Lighthouse that are well worth some extra time.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/24/2012
View of Sea Lion Rocks at Ecola State Park.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/22/2012
A common murre (Uria aalge) trying to make a landing at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/22/2012
Colony of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/22/2012
Tide pools at Yaquina Head State Natural Area.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/28/2014
A whale surfaces just off of Cape Arago.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/28/2014
Kronenberg County Park is a viewing area for Coquille Point and the surrounding islands, all included in the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
The Roosevelt elk is Oregon's largest land mammal, seen here at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
06/06/2013
View southeast across the Lewis and Clark (Netul) River.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
06/06/2013
Boardwalk along the Netul River Trail.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/24/2012
View of Sea Lion Rocks.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/24/2012
View looking out into the Pacific Ocean from Ecola State Park's southern day use area.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
04/26/2013
Headlands on the northern end of Depoe Bay.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/24/2013
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/24/2013
View from the wildlife observation deck.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/22/2012
View of the tide pools and Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/22/2012
Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina).
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/22/2012
Tide pools at Yaquina Head State Natural Area.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
The elk were far away from the main viewing area at Dean Creek.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
Elk herd at the Dean Creek Reserve.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/28/2014
The cape is an ideal vantage point for whale watching.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/28/2014
The view north toward Simpson Reef. From here it's easy to hear the seals and sea lions in the distance.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/28/2014
An elaborate staircase leads down to the beach from Kronenberg County Park.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/28/2014
Incredible views from Coquille Point.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
07/06/2013
Harris Beach.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
07/06/2013
Bird Island at Harris Beach.