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Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/16/2017
Walking along the road near Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/16/2017
Falling asleep to a view of the cove north of Arch Rock.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/16/2017
Morning rays of light hit the bluffs near Arch Rock.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
Masses of kelp drift in the turquoise water near Spruce Island.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
A squirrel examines passing hikers.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
Light rays bursting through the forest along the trail, a common sight in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
Massive sea stacks in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor often support an abundance of vegetation.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
Secret Beach glows under a colorful sunset.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
Sun passes over the horizon between sea stacks at Secret Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/17/2017
Enjoying the colors of sunset as they disappear in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
Long exposure of the two arches of Natural Bridges Cove.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
Approaching China Beach along the trail.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/16/2017
A flock of pelicans fly south over China Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
Driftwood shelter on China Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
More light rays piercing the woods and illuminating ferns near Thomas Creek Bridge.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
Trail winding along the cliffsides north of Indian Sands.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
The largest of the dunes at Indian Sands.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/18/2017
Another incredible sunset along the rugged coast of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
Morning fog hangs over an inaccessible beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
Morning light creates a rainbow in the coming fog.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
Sunstar through the Sitka spruce forests north of Whaleshead Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
Alligator lizard bathes in the sun's warmth.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
Whaleshead rock reflecting in a pool created from high tide.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
One of the many OCT signposts, this one pointing toward Lone Ranch Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/19/2017
Looking down on the OCT as it leaves Lone Ranch Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
The trail passes through a thick tunnel of shrubs south of Lone Ranch Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
The last portion of mystical coastal forest in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
A banana slug slowly crawls over the trail.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
A doe is apprehensive along the bike path to Harris Beach.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
A pirate captain stands guard outside of a unique shop along Brookings' main street.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
An elderly gentleman walks toward his boat in the Brookings Harbor.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
Agricultural fields passed along Oceanview Drive.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
Driftwood piles up on Chrissey Field State Beach after being washed down the Winchuck River.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2017
Standing in California at the end of the Oregon Coast Trail.