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Lighthouses

Oregon lighthouses are a reminder of the state’s long maritime history. Although there is no light keeper in the tower anymore, those structures still stand and each got a story to tell

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse – Newport’s Historic Landmark

2023-03-22

• Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is the second-oldest standing lighthouse in Oregon • This is theContinue Reading

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse - Terrible Tilly Lighthouse

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse – Enigmatic Terrible Tilly

2023-03-17

• Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, aka Terrible Tilly, is a mystery piece of the Oregon CoastContinue Reading

Umpqua River Lighthouse

Umpqua River Lighthouse – Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

2023-03-03

• Umpqua Lighthouse is an active lighthouse with its unique history • One of aContinue Reading

Coquille River Lighthouse

Coquille River Lighthouse – A Historic Landmark in Bandon

2023-01-06

• Coquille River Lighthouse is a historic landmark at the mouth of the Coquille RiverContinue Reading

Heceta Head Lighthouse

Heceta Head Lighthouse – Iconic Light Station on Oregon Coast

2022-07-13

• Heceta Head Lighthouse has the strongest beam among all active Oregon lighthousesContinue Reading

Cape Meares Lighthouse

Cape Meares Lighthouse – The Shortest Light Station

2022-07-10

• Cape Meares Lighthouse is the shortest and the northernmost light station on the OregonContinue Reading

Cape Blanco Lighthouse

Cape Blanco Lighthouse – The Oldest & Most Westerly in Oregon

2022-07-02

Cape Blanco Lighthouse Trail • Cape Blanco Lighthouse is the oldest, windiest, and  westernmost lightContinue Reading

Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Oregon Coast

Yaquina Head Lighthouse – The Tallest Light Station

2022-04-20

• Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest and one of the oldest active lighthouse TheContinue Reading

Cape Meares

Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint | Oregon Coast

2019-12-07

• Cape Meares features the shortest lighthouse and unusually-shaped Octopus Tree • The cape andContinue Reading

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Oregon State Hospital

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Heceta Head Lighthouse – Legends and Hauntings of Oregon

Nehalem Bay State Park

Nehalem Bay State Park – The Oceanfront Park with a Fly-in Campground

Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site

Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site at Rockaway Beach

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