Sunset Bay Oregon
by Joan Carroll
Title
Sunset Bay Oregon
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
If you happen to love old-fashioned paper maps (like I do), one of the first things that you notice while studying Oregon's map is the number of parks on Oregon's coastline. As I was driving along the beautiful coast I found a roadside marker describing why this is. It is due to one of Oregon's early governors (elected in 1910), Oswald West. The marker says in part: "Oswald West possessed a life-long concern for the future of Oregon's natural resources. In 1913, he sponsored a bill declaring Oregon's seashore "public highway". The bill passed, became law, and no land between high and low tides could be privately owned. Thanks to "Governor Oz" and other early conservationists, Oregon's beaches, capes, bluffs, and headlands are preserved for all to enjoy". I stopped in my tracks when I read this, giving silent thanks to the visionaries in our country (including e.g., Teddy Roosevelt) who have worked to preserve our beautiful lands for all! And I was able to enjoy this gorgeous cove while trying to find the place where guidebooks said I could view Cape Arago Lighthouse. This is Sunset Bay. What a treat! The website says: "Situated in one of the most scenic areas on the Oregon coast, Sunset Bay State Park features beautiful sandy beaches protected by towering sea cliffs." And then: "A network of hiking trails connects Sunset Bay with nearby Shore Acres and Cape Arago State Parks. Hiking these trails will give you a chance to experience pristine coastal forests, seasonal wildflowers and spectacular ocean vistas from atop the rugged cliffs and headlands. From points along the trail, you'll be treated to views of Gregory Point and the Cape Arago lighthouse" A more perfect description of this site couldn't be written!
SECOND PLACE finish, Landscape photography contest, 7/19/14
FEATURED PHOTO, Images that Excite You group, 7/15/14
FEATURED PHOTO, The World We See group, 7/11/14
FEATURED PHOTO, Artists Best Five Artwork Group ABFA Group, 7/11/14
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July 10th, 2014
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