Coos County

The plan: visit Shore Acres State Park and hike to Cape Arago lighthouse.  We read up on how a lumber baron bought the Shore Acres property over 100 years ago, which overlooks the ocean.  It has a formal garden and in winter they have tons of Christmas lights.      

Cape Arago Lighthouse through the fog.

What really happened: we drove to Shore Acres and saw signs that animals were allowed in vehicles only.  The dog wanted out.  So we ran to the observation building at the ocean overlook and was impressed with the view and ran back to the van.  We then went to an un-named day use area and walked the dog to a view point where the above photo was taken of the lighthouse.  We ate brie on crackers at a Coos County park overlooking the ocean.  


The contrast in temperatures from where we live inland and Coos County was dramatic; upper 90's in Eugene and low 60's along the coast.  As we drove inland the oldest child was calling out the outside temp reading from the van as it went up driving home.