Continued moving north today and was able to take in another Oregon lighthouse. Number eight was the Cape Meares Lighthouse just outside of Tillamook Bay. This is on a very scenic point of land with large old growth trees. This lighthouse was unique in that the path out to the point is ABOVE the lighthouse, so as you approach you get a great view of the top of the beacon. When you step out into the opening, you can look directly into the light room as it is only about 25 feet from the edge.
The park also has a very unusual tree that they have named the Octopus Tree.
The road leading into this park was very hard to travel, especially in the new rig. Shook things up pretty good and gave my packing skills a true test. The final couple of miles were so bad that the speed limit was 10 miles an hour.
Headed north a bit more and came to Garibaldi where I spotted a CG right next to the road and just on the edge of town. Several restaurants and sites within close walking distance so I checked in. Got a cheap site with just electric and water. It was out in the open a bit but since the coastline weather is pretty temperate, I was perfectly happy with that.
Cape Meares Lighthouse and Fresnal Lense
Octopus Tree, Diesel Locomotive and Garibaldi Railroad Shack