We found a beautiful stretch of coastline nearly void of any other person. Where the Ocean converges with one of Oregon's many rivers, it was a perfect mix for swimming.
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Yachats is a tiny village (population: 685) on the coast of Oregon. Situated in proximity to Cape Perpetua a 2,700-acre rain forest that boasts twice the botanical mass, per square acre, than the Amazon jungle. Where you can observe old growth forests and a multitude of wild game such as Elk and deer. Hiking trails lead down to ancient lava deposit on the shore.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse stands today, little changed from the way it has appeared since 1873-the same classic tower; the same classic lens. It is Oregon's second oldest lighthouse and its tallest.
"Perched on a scenic bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Shore Acres began as a private estate with luxurious gardens featuring trees, shrubs, and flowering plants brought from around the world aboard the sailing ships of pioneer lumberman and shipbuilder Louis J. Simpson.
Simpson developed the summer home into a showplace three-story mansion complete with a heated, indoor swimming pool and a large ballroom. The grounds contained five acres of formal gardens, including a Japanese-style garden built around a 100-foot lily pond.
When fire destroyed the mansion in 1921, Simpson began to build an even larger replacement - two stories high and 224 feet long. However, financial losses in the 1930s caused both house and grounds to fall into disrepair. In 1942, Simpson's beloved Shore Acres was purchased by the state of Oregon for use as a public park."
