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A walk on
the beach
Exploring Oswald West State Park
BY MALIA RIGGS
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swald West State Park is a hidden gem
along the historic Oregon Coast on
U.S. Highway 101. With suspension
bridges, tunnels that lead to hikes, hidden
coves, viewpoints and beaches, it is hard
to beat the beautiful views this park has to
offer.
The breakdown
The park is named after Oswald West,
one of Oregon’s governors who was said
to be intelligent, known for his humor and
extremely charismatic. He is famously
remembered for his open mind, support of
women’s suffrage and his concern for the
future of Oregon’s natural resources as an
early conservationist around the year of
1913.
With over 2,484 acres along the Ore-
gon Coast and countless miles of trails to
explore, Oswald West is the perfect place
for a lazy Sunday drive with a view — or a
challenging 13 mile hike along the Oregon
Coast Trail that weaves through the park.
People enjoy the sunset at Oswald West State Park.
Finding your hike
There are countless trails to choose
from and all varying in levels and exper-
tise. More information on a trail’s diffi culty
can be found on the Oregon State Park’s
website.
However, most trails in this state park
are not paved or biker friendly, so a good
pair of hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes
are an absolute must. Especially in the wet-
ter and rainy months.
The park off ers dynamic hikes, like this one
featuring a suspension bridge.
Surfers can catch waves at the park.
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Photos by Malia Riggs
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