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stormy skies. The ocean waves — crashing on the rocks and sending their spray a hun
dred feet into the air, might become the rolling breakers gliding across the broad ex
panse o f sandy beach.
A small cove provides shelter against the wind fo r the sailing sea gulls; the bay is
home for striped bass, dungeness crabs and long-necked clams.
The sounds also change — the fog horn guiding the ships to safe passage, the m ill
whistle signaling the crew back to work, the gulls riding before the storm.
The Oregon coast provides for much o f the economic life o f the state — timber,
dairy farming, fishing, tourism — and is dotted with tiny towns and major seaports.
The North Coast
To the north o f Neahkanie, at the terminus o f the “ Sunset Highway,” Highway 26, is
Seaside. Called the end o f the Lewis and Clark trail. The site where the expedition
reached the sea is marked by a monument on Seaside’s “ board w alk.”
Seaside, which is located on a long sandy beach, is also the site o f a reproduction o f
the Lewis and Clark salt cairn, with which they made salt to preserve their meat. The
cairn was built at this place because it provided seawater, an ample supply o f wood, a
suitable camp site with fresh water.
An aquarium exhibits marine life and trained seals and the famous “ salt water taf
fy” is prominantly displayed in g ift shops along the main streets.
Newport is located at the mouth o f Yaquria Bay, crossed by an attractive arching
bridge. On the ocean side, fishermen cast their lines from the jetty and children play on
JOE’S PLACE
Through thia narrow rocky channel, dozens of fishing and sport craft enter and
leave tiny Depoe Bay each day. The U.S. 101 highway bridge is a favorite spot for
visitors to watch the boats. Visitors also can go to sea aboard charter vessels to try
their luck at catching salmon. Near Depoe Bay are several state parks and numerous
SEE SPORTS O N G IA N T SCREEN T V .
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sandy beaches.
Owner:
Jotteph Benjamin
Other legends speak o f Black men who came ashore with Spanish sailors. One o f
these men is said to be an ancestor o f the Tillamook Chief, Kilches, who was the leader
o f the band at the time the Americans settled around Tillamook Bay. Early settlers
described Kilches as African in appearance.
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Lopez was, unfortunately, killed by the Indians with his own sword.
Oregon's coastline is as varied as is the state itself. The crashing surf varies from
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