Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (1)

Yaquina Head, three miles north of Newport along US 101, is one of the outstanding attractions on the coast. 

From Wikipedia: "Yaquina Head is a headland extending into the Pacific Ocean north of Newport, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the site of the Yaquina Head Light, and is managed as Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area by the Bureau of Land Management."

According to the web site maintained by the Bureau of Land Management "Yaquina Head is a narrow, coastal headland extending one mile into the Pacific Ocean. Formed by ancient lava flows, Yaquina Head’s hard basalt cliffs and coves have been shaped by pounding ocean surf for 14 million years. Abundant wildlife such as whales, harbor seals and seabirds can be viewed from the many breath taking vantage points around the 100-acre site. Explore tidepools, listen to nature's music and see Oregon's tallest lighthouse - all at Yaquina Head."

On our first (brief )visit in the afternoon, the weather was clear and sunny.  We decided to come back the next morning for a longer exploration. (See next posts.)