Just 25 minutes north of Cape Blanco is Floras Lake, popular with kiteboarder. There is a $5 fee to park. We hiked the Floras Lake...

Cape Blanco is just north of Port Orford. It is the westernmost point in Oregon and the windiest. If you can tolerate the wind, it's a...

I had read that the best fish & chips could be found in Port Orford at the Crazy Norwegian's. It's located at 259 6th Street. It's open...

The Port Orford Heads Trail loops between the Pacific and the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. Trail details: Easy Loop Distance: 1.2 mi...

In Port Orford, you'll find the Battle Rock City Park. It's named for a battle between white settlers and the Dene Tsut Dah that took...

At Sisters Rock, you can take a short hike from the parking area. Trail Details: Easy Out & back Distance: 0.9 mi Elevation change: 180...

After Gold Beach, you'll pass Otter Point on your way north to Port Orford. You can get a good view a short walk from the parking lot....

Many restaurants in Gold Beach were closed on Tuesdays. Fortunately, there was a Thai food truck Khob Khun that was open after our return...

A fun activity in Gold Beach is to take a trip up the Rogue River. The only commercial operator is Jerry's Rogue Jets. In 1895, the Rogue...

The Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge is a concrete bridge with Art Deco features that spans the Rogue River. You can view it from the Wreck of...

At the mouth of the Rogue River, you'll find the wreck of the Mary D. Hume. It was built in Gold Beach and initially hauled goods between...

Breakfast the next morning was at Double D's Cafe, located at 29441 Ellensburg Avenue. It's in the back of the parking lot. I ordered the...

Dinner in Gold Beach was at Spinners. it's located at 29430 Ellensburg Ave (Hwy 101). They have indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor...

We stayed at the Gold Beach Inn. They had purchased Ireland's Rustic Lodges next door and we unfortunately, got a room in the Garden...

As we drove north towards Gold Beach, our next stop was Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint. We stopped and had lunch on the beach....

As you continue north on Hwy 101, stop at Arch Rock. It's well signed and the parking lot is large. There are even toilets. It's an easy...

The next stop on the Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor is Secret Beach. It's not marked but you'll find a pullout with several...

There is a short path from the parking lot that leads to a nice view of Natural Bridges. You can continue further on a moderate 0.5mi, 20...

The Thomas Creek Bridge is the highest bridge in Oregon. It was too foggy to appreciate how high it was. 20201 07 05

Take a short hike to see Indian Sands. Trail Details: Moderate Loop Distance: 1.4 mi Elevation change: 282 ft. Time: 50 min Partly shaded...