Posted by Jody on August 7, 2014
I can think of no other edifice constructed by man as altruistic as a lighthouse.
They were built only to serve. They weren’t built for any other purpose…
~ George Bernard Shaw
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Inside the Lighthouse
It’s not at all a scary climb in this historic lighthouse!
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse View
Here’s a look at the lovely view from the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse to the sandy beaches below.
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Posted by Jody on May 26, 2013
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”
~ Maya Angelou
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, Oregon Coast
The Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site overlooks the mouth of Yaquina Bay and its entrance into the Pacific Ocean. The property was given to the state by the U. S. Lighthouse Service in 1934 and 1971. It is a spruce and pine forested bluff containing an historic lighthouse, later used as a lifeboat station. The lighthouse has been restored and is open to the public. The park originally was developed for day use in 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The old lighthouse at the harbor entrance was erected in 1871 but was discontinued in 1874 in favor of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse several miles to the north. The Yaquina River is named for the Indian tribe that traditionally occupied the drainage territory. The adjoining city of Newport is a busy fishing and commercial port, very popular with summer travelers. In 1988, a Yaquina Bay State Park cooperative association was created by agreement with the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Division. The group provides information for visitors and tours of the lighthouse.
Source: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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