Oregon’s Wild Coast

Oregon’s wild coast is a wondrous place. The rugged rocky border at the interface between land and sea offers some great hiking and beautiful vistas, as well as sandy sections suitable for strolling. The water is cold and clean, often also quite forceful. The wind can be stiff, though once on a trail under the protection of the canopy of the dense coastal forest, a hiker may be well protected.

Recommended visit: Rogue Brewery

After a strenuous hike, I would highly recommend a visit to the Rogue Brewery in Newport. They keep a wide variety of their brews on tap. I especially like their Good Chit pilsner (chit is a brewing term). Plus, the menu includes fine pub grub and seafood. The brewery is situated on the harbor and the parking lot affords a great view of the ocean inlet and bridge.

View of the Oregon coast through the front windows of an A-frame house