The Oregon coast never ceases to amaze me in it's ancient volcanic wonder.
The outcroppings here at Oceanside Oregon are ancient pillow basalts, lava that bubbled up under the ocean thru the crust.
On the beach itself the basalts have become home to rich and diverse tide pools. And has rich gravels full of agates.
I was hijacked by avid beach explorers, mischief makers, snackers and daydreamers this last weekend, taken to this beach and held hostage for several days. Forced to sleep outside, nap, giggle and eat lovely food all day.
Look out for them this summer! They'll be traveling via a dodge sprinter van, and are up to Kentucky inspired shenanigans!
One of my captors, overlooking the beach we stayed at from the top of Cape Meares. Her identity has been hidden for my safety.
The Octopus Tree
This tree is a massive Sitka spruce, with branches growing like giant tentacles from it's 50-foot base. It's located in Cape Meares and is estimated to be 250 years old. The tree's odd shape, according to historians and descendants of the Tillamook tribe, comes not from the ravages of wind and storms, but from it's function as a ceremonial site, shaped by shamans when the tree's boughs were still limber, to be able to hold cedar canoes and other ritual objects.
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