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Cannon Beach, Oregon
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to outdoor adventure. This hidden gem, just a stone's throw away from Cannon Beach, boasts not only a spectacular coastline but also a fascinating glimpse into local history. This serene little spot proves there is never a shortage of places to visit on the beautiful Oregon Coast.
Take a stroll through the forested picnic areas, catch a glimpse of the seasonal waterfall and explore the sandstone caves that have been carved out by the tides over time. The beach itself is a stunning oasis, surrounded by lush salal, ferns, and sitka spruce. This beach is flat and makes for an easy hike — perfectly fit for all ages.
Hug Point State Recreation Site
If you're looking for a coastal gem to add to your Oregon bucket list, make sure to check out Hug Point! This stunning state recreation site was once a stagecoach road, which had to "hug" the coastline to avoid getting swept away by the tide - talk about an adrenaline-pumping commute! Today, visitors can enjoy a day exploring the area's natural beauty or make a pitstop along the famous Highway 101.
Exploring Hug Point Beach
Come play in the sand and bask in the beauty of Hug Point State Recreation Site! Take a stroll on the beach and let your eyes feast on the stunning cliffs that carry conifers on their tips. Wander along the shorelines and bask in the magnificence of rocky ridges, sea caves, and tide pools that are crawling with marine life.
Make sure to hit up the seasonal waterfall and engage in some pursuit of happiness. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the one and only Haystack Rock in the distance!
If you want to explore the surrounding area, you will find a beautiful forest on one side of the beach. Here is a beautiful misty morning shot from Eli Duke at Hug Point.
Nestled between Austin Point towards the south and Hug Point towards the north, lies a serene destination that is bound to captivate your senses.
Take a leisurely stroll towards the north and discover a hidden seasonal waterfall, awe-inspiring caves carved intricately into sandstone cliffs, and mesmerizing tide pools accessible during low tide.
The unique geological formations that have been sculpted by the ocean over the years are a sight to behold and make this destination an absolute must-visit.
If you time your visit just right, you'll have the chance to discover the hidden treasures of the tide pools. Hug Point State Recreation Site truly has something for everyone, and is the perfect destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Reference: thatoregonlife.com/2016/09/hug-point-hike
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after the Boneyard we headed straight to Cathedral rocks just up the road , but we couldn't get to it from where we were because of the high tide and having to shoot straight into the sun wasn't an option or worth it. So this is the view from halfway up the hill looking back down the coast to the right of Cathedral rocks. I guess we will be back again hopefully when the tide is out.
Comb Ridge is a linear north to south trending monocline nearly 80 miles long in southeast Utah, United States
Archie's Rock located off of Little Star Lake Road in Keefer Township in the District of Sudbury in Northeastern Ontario Canada.
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A close up of the Beautiful Granite Falls in the Shoalhaven region part of the Morton National Park, New South Wales . Sadly there wasn't much water this day even after a month of good rainfalls. Still the colourful granite rock cliff face more than made up for it and is like a shining Jewel amongst the lush green eucalypt forest
Atlas was annoyed. He had to put down the world to hold a dilapidated high dive board during the Olympics. Sisphus's gig, rolling a rock, was starting to look inviting. At least Sisphus gets to move around and doesn't have to look at asses all day long.
Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mojave Desert, California 2015
Henry Hinkey loves his comic books. He eats donuts, drinks soda and reads all night long thinking about how cool it would be to be a comic character in real life. Yesterday, Henry woke up floating in the sky. He had become Cloud Man! He has no idea how the transformation occurred and hasn't had time to figure out what his special powers are, but, apparently, just his head is needed to be Cloud Man. Oh, and he can talk which is great fun. Really freaks out people, especially, the religious!
Red Rock Canyon, Kern County, California 2015
Norway is a place of endless natural beauty. Incredible fjords, winding small roads, raw tunnels carved through the bedrock and so much more. These images are from summer road trips during 2024.
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About Yeh Liu
Yehliu is a cape on the north coast of Taiwan in the town of Wanli between Taipei and Keelung.
The cape, known by geologists as the Yehliu Promontory, forms part of the Taliao Miocene Formation. It stretches approximately 1,700 meters into the ocean and was formed as geological forces pushed Datun Mountain out of the sea.
A distinctive feature of the cape is the hoodoo stones that dot its surface. These shapes can be viewed at the Yeliu Geopark operated by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration. A number of rock formations have been given imaginative names based on their shapes. The most well-known is the "The Queen's Head", an iconic image in Taiwan and an unofficial emblem for the town of Wanli. Other formations include "The Fairy Shoe", "The Bee Hive", "The Ginger Rocks" and "The Sea Candles."
About Yeh Liu
Yehliu is a cape on the north coast of Taiwan in the town of Wanli between Taipei and Keelung.
The cape, known by geologists as the Yehliu Promontory, forms part of the Taliao Miocene Formation. It stretches approximately 1,700 meters into the ocean and was formed as geological forces pushed Datun Mountain out of the sea.
A distinctive feature of the cape is the hoodoo stones that dot its surface. These shapes can be viewed at the Yeliu Geopark operated by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration. A number of rock formations have been given imaginative names based on their shapes. The most well-known is the "The Queen's Head", an iconic image in Taiwan and an unofficial emblem for the town of Wanli. Other formations include "The Fairy Shoe", "The Bee Hive", "The Ginger Rocks" and "The Sea Candles."
The only way to see anything and to maneuver through the tunnel was to use my camera's flash, then take a few steps. Water pooled on the floor and small stalactites were forming everywhere. It was freezing cold.
With Naaman Fletcher.
Title: Drawing of 'Vixen Tor, Dartmoor'
Creator: John MacCulloch (1773-1835)
Description: Original artwork for: John MacCulloch's paper "On the Granite Tors of Cornwall", 'Transactions of the Geological Society of London', Series 1, Vol 2 (1814), pp66-78, plate 5.
From a series of the earliest drawings, paintings and prints of geological subjects presented to the Society, and collated together in a volume entitled 'Drawings I'.
Date: 1807
Format: Pencil drawing
Archive reference: LDGSL/400/35
Image reference: 05-88
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The yellow/orange lichen is Egg-yolk Soil Lichen (Candelariella citrina) and the yellow is Gold Cobblestone Lichen (Pleopsidium flavum)
The Sulphur Springs, located near the town of Soufrière (French for sulfur), are perhaps the world's only drive-in live volcano. (I have been inside two other dead volcanoes: Daimond Head in Oahu, Hawaii, and Fira, on the the Greek island of Santorini. The St. Lucia attraction is most intriguing. I recommend all visitors bring two things: a camera and a clothes pin.
Hierve Al Agua
Hierve el Agua (Spanish for "the water boils") is set of natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water. The site is located about 70 km east of Oaxaca city, past Mitla, in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, with a narrow, winding unpaved road leading to the site. The site consists of two rock shelves or cliffs which rise between fifty and ninety metres from the valley below, from which extend nearly white rock formations which look like waterfalls. These formations are created by fresh water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals. As the water scurries over the cliffs, the excess minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves. One of the cliffs, called the "cascada chica" (small waterfall) or the Amphitheatre, contains two large artificial pools for swimming as well as a number of small natural pools. One of the artificial pools is very near the edge of the cliff.