Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site

Rosie and I took off on a crisp and sunny day of adventure down the coast. Our first stop was Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site. The marbled cliffs are stunning and we joined in on the fun of agate hunting and rock stacking. As I explore more, I am in awe of nature.

Explore more at stateparks.oregon.gov … It's not your imagination ... those really are seal heads peering at you from the surf! A short paved trail descends from the parking and picnic area through the shore pine forest to a soft sand beach flanked by crumbling orange sandstone bluffs. Wetsuit-clad surfers often catch waves here in the mornings. As you hike to the right along the beach, the horizon is dominated by the dark green cape of Cascade Head. In case you decide to venture onward, please don't disturb the sea lions found at the tip of the four mile Salishan Spit.