Trip with Jill #2 Ecola State Park & Cannon Beach

 Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach and Jill is looking West at ...

... Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.

"In September 1879, a third survey was ordered, this time headed by John Trewavas, whose experience included the Wolf Rock lighthouse in England.Trewavas was overtaken by large swells and was swept into the sea while attempting a landing, and his body was never recovered. His replacement, Charles A. Ballantyne, had a difficult assignment recruiting workers due to the widespread negative reaction to Trewavas' death, and a general desire by the public to end the project. Ballantyne was eventually able to secure a group of quarrymen who knew nothing of the tragedy, and was able to resume work on the rock. Transportation to and from the rock involved the use of a derrick line attached with a breeches buoy, and in May 1880, they were able to completely blast the top of the rock to allow the construction of the lighthouse's foundation." ~ Wikipedia

 Looking south you can see Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock and a few more Ocean Rocks.

 On shore we saw a smiling flower,..

... and a few other people looking at this great scane on the Oregon Coast...

 ...  while others played on the shore at Cannon Beach.

 Some of the rocks had a little more character than the others.

 Not all tourists were in the surf but in the town shopping ...

 ... or like Sharyn and Jill window shopping...

 ... until they joined the shore patrol...

 ...enjoying the superb day...

... and learning about big tire beach bicycling.

Quote of the Day  ~ "My relaxation has always been my animals - going to the dog park with them, going to the beach." ~ Hilary Swank