It is not unusual for us to start our days without a plan other than to decide to look for the unexpected. This has really worked well for us. Today we ventured north and turned left where we saw a sign, 'Scenic drive". Was it ever! We found our way to Kiwanda Beach in Pacific City, Oregon. It is probably the finest beach we have seen. First of all it is huge with a large dune and outcropping to the north. There are no rules other than, no fireworks. Four wheel vehicles park on the beach. Boats are launched and hauled. People fish off the beach. There is surfing and boogie boarding on the smaller dunes. There were camp groups and a large touch football game. Some dogs were leashed, others not. Some folks openingly drank beer and wine. Kites of all sizes and shapes held steady in the breeze. Camp fires are allowed at night. In spite of all this, there was plenty of room for everyone and the beach was clean everywhere; no junk or trash left behind. No police or lifeguards anywhere. Some of my photos did not turn out well today but the first three were taken at Kiwanda Beach.
Tomorrow, we leave for a three day trek to Salt Lake City.

Please forgive the fingerprint at the top of the photo. Looking north at Kiwanda Beach. Notice the automobiles. The dune to the right has probably 100 kids climbing up and down. Cool!

Haystack Rock, about 1/2 mile offshore.

Kiwanda Beach, looking south

Another spectacular beach 4 miles north of Kiwanda.