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Day 201 - Oregon Coast

I drove down to the beach in the morning to make it easier for Mom, but she refused to get out of the RV due to the rain and wind. Cold & Wet, but still spectacular.

Date: 20 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 201 - Thomas Creek Bridge, from Hike

The Thomas Creek Bridge is 375 feet tall, supported by two steel columns anchored to the gorge below.

Date: 20 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Wild Elk Bull

These were just off Hwy 1 in Northern CA, still part of the Redwoods in Humbolt County.

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - Wild Elk

These are cows, only the bulls have the large antlers.

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - Welcome to Oregon

Yes, we actually are making some progress!

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Ship Ashore

Looks like a really cool idea. Wonder if I could get an old boat and turn it into a house?

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - RV Trip Map

We've been updating the map on the side of the RV during the whole trip, but since Oregone is the last state we'll hit during our circumnavigation, thought it deserved a shot!

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Redwood Trees in Fog

Fog isn't always bad for picture taking! We thought this sight was lovely enough, I pulled off the road to get this shot.

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - Harris Beach, Rock Tunnel

This was at the state park where we stayed the night.

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Harris Beach Rock

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Harris Beach & Rocks

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Harris Beach

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Brookings, USA
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Day 200 - Crescent City Lighthouse

This is at Battery Point in Crescent City. It was built in 1856 and has a Fourth Order Fresnel Lens.

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - Crescent City

This was taken from Hwy 1 as you approach the city from the south.

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - CA Surf Sign

Hmm, I think they're trying to get our attention!

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 200 - Wild Elk by Road, Bull

We saw five or six elk at the turnoff for Elk Viewing, then later saw about 40 of them here by the side of the highway!

Date: 19 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Crescent City, USA
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Day 199 - Magenta Indian Paintbrush

This is an unusual sub-species (?) of Indian Paintbrush, much more magenta then red. It seemed fairly common in the redwoods up here.

Date: 18 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Eureka, USA
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Day 199 - Lolita, Old Factory

This looks like the largest building in town, but also looks like it's been closed for awhile

Date: 18 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Eureka, USA
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Day 199 - Lolita Cheese Factory

This is the home to the the Lolita Cheese Factory, which is actually fairly well known.

Date: 18 March 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Eureka, USA
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Fort Humbolt was built in 1853 to try to keep the peace between Native Americans and settlers in the region. The Army was replaced by California militia during the Civil War, who moved the Native Americans to reservations.