We spent five days exploring the Cape Arago area of the Oregon Coast. This includes Sunset Bay State Park, Shore Acres State Park and Cape Arago State Park. As usual, we hiked almost every trail, at least once, stopped at every view point, climbed down to every beach and out to every rocky area we could find access to, and enjoyed ourselves immensely, as usual.
Purple Sea Urchin condo complex, pool included in HOA fees.And up close. We were told that each little urchin slowly creates the hole they are currently sitting in. This unit is more along the townhouse type. Notice the large ocean front window…that costs extra.Gumboot Chiton. This cute little squishly, slimy looking guy was the size of Darrin’s hand. Rules of tidepooling are no picking up any thing, like there was any possibility I was going to touch this guy.Coffee, or tea in my case, break to enjoy the view. The only other people around were a couple fishing off the rocks to the right. I could have sat there all day.The Red Sea Urchins seemed to like deeper tide pools so a wavy watery picture.Really cool rock formations were everywhere. Okay, one more beautiful picture!
Tidbit: During our travels, we have observed many people zip into an overlook, jump out of their vehicle, snap a few pictures, jump back in, and zoom away. It has made us immensely thankful that we have the opportunity to spend the time to really immerse ourselves in an area.
Very funny and insightful post. Thank you.