It also doesn’t hurt when you’re staying in a beautiful place with incredible views.
View from my Aunt’s house. Not too bad!
Venus in the night sky
Astoria Column
Just a couple hundred yards up from my Aunt’s house is the Astoria Column. Built in 1926 by the Great Northern Railway, it sits at 125 feet tall overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River. I must admit that climbing Coxcomb Hill and then ascending the 164 step spiral staircase to the top left me a little light headed.
Youngs Bay and Saddle Mountain in the distance
Columbia River Maritime Musem
The Columbia River Maritime Museum is recognized as one of the best maritime museums in the United States. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re ever in Astoria.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens was an American military installation that guarded the mouth of the Columbia River. It is famous for being the only military installation in the continental United States to come under enemy fire in World War II. On the night of June 21 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 surfaced off Fort Stevens and fired 17 shells.
Spotted a whale spout in the distance (not pictured)
Peter Iredale shipwreck (Oct 25, 1906)
Cannon Beach
I got dive bombed by this kite and very nearly got smoked
Haystack Rock
Noteworthy | Random
Official end of the Lewis & Clark Trail
Deer laying around my Aunt’s yard
I may know a local grower
Another great week is in the books. I want to thank my Aunt Liz for allowing me to stay at her house and her generous hospitality. Also I want to thank my cousin Gretchen for showing me around. I enjoyed my time in Astoria. It was a lot of fun.
Alas, it’s time once again for me to leave. The road is calling.