The light at Yaquina Head was first lit on August 20, 1873.
At that time, the stately tower stood alongside a two-story keepers'
dwelling, a barn and outbuildings.
Maintenance of the light was the primary duty of the lighthouse keepers.
Days were filled with polishing, cleaning, and repairing, as well as tending
gardens and livestock. Yaquina Head Lighthouse was automated in 1966,
ending the era of station attendants.

Oil was the primary fuel source for lighting the lamp.








Halogen light is used now.











93 steps to go up, we made it with one stop toward the end.










Pokie is enjoying the Yaquina Head Interpretive Center.










Lincoln City, October 3rd morning.









Depoe Bay, the surf was up, no boats are out from the harbor.











Spouting Horns, Depoe Bay










Newport, a view from Yaquina Head (The Newport Bridge is barely visible)

























































































Surf up dude!
Note: I forgot to bring my telephoto lens...ouch!











We stayed two nights at the coast, getting some salty air treatment.
October 2nd and 3rd, 2010









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Basking in the afternoon sun.

















(c) Yongkie Hurd
October 5th, 2010