Yesterday we were fortunate enough to visit Astoria, Seaside, and Cannon Beach. All told, the round trip was 2.5 hours. On the way to Astoria we had clear views of Mt Hood, Mt Adams, and Mt. Saint Helens. About an hour outside Astoria the skies grayed over and the rain came. We made it to Astoria and got some pictures.
It is right on the sound and pretty impressive even if we didn't have much visibility. Aside from the natural scenery there are a couple famous spots in town. Well, famous if you grew up on the Goonies like I did. Goonies was set in Astoria and nearly the entire movie was filmed in the town.
You can walk right up to the place, just park on the street!
Above is me in front of Mikey's home. Below is Mikeys home with Data's place and his booty traps next door!
After seeing the sights of Astoria we headed 30 miles south along 101. I should add that there are no Interstates in this part of the country. The weather had continued to worsen as the wind was really blowing. I have experienced hurricane winds before and I think this was the worst wind I have ever experienced. It really was something amazing, and the scenery was absolutely amazing!
That is the sand blowing over the beach. It was eerie but amazing!
MG in front of the "Goonies Rock" (AKA Haystack Rock)
Haystack Rock is only accessible at low tide!
And we made it out their, I apologize for the wind finger on the lens, I was just trying to hold on to the phone!
Video on Cannon Beach. Below is the sand blowing across the beach
