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At the southern tip of the Oregon Coast, visitors get the chance to, once more, see Oregon at its best in Brookings and its neighboring town of Harbor. With several spectacular viewpoints sprinkled along Highway 101 between Port Orford and Brookings, visitors can easily find themselves stopping to take in the view more often than actually driving while on this stretch of highway along the gorgeous coastline. The drive into Brookings-Harbor can take quite awhile on a great-weather day. |
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While the weather in the Brookings area is predominantly mild, be it summer or winter, it's not uncommon for fog to roll into the area between Brookings and Port Orford, leaving many of these viewpoints with very little to view. However, if visitors find themselves traveling this section of Highway 101 during less-than-perfect weather, they're encouraged to stop at some of the viewpoints anyway. As seen in this picture, the fog can add just the right spice to an already gorgeous area. |
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Taken at Myers Beach, approximately 10 miles north of Brookings, this photo (and the two others above) demonstrate just how gorgeous this area really is. No matter what the weather may hold on any given day, this viewpoint indeed offers some fantastic views. Between the huge rocks and the lingering fog, visitors can often get lost in the quiet mystique of the area. At the same time, if they are lucky enough to visit the area during the normally sunny weather, they're encouraged to bring good walking shoes and explore the many naturally beautiful sights in Brookings-Harbor. |
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Along with spectacular beaches like Myers Beach, great kite-flying at Harris Beach State Park, and fantastic tidepooling in Boardman Park, Brookings-Harbor is home to the farms that grow nearly 90% of America's Easter lillies each year. Visitors can see the fields blooming with these seasonal favorites when driving between Brookings-Harbor and Crescent City, California in the early summer. They are indeed quite a sight to see. Put simply, the towns of Brookings and Harbor offer something for everyone and together provide a great last stop on a north to south Oregon coast trip. |
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