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The best way to see the Northwest's spectacular coastline is to drive with this book beside you. Driving the Pacific Coast describes thirty-five communities along route 101, from the southern coast of Oregon to the northern coast of Washington. Find out where to eat, stay, and shop as well as what to see and do in each locale. Tour the entire 700-mile route or simply visit one of these splendid destinations. You will discover a treasure of agates, jasper, and petrified wood washed up along the shore of Bullards Beach in Bandon, Oregon. Some of the best clam beds on the coast - perfect for digging an assortment of delicious bay clams - in Coos Bay, Oregon. Cape Disappointment Light, Washington's oldest and highest light, looming 220 feet above the water. Olympic National Park's 900,000 acres of mountains, meadows, forests, rivers, and rugged Pacific coastline in Port Angeles, Washington. The Victorian charm of old brick buildings, stately mansions, antiques shops, and taverns in Port Townsend, Washington. The guide contains information on top-notch accommodations, oceanside camping, to-die-for restaurants, unique shopping, museums, beaches, fishing, golf, festivals and more. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages, b&w photos)Oberrecht, Kenn is the author of 'Driving the Pacific Coast: Oregon and Washington, Scenic Driving Tours along Coastal Highways - Kenn Oberrecht - Paperback - 4TH' with ISBN 9780762706402 and ISBN 0762706406.
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