"The northeastern part of Oregon is riven by volcanic fissures that gushed lava in giant flows and formed coastal cliffs. This complex scenery has always drawn visitors. These days, coast-hugging towns like Astoria are rebooting by transforming their townscapes."
But wait, there's more!
"Oregon's coast has another compelling characteristic: It faces what may well be the longest uninterrupted stretch of open ocean in the world. Waves originating off Japan's islands eventually break along the coastal bluffs of Oregon--something I just had to see."
Waves from Japan? In Oregon? Fire up the Diesel pusher, honey, we're going to the beach!
The above, from the current National Geographic Traveler, may explain why I failed so utterly as a travel writer.
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