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The coast of Oregon is not only well-known for it's picturesque beauty and the relaxing sounds of waves breaking on the sandy shores, but it has a history full of wonderful stories and colorful unique buildings.
One of the favorite stops for travelers is the Sea Lion Caves which is located south of Newport on Highway 101. Here visitors can either take an elevator down into the caves, or walk to several viewpoints where Sea Lions rest on the rocks below.
Another popular destination is the historical Heceta Head Lighthouse State Park also located off Highway 101. There are several turnouts along the highway that offer outstanding views of the lighthouse and lightkeepers residence. For the more adventurous visitor, tours are offered to the top of the lighthouse for amazing views. There are docents that will lead tours and offer information about the history of the lighthouse and the people who worked here.
The Oregon Coast is a must-see for visitors traveling to the western United States, and be sure to take your camera!
Delta Junction, Alaska is the terminus of the 1422 mile Alaska Highway. This scenic small town (Population under 1000) offers the visitor many interesting sites to check out and is well worth spending a couple of days enjoying.
The Visitor Center is a great place to have your photo taken with the monument that marks the end of the Alaska Highway. There are also giant mosquito sculptures, a display of pipe used in 3 different pipeline projects, and of course, plenty of free brochures, displays of wildflowers, and mounted wildlife and examples of furs that visitors can touch. Don't forget to pick up your certificate, certifying you have reached the end of the Alaska Highway!
Delta Junction is home to many family-run farms and also the well-known "Delta Meats" where visitors can taste free samples of their famous sausage. Other sites to see in Delta Junction include: Rika's Roadhouse, Sullivan Roadhouse, Pipeline Crossing, wildlife viewing including Bison herds and bird watching, not to mention camping and fishing.
Delta Junction is also the junction of the Alaska Highway and the Richardson Highway. The scenic views of the Alaska Range are sure to have you grabbing your camera at each turn in the road.
Delta Junction is a special place and often becomes a favorite of everyone who takes time to investigate and explore this gorgeous part of Alaska. Take lot of photos for a lifetime of memories.
The 800-mile long Trans-Alaska Pipeline runs from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez with several places along it's route that offer close-up views to inquisitive visitors.
One such viewpoint and information area is located north of Fairbanks along the Steese Expressway. Here the the visitor can find extensive information on the history of the pipeline including interpretive signs, a paved trail that offers visitors a chance to walk alongside an elevated portion of the pipeline, and a small gift shop that offers books, postcards, t-shirts, and more.
To reach this viewing area, just drive north of Fairbanks on the Steese Expressway to milepost 8.4. Watch for signs and a turnout on the eastside of the highway. The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company operates a visitor center at the site which is open daily from May to September.
