Showing posts with label Treasures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Treasures. Show all posts
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Quick Facts About Oregon Coast Treasures, Geologic Wonders
Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.02/25/08Quick Facts About Oregon Coast Treasures, Geologic Wonders
Cannon found in Arch Cape (photo Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium)(Nehalem, Oregon) – Much of the United States is focusing on the Oregon coast at this time, with various geologic developments and historic objects popping up left and right.It started with low sand levels that revealed shipwrecks on the southern Oregon coast, strange tree stumps that are millennia-old, and then a couple of armaments from what appears to be the very same ship whose 100-year-old wreckage gave the north coast town Cannon Beach its name. 
Currently, those famed cannon pieces are sitting in an Oregon State Parks and Recreation facility in Nehalem, awaiting groups of scientists and a peculiar process where rust and crusty sea stuff is removed by fresh water and pieces of paper draped over the bombshell objects.
Red tower at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)To keep you up to speed on all the wild changes and developments in the worlds of history, tourism, geology and geography, here’s a quick fact list and timeline.- Low sand levels start showing off “ghost forests” at Cape Lookout State Park in late November. Winter storms and their scouring action are the cause of this. These are ancient forests some 1000 to 5000 years old that have been preserved by elements engulfing them, such as sand, clay or mud.- Sand scouring action starts eating away at dunes in Seaside in late November, early December. 
Stumps at Thiel Creek (photo Guy DiTorrice)- Ghost forests start appearing on the central coast, like at Thiel Creek, just north of Seal Rock.
Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.atcannonbeach.com/.- December windstorm takes attention away from such geologic wonders.- On the central coast, Guy DiTorrice notes various fossils, agates and jaspers are also in great abundance.- January and early February storm action washes more sand away from Oregon beaches. Tourists don’t really return en masse until sunny weather of mid-February.- Early February: shipwrecks and other puzzling objects start showing up is places like Coos Bay and Florence.
Fossils falling out of eroding cliffs at Ona Beach (photo DiTorrice)- Week of February 10: Sand levels are noted to be exceptionally low in many places on the Oregon coast, such as the wreck of the Peter Iredale, near Astoria. It is more explosed than usual.- February 19: a family vacationing in Arch Cape, near Cannon Beach, is gawking at weird-looking stumps in the sand (not knowing they are 4,000 years old). They discover two cannons, encrusted by years beneath the sand. The cannons are believed to be the missing cannons from the USS Shark, which wrecked at the Columbia River mouth more than 150 years ago. In 1898, one of its three cannons was found at what is now Arch Cape, eventually giving the town of Cannon Beach its name.
One of the cannons getting lifted into a Nehalem facility- Also present on the sands of Arch Cape are ghost forests some 4,000 years old, entombed in clay. Its soft, grayish material creates a strange sensation for those walking on it.- That week, members of the Seaside Aquarium also note weird “red towers” at Arch Cape: strange, reddish shapes that are created by compacted iron beneath the ten or so feet of sand that are missing at the moment. The red towers are peculiar to the north coast. No reports of this come from the central coast.- The same week, the cannons are lifted out of the surf by Oregon State Parks staff and brought to a facility in Nehalem. “The cannon are in tanks of water and covered with layers of wet cloth,” says a State Parks spokesman. “The water bath, refreshed weekly, will draw salt from the objects and protect them from further corrosion. The cannon are fragile, having survived in a protective, oxygen-free environment for many decades.”
Neskowin's eerie forest of stumps- Decisions about the cannon pieces fall to the Department of State Lands. This is the agency that actually owns the beach (and all the way out to three miles from shore) on behalf of the people of Oregon. Department of Parks and Recreation archaeologists are caretakers for now, protecting the cannon from damage and advising State Lands on the next steps.
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com
Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals - Seaside
Unique Luxury Accommodations in Seaside. 1BR Suites, 1BR & 2BR Duplex Units and 3BR Houses, units for 2-8 people. Rent entire property for 20-26. Close to beach, river and Broadway St.
Suites are designed for two adults; vacation rental units for families. All units have kitchen and many have fireplace, deck and jetted tub. Comfy robes, slippers, luxury bath amenities, quality linens and more. 741 S. Downing St., Seaside. 800-738-6691. http://www.seasidesuites.com/
ASTORIA
Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
CANNON BEACH
A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway
TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
DEPOE BAY
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORT
Time-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes
Cannon found in Arch Cape (photo Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium)(Nehalem, Oregon) – Much of the United States is focusing on the Oregon coast at this time, with various geologic developments and historic objects popping up left and right.It started with low sand levels that revealed shipwrecks on the southern Oregon coast, strange tree stumps that are millennia-old, and then a couple of armaments from what appears to be the very same ship whose 100-year-old wreckage gave the north coast town Cannon Beach its name. Currently, those famed cannon pieces are sitting in an Oregon State Parks and Recreation facility in Nehalem, awaiting groups of scientists and a peculiar process where rust and crusty sea stuff is removed by fresh water and pieces of paper draped over the bombshell objects.Red tower at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)To keep you up to speed on all the wild changes and developments in the worlds of history, tourism, geology and geography, here’s a quick fact list and timeline.- Low sand levels start showing off “ghost forests” at Cape Lookout State Park in late November. Winter storms and their scouring action are the cause of this. These are ancient forests some 1000 to 5000 years old that have been preserved by elements engulfing them, such as sand, clay or mud.- Sand scouring action starts eating away at dunes in Seaside in late November, early December. Stumps at Thiel Creek (photo Guy DiTorrice)- Ghost forests start appearing on the central coast, like at Thiel Creek, just north of Seal Rock.Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.atcannonbeach.com/.- December windstorm takes attention away from such geologic wonders.- On the central coast, Guy DiTorrice notes various fossils, agates and jaspers are also in great abundance.- January and early February storm action washes more sand away from Oregon beaches. Tourists don’t really return en masse until sunny weather of mid-February.- Early February: shipwrecks and other puzzling objects start showing up is places like Coos Bay and Florence.
Fossils falling out of eroding cliffs at Ona Beach (photo DiTorrice)- Week of February 10: Sand levels are noted to be exceptionally low in many places on the Oregon coast, such as the wreck of the Peter Iredale, near Astoria. It is more explosed than usual.- February 19: a family vacationing in Arch Cape, near Cannon Beach, is gawking at weird-looking stumps in the sand (not knowing they are 4,000 years old). They discover two cannons, encrusted by years beneath the sand. The cannons are believed to be the missing cannons from the USS Shark, which wrecked at the Columbia River mouth more than 150 years ago. In 1898, one of its three cannons was found at what is now Arch Cape, eventually giving the town of Cannon Beach its name.
One of the cannons getting lifted into a Nehalem facility- Also present on the sands of Arch Cape are ghost forests some 4,000 years old, entombed in clay. Its soft, grayish material creates a strange sensation for those walking on it.- That week, members of the Seaside Aquarium also note weird “red towers” at Arch Cape: strange, reddish shapes that are created by compacted iron beneath the ten or so feet of sand that are missing at the moment. The red towers are peculiar to the north coast. No reports of this come from the central coast.- The same week, the cannons are lifted out of the surf by Oregon State Parks staff and brought to a facility in Nehalem. “The cannon are in tanks of water and covered with layers of wet cloth,” says a State Parks spokesman. “The water bath, refreshed weekly, will draw salt from the objects and protect them from further corrosion. The cannon are fragile, having survived in a protective, oxygen-free environment for many decades.”Neskowin's eerie forest of stumps- Decisions about the cannon pieces fall to the Department of State Lands. This is the agency that actually owns the beach (and all the way out to three miles from shore) on behalf of the people of Oregon. Department of Parks and Recreation archaeologists are caretakers for now, protecting the cannon from damage and advising State Lands on the next steps.- More ghost forests are quite visible at Neskowin, just south of Pacific City. These show themselves year round.
More stories on this subject:Quick Facts About Oregon Coast Treasures, Geologic Wonders Much of the United States is focusing on the Oregon coast at this time, with various geologic developments and historic objects popping up left and right.How To Find Oregon Coast Odd Discoveries, Artifacts If you want to play tresure hunter or geology explorer on the coast, here's a list of places to find the good stuffThe Science Behind Oregon Coast's Recent Treasures A big rush of unusual objects, some thousands to millions of years old, have been appearing on the Oregon coast. Here's why and how.Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.comThe Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.theoceanlodge.com/
Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals - Seaside
Unique Luxury Accommodations in Seaside. 1BR Suites, 1BR & 2BR Duplex Units and 3BR Houses, units for 2-8 people. Rent entire property for 20-26. Close to beach, river and Broadway St. Suites are designed for two adults; vacation rental units for families. All units have kitchen and many have fireplace, deck and jetted tub. Comfy robes, slippers, luxury bath amenities, quality linens and more. 741 S. Downing St., Seaside. 800-738-6691. http://www.seasidesuites.com/
Arch Cape Property Services. Dozens of homes in that dreamy, rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the sea.
All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces, decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials that go until March (not valid holidays, however). http://www.archcaperentals.com/ 866-436-1607.
Click here for video of Dec. storm aftermathOregon Coast Best of Awards for the Year And the winners are: best of Oregon coast restaurants, lodgings, science, odd events in nature and stunning moments for 2007Watching Transformations of Oregon Coast Beaches Seasons change and so do beaches, revealing different sides and a variety of eye-popping sightsStaggeringly Cool Ideas for Oregon Coast Romance Be it the season of Valentine's or be it any time of the year, Oregon's coastline has essentially cornered the market for cuddle-inducing possibilities and gushy activities for the hand-holding setDay or Night Mysteries and Merriment on Oregon Coast It's more than just nightlife that comes to life, but the beaches offer major opportunitiesOregon Coast Travel Site Goes Wireless Provides Lodging Reports - Oregon Coast Beach Connection now has mobile lodging and dining listings, along with weekly lodging availability reports
ASTORIAWhere the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
CANNON BEACHA mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway
TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
DEPOE BAYA spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORTTime-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes
View Oregon Coast Treasures Over Holiday Weekend
Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
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View Oregon Coast Treasures Over Holiday Weekend
The encrusted cannon found by an Oregon family in Arch Cape on February 14 (photo Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium)(Manzanita, Oregon) - The two historic cannon recovered from the beach at Arch Cape in February are in temporary storage at Nehalem Bay State Park, just off US 101 near Manzanita. The cannon will be available for public viewing Saturday, July 5, from 1 - 2 p.m.
The cannon are normally kept submerged in tanks of water to draw out corrosive salt and protect them from damage caused by exposure to the air, but public viewing is possible when the tank water is emptied and refilled.
Parking is limited, and carpooling or alternative transportation is recommended, said Chris Havel, with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. "This is a holiday weekend," he said.
One of the cannon residing in its giant tub at Nehalem Bay State ParkThe discovery of the cannon was exciting enough, as they may be from the same ship whose recovered cannon got the town of Cannon Beach its name back in the late 1800’s. More excitement followed when the discovery garnered the north Oregon coast a ton of media coverage, and then in May they brought on a visit by the PBS show "History Detectives."
The show has endeavored to discover if the cannon were indeed from the USS Shark, which wrecked on the Columbia River Bar in the 1840’s. Fifty years later - just before the dawn of the 20th century - one of its cannon was found at Arch Cape, giving the village to the north its moniker.
Gwen Wright, one of the stars of the Public Broadcasting Service series, was on the coast in May with the show’s camera crew, as well as at Fort Vancouver in Vancouver, Washington.
The tubs are drained of water once a week"I don’t want to give away their script and go into too much detail, but they’ve asked us how it was discovered, about their storage and preservation methods, what we know and what happens next," Havel said.
The PBS show also arranged for x-rays to be taken of the cannon, and the Fuji Corporation donated time on when of their specialized x-ray machines.
Havel said they are being very cautious about forming any firm answer, in spite of the twitching anxiousness of local amateur historians who are quick to conclude the evidence weighs heavily towards these being the from the same ship. There is still the great possibility they’re from another ship, as this exact type of cannon was very common at the time.
The chains of the cannon are still attached, but they are so encrusted in a concrete-like substance they are barely recognizable.
The chains of the cannon are still visible, also encrusted in a mix of sand and iron that have solidified over the last 150 years into a kind of concrete“The cannon are very similar to what was found in 1898,” he said. “But there are a hundred other shipwrecks out there along the north coast. We just don’t know enough to say for sure. We’re still asking 'What are the origins of the cannon?' "
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com
Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.atcannonbeach.com/.
RELATED STORIES
ASTORIA
Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
CANNON BEACH
A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway
TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
DEPOE BAY
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORT
Time-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunesWatching Transformations of Oregon Coast Beaches Seasons change and so do beaches, revealing different sides and a variety of eye-popping sights
Staggeringly Cool Ideas for Oregon Coast Romance Be it the season of Valentine's or be it any time of the year, Oregon's coastline has essentially cornered the market for cuddle-inducing possibilities and gushy activities for the hand-holding set
06/28/08http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=dvd+with+media+on+it&_sacat=See-All-Categories
View Oregon Coast Treasures Over Holiday Weekend
The encrusted cannon found by an Oregon family in Arch Cape on February 14 (photo Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium)(Manzanita, Oregon) - The two historic cannon recovered from the beach at Arch Cape in February are in temporary storage at Nehalem Bay State Park, just off US 101 near Manzanita. The cannon will be available for public viewing Saturday, July 5, from 1 - 2 p.m.The cannon are normally kept submerged in tanks of water to draw out corrosive salt and protect them from damage caused by exposure to the air, but public viewing is possible when the tank water is emptied and refilled.
Parking is limited, and carpooling or alternative transportation is recommended, said Chris Havel, with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. "This is a holiday weekend," he said.
One of the cannon residing in its giant tub at Nehalem Bay State ParkThe discovery of the cannon was exciting enough, as they may be from the same ship whose recovered cannon got the town of Cannon Beach its name back in the late 1800’s. More excitement followed when the discovery garnered the north Oregon coast a ton of media coverage, and then in May they brought on a visit by the PBS show "History Detectives."The show has endeavored to discover if the cannon were indeed from the USS Shark, which wrecked on the Columbia River Bar in the 1840’s. Fifty years later - just before the dawn of the 20th century - one of its cannon was found at Arch Cape, giving the village to the north its moniker.
Gwen Wright, one of the stars of the Public Broadcasting Service series, was on the coast in May with the show’s camera crew, as well as at Fort Vancouver in Vancouver, Washington.
The tubs are drained of water once a week"I don’t want to give away their script and go into too much detail, but they’ve asked us how it was discovered, about their storage and preservation methods, what we know and what happens next," Havel said.The PBS show also arranged for x-rays to be taken of the cannon, and the Fuji Corporation donated time on when of their specialized x-ray machines.
Havel said they are being very cautious about forming any firm answer, in spite of the twitching anxiousness of local amateur historians who are quick to conclude the evidence weighs heavily towards these being the from the same ship. There is still the great possibility they’re from another ship, as this exact type of cannon was very common at the time.
The chains of the cannon are still attached, but they are so encrusted in a concrete-like substance they are barely recognizable.
The chains of the cannon are still visible, also encrusted in a mix of sand and iron that have solidified over the last 150 years into a kind of concrete“The cannon are very similar to what was found in 1898,” he said. “But there are a hundred other shipwrecks out there along the north coast. We just don’t know enough to say for sure. We’re still asking 'What are the origins of the cannon?' "The cannon are sitting in tanks of water there, which draws out the salt while still protecting them from the air, preventing more erosion. “Once a week, we change the water, and can sometimes open our maintenance area to visitors so you can get a closer look at the artifacts,” Havel said on the department's website.
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com
Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.atcannonbeach.com/.The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.theoceanlodge.com/
Arch Cape Property Services. Dozens of homes in that dreamy, rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the sea.
All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces, decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials that go until March (not valid holidays, however). http://www.archcaperentals.com/ 866-436-1607.
RELATED STORIES
Click here for video of Dec. storm aftermath
Oregon Coast Best of Awards for the Year And the winners are: best of Oregon coast restaurants, lodgings, science, odd events in nature and stunning moments for 2007
Day or Night Mysteries and Merriment on Oregon Coast It's more than just nightlife that comes to life, but the beaches offer major opportunities
Oregon Coast Travel Site Goes Wireless Provides Lodging Reports - Oregon Coast Beach Connection now has mobile lodging and dining listings, along with weekly lodging availability reports
ASTORIAWhere the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
CANNON BEACHA mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway
TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
DEPOE BAYA spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORTTime-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunesWatching Transformations of Oregon Coast Beaches Seasons change and so do beaches, revealing different sides and a variety of eye-popping sights
Staggeringly Cool Ideas for Oregon Coast Romance Be it the season of Valentine's or be it any time of the year, Oregon's coastline has essentially cornered the market for cuddle-inducing possibilities and gushy activities for the hand-holding set
The Science Behind Oregon Coast's Recent Treasures
Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.02/24/08The Science Behind Oregon Coast's Recent Treasures
Ghost forest at Arch Cape in February 2008 (photo Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium)(Oregon Coast) - A shipwreck suddenly appears in the sand near Coos Bay. Historically significant cannons show up a few miles south of Cannon Beach, apparently the missing armaments from a ship 150 years old whose first cannon gave the town its name. Strange reddish rock formations pop up that look like something from a sci-fi film. A mail truck nearly 100 years old appears near Waldport. A creek changes direction. Dozens of fossils, millions of years old, begin to reemerge in the sand. And the list goes on.Oregon’s coast has become a laundry list of weird finds on its beaches recently. Good beachcombing conditions after a rather tumultuous run of winter storms has made a lot of the finds possible. First, the stormy waves scour out the sand. Then, when stormy conditions subside and the weather gets better, more people hit the beaches, more eyes are on the sand, and more wacky stuff gets spotted.The crux of it is the storm action of this past season. Storms bring enormous waves that are powerful beyond imagining, known to crunch sturdy basalt structures or move boulders, as well as toss gargantuan logs of timber as if they were toys in a kid’s bathtub. All this action churns up sand beneath the waves, and sand gets sucked back out into the ocean.
Cannon found at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)Then, when the season calms down a bit, the sand levels return, because the waves are not very big and the wind blows the grains around. By the end of March, maybe sooner, you’ll see these ancient treasures covered up and beach sand levels close to normal.Sand Levels' Many SurprisesIt all began in the late fall, when geologists started noticing sand levels getting much lower rather quickly. By November, weird stumps began showing in the sand of Cape Lookout State Park. These are 1000-year-old remnants of what many call a “ghost forest.” Their appearance is practically a yearly occurrence, and fall's storms were what geomorphologist Jonathan Allan said was their debut this season. 
Waldport-area stumps (photo Guy DiTorrice)Meanwhile, Neskowin shows those eerie ghost forests off year round, and Allan and Hart say that is one of numerous areas on the Oregon coast where sand levels seem to keep dropping.“That kind of erosion has increased a lot in the last decade,” Allan said.There are plenty who believe global warming is causing greater wave action, if not higher sea levels in general. Either way, Allan’s office does note the decreasing sand levels in many spots on the coast.Then, in recent weeks, Arch Cape and Hug Point – both just south of Cannon Beach – were the recipients of more of the ghost forests. Seaside geologist Tom Horning (from the Gateway to Discovery Center) said sand levels are down about ten feet below normal in this area, much like last year.Red Tower at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)Last year, as this year, Horning was delighted to find strange, surreal structures appearing at Hug Point. This year they’ve shown up at Arch Cape and Hug Point. They’re called “red towers,” and they come in odd, indefinable shapes. Normally, these sit way beneath the sand, beyond our view, which is what allows them to form.When it comes to the now-famous pair of cannons found on the strand of Arch Cape, Horning doubts the cries of locals that the sands are lower than they’ve ever been. “They’ve been this low before a few years ago, but maybe just not in this spot,” Horning said. “That was down south, closer to the headland. If the sands had been that low further north, where they are now, the cannons would have been spotted then.”In Waldport, where an old mail truck was found by a pair of locals, the action is much the same. It too will be covered up again.Until the 30’s, Oregon’s beaches were the highways. So it is believed the mail truck comes from a period when it had to traverse the sands between Yachats and Newport to deliver mail.
Major chunk of a 4,000-year-old tree at Neskowin. Note the prolific tree stumps in the surf in the backgroundHow to Freeze a Forest in TimeWhat’s the origin of those freaky-looking, rather mournful ghost forests? It is a somewhat slow process - by our standards - that entombed these things, preserving them from deterioration. It’s rather quick in geologic terms. These things have to be first engulfed by something else, often sand or mud, and then stuck there for millennia to be preserved this long.
Major root systems left over from 4,000-year-old stumps at Moolack Beach, Newport: these were likely preserved by major dune movement 4,000 years ago.Entombed Forests of the Central CoastThe process for entombing these forests is different for each area. Until recently, experts like Hart, Horning and Allan believed they were the victim of a dramatic, wild geologic upheaval of some sort. Maybe a tsunami buried these forests, and / or a massive earthquake dropped the forestland abruptly, perhaps as much as 25 feet.But that theory has given way to slower means of demise. In the case of the ancient stumps at Moolack Beach, just north of Newport, there’s one idea.
Newport's Yaquina Head: this enormous headland was once covered by massive dunesHart said they’ve discovered strong evidence that Newport’s Yaquina Head – a rather towering headland – was covered by sand and dunes beginning some 4,000 years ago. They’ve discovered shell middens dating almost that far back. That and other finds are leading experts to believe native tribes people walked down a fairly gradual slope to the shore to collect shellfish.
Ancient stumps at Hug Point in 2007North Coast Ghost Forests and Their BeginningsOn the north coast, it’s yet a different story, and how the stumps at Arch Cape happened and how those at Hug Point occurred – only a few miles north – are different tales as well.Horning described the possibilities for the Hug Point ghost forest."It is possible that there was a baymouth bar coming off Neahkahnie Mountain,” he said. “Such bars are along Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay presently. It is reasonable to assume that a similar bar could have formed at some point in the past, depending on sand supply and shoreline position. The edge of the bay, once established, should have filled in with marshes fairly rapidly, after which the wedge of forest soils would advance out over it. If dunes close off the bay, water tables will rise quickly, drowning the trees. If the bars break down, the swamps disappear, leaving no way for future trees to be entombed, so it is a one-time-only situation. "Considering that sea levels oscillate, bay mouth bars should be regarded as ephemeral. Also, marshes tend to develop near meandering streams, which are only present on low-gradient, low-sloping land, like terraces. If the river meanders away, the swamps can fill and never form again. And if sea level rises rapidly during this time and rates of sedimentation are high, you can end up rapidly accumulating sediments along flood plains, for example, without developing peaty swamps and bogs - just silt layers.”
Moolack Beach, Newport: the soft, grayish material seen here is similar to the clay stuff that has entombed the forest at Arch CapeTradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.comFor the Arch Cape stumps, the answer seems a little clearer. Horning said you can tell by the material you’re walking on: a strangely soft, grayish material that is basically clay. These forests were entombed in clay from a swamp, Horning said, as clay is the only material that doesn’t get washed out of swamp water. It simply builds. At one point, it builds so much in the swamp water it surrounds the trees, kills them, and then preserves them when it dries.Dr. Seuss Would Have a Field DayThose iron towers at Hug Point and Arch Cape seem straight out of a surreal kid’s book, or from those trippy album covers done by Roger Dean in the 70’s for the prog rock band Yes.The origin of the red towers is about as strange as their look.
Red tower at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)
Red tower at Hug Point in 2007 (photo Tom Horning)He said there’s a lot going on beneath the sands we don’t know about until levels get low enough for us to glimpse them.“At Hug Point, it appears that springs have been issuing from the bedrock, carrying fresh water into the overlying beach sands, which usually rest on the bedrock for long periods before storms move them. The spring water is deficient in oxygen, possibly because the bedrock contains bits of wood that oxidizes and consumes any available free oxygen. The absence of oxygen in the water allows iron to exist in a dissolved ferrous state. But when the spring water mixes with oxygenated seawater in the beach sands, the iron immediately is oxidized to its ferric state, making it insoluble, and it precipitates either as red hematite (iron oxide) or as brownish red goethite (hydrous iron oxide). Possibly, this process is facilitated by iron-fixing bacteria, but geologists often don’t know much about biology, so we shrug and move on.”Example of fossil blocks eroding out of walls north of Seal Rock and Moolack Beach (photo Guy DiTorrice)What Else to Look ForAgate hunting and fossil hunting are extremely good about now on the coast, said Newport beach expert and fossil tour guide Guy DiTorrice. “There are some agate-containing beaches open north and south of Lost Creek State Park and further north at Thiel Creek, with many collectors reporting nice picking especially for the ‘Newport blues,’ “ he said. Hunting for that stuff has gotten quite good in a lot of central coast spots, including Ona Beach.Sand levels have also shifted the creek at Agate Beach, DiTorrice said. “The channel has shortened its hard northerly track this past winter, opting for some wider sections closer to Agate Beach State Park.”For fossils, look on the beaches as well as cliff walls that are eroding, DiTorrice said. He took the above picture of large fossil blocks eroding out of walls north of Seal Rock and Moolack Beach.Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.atcannonbeach.com/.
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Ghost forest at Arch Cape in February 2008 (photo Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium)(Oregon Coast) - A shipwreck suddenly appears in the sand near Coos Bay. Historically significant cannons show up a few miles south of Cannon Beach, apparently the missing armaments from a ship 150 years old whose first cannon gave the town its name. Strange reddish rock formations pop up that look like something from a sci-fi film. A mail truck nearly 100 years old appears near Waldport. A creek changes direction. Dozens of fossils, millions of years old, begin to reemerge in the sand. And the list goes on.Oregon’s coast has become a laundry list of weird finds on its beaches recently. Good beachcombing conditions after a rather tumultuous run of winter storms has made a lot of the finds possible. First, the stormy waves scour out the sand. Then, when stormy conditions subside and the weather gets better, more people hit the beaches, more eyes are on the sand, and more wacky stuff gets spotted.The crux of it is the storm action of this past season. Storms bring enormous waves that are powerful beyond imagining, known to crunch sturdy basalt structures or move boulders, as well as toss gargantuan logs of timber as if they were toys in a kid’s bathtub. All this action churns up sand beneath the waves, and sand gets sucked back out into the ocean.Cannon found at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)Then, when the season calms down a bit, the sand levels return, because the waves are not very big and the wind blows the grains around. By the end of March, maybe sooner, you’ll see these ancient treasures covered up and beach sand levels close to normal.Sand Levels' Many SurprisesIt all began in the late fall, when geologists started noticing sand levels getting much lower rather quickly. By November, weird stumps began showing in the sand of Cape Lookout State Park. These are 1000-year-old remnants of what many call a “ghost forest.” Their appearance is practically a yearly occurrence, and fall's storms were what geomorphologist Jonathan Allan said was their debut this season. Arch Cape Property Services. Dozens of homes in that dreamy, rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the sea.
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Waldport-area stumps (photo Guy DiTorrice)Meanwhile, Neskowin shows those eerie ghost forests off year round, and Allan and Hart say that is one of numerous areas on the Oregon coast where sand levels seem to keep dropping.“That kind of erosion has increased a lot in the last decade,” Allan said.There are plenty who believe global warming is causing greater wave action, if not higher sea levels in general. Either way, Allan’s office does note the decreasing sand levels in many spots on the coast.Then, in recent weeks, Arch Cape and Hug Point – both just south of Cannon Beach – were the recipients of more of the ghost forests. Seaside geologist Tom Horning (from the Gateway to Discovery Center) said sand levels are down about ten feet below normal in this area, much like last year.Red Tower at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)Last year, as this year, Horning was delighted to find strange, surreal structures appearing at Hug Point. This year they’ve shown up at Arch Cape and Hug Point. They’re called “red towers,” and they come in odd, indefinable shapes. Normally, these sit way beneath the sand, beyond our view, which is what allows them to form.When it comes to the now-famous pair of cannons found on the strand of Arch Cape, Horning doubts the cries of locals that the sands are lower than they’ve ever been. “They’ve been this low before a few years ago, but maybe just not in this spot,” Horning said. “That was down south, closer to the headland. If the sands had been that low further north, where they are now, the cannons would have been spotted then.”In Waldport, where an old mail truck was found by a pair of locals, the action is much the same. It too will be covered up again.Until the 30’s, Oregon’s beaches were the highways. So it is believed the mail truck comes from a period when it had to traverse the sands between Yachats and Newport to deliver mail.Major chunk of a 4,000-year-old tree at Neskowin. Note the prolific tree stumps in the surf in the backgroundHow to Freeze a Forest in TimeWhat’s the origin of those freaky-looking, rather mournful ghost forests? It is a somewhat slow process - by our standards - that entombed these things, preserving them from deterioration. It’s rather quick in geologic terms. These things have to be first engulfed by something else, often sand or mud, and then stuck there for millennia to be preserved this long.
Major root systems left over from 4,000-year-old stumps at Moolack Beach, Newport: these were likely preserved by major dune movement 4,000 years ago.Entombed Forests of the Central CoastThe process for entombing these forests is different for each area. Until recently, experts like Hart, Horning and Allan believed they were the victim of a dramatic, wild geologic upheaval of some sort. Maybe a tsunami buried these forests, and / or a massive earthquake dropped the forestland abruptly, perhaps as much as 25 feet.But that theory has given way to slower means of demise. In the case of the ancient stumps at Moolack Beach, just north of Newport, there’s one idea.Newport's Yaquina Head: this enormous headland was once covered by massive dunesHart said they’ve discovered strong evidence that Newport’s Yaquina Head – a rather towering headland – was covered by sand and dunes beginning some 4,000 years ago. They’ve discovered shell middens dating almost that far back. That and other finds are leading experts to believe native tribes people walked down a fairly gradual slope to the shore to collect shellfish.The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.theoceanlodge.com/
This brings Hart and his colleagues to believe that when the sand dunes began forming around Yaquina Head some 4,000 years ago, they also swallowed the forest there. In Neskowin, it could also be gradually encroaching dunes or the geography simply changed in such a way as to let a variety of materials engulf the trees over a manner of decades.Ancient stumps at Hug Point in 2007North Coast Ghost Forests and Their BeginningsOn the north coast, it’s yet a different story, and how the stumps at Arch Cape happened and how those at Hug Point occurred – only a few miles north – are different tales as well.Horning described the possibilities for the Hug Point ghost forest."It is possible that there was a baymouth bar coming off Neahkahnie Mountain,” he said. “Such bars are along Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay presently. It is reasonable to assume that a similar bar could have formed at some point in the past, depending on sand supply and shoreline position. The edge of the bay, once established, should have filled in with marshes fairly rapidly, after which the wedge of forest soils would advance out over it. If dunes close off the bay, water tables will rise quickly, drowning the trees. If the bars break down, the swamps disappear, leaving no way for future trees to be entombed, so it is a one-time-only situation. "Considering that sea levels oscillate, bay mouth bars should be regarded as ephemeral. Also, marshes tend to develop near meandering streams, which are only present on low-gradient, low-sloping land, like terraces. If the river meanders away, the swamps can fill and never form again. And if sea level rises rapidly during this time and rates of sedimentation are high, you can end up rapidly accumulating sediments along flood plains, for example, without developing peaty swamps and bogs - just silt layers.”Moolack Beach, Newport: the soft, grayish material seen here is similar to the clay stuff that has entombed the forest at Arch CapeTradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.comFor the Arch Cape stumps, the answer seems a little clearer. Horning said you can tell by the material you’re walking on: a strangely soft, grayish material that is basically clay. These forests were entombed in clay from a swamp, Horning said, as clay is the only material that doesn’t get washed out of swamp water. It simply builds. At one point, it builds so much in the swamp water it surrounds the trees, kills them, and then preserves them when it dries.Dr. Seuss Would Have a Field DayThose iron towers at Hug Point and Arch Cape seem straight out of a surreal kid’s book, or from those trippy album covers done by Roger Dean in the 70’s for the prog rock band Yes.The origin of the red towers is about as strange as their look.Red tower at Arch Cape (photo Boothe)“The sand towers consist of modern beach sand that is cemented by red iron oxide," Horning said. “The structures at Hug Point are reasonably strong, inferred because they have not been destroyed by the surf and its entrained gravels and rocks. Minerals cement the sands together to form reinforced irregular bodies within and under the beach, which are then exposed to the casual observer when the beach is washed away. Not uncommonly, the tops of the towers are exposed first, and rocks will wear these away, creating little pot-hole craters that make attractive landforms for photographers.”
Horning said the Hug Point structures rest directly on coarse pebbly sandstone bedrock of the Miocene Angora Peak member of the Astoria Formation, a distinctly different type of sand from that of the modern beach. The Arch Cape structures are a different story.Red tower at Hug Point in 2007 (photo Tom Horning)He said there’s a lot going on beneath the sands we don’t know about until levels get low enough for us to glimpse them.“At Hug Point, it appears that springs have been issuing from the bedrock, carrying fresh water into the overlying beach sands, which usually rest on the bedrock for long periods before storms move them. The spring water is deficient in oxygen, possibly because the bedrock contains bits of wood that oxidizes and consumes any available free oxygen. The absence of oxygen in the water allows iron to exist in a dissolved ferrous state. But when the spring water mixes with oxygenated seawater in the beach sands, the iron immediately is oxidized to its ferric state, making it insoluble, and it precipitates either as red hematite (iron oxide) or as brownish red goethite (hydrous iron oxide). Possibly, this process is facilitated by iron-fixing bacteria, but geologists often don’t know much about biology, so we shrug and move on.”Example of fossil blocks eroding out of walls north of Seal Rock and Moolack Beach (photo Guy DiTorrice)What Else to Look ForAgate hunting and fossil hunting are extremely good about now on the coast, said Newport beach expert and fossil tour guide Guy DiTorrice. “There are some agate-containing beaches open north and south of Lost Creek State Park and further north at Thiel Creek, with many collectors reporting nice picking especially for the ‘Newport blues,’ “ he said. Hunting for that stuff has gotten quite good in a lot of central coast spots, including Ona Beach.Sand levels have also shifted the creek at Agate Beach, DiTorrice said. “The channel has shortened its hard northerly track this past winter, opting for some wider sections closer to Agate Beach State Park.”For fossils, look on the beaches as well as cliff walls that are eroding, DiTorrice said. He took the above picture of large fossil blocks eroding out of walls north of Seal Rock and Moolack Beach.Do not break these up, however, if you find such large blocks. It is illegal to break them up or take them.
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