In a Landscape Shrouded With a Cold Impenetrable Coastal Fog, the Coastal Road Takes a Steep Down-Turn Into the Swiriling Mist.
Most of the time along the coastal road, the view of the ocean is obstructed by the dense damp forests. I had stopped here because there was a wide parking place at the side of the highway and the view of the ocean had opened up from this high vantage point. Great spot for photos!! Also my car was safely out of the way, from the heavy traffic!! I discovered that the view of the ocean was provided by the Highway Dept. They had, with considerable effort, cleared all the trees for the benefit of the tourists! This gave some good views of the lush greenery down the cliff to the ocean side. Plus many local flowers. In climbing around, I discovered an abandoned sideroad that angled down the cliff side. This provided a nice walk and more flower photos.
Some five miles South of Orick, CA.
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