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Ecola State Park

Off Hwy. 101, Cannon Beach, OR
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Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Cannon Beach
Type: State Parks
Traveler Description: The name Ecola State Park is actually a bit of a misnomer since the area is now included as part of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Park... more »
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Seattle, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

lovely drive through the woods to a very high hill affording views both north and south... trails are challenging and beautiful.

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Spokane, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This is a bit of a drive back to the beach and it cost $5 to enter the park, but well, well worth it. This beach was spectacular. There was few rocks and a ton of beautiful sand. A small creek flows into the ocean here, which is a great spot for kids to collect rocks and jump around in... More

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Mill Creek, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Great park with lots of area to spread out. Of course being so close to the ocean makes it even more wonderful.

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Marietta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Ecola State Park---sunrise---the view is a spectacular sweep---The view of Cannon Beach from here is one of most photographed on the Coast. Foggy or rainy days make this a magical place to photograph---the view south toward Crescent and Cannon Beaches is spectacular. Best in late afternoon with incoming tides.

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Everything about this place is more beautiful than I expected. The drive in brings your through a very lush, mystical forest. To hike down to the beach you have two options. I went down to the right which is steep (you hold onto a rope) but quick. I actually slipped and fell so this is not the way to go... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We spent hours here and could have stayed longer. We went during the day and then went back to watch the sunset. It was spectacular!

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Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We went here to see Haystack Rock from the Goonie movie. Quiet beach. clean. The only problem we had was trying to get to the beach. We could see it from the park, but there weren't signs pointing the way. we turned around 3 times before finding a pathway.

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Jackson Hole, WY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This is a venerable state park in Oregon--with views of Tillamook Lighthouse and the coastline. It can be windy, so be sure to have a windbreaker if needed.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Spectacular views and nice trails for hiking down to different views. handy restrooms and picnic tables.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

The locals hosted a short hike to see some of the oldest remaining cedars - between 800-1,000 years old. Everyone was so pleasant and the walk was beautiful! The trees are so big and its humbling to think that they were around in 1113 AD......wow!

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