Cape Mears Lighthouse
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It is situated in Cape Mears State Park on the Northern Oregon Coast, west of Tillamook. One interesting fact about the lighthouse is that it's height means visitors get a bird's eye view of the tower and lens as they approach on a path.
Visitors reaching the cliffs are also treated to a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, including the rocks below, home to a large colony of murres. In season, the area is a popular whale watching site.
The Cape Mears area is also home to three Wildlife Refuges that offer, among other things, old growth trails and excellent birding opportunites.
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