So we started off the day getting up early today. Low tides were early and we wanted to check out Tunnel Beach. Tunnel beach is a tunnel that has been made into the rock at Oceanside that takes you to the other side of the mountain.
The weather was beautiful, the sun was shining but there was still a breeze so I still wore my touque but was able to actually open my jacket as the sun was actually giving off some heat. It actually got up to 54 F, almost swim suit weather. There was actually some girls from Minnesota visiting the coast and they went for a polar dip.
The three capes were basking in the sunlight and the beach was full of agates and green jasper. We actually got quite a few.
There were quite a few people on the beach with the weekend, but there are plenty of rocks to go around. My little treasure bag that I purchased has come in handy, I can put all my agates in the bag and use my pail to collect the rest of the rocks. Saves time sorting them back at the truck.
So Tunnel beach is on the other side of the mountain at Oceanside. Someone has built a tunnel through the rock to a beach on the other side. The tunnel is about 200 feet with wide openings at both side so there is an enough light to to get it through. The Rosenberg Family which created the original resort in Oceanside had the tunnel drilled to the other side and they built a massive walkway at the end of this cove to allow access to the other side.
As you can see it is actually a fairly elaborate entrance to go in.
But just a big hole to come out.
The rock formations on the Oregon coast are amazing. It never ceases to amaze me of the rugged beauty. I have never had a chance to really explore the west side of Vancouver Island. Mainly just the inside passage. So I am not sure if we have the same kind of coastline. The Washington Coast does not seem to be a rugged as Oregon. It probably has something to do with tectonic plates and earthquakes, however it is fun to explore and take pictures.
This is another view of the three arches and we lucked out and saw 4 military helicopters doing maneuvers and managed to get a picture when the went through the middle of the rocks.
After Oceanside the day was so nice we decided to head North and check out the thrift stores in Rockaway Beach. Rockaway is a resort town that really comes alive on the weekends right now. I am sure in the summer is hoping all week. Rockaway is famous for the twin rocks. The best place to take a picture of them is right beside this little motel. There is only enough parking for about 4 vehicles and we lucked out that there was only one other car there. I would love to see these rocks during a storm. I have seen pictures and the waves crashing up on them are spectacular.
After taking pictures of the rocks and letting Lukie run around on the beach we headed to downtown and we were lucky that Pronto Pup was open. We have been to Rockaway at least a dozen times and have never got a chance to eat here. Well today was the day. Pronto Pup is the home of the first corn dog, invented in the late 1930’s by George and Versa Boyington. The Boyintons had a hotdog stand on the beach, one day the rain came and ruined all the buns. George came off up with the idea of making the bun when needed. He and Versa created a pancake batter base that they still use today. Right from the start the Pronto pup was a hit and soon store fronts all over the country. Now a few other places have claimed to be the birthplace of the corn dog but none date back as far as Rockaway Beach.
We each had a corn dog for lunch. Len had the special cheese sausage and I had a pepper jack cheese dog, no meat. You can also get a zucchini dog and pickle. We also had tater tots. Lukie also got his own little hot dog on a stick, no coating. So two dogs and tots was only $10 and we took half the tots home for later.
Everything was very good and as you can see it was warm enough to eat outside at a picnic table. We did get the the thrifts stores but nothing really caught our eye. Checked out a couple of tourist stores and did manage to find a concrete pelican to decorate with at the lake. We got home last night early enough to have a fire with the neighbours using up the last of our wood because we can’t take it home with us.
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