Cape Perpetua, Coastal promontory in Lincoln County, Oregon
Cape Perpetua extends 800 feet above sea level, offering views spanning 70 miles of Oregon coastline and 37 miles into the Pacific Ocean.
Captain James Cook named the cape on March 7, 1778, during his exploration for a Pacific entrance to the Northwest Passage.
The Alsea people inhabited this area for 6,000 years, naming it Halqaik and collecting mussels, crabs, sea urchins, and clams along the shore.
The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center provides maps, educational programs, and access to 26 miles of interconnected hiking trails through ancient forests.
The Silent Sentinel of the Siuslaw, a 600-year-old Sitka spruce tree, stands 185 feet tall with a 40-foot circumference at the cape.
Location: Yachats
GPS coordinates: 44.28720,-124.11400
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
Oregon features natural hot springs, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. The state contains geological formations, historic lighthouses, and coastal sections. The region presents desert areas, lakes, mountains, and canyons with various hiking trails.
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