Nearby there’s also the “Octopus Tree”, a Sitka Spruce that resembles an octopus upside down. The surrounding area has nice scenery and opportunities for spotting whales and sea lions. It’s located in Cape Lookout State Park and operated from 1890 to 1963. Cape Meares LighthouseĬape Meares is the shortest lighthouse that you’ll find on the coast of Oregon, standing at only 38 feet tall. Marilyn Dykman said of her 'Maria Andreu's leadership and perseverance as keeper of the lighthouse inspired. A lighthouse keeper, she was the first Hispanic-American woman to command a federal shore installation. Pullover to see it at mile 166 along Highway 101, in the Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area. Maria Mestre de los Dolores Andreu (Ap after 1860) was an American known as the first US Coastguard female employee. It’s a replica of the Fiddle Reef Lighthouse that’s located on Vancouver Island. It was built in 1973, by the former keeper of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, James Gibbs. Apr.-Oct., 2 adults) also holds the distinction of having had Oregons first female lighthouse. The Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse is one of two which is owned privately and not available to the public. Cape Blanco Lighthouse (541/332-6774, 10am-3:30pm Wed.-Mon. Plus any reason stop at the Tillamook Factory is a good one. It has been years since we have been to see this lighthouse. Not being open to the public, you can still see this lighthouse from the parking lot of Escola’s Indian Beach, or taking the Oregon Coast Trail on Tillamook Head. By 1830, women were receiving official assignments as lighthouse keepers probably the first female federal employees, and the first American women to serve in supervisory positions. Since being decommissioned, the lighthouse has been sold several times, and at one point was known for being used as a storage place for ashes of the deceased. Photo credit: jfew Tillamook Rock Lighthouse via photopin (license)
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