
Walking along the road near Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Falling asleep to a view of the cove north of Arch Rock.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Morning rays of light hit the bluffs near Arch Rock.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Masses of kelp drift in the turquoise water near Spruce Island.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A squirrel examines passing hikers.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Light rays bursting through the forest along the trail, a common sight in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Massive sea stacks in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor often support an abundance of vegetation.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Secret Beach glows under a colorful sunset.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Sun passes over the horizon between sea stacks at Secret Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Enjoying the colors of sunset as they disappear in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Long exposure of the two arches of Natural Bridges Cove.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Approaching China Beach along the trail.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A flock of pelicans fly south over China Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Driftwood shelter on China Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

More light rays piercing the woods and illuminating ferns near Thomas Creek Bridge.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Trail winding along the cliffsides north of Indian Sands.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

The largest of the dunes at Indian Sands.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Another incredible sunset along the rugged coast of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Morning fog hangs over an inaccessible beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Morning light creates a rainbow in the coming fog.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Sunstar through the Sitka spruce forests north of Whaleshead Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Alligator lizard bathes in the sun's warmth.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Whaleshead rock reflecting in a pool created from high tide.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

One of the many OCT signposts, this one pointing toward Lone Ranch Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Looking down on the OCT as it leaves Lone Ranch Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

The trail passes through a thick tunnel of shrubs south of Lone Ranch Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

The last portion of mystical coastal forest in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A banana slug slowly crawls over the trail.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A doe is apprehensive along the bike path to Harris Beach.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

A pirate captain stands guard outside of a unique shop along Brookings' main street.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

An elderly gentleman walks toward his boat in the Brookings Harbor.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Agricultural fields passed along Oceanview Drive.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Driftwood piles up on Chrissey Field State Beach after being washed down the Winchuck River.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Standing in California at the end of the Oregon Coast Trail.
Photo by Patrick Mueller.

































