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Stunning Moods of The Oregon Coast – Bullards Beach, OR

June 20, 2012 by libertatemamo 25 Comments

Chilly but gorgeous. How could you not love it here?

We’ve travelled a mind-boggling 30 miles (48 km) down the coast and have found ourselves in yet another world. It always amazes me that small changes in location can yield such great changes in environment. It’s still the Central Coast, it’s still the beach, it’s still the ocean, but it ALL seems so very, very different.

A beautifully moody day on Bullards Beach

Here the coast is wild and untamed. Miles of beach grass and rugged dunes that yield to a frothy, writhing ocean where currents twist and turn in unpredictable shapes. Endless horizons of sand wet and icy chilly, but smooth as glass from heavy tides with warm glistening reflections in the late afternoon sun. Ever-present winds weighed by ocean fog fast and thick. All-encompassing skies that move in moods from deepest blue to coolest grey.

Early morning calm

At times the beach seems heavy and ominous with thick mist and angry waves. At times it seems lonely and almost (just almost) calm. Then at times it smiles to you in brilliant sunshine, opening up to expansive blue views and wispy clouds. Oh I never tire of the ocean. Ever…And I never tire of taking pictures of the sea. Every moment, everyday so very different. A changing expression, a different mood and ever-interesting stories to tell. It’s the fairytale of the Oregon Coast and there’s nary a word or picture that completely captures it. All I can say is….absolutely stunning!

P.S. All shots were taken at Bullards Beach, OR over the past two days

Late afternoon reflections of the sun
Another gorgeous morning hike
Fluffy afternoon clouds
Stone footsteps in the sand

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  1. Laura Domela says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Too bad we missed you. We’re just leaving today! Gorgeous, isn’t it? http://www.riveted-blog.com/2012/06/long-walks-on-the-beach.html

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:00 am

      Sorry we missed each other!!! Love your shots of the beach. Enjoy your next stay at Carl Washbourne. We LOVED it there last year.
      Nina

      Reply
  2. Lee and Shelia says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:19 am

    It looks like you are SOUTH of us, we are in Coos Bay and will be until the 24th. Really enjoy your writing and the descriptions. You should be a writer… See you next week at Harris Beach…….

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:01 am

      YUP! I saw the rigs piling up for the ralley at Coos Bay as we drove through. Looks like it’s going to be alot of fun. Looking forward to seeing ya at Harris Beach!
      Nina

      Reply
  3. Brian says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Love micro-climates. Here in Colorado we descended from still-snow capped mountain peaks to 105 degree desert heat in what seemed like a blink of the eye.

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:01 am

      So true. Colorado is another of our FAVORITE states. We spent last 2 summers there and truely enjoyed it!
      Nina

      Reply
  4. jil mohr says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:43 am

    It was way too cold and windy when we were there to walk along the beach…if we had we would have been blown away…loved th lighthouse there though….pelicans were just starting to come there too….

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:01 am

      The lighthouse is the CUTEST! Just biked over to see it yesterday!
      Nina

      Reply
  5. Marsha says

    June 20, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    You are so right about the Oregon coast. One day so lovely and peaceful and the next…YIKES! I think it is one of the beauties of that area.

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:14 am

      It’s definitely a coast of many moods.
      Nina

      Reply
  6. jerry b says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Did you have time to go to the West Coast game park a mile or so below Bandon? Lots of fun and animals to pet.

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:02 am

      I’m “saving” this for when my cousin comes to visit next month (while we’re in Cape Blanco). It is MOST definitely on the list thanks to your recommendation on my original OR plans. So we will be going, but just not yet.
      Nina

      Reply
  7. Jeannie says

    June 21, 2012 at 6:17 am

    You are a terrific writer…you should write a travel book!

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Thanks…sometimes the writing (like this post) just comes totally naturally. Other days it’s tougher, but I guess that’s quite common. I would like to write a book someday. Definitely in the plans at some point.
      Nina

      Reply
  8. LuAnn & Terry Oburn says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Can’t wait to get there, and I agree, you should write a book! You have a way of bringing your readers along with you for the journey.

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:05 am

      You guys are gonna LOVE the cooler weather here. It’s not been above 75 since we arrived.
      Nina

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      • LuAnn & Terry Oburn says

        June 22, 2012 at 7:49 pm

        It is finally starting to cool down a little here but we are definitely looking forward to some cooler temps.

        Reply
  9. Brenda says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:55 am

    I see we are just ahead of you on hwy101, in Astoria. Oregon. We are at the Ft. Stevens State Park and loving it except for all the giant Mesquites.
    The beach is beautiful her. Had some days of sunshine and some with rain. Guess that is why it is so beautiful. The park is the largest in Oregon.
    We will be leaving today to head to Seattle, Will be staying there at Lake Pleasent RV park. Happy Traveling.

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:06 am

      We LOVE Ft Stevens. Last year we maxed out 2 weeks there and really enjoyed the whole area. Enjoy Seattle! Hope you get some good weather up there.
      Nina

      Reply
  10. Sheila says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Beautiful, simply beautiful!! Both photos and words!!

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Thanks 🙂 Glad to be able to pass some beauty along.
      Nina

      Reply
  11. Shirley says

    June 21, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Guess we just missed you too! We are here with 5 Grandchildren, son and dau in law…love this place except the mosquitos are terrible!!

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    • libertatemamo says

      June 22, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Oh bummer!! Another miss. My goodness. We haven’t been too bothered by mosquitoes in the C-loop, but I gather they’re a bit thicker in the other loops. Sorry we missed each other. Happy travel to you!
      Nina

      Reply

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