Towering Haystack Rock emerges from the vanishing morning mist, as seagulls tiptoe through tidal pools where brightly colored starfish stretch out their arms in the sun. As early risers stroll along the sandy strand, the Pacific Ocean curls at the edge of the shore, like lacy trim on a summer dress, and the fresh sea air is tinged with salt and the promise of a truly unforgettable day in Northwest Oregon.
