On my trip to Oregon last month, I was eager to visit the coast, and chose Cape Meares as the destination for a day trip. Although Cape Meares is best known for its offshore nesting bird colonies, it’s also lovely in the winter. We hiked a short trail from the lighthouse, through old growth, and then toodled on down the coast to Netarts and along the Tillamook River to check out the winter sights.

All of the below photos were taken on my seven-year-old Yashica T4, which I still love and am relying on again during this time of waiting for my Konica to come back from the shop.

Three Arches Rock, from the trail.

Cavity in a tree stump.

Snow on the trail.

Walking between huge old trees.

View of the ocean, from the trail.

Snow-covered moss on a tree trunk.

Trail, on the way back down.

Last view of the ocean, before heading back to the lighthouse.

Beach at Netarts.