During transitional periods in my life, there always seems to be a friend and a fun destination that helps to adapt a fresh perspective. The Oregon coast not only provided an amazing place for a surfing trip, but a destination that helped to inspire a new path.
About a six hour drive down the Interstate Highway from Vancouver, we arrived at 4:30am on a dark and rainy Saturday morning. Having no open hotels in the area, we decided to set up a tent to salvage only a few hours of sleep. We set up camp in the pouring rain on a beach with the sound of waves crashing off in the distance. A truly magical experience awaited us as we awoke the next morning. Mist hovered over the water caused by thunderous waves in the distance. An old, damp, and mossy forest surrounded the beach and the smell of salty ocean filled our lungs.
The areas surrounding the northern tip of the Oregon coast includes countless beaches up to 12 km long with waves peaking to 3 metres high in some areas, old growth rain forests, and two small coastal towns called Seaside and Cannon Beach.
Wearing our full surf gear and boards in tow, we followed along a winding trail through a majestic forest. 
We came to a clearing of a picturesque beach filled with tidal pools, massive waves, and sun cast light rays beaming through the low laying clouds that seemed to be caught within the trees.
After playing for hours in massive waves, we took a long walk to the end of the beach. All the tide pools along the beach teamed with what seemed like infinite life. I was so grateful I had my camera.
Truly an incredible destination that I will forever remember, I would have to say that finding one’s self in the Northern Oregon Coast is certainly something that should be on every surfing enthusiast's to do list.
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