| | Starting with historic Astoria in the north, where the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean, and stretching south to the border of California, Oregon’s coastal region is a scenic and diverse playground. Seashore resort towns like Newport and Cannon Beach are loaded with maritime charm. The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport once was home to the late Keiko, whale star of the "Free Willy" motion pictures. | | | | | | Photographs by Gary Halvorson, the Oregon Historical County Records Guide | |
