![]() ![]() We slowly made it up the steep cliff, to the high flat barren point, where his government truck was parked. This allowed me legal access to the top of the point.(aka-the wildlife refuge), for additional photo opportunities. I offered to carry his equipment out for him. Upon his return to the main shore, he twisted his knee. He was out collecting raccoon traps that were placed on the offshore rock islands to prevent the raccoon from stealing bird eggs. While out on the actual point I noticed a young man, who I later learned works for the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department. Seaweed beds on the south side feed the allusive Sea Otter. Harbor Seals, Cormorants, Black Oystercatchers, common Gulls and Murres call this landscape home. I collected my sand from five different sites along the point, and took advantage of being so close to this incredible nature wonder. The beautiful sunny fall day made for great photo opportunities. The actual point is very barren, wind stripped of all topsoil, leaving the resemblance of a harsh desert environment, appearing to be void of life. ![]() The north side features rolling dunes and beach grass, with scattered wind sculpted Shore Pines, a rocky cliffline and off shore basalt rocks are scattered about. Most of Oregon’s arch openings are east to west.įor being such a small point, the terrain was very diverse and complex. Another reason we can’t see the arch from Hwy 101, is that the opening of the arch is in a north to south direction. Private property and fog are the reasons behind its obscure viewing opportunity. The arch holds such an impressive title, but it is rarely visible to the general public and tourist enthusiasts. Large charter boats and even a small plane could float or fly through it, (I wouldn’t recommend flying through it though). The arch holds the title of being the largest natural arch on the Pacific Coast. Mack Arch, also known to the locals as Arch Rock. Sitting just off the shore of the southern flank of the cape, sits Mack Arch. I arrived mid-morning to an impressive view from the backyard like no other. I was invited to visit and collect the sand I needed to complete my entire Oregon Coast collection. Late this summer, I met a member of the Crook Family. ![]()
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