Now that's a Beach

Day 13 Scenic Coastal Highway

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June 30th 2013
Left Oak Harbor at 8:10 and ferry was to leave at 8:45.Only 17 miles..no problem. DUH..we were the LAST people on the boat. Good thing I had a reservation! Short ride on the ferry and we hit 101 for a ride down the coast. We had been told that the ride was not so great but I found it wonderful. Granted only about 20% was ocean view but the road was twisty and shaded with lush vegetation. Stopped i ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more