Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast marked the last coastal stop on my three-week holiday. My daughter and I made the best of our time and played for several hours in the sand. The beach was so flat; the sand appeared to go out for miles. When the waves came across the sand and settled, the mottled surface would reflect a near perfect reflection of everything above. On the far left side of the rocks in this image, you can faintly make out people exploring the state protected tidal pools surrounding the colossal Haystack Rock. The rocks are federally protected as a sanctuary for marine birds such as puffins and black oystercatchers.
Lichen covered rocks line the banks of the Bow River in Banff National Park.
Famous amongst photographers, this cypress tree tunnel is just north of San Francisco tucked away in Point Reyes National Seashore. The peninsula of Point Reyes is stunning and a worthwhile place to visit while travelling through the Bay area.
