Cape Disappointment | Washington

From Astoria we drove to Cape Disappointment State Park located just outside the small town of Ilwaco, Washington. Driving over the pretty sea foam green Astoria-Megler Bridge as it stands against the bright blue sky and deep evergreen forest is an experience in itself. At 4.1 miles long it clocks in as the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Add to that it has a steep incline that takes you to soaring heights for one impressive driving-over-a-bridge experience.

We spent the first half of our day at Dead Man's Cove, discovered on a whim when hiking up to Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. We had grabbed lunch to-go from Blue Scorcher Bakery in town and this cove beckoned us to enjoy a picnic lunch on its sandy, driftwood filled shores. A delicious spinach + tomato quiche and a red pepper + potato focaccia sandwich proved we did find recommendation worthy food in Astoria after all! We also had a bottle of Rogue Oregasmic IPA which was a favorite among the eight we sampled the night before at Pier 39 Public House. 

It was the warmest day of our trip and I'm so glad we got to enjoy the sunshine in this magical little cove. And the views from the lighthouse did not disappoint. PUN INTENDED!