Guiding from Afar Virtual Cache
pacificbluebird: Archiving.
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WELCOME TO HECETA HEAD!
Heceta Head Lighthouse is perched on a prominent headland, high above the Pacific Ocean. The light at the top of the 56-foot tower was first illuminated in 1894. Its now automated beacon shines 21 miles from land and is rated as the strongest light on the Oregon coast. From top to bottom, Heceta Head Lighthouse was built to guide from afar.
Learn more about this iconic structure by reading the interpretive panels along the trail to the lighthouse or by visiting www.oregonstateparks.org.
There is a $5 day use fee, payable at the credit/debit fee machine located in the parking area. Other permits honored include Oregon Coastal Passport, Oregon State Park Special Access Pass, and Oregon State Park Camp Receipt. All permits must be current.
LOGGING INSTRUCTIONS
Take a photo of yourself (face not required) and/or a geocaching item (see hint for suggestions) with Heceta Head Lighthouse visible in the background. The photo may be taken from any location (air, land or sea). The intent is to show that you were here in person.
Upload the photo to this cache page at the same time you post your "Found It" log.
Do not submit the photo via the message center or email. It must be uploaded to this cache page in order for you to earn credit for this Virtual.
PLEASE NOTE: To maintain the integrity of this Virtual, logs that do not include the requested photo will be deleted.
WAYPOINT INFORMATION
The virtual stage is at the base of the lighthouse. This involves a 1/2-mile uphill walk along a gravel trail from the parking area. Terrain rating 2.5.
The reference point is at a scenic view pullout along Hwy 101, about 1 mile south of the lighthouse. Terrain rating 1.5.
Virtual Reward - 2017/2018
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between August 24, 2017 and August 24, 2018. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards on the Geocaching Blog.
Additional Hints
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