Stone Lagoon

We stopped at  California's Stone Lagoon State Park on our way to Arcata (previous post).  I had so many bird pictures from there that I ran out of space,  so this is a bit out of chronological order.  

 

 

 The Lagoons along this section of the Pacific Coast are shallow bays between rocky headlands.  Wave action forms sand bars that separate each lagoon from the Ocean.

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Stone Lagoon ( Chah-pekw O'Ket'oh in the Yurok language)  is a place that has been sacred to the Yurok Indian Tribe since time immemorial.  Today, the Visitor Center and the Park are managed cooperatively between the State of California and the Yuroks.  

 

It was spa day for the lady Elks at the edge of this Lagoon.  

 

 

 

We were away from the ocean on a backroad  here . The  country-side was beautiful too.

 

 

I never get tired of seeing Great Blue Herons 

 

In real-time, I'm grateful that the days here in Eugene are cooling down to better temperatures for rambling photo-walks in the neighborhood and Fall colors are beginning to appear.   On the other side of the country,  Hurricane Helene and her water surge caused no  damage to or around our Florida Canal Cottage.   For that we are grateful, for the next storm we are hopeful, and for those who were in the path of the destruction we are so very sorry.    Thank you to fellow Florida-blogger Dina who has an excellent post about the damages that the water surge caused near her home.    Click here for a link  ...  the words in her very first picture are perfect.  

LINKING THIS WEEK to the following, with gratitude to the hosts:

NATURE NOTES;  THROUGH MY LENS;   MY CORNER OF THE WORLD;  SIGNS SIGNS;  THANKFUL THURSDAY;   SKYWATCH FRIDAY  and   SATURDAY CRITTERS

Comments

[Lavender Dreams]

I'm keeping everyone in my prayers this week. Take care and let me know what you hear from your canal home. Sweet hugs, Diane

[Michelle Keltner]

Our temps are cooling down here too. The best for long walks.
Nice to see the lady elks enjoying their time :) Thank you for linking up.

[A ShutterBug Explores]

Wow! What a wonderful place and awesome nature photos ~ hugs,

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

[hena]

You got some really great photos.

[Penelope Notes]

Stone Lagoon looks like heaven ... for man and beast. It was good to know your haven in Florida wasn't effected by the storm. I, too, am appreciating the beginnings of Fall.

[mae]

Again, your trip looks beautiful. It’s good news that your Florida place was undamaged by the hurricane.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

[Anu]

Hello.. Beautiful landscapes. The Great Blue Heron is amazing.

[Eileen]

Hello Sallie
The lagoon looks beautiful. I love the photo of the elk.
The horses are beautiful too. I never get tired of seeing the Great Blue Herons. Great photos. Thank you for sharing your critter post and for linking up! Take care, have a great weekend.

[Photo Cache]

I will definitely bookmark this place so we can plan on a visit one of these days. Thanks.

[Joyful]

Beautiful.

[Peter B.]

Beautiful photos. That's such a pretty part of the country and an area I would really like to visit. I think I say that frequently about the areas you explore, but it's true!

[Jim, Sydney, Australia]

Great post.

[Veronica Lee]

What a beautiful spot! I love the Great Blue Herons—such stunning birds! It’s great to see the Yurok Tribe’s connection to the lagoon honored. Glad your Florida cottage is safe after Hurricane Helene. Enjoy those cooler days for your photo walks!

[Eileen]

Beautiful scenery, I love seeing the elk, the horses and the heron!
I am glad your canal cottage is safe. The storm photos looked devastating. Take care, have a great day!

[Diana]

I love the thought of the lady elks at the spa :) Thanks for sharing.

[D.]

Lovely sights from CA's north coast. :)

It's nice to hear that your part of OR has begun to cool down. We're in the middle of another heatwave! Sigh! :) I'm looking forward to cooler days. :D
Happy fall and fall colors to you, Sallie. I look forward to seeing some colors of the season from 'your corner.':)

I'm also glad that things are fine with your place in FL. Hurricane season is a scary time!

[magiceye]

Lovely photos and information.

[Lorrie Orr]

Stone lagoon looks like a beautiful place. And all those elk ladies - what a sight! Glad your canal home in Florida is safe.

[magiceye]

Good to know you are safe.
Lovely photos!

[Beatrice]

Sallie, I was so happy to see your "wanted" comment on y blog post today and glad to know that your FL home was safe during this awful and devastating hurricane. You did see some wonderful sights in OR on this road trip.

[Villroses hage]

What a place! I'm also very fascinated by Blue Herons.¨
/Irene

[Yogi]

I'm glad you didn't suffer damage at your Florida home.

And here, Elk in a lagoon!! Why not.

[Sue Batz]

So much sorrow from that hurricane though I am very thankful your property is ok.
Love your trip down our CA. coast and the photo of the Elk Spa is great. Hubby and I haven't been up that way in quite a few years and now our car just won't make it that far..so boo, we enjoy others trips instead.
Sue

[ellen b.]

It was good to read that your canal home was spared this time around. The devastation is so hard to see. I can't imagine being stranded without water or communication. Your trip south from your Oregon home was filled with interesting things to see. The spa herd is something else! Take care and I'll click over to Dina's post now.

[Dina Johnston]

I was thinking about your canal home and the damage you had with Ian when I heard south of us got hit as well. Glad to hear you guys didn’t have any damage this time. It’s been a long sad week. Thanks for the kind words.