Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, OR

The Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park was named after the Oregon highway commissioner in the 1930s. The land was donated by Washburne's widow, Narcissa. There are 1,100 acres of sand dunes that have stabilized and are covered by shore pine, Sitka, spruce, small fir, cedar, hemlock and other species. Understory includes evergreen, huckleberry, rhododendron, salal, manzanita and more. The area is also a popular spot to view elk.