This area has been set aside as a botanical preserve so that you may observe Darlingtonia californica, an unusual plant which traps and digests insects. Also known as Cobra-lily, Cobra-orchid, and Pitcher Plant, its range varies from an elevation of 6,000 feet to sea level.

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Length: 363 miles / 580.8 km
Time to Allow: Plan 10 to 12 hours to experience all this Byway has to offer.
Fees: There are no fees to drive this Byway The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway follows the Oregon coast along Highway 101.

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Three trailheads access the meadow viewpoints on this huge headland — a lower Natural Conservancy trailhead that’s open all year and two Forest Service trailheads that close from January to mid-July to protect wildlife.

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The Astoria Column is located on Coxcomb Hill and was dedicated in 1926. It has more than 300,000 visitors a year and features not only an Oregon history lessons, but expansive views of the Oregon coast and the Columbia River bar.
What to bring: As with all attractions, cameras are a must to capture everything from [...]