The Hackneys meet the Pacific

We started the day south of Seattle and began driving toward the Oregon coast.  It was quite rainy and dreary as we began, but as we got closer to the ocean the weather started to clear.  By the time we got to Cannon Beach, the sun was out in full force. 

Dipping our toes in the Pacific

The tidal pools were amazing - full of sea stars, anemones, and quite a few other things I couldn't identify.

We had a picnic lunch at nearby Ecola State Park and this might possibly be the best picnic view I've ever had!

We proceeded down the road and made a pit stop at the Tillamook Creamery.  This was Rachel's thoughts on the fresh cheese curds. 

Fortunately, she thought the ice cream was far better.

We ended the day with another long stroll down the beach.  Couldn't get enough of the scenery!

Rachel getting a reminder of how cold the Pacific is!