If you have been here before then you know that my adventures often do not go as planned. This is an example of that – except in a good way. With giant trees and abandoned bunkers and an old water tower and interpretive signs and a bridge and an ocean view, my plans couldn't hold a candle to what was in store.

Ok, with a name like Cape Disappointment, how can you NOT go see what this place is all about? Hiking trails, two lighthouses, a beautiful coastal drive, ocean views, a trail to a secluded cove. I’m here to tell you that there is nothing disappointing in this state park.

I went searching for a place to hike along the coast and found myself in a little state park with several trails that had different look-out points over the pacific.

The plan was a short walk to see some lighthouses and watch the sun set on the Pacific. That's not exactly how it happened...

We forgot that when you head out to catch the sunset, the way back will be in the dark. We learned some lessons on this one.