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South Jetty, Siuslaw River, Florence, Oregon, As An Oregon, Water Place

Former Sign
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The former sign, erected to identify this place, was bent over and badly rusted.

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The New Sign
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The new sign was on wooden legs. It read, "Siuslaw River South Jetty, Constructed 1910 - 1917." This Jetty was build by the "US Army Corps of Engineers."

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Prohibited Vehicles
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Another sign read: "All Motor Vehicles Prohibited on Beach May 1 - September 30," And "Street Legal Vehicles Only October 1 - April 30 Monday through Friday Only except Legal Holidays." A second sign read, "Please Remember! Fireworks are Prohibited On all beaches and in Oregon State Parks."

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Aerial View Of Mars
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A lovely piece of rusted metal, found on the South Jetty, created a scene that could be an aerial shot of Mars.

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Rules
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A sign of rules was posted on a sand path over a low hill to the beach. This shot was taken at almost the northernmost tip of South Jetty.

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A Biplane
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A biplane flew low over the South Jetty, creating a roar over what was otherwise a quiet stretch of land.

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Grasses
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Wild flowers and grasses decorated the edge of the road that gave access to the South Jetty.

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Wind Blown Grass
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A shot of the wind blown grass that covered the lee side of the South Jetty. This shot of blown grass could have easily been taken in any of many sites around the world, but was actually taken in Oregon.

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Siuslaw River
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The Siuslaw River photographed as it approached the Pacific Ocean. A small fishing boat trawled for fish near the far edge of the river as viewed from the South Jetty.

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