Framing Beards Hollow
by Robert Bales
Title
Framing Beards Hollow
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Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
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A very scenic view of Beards Hollow and the Pacific Ocean!
Beards Hollow is located at Cape Disappointment on the Washington Coast, south of Seaview, Washington, and north of the North Head Lighthouse. On November 15, 1805, Captain Lewis reached the Pacific Ocean near Beards Hollow. Beards Hollow was named after Captain E.N. Beard whose ship, the bark Vandalia, met disaster off the mouth of the Columbia River in 1853. The crew was lost and Captain Beard's body was found on the beach near the hollow. it is a circular beach in a hollow at the base of a cliff, on Pacific Ocean, 1 mile west of Ilwaco, southwest Pacific County.
In the past two centuries, there have been many changes at Beard's Hollow. Historically, the Chinook Indians visited the tide pools near the water's edge to collect sea life for food and shells to use as tools and decorations. When the Lewis and Clark Expedition explored this area in 1805, the ocean waves reached much further into Beards Hollow. In the early 1900's, a privately owned campground in Beard's Hollow offered access to the ocean for swimming and fishing. Later, basalt from nearby cliffs was quarried for construction materials. After the Columbia River jetties were built (1885-1915), the cove filled in and became a wetland. Washington State Parks has managed the site since 1982.
The boardwalk bridge in Beards Hollow puts you right in the middle of a freshwater wetland. This site is a great bird-watching location, from tiny hummingbirds to the broad-winged Bald Eagle. Several trails leave from the Beards Hollow parking lot:
This is a view of Deadmans Hollow which is a dangerous hollow on the Pacific Ocean, between North Head and Peacock Spit, southwest Pacific County. In 1853, when the bark Vandalia foundered at the mouth of the Columbia River, all hands were lost and some of the bodies drifted into this hollow. Over a period of years, several drowned fishermen have also been found here.
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December 16th, 2023
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Kirill Rikart
Absolutely mesmerizing! This photo captures the breathtaking beauty of Beards Hollow against the backdrop of the mighty Pacific Ocean. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular, with the waves gracefully embracing the rugged coastline. The intricate details of Beards Hollow add a touch of mystery to the landscape, inviting viewers to explore its nooks and crannies. The play of light and shadow on the ocean's surface adds an extra layer of depth, creating a truly captivating scene. Nature's grandeur is on full display here, and it's hard not to be in awe of the serene and scenic view. A perfect snapshot of the raw, unspoiled beauty that the Pacific coastline has to offer...
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks again for the wonderful review, Kirill!! It is one of my favorite places to visit when I go home to my home town!! One day I got stuck on the rock at high tide and had the Coast Gurad rescuse me!!