Needles and a haystack
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At low tide, seabird and human alike tread the soggy sands that sprawl in the shadow of Haystack Rock. Whether you're a beachcomber seeking seashells or a gull scavenging stranded crabs, this 235-foot Oregon Coast landmark (and the surrounding sea stacks, known as the 'needles') is a spectacular site. Even Hollywood agrees: Haystack Rock made for a memorable backdrop in the coming-of-age classic 'The Goonies.'
Beauty to spare
A 'bridge' to the sea
Land of 1,200 islands
Destination: Dalmatia
Beware the waves
A volcano's vestige
Tied to the tide
Bridge of size?