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1. Located in the northwest corner of Oregon, this city was first founded by the Pacific Fur Company owned by John Jacob Astor. A deep water port on the south shore of the mighty Columbia River, this city thrived on furs, fish, and timber until late in the twentieth century. This is the county seat of Clatsop County; what is its name?
2. We head south about 25 miles to a town that sounds like a military weapon is located there. This quaint little town is strung out along the beach from Ecola State Park to Tolvana Park. Haystack Rock dominates the view. We have arrived just in time for the annual Sandcastle Day, and are amazed by the creations being judged on the beach. Where are we?
3. Heading south down the Oregon Coast Highway, we drive around Nehalem Bay, past Rockaway Beach and Bay City. We arrive in the "Land of Cheese, Trees, and Ocean Breeze". This city is named for the Native American tribe that used to inhabit the area, and is home to a major cheese factory. Where are we now?
4. Heading south once more we pass the little towns of Beaver and Hebo. Past Nestucca Bay and Neskowin, we arrive in a city that is home to the Chinook Winds Casino and the famous D River. Though it sounds like it was named for a president, it was actually a name chosen by school children when five small towns came together to form the city and could not agree on a name. Where are we now?
5. Southbound once again, we pass Depoe Bay and Otter Rock, and arrive at the county seat of Lincoln County. Home to Rogue Ales, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, what lovely port town have we entered?
6. Leaving Newport, we continue down the coast past Waldport, Yachats, and Heceta Head. Arriving at the home of the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum and the art deco Suislaw River Bridge, we realize this town is at the north end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. There is debate about whether this town was named for a shipwreck, or a state senator, or just an early female settler. Where are we now?
7. On the road again, we pass Dune City. Can you believe all this sand? Past Tahkenitch Lake and over the hill, we head down to a city located at the confluence of three rivers, the Umpqua, Smith, and Scholfield Creek. Which city is located in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area?
8. Continuing to the south end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay, we find two cities that border each other and are often referred to as one. According to the 2010 census, this was the largest city on the Oregon Coast. Where are we now?
9. Further south we come to a town that was originally named Ellensburg, but the name was changed after someone found gold in the sands deposited by the wild Rogue River. Home to America's Wild Rivers Coast Wine and Art & Music Festival, what is the name of this town?
10. For our last stop, we visit the city that is the furthest down the Oregon Coast. Founded by the president of the Brookings Lumber and Box Company, this city is one of the warmest on the Oregon Coast. Due to the Chetco effect, the city has cool, wet winters and mild, fairly dry summers. At the foot of the Klamath Mountains, this city is also known for the damage its harbor sustained during the 2011 tsunami. Where is our final stop?
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