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Haystack Hill State Park

Cannon Beach, Oregon

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The park is famous for its 235-foot tall Haystack Rock, a sea stack formed millions of years ago by lava flows. Source: Oregon State Parks

The area is a protected marine garden, home to diverse tidepool creatures and nesting seabirds like the tufted puffin. Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The park is located within the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which protects numerous coastal islands and rocks. Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Haystack Hill State Park is involved in efforts to preserve the natural habitat and educate visitors about the importance of marine conservation. Source: Oregon State Parks

It is designated as a National Wildlife Refuge, emphasizing its importance for wildlife protection and conservation. Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The park offers a different experience each season, with winter storms bringing dramatic waves and summer revealing vibrant tidepools. Source: Oregon State Parks

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