This small park in the southern Oregon coastal town of Port Orford boasts big views and a rich wartime history. The park preserves the site of the Port Orford Lifeboat Station, constructed in 1934 by the Coast Guard to provide lifesaving service to the southern portion of the Oregon Coast until 1970. Besides the observation tower and boathouse, the compound included an Officer-in-Charge residence and a two-story building housing an office and quarters for the crew. A steep stairway with more than 500 steps connected the Crew Quarters with a boathouse. Today, the compound is listed in the Natio

Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-08-23