Hi All,
After work today, we visited Sea Lion Cave, a popular tourist attraction about one mile south of Heceta Head. A huge sea cave ( 2 acres with 125 ft ceiling) was discovered here in 1880. It soon became a tourist attraction and the addition of an elevator in the 60's increased its appeal as it eliminated 205 feet of steps to get down to the cave (and back up of course).
There is a local colony of about 300 Steller sea lions. In winter most of them seek shelter in the cave. In spring, most sea lions are outside on the rock ledges mating and giving berth to 60 pound sea lion pups. There were a few dozen animals in the cave when we visited and over 200 on the rock ledge outside.
Love
Sandy & Carl
Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
A few sea lions in the huge cave. Note the prominent sediment layer on the cave wall that separates successive ancient lava flows.
A beautiful foxglove along the trail
200 sea lions on the outside ledge
Big male (about 2,000 pounds) protecting his harem
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