Cape Perputa, Yachats, Oregon

Today I ventured 1,000 feet up the side of a cliff to see a CCC built structure that was used as a lookout during World War II. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was developed by President Roosevelt to create jobs during the Great Depression. The CCC worked on projects in this part of Oregon including roads, trails, buildings, campgrounds, and tree planting. Over 250 men worked at this location between 1933-1942. I climbed up to a CCC created building called the West Shelter. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, coastal defense became a priority for our country so this shelter was used as a base to spot enemy planes and submarines. Called the "best view on the Oregon Coast," the watchers in this shelter could see 70 miles of coast line and 37 miles out to sea. I was honored to  stand in the Craftsman style shelter and admire the view, even though it was a bit foggy today! 

Lookout with the fog behind me!

Blueprint of the structure from the 1930s.