Shore Acres State Park, near Coos Bay, Oregon,was once the estate of Oregon pioneer lumberman and shipbuilder Louis J.Simpson. The day-use park includes a magnificent five-acre garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This garden includes the All-American Rose Selection Display Garden.
All of the American Roses displayed in the garden bear the All-American Rose Selections seal of approval.
Public Lands
Public lands range from small city parks to national parks and wilderness areas. Public lands, a concept often despised by conservatives, are lands which are intended to be enjoyed by all. Public lands are a part of the spiritual heritage of the United States. Here are some more examples:
Public Lands: The Arboretum of Los Angeles (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: A Small Urban Park (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: The Columbia Riverfront Trail (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: The Trail to Norton Gulch (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: Simpson Beach (Photo Diary)
Glacier Park's Logan Pass (Photo Diary)
Yellowstone Park: West Thumb Geyser Basin (Photo Diary)