The D River in Lincoln City, Oregon, which flows from Devils Lake into the Pacific Ocean, claims to be the world’s shortest river. The River is 440 feet long and has been listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as theworld’s shortest river. However, in 1989, some Montana Boy Scouts convinced Guiness that Montana’s Roe River which flows into the Missouri River in Great Falls (see the photo diary A Very Short River) was actually shorter. To counter this claim,Lincoln City claimed that at extreme high tide, the D River is only 120 feet long. The Guiness Book of World Records has dropped the world’s shortest river category from its listings.
Shown below are some photographs of Lincoln City’s D River Open Space. Some of these were taken on a cloudy morning.
Public Lands
Public lands range from small city parks to national parks and wilderness areas. There are many people, particularly Republicans, who feel that public lands should be privatized and/or restricted to those with money. At the present time, public lands of all kinds are in danger in the United States. Here are some more examples of public lands:
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: Sunset Bay State Park (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: Big Eddy Day Use Area (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: Newberry National Volcanic Monument (Photo Diary)
Public Lands: Apgar Campground in Glacier Park (Photo Diary)