“Ghost Forest” Neskowin, Oregon at low tide and sun down. #oregonexplored #OregonCoast #tillamookcoast #beach #sunset #GodIsGreat | Trent Olson

Known as the “ghost forest” of Neskowin, this group of some 100 stumps and snags is all that’s left of a 2,000-year-old stand of Sitka spruce, once buried by an earthquake, now revered as one of the most remarkable natural phenomena in Oregon. This footage is from an extremely low tide on the morning of August 1, 2019. | Here Is Oregon

Neskowin Ghost Forest. It is a mystery that we will never know for sure, but scientists believe the trees buried in the sand are likely more than 2,000 years old. Believe it or not, they are not petrified, but have managed to survive due to being buried in the sand, preserved by salt water, and covered in mussels and barnacles. Only visible at extremely low tide, it is a mystery worth seeing. #oregoncoast #oregonexplored #tillamookcoast #beachlife #beachvibes #ghostforest | Trent Olson

Embark on a journey to the ancient Neskowin Ghost Forest in Oregon 🌲 Unearthed by storms in ‘97-98, these 2000-year-old sitka spruce stumps stand as silent witnesses to a prehistoric era. Barnacle-clad and surrounded by tidal pools, each stump reveals a timeless tale of nature’s resilience. Explore the haunting beauty and mysteries of this coastal wonder. #NeskowinGhostForest #thepeoplescoast ➡️Full guide here: https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/neskowin-ghost-forest/ | The Oregon

Early morning sunrise over Proposal Rock and the Neskowin Ghost Forest. It is a mystery that we will never know for sure, but scientists believe the trees buried in the sand are likely more than 2,000 years old. Believe it or not, they are not petrified, but have managed to survive due to being buried in the sand, preserved by salt water, and covered in mussels and barnacles. Only visible at extremely low tide, it is a mystery worth seeing. #oregoncoast #oregonexplored #tillamookcoast #beachlife