PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon coast artist Karen AR Chalmers is known for the intricate sand-raking patterns that she carves into the beach at Little Creek Cove, just south of Seal Rock, each week.

The Beaver State is loaded with incredible coastal locations, like the diverse flora and fauna of Cascade Head, where sea lions bask on wave-smashed Pacific shores. It also boasts stunning roads like ...