Title:
Oregon Coast, Rodeo and Timber Carnival
REEL ID:
L018R003
RUN TIME:
0:19:12
Description:
This richly varied home movie documents a wide-ranging journey through Oregon, capturing coastal landscapes, roadside travel, outdoor recreation, and community celebrations. Shot on color film, the reel moves fluidly between quiet natural beauty and lively public events, offering a well-rounded portrait of Oregon life and leisure.
The film opens with a sunrise breaking through drifting clouds, followed by rolling ocean waves along the Pacific Ocean. A road trip unfolds along dirt roads and highways, with a station wagon carrying travelers toward campsites and the Oregon shoreline. Flowers bloom along the route, and scenes of beaches—including cars driving directly on the sand—highlight the informal travel culture of the era. Seals appear along the coast, including shots of seals in captivity, while brief close-ups capture marine life such as an octopus.
Roadside attractions and local landmarks appear throughout, including a sign marking the D River—noted as the world’s shortest river—and dining spots such as Sea and Surf Dining. A Seaside Picnic sequence shows relaxed outdoor meals, birdhouses, and coastal leisure before the journey turns inland.
Community events take center stage at the St. Paul Rodeo during the Fourth of July. Horses charge through the arena as bucking bulls test riders, cowboys rope calves, and a rodeo clown rides a mule, adding humor to the spectacle. The celebratory tone continues with backyard and forest picnics, where families gather for potlucks—roasting chickens on barbecue grills, filling plates, and sharing meals. Children eat at picnic tables and enjoy watermelon in the summer shade.
Another major gathering appears at the World Championship Timber Carnival, where traditional logging competitions are on display. Men and women participate in log rolling, pole climbing contests, log sawing, and axe throwing, preserving skills rooted in Oregon’s timber history.
The reel also captures quieter outdoor moments: fish swimming beneath the surface, horses running across open ground, and horseback trail riding through forested landscapes. Camp scenes show travelers camping with horses and trailers nearby, reinforcing the connection between recreation and the natural environment.
The film concludes with a warm sunset, closing on images that reflect Oregon’s blend of coastline, forest, tradition, and communal life—preserved through analog filmmaking.
Tags:
Oregon, Pacific Ocean, Oregon coast, Sunrise, Clouds, Ocean waves, Beach, Driving on beach, Road trip, Station wagon, Dirt road, Campsite, Flowers, Seals, Marine life, Octopus, D River, World’s shortest river, Sea and Surf Dining, Seaside picnic, Birdhouses, St. Paul Rodeo, Fourth of July, Rodeo, Horses, Bucking bulls, Cowboys, Calf roping, Rodeo clown, Backyard picnic, Potluck, Barbecue, Kids eating, Watermelon, Forest picnic, World Championship Timber Carnival, Albany Oregon, Logging sports, Log rolling, Pole climbing, Log sawing, Axe throwing, Women log rolling, Horse trailer, Horseback riding, Trail riding, Camping with horses, Sunset, Vintage travel, Midcentury leisure, Americana, 16mm film, Color home movies, Analog film, Nostalgic footage