Cape Flattery – Edge of the Continent View NorthPhotography

Cape Flattery – Edge of the Continent View North
Photography by Wayne Moran

At the edge of the world, where evergreen cliffs plunge into a restless sea, Cape Flattery reveals one of the most awe-inspiring views in all of North America. Captured on a clear autumn day, this image invites you to linger over rugged sea stacks, forest-crowned cliffs, and the churning cobalt waters of the Pacific Ocean. A wash of soft mist catches the morning light, gently veiling the towering firs and adding a whisper of mystery to the dramatic coastal landscape.

Located on the Makah Nation’s sacred land in the far northwest corner of Washington State, Cape Flattery is where the United States comes to an end—and beauty begins in a new dimension. It’s a place that feels ancient, raw, and spiritual. Wind, wave, and time have shaped these volcanic cliffs into art. The sea stacks rise like sentinels, and the forest seems to cling fiercely to the earth, as if guarding stories only the Makah know.