This was not a typical walk in the Oregon woods. Rather it was a guided tour of the Gerdemann Botanical Preserve in Yachats, cultivated by botanist Jim Gerdemann over perhaps 30 years. While conifers such as spruce and hemlock are certainly present in the preserve, so are unusual varieties such a tree fuchsia, tree ferns, palms, and eucalyptus (bottom 3 photos).
Many of the vast collection of rhododendrons were blooming, in a wonderful assortment of colors. And other rhodies were spectacular, even if they weren't blooming.
The preserve contains native species such as camas, and many exotic species from all over the world. It's a great place to visit.
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