The sun sets over the horizon of the Pacific Ocean as the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse stands vigil above the Columbia River Bar at Cape Disappointment State Park, in Ilwaco, Wash., Nov. 7, 2018.
The Coast Guard operates an observation deck and watchstanders are tasked with monitoring river traffic and bar conditions.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Lilburn.
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