Why is God's Thumb, a stunning Oregon Coast hike, so controversial?
In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and intern Abigail Landwehr talk about one of the most beautiful but troubled spots on the Oregon Coast \u2014 God's Thumb, also known as The Thumb. \n\nThe basalt peak that juts above the ocean north of Lincoln City has become an extremely popular destination but the hike to its top is unofficial, crossing over private land and bringing a host of problems for locals. \n\nUrness and Landwehr talk about the problems and look at why a plan to improve the area hasn\u2019t happened. They talk to the Lincoln City mayor and hikers who recently visited the area.