Connie SoperConnie Soper first visited Oregon's beaches as a child when she lived in Coos Bay, and she has loved them ever since. She first hiked the Oregon Coast Trail in its entirety over three summers, 2006 to 2008, with many friends and family members. As anactive hiker and a former transportation planner, this project was natural for her. She intends to continue walking it forever and to advocate for making improvements to the OCT so that future hikers will be able to experience a fully developed trail. She divides her time between Portland and Manzanita. Read More Read Less