Category Archives: Exploring

Cannon Beach, History Center & Museum

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum

503-436-9301
1387 South Spruce Street
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
http://www.cbhistory.org/

Our goal is to preserve the history of Cannon Beach by seeking, collecting, and protecting historical artifacts and memorabilia of all kinds, by recording oral histories, and by making these materials available to the public whenever possible.

Wheeler Kayaking

Kayaking
Kayaking

503-368-5858
580 Marine Highway 101
Wheeler, OR 97147
http://www.wheeleronthebay.com/oregon-coast-kayaking.html

The Oregon Coast offer some of the most accessible kayaking of any area in the country and Wheeler on the Bay offers the perfect launch point or destination for your kayaking adventure. Listen to bird songs, the splash of a fish, watch great bald eagles & turkey vultures soar overhead. Catch sight of the Coast Deer and Roosevelt Elk as they feed. Call for current kayak rental pricing and special lodging kayaking packages. Can’t stay but still want to Kayak by the hour or day, call 503-368-5780.

Wheeler Hiking!

Hiking!
Hiking!

Marine Drive
Wheeler, OR 97147
http://ci.wheeler.or.us/?page_id=250An excellent selection of hiking trails through tall trees, along creeks and with stunning coastal views. Pacific Coast trail, Trail to the top of Neahkahnie mountain, Trails through Oswald West State Park to Short Sands beach, Continuing along the coastline to Falcon Cove (Cape Falcon Trail). Along miles of beach through Nehalem State Park and to the beach village of Manzanita. Trails at Nehalem Point.

Rockaway Beach Twin Rocks

Twin Rocks
Twin Rocks

http://www.rockawaybeach.net/see-do/natural-wonders/twin-rocks/There are many of Oregon’s coastal “sea stacks” that are larger and closer to shore. But few of them present the profile that the sandstone monoliths “Twin Rocks” does, one with a distinctive hole. Prior to 1925, the Twin Rocks were in fact called the “Profile Rocks” – until they changed names due to a conflict with another set of “profile rocks” in the region. If you look closely, you can see a sea dragon, an Indian, a princess or the Lochness monster. The pinnacle is 88′ high and the hole is 35′ across. In good weather, this makes for some classic sunset photos for any shutterbug.

Garibaldi, Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

855-842-7972
http://www.ocsr.net

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a non-profit museum group that runs antique steam trains between Garibaldi and Wheeler during the tourist season. The goal has been to keep these pieces of history available for the public to learn from and to appreciate. Daytime excursions from Rockaway leave at 1 p.m. on weekends from June through September. Coast excursions are 90-minute round trips. Dinner trains are a three hour round-trip from Garibaldi to Wheeler with views of Tillamook Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Nehalem Bay. The menu varies from trip to trip, so check out the OCSR website for details.

Garibaldi Museum

Garibaldi Museum
Garibaldi Museum

503-322-8411
112 Garibaldi Avenue
Garibaldi, OR 97118
http://garibaldimuseum.org/

The museum preserves the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest by collecting information concerning Captain Robert Gray and his historical vessels, the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva. The museum displays the 18th century sailing world by telling the story of Captain Robert Gray and the trade with native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. Among the museum displays are models of the Columbia and Lady Washington, an eight foot tall reproduction of the Columbia’s figurehead, a half model of the Columbia showing how the ship was provisioned for the long voyage, as well as reproductions of the clothing of the seafarers and musical instruments.

Tillamook Forest Center

Tillamook Forest Center
Tillamook Forest Center

503-815-6800
45500 Wilson River Highway
Tillamook, OR 97141
http://www.tillamookforestcenter.org/

This impressive and sustainably-built center is the largest forest-based learning center in the region. Learn about sustainable forest management, the devastating Tillamook Burn, and the reforestation efforts that have taken place since. Climb the Tillamook Forest Center’s 40-foot-tall replica of a forest fire watchtower, step out on the 250-foot-long pedestrian suspension bridge, or enjoy hiking the nearby forest and riverside trails. FREE for all to enjoy, though donations are appreciated. Daytime RV parking is available. And Don’t forget The Cheese…

Tillamook Air Museum

Tillamook Air Museum
Tillamook Air Museum

503-842-1130
6030 Hangar Road
Tillamook, OR 97141
http://www.tillamookair.com/

See one of America’s finest collections of over 30 magnificently restored military aircraft including the P-38 Lightning, F4U-Corsair, P51-Mustang, PBY Catalina, and SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Explore an exhibit hall with rare wartime and aviation artifacts! Have lunch at the café. Shop in the gift shop. It is all housed in a rare World War II Blimp Hangar…the largest wooden structure in the world!

Tillamook, Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

800-551-6949
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_181.php

A must-see stop when driving the Three Capes Scenic route, Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is situated on a headland 200 feet above the ocean. Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda are the other two capes on this route. Cape Meares provides an excellent view of the large colonies of nesting seabirds. Bald eagles and a peregrine falcon have also been known to nest near here.

Tillamook, Cape Meares Lighthouse

Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse

503-842-3182
http://www.capemeareslighthouse.org/

10 miles west of Tillamook and U.S. Hwy 101 this lighthouse stands 217 feet above the ocean and at 38-foot it is the shortest on the Oregon coast. Located near Three Capes Scenic Loop, Cape Meares was constructed in 1888. Visitors can take various trails to reach the lighthouse, as well as viewing areas with Stellar Sea Lions and various seabirds.