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.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more