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Visitors information on the Oregon Coast from Florence to Tillamook.
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CONTENTS<br />
Depoe Bay Sunset by Jeremy Burke<br />
Florence<br />
Venture onto Heceta Head 7<br />
Ride the dunes at Sandland 7<br />
New adventures await Old Town Florence 9<br />
Yachats<br />
The Crossroads for Brewing <strong>Coast</strong>al Culture 11<br />
Trek to Devil’s Churn 13<br />
Select the Prefect Accommodations 13<br />
Waldport<br />
Find Fun and Excitement with Waldport’s Favorite Captain 15<br />
Drift into the Salty Dawg 17<br />
Reconnect with Nature at Alsi Resort 17<br />
Toledo<br />
Stray Away from the Beach for a Bit 19<br />
Get the Ball Rolling at Muggly’s! 21<br />
Holy Toledo (Tavern and Spirits) 21<br />
Newport<br />
Join Charlie and Margie for Lunch or Dinner 25<br />
Explore Newport’s Historic Bayfront 29<br />
Brighten Your Visit with a Lighthouse Tour 29<br />
Depoe Bay<br />
Sometimes You Get the Bull, and Sometimes You Get the Horn 33<br />
Catch Sight of a Whale or Two 35<br />
Charter a Fishing Boat from Depoe Bay 35<br />
Lincoln City<br />
Perfecting the Art of Fishing 37<br />
You’ll Fit Right in at Snug Harbor 39<br />
Go for a Short Hike or Spend the Whole Day! Cascade Head 39<br />
Pacific City<br />
Rugged Adventure meets Sophisticated Comfort 41<br />
Rise or Recharge with Stimulus Coffee + Bakery 43<br />
Quench Your Thirst and Grab a Bite to Eat at Pelican Brewing 43<br />
Tillamook<br />
Standing at the Edge of the Earth 45<br />
Cover<br />
Devil’s Punch Bowl at Low Tide Otter Rock, Or - by Jeremy Burke<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Passport</strong><br />
Publication of the News-Times - 831 NE Avery Newport OR<br />
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FLORENCE<br />
Venture onto Heceta Head<br />
eceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint is the perfect place to spend a few hours, the<br />
whole day, or even the night. The highlight of the viewpoint is the 56-foot lighthouse that was<br />
built in 1894, and still shines bright today. Just up the road from the lighthouse, the former<br />
lighthouse keeper’s house now serves as a public bed and breakfast. In addition to the lighthouse and the<br />
keeper’s house, the viewpoint also offers 549 acres of park, with trails running throughout the area and<br />
connecting the structures to sandy beaches and tide pools teeming with life. Migrating gray whales, seals<br />
and sea lions are often visible from the viewpoint and the beach. The rocky outcroppings below the park are<br />
part of the <strong>Oregon</strong> Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and are home to many kinds of nesting seabirds.<br />
725 SUMMER ST, FLORENCE | 800.551.6949 | OREGONSTATEPARKS.ORG<br />
Ride the Dunes at Sandland Adventures<br />
ake a thrilling ride through the <strong>Oregon</strong> Dunes with one of the professional sandrail drivers at<br />
Sandland Adventures! You’ll speed across miles of dunes, racing up, down and around the edges<br />
of the ever-shifting mountains of sand. A trip to the beach is also included in their one-hour tour,<br />
and then you’ll zip back across the dunes. Sandland Adventures also offers a more relaxed trip through the<br />
sand aboard one of their Giant Dune Buggies. In addition to the sandrail and Giant Dune Buggy rides, Sandland<br />
Adventures has bumper boats, a miniature golf course, a Grand-Prix style go-kart track, and a train ride<br />
along a half-mile of contained rail line.<br />
85366 HWY 101, FLORENCE | 541.997.8087 | SANDLAND.COM<br />
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Hold your event here!<br />
The perfect venue for<br />
any occasion<br />
• Conventions<br />
• Banquets<br />
• Weddings<br />
• Retreats<br />
• Reunions<br />
• Trade Shows<br />
• Concerts and Live Theater<br />
Independence Day Celebration<br />
July 4, 2018<br />
10th Annual Wings and Wheels<br />
July 7, 2018<br />
Annual Rods ‘N Rhodies Invitational Car<br />
Show & Communitywide Garage Sale<br />
Sept. 7-9, 2018<br />
Wine & Chowder Trail and<br />
Great Glass Float Giveaway<br />
October 5-7, 2018<br />
Veterans Day Parade<br />
November 11, 2018<br />
Florence Holiday Festival<br />
November 23-25, 2018<br />
Winter Music Festival<br />
January 25-27, 2019<br />
Home & Garden Show<br />
March 1, 2, 3, 2019<br />
Florence Fest ’19: Wine, Art, Jazz<br />
April 26-28, 2019<br />
112th Annual Rhododendron Festival<br />
May 17-19, 2019
New Adventures Await in Old Town Florence<br />
Located right in the center of the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>, the town of Florence is tucked around the mouth of<br />
the Siuslaw River, and is perfectly situated between popular coastal visitor attractions like Heceta<br />
Head Lighthouse, the <strong>Oregon</strong> Dunes and The Sea Lion Caves. Florence is also close to miles of open<br />
beach, thick forests and little lakes, and is home to a vibrant and lively historic district known as Old Town.<br />
Easily walkable, Florence’s first district dates back to the late 1800s, and was settled by farmers, fishermen<br />
and loggers. Today, Old Town Florence contains a variety of quaint cafés, galleries, shops, an interpretive<br />
center and a fascinating museum.<br />
Old Town Florence is bordered by the Port of Siuslaw on the eastern side, and the historic Siuslaw Bay Bridge<br />
and Highway 101 to the west. Bay Street parallels the bay, and is a great place to start your adventure. If you<br />
arrive in the morning, pop into River Roasters (1240 Bay St.) for a cup of freshly roasted coffee, grab a bite to<br />
eat with it, and sit on the deck overlooking the river. Next, visit the Siuslaw Bridge Interpretive Center (1252<br />
Bay St.) right next to the coffee shop, and learn about the impressive Art Deco drawbridge that connected<br />
both sides of the river for the first time when it was built in 1936.<br />
Walk east a few blocks from the interpretive center to Backstreet Gallery (1421 Bay St.), a comprehensive<br />
co-op featuring the works of over 20 local artists. Old Town Florence has nearly half a dozen other great<br />
galleries that you should visit too, but Backstreet Gallery has an stunning display of artwork that includes<br />
watercolor, fiber art, photography, mixed media, pottery, fabric art, jewelry, fused glass, wood carving,<br />
paper art, supplies and much more all under one roof. Stroll over to the boardwalk at the Port of Siuslaw and<br />
walk along the docks to see beautiful views of the bay, the fishing boats returning with the day’s catch, and<br />
sea lions that come into the bay to eat and lounge.<br />
Stop in for lunch at Bridgewater Fish House and Zebra Bar (1297 Bay St.) for fresh, local selections of seafood<br />
and other incredible New American menu offerings. Bridgewater specializes in signatures cocktails and has<br />
has an extensive beer and wine list, and you’ll love the bright zebra-themed decor. After lunch, visit the<br />
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum (278 Maple St.) to take a trip back in time though the town’s history. Spend an hour<br />
or two experiencing real settings that the early pioneers, loggers, farmers and fishermen lived and worked in,<br />
artifacts that the early settlers left behind, and many other interesting photographs, displays and objects.<br />
The museum also offers a self-guided walking tour that starts at the museum and takes you to 21 different<br />
buildings and locations that are significant to the history of the town. If you choose not to take the selfguided<br />
tour, poke your head into the many other small shops that call Old Town home, but don’t forget to<br />
head over to Books ‘N’ Bears (1255 Bay St.) to browse their large selection of new and used books. Just a<br />
few doors down from the bookstore, you’ll find 1285 Restobar (1285 Bay St.), an ideal spot to relax over<br />
an amazing Italian dinner. This little trattoria has a cozy patio, specializes in sensational dishes from the<br />
Campania region of Italy, and provides an impressive list of Italian and Northwest wines to complement your<br />
meal.<br />
This itinerary should help you find new and interesting places in Old Town Florence, but you’re sure to find<br />
even more on your own.<br />
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YACHATS<br />
The Crossroads for Brewing <strong>Coast</strong>al Culture<br />
here’s no question that Yachats Brewing crafts some of the tastiest beer on the market today,<br />
but their vision delves much deeper into a sense of purpose than that. The philosophy behind the<br />
brewery focuses on creating a junction for local farmers, fishers, makers, artists, and crafters to<br />
share ideas and collaborate on projects for the greater good of the community, while also growing markets<br />
to showcase and distribute their products. The evolution of Yachats Brewing adds physical space to the<br />
equation by constructing and expanding a place for people to gather together, relax, exchange ideas and<br />
enjoy great beer.<br />
Founders Nathan and Cicely Bernard developed a plan to open a place that would bring all of these elements<br />
together under one roof. With backgrounds in building and farming, the Bernards wanted a physical location<br />
where they could use their skills and sell their products, as well as network with other like-minded people.<br />
Nathan explains, “From the beginning, the idea was to create and curate an intersection point where good<br />
things could come together. We have all of these very creative people in our community, but they are often<br />
unknown to one another and we wanted to change that.”<br />
Established in 2013, the brewery was originally opened as Yachats Brewing + Farmstore, and provided area<br />
residents with locally grown and produced food, craft beer, sustainable living supplies, organic soils, and<br />
other farm and garden products. The farm store and indoor farmer’s market became a popular place for<br />
residents and visitors to shop and come together in search of fresh farm-to-table produce, techniques, and<br />
materials. At first, the store primarily provided fresh produce, meat, and supplies, but soon began offering<br />
meals made of local ingredients and a growing selection of regional craft beer. The store’s physical shape had<br />
to be expanded as well.<br />
The remodel of the 50-year-old building reflects the eco-conscious ideas behind the business; massive,<br />
100-year-old old-growth Douglas fir beams where repurposed throughout the structure, the cabinetry<br />
was built from local alder and milled on the Bernards’ small farm, and much of the furniture was built using<br />
reclaimed wine barrels. The brewery itself was under construction during the first few years that the farm<br />
store was in business, and didn’t begin producing beer until a few years later. With the completion of the<br />
brewery, the Bernards realized that they needed to restructure the business into a taproom and restaurant<br />
to showcase their food and beer.<br />
Since May 2017, Yachats Brewing has created a wide variety of beers that are of such high quality that they<br />
have been recognized and sought after along the coast and throughout <strong>Oregon</strong>. Head Brewer Aaron Gillman is<br />
constantly developing amazing Pilsners, Ales, Saisons, Sours and other kinds of craft beer. The brewery offers<br />
15 taps of their brew in the tap room and distributes bottles, cans, and kegs to stores, bars and restaurants<br />
throughout <strong>Oregon</strong> and beyond. In addition, Yachats Brewery has produced collaboration brews with over a<br />
dozen breweries located around the state.<br />
Yachats Brewing is also well known for their delicious locally sourced salads, shared plates and entrees.<br />
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Keeping with the underlying premise of the brewery, Chef Rachel Heeden carefully selects local pasture-raised meats, organic vegetables,<br />
fresh wild fish, and seasonal ingredients to create a diverse and high-quality menu. Another component of their local, sustainable, farm-totable<br />
mission is the close relationships they have developed with area farmers. Nathan describes the symbiotic relationship as, “identifying<br />
the gaps in what is not being grown here locally and encouraging farmers to add that to what they produce. We guarantee that when they<br />
grow it, we’ll buy it, and they can add extra farm space and even employees to their operation.”<br />
The brewery is committed to environmental stewardship and incorporates renewable energy, process efficiency, system resilience, and<br />
restorative action into their operation. They compost 100% of their food waste and provide local farms with spent brewing grain for livestock<br />
feed. Their 7 Barrel brewing system and delivery vehicles run on biodiesel, and a wind turbine generator further reduces power grid electrical<br />
consumption. Passive Solar and Thermal Mass design eliminate the need for furnace and AC, and the heat recovered from their chiller provides<br />
hot water for the building.<br />
Yachats Brewery has become what the Bernard’s had first visualized; a place for the community to gather and network and relax with great<br />
beer and food. Regular events happen often at the brewery, where a variety of musicians perform, artists exhibit and writers and other<br />
creatives give workshops and readings. People travel from near and far to be part of the fellowship that the brewery offers; it’s not hard to<br />
find, the brewery is located in the heart of Yachats.<br />
348 HWY 101 N. | 541.547.3884 | YACHATSBREWING.COM<br />
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Trek to Devil’s Churn<br />
ake a short hike down the south side of Cape Perpetua to the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and watch powerful waves crash into Devil’s<br />
Churn, swirl around, and flow back out to sea. Devil’s Churn is a wave-carved inlet that started as a narrow fracture or collapsed<br />
lava tube in the surrounding volcanic bedrock. The opening of the inlet is now 80 feet wide, and has been continuously eroded for<br />
thousands of years by the pounding force of ocean waves. You’ll be able to witness the relentless waves as they carve into the deep chasm,<br />
and continue to expose layers of igneous rock that hold the secrets of the shorelines volcanic history.<br />
1261 OREGON HWY 101, YACHATS | 541.547.3289<br />
Select the Perfect Accommodations<br />
hatever you have planned for your trip to the coast, it’s always nice to have lodging options to meet your individual needs.<br />
Both the Fireside Motel and Overleaf Lodge & Spa are perfectly situated just above the beach and offer incredible views of the<br />
Pacific Ocean. The properties have been owned by the Roslund family for three generations, and their focus has continually<br />
been to make guests feel at home and comfortable. The Fireside Motel provides casual comfort, is dog friendly, includes continental breakfast,<br />
and has one of the most unique and eclectic gift shops on the coast. The Overleaf Lodge & Spa offers guest rooms, suites and cottages, an<br />
onsite library and meeting room, a workout room, a pantry for snacks and drinks, and a full service spa.<br />
THE FIRESIDE MOTEL<br />
1881 N. HWY 101, YACHATS<br />
541.547.3636 | FIRESIDEMOTEL.COM<br />
OVERLEAF LODGE & SPA<br />
280 OVERLEAF LODGE LN., YACHATS<br />
541.547.4880 | OVERLEAFLODGE.COM<br />
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WALDPORT<br />
Find Fun and Excitement with Waldport’s Favorite Captain<br />
ameron Rauenhorst is really excited to share his love and knowledge of coastal ecosystems, native<br />
sea life, and nautical artifacts with you! It’s hard not to notice his overflowing enthusiasm as soon<br />
as you meet him, and before you know it, he’ll begin weaving a narrative of your excursion that’s so<br />
descriptive you’ll wonder if his story is actually part of some illusive memory that’s difficult to recall. With<br />
a quick transition from background information to expedition, Rauenhorst will expertly guide you into an<br />
abundance of clams, crabs, treasures or whatever experience you are seeking.<br />
Although his guided tour service, Captain Clameron’s Excursions, is a relatively new offering to the Waldport<br />
area, Rauenhorst has been cultivating his craft for over a decade as park naturalist, thematic interpretive<br />
guide, and park ranger with the <strong>Oregon</strong> Parks and Recreation Department. Rauenhorst spent the last twelve<br />
years as “the face of the park,” creating interactive programs and educating the public about many of the<br />
amazing things that are readily available on the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>, and then he decided it was time to expand<br />
beyond the boundaries of the park. When I embarked on a clamming expedition with Captain Clameron’s<br />
Excursions last winter, I learned far more about clamming and the area than I had anticipated, and had an<br />
unforgettable experience.<br />
Our excursion began in Waldport’s Alsea Bay Historical Interpretive Center, where Rauenhorst told us about<br />
the history and natural cycles of the Alsea Bay and the surrounding coastline. He explained how natives had<br />
gathered clams by using large shells to dig into low-tide mud flats where air bubbled to the surface indicating<br />
clams below. Along with gloves, buckets, shovels and a homemade suction gun, Rauenhorst provided my<br />
group with some of those large shells so that we could dig for clams as the natives had. After demonstrating<br />
how to use the tools, Rauenhorst built a fire under the Alsea Bridge as we scrambled about filling our buckets<br />
with harvested clams.<br />
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Once we had gathered our limit, we stood around the fire and examined our bounty. I asked Rauenhorst about the name Captain Clameron, and<br />
with a laugh he told me the story of a little girl who was so happy with her freshly-dug clams that she called him “Ranger Clameron.” His boss<br />
and Parks and Recreation colleagues thought the name was so awesome that Rauenhorst became known to everyone as Ranger Clameron.<br />
“The name just stuck,” Rauenhorst remembered, “and when I turned the interpretive guiding over to the younger guys at the park last year,<br />
Ranger Clameron died, but Captain Clameron was born, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes.”<br />
As the name Captain Clameron suggests, harvesting clams is an important part of the excursions that Rauenhorst provides, but his offerings<br />
are much more expansive than that. “I’m trying to make people happy by introducing them to the coast,” Rauenhorst explains, “people often<br />
leave their brain at home when they are on vacation, and I want to help them find their brain for a little while, and show them how much<br />
fun learning about the coast can be.” In addition to guided tours that focus on clam and mussel harvesting, crabbing, fishing, ghost shrimp<br />
pumping, tide pool tours, crawfishing, fossil and mushroom hunting, historic bridge walking tours, professional disc golf clinics, tsunami debris<br />
and beach booty discoveries, Rauenhorst has recently added Ikebana (Japanese floral arrangements) and detailed driftwood art craftshop<br />
to his list of available excursions.<br />
Choose from the extensive variety of Captain Clameron’s outings, or ask him to customize a tour just for you and he will happily design one.<br />
Rauenhorst’s eagerness and passion is contagious, and you’ll be as excited as he is when you begin your adventure. Captain Clameron’s<br />
Excursions are not only inexpensive and readily available, but are inclusive of all age groups and can be modified for those with limited mobility.<br />
Rauenhorst will have you finding your brain as you learn about the fascinating coastal ecosystems and the abundance that the Alsea Bay and<br />
the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> provide. Visit Captain Clameron’s Expeditions at captainclameron.com or call (541) 654-1633 for more information or to<br />
book a comprehensive tour.<br />
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Drift into the Salty Dawg<br />
enture into the Port of Alsea, and you’ll find one of Waldport’s best kept secrets. The Salty Dawg Restaurant and Bar has been<br />
serving locals and visitors alike for over 25 years, and is a favorite stop for crabbers coming in off the bay. The Salty Dawg offers a<br />
diverse menu, which includes seafood, sandwiches and Mexican entrees – they boast the best burgers and clam chowder on the<br />
coast. You’ll enjoy the 8 beer taps and full bar that compliments their great food and service, while gazing at the breathtaking view of Alsea<br />
Bay. The Salty Dawg is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and you can always try your luck on their video poker and keno games.<br />
375 NE PORT ST, WALDPORT | 541.563.2555<br />
Reconnect with Nature at Alsi Resort<br />
The Alsi Resort is perfectly situated at the mouth of the Alsea Bay, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>.<br />
The bayfront rooms afford stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Alsea Bay and the bay bridge, and will give you a sense of peace and<br />
serenity. In fact, this is where the Alsi Natives settled for thousands of years, and their name “Alsi” literally means “Peace.” The Alsi<br />
Resort was originally built by famed American singer Pat Boone in the 1970s as a retreat from the busy pace of modern society. The Resort<br />
offers 83 newly remodeled rooms, a conference center, and onsite restaurant and lounge overlooking the bay.<br />
902 NW BAYSHORE DR., WALDPORT | 541.563.7700<br />
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TOLEDO<br />
Stray Away From the Beach for a Bit<br />
f you travel just seven miles up the Yaquina River from Newport, you’ll discover the quaint little town of<br />
Toledo tucked into the wooded foothills of the <strong>Coast</strong>al Range. Once a busy timber town, Toledo’s history<br />
tells the collective story of early <strong>Oregon</strong>, and the downtown still retains much of that small town feel.<br />
Because of the depth of the Yaquina River, Toledo is the only inland coastal community with a deep-water<br />
channel and bustling seaport. Toledo’s weather is also sunnier, warmer and less windy than the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>,<br />
as it is far enough inland to escape much of the stormy climate that makes landfall from the Pacific Ocean.<br />
The fastest route to Toledo from Newport is the drive east on Hwy 20, and only takes about 10 minutes, but<br />
the most scenic journey is along the Yaquina River. Drive or bike from Newport’s Historic Bayfront on the<br />
Yaquina Bay Road, and you’ll see the breathtaking scenery and the incredible wildlife that live in the estuary<br />
and river. You’ll see brants, brown pelicans, whimbrels sandpipers and many other waterfowl that call the<br />
river home, or that pass through during annual migrations. Make sure to stop at <strong>Oregon</strong> Oyster Farm (6878<br />
Yaquina Bay Rd.), and sample a variety of fresh oysters just pulled from the bay, and try their house-blended<br />
seasoning that adds a touch of flavor.<br />
Toledo was founded in 1866 during the days of the Homesteading Act’s land grants, and (like many places in<br />
the west) was named after another American city, Toledo, Ohio. By 1920, Toledo had established itself as a<br />
prosperous mill town, with a railroad line that brought Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and Western cedar to the<br />
mill. In the 1950’s timber production had begun to slow, and the mill was repurposed to produce paper, which<br />
it still does today. The Port of Toledo was used to transfer timber and other goods throughout the 20th<br />
century, and still offers a variety of shipping services, supports the fishing industry, maintains a boat yard<br />
and is home to boat repair businesses.<br />
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Toledo’s downtown has the distinction of the only coastal city in <strong>Oregon</strong> that is situated on a city street instead of a throughway or highway.<br />
The easily walkable four blocks of Main Street is lined with restaurants, specialty stores, art galleries and gift shops, and affords a beautiful<br />
view of fishing vessels docked at the waterfront down the hill. The downtown is also brightened by colorful murals and dozens of overflowing<br />
flower baskets in the summer, and a public patio beckons passersby to rest for a moment and enjoy the view.<br />
Before strolling down Main Street, enjoy a hearty home-cooked breakfast and a mug of coffee at Cup of Sass Café (297 N Main St.). Stop<br />
at Timbers Restaurant and Lounge (181 S Main St.) for brunch or lunch if you are a late riser, and order a Bloody Mary to accompany their<br />
signature biscuits and gravy, or to compliment your sandwich or burger. Take the kids to Cobblestone Pizza Co. (300 S Main St.) for the best<br />
pizza on the coast, with fresh dough and sauce made daily, and loaded with toppings and cheese. Finish the day with dinner and drinks at Holy<br />
Toledo (155 N Main St.), where nightly menu specialties are paired with your choice of cocktails or craft beers on tap.<br />
Toledo is home to many artists who take inspiration from the small forested town on the river, and much of their work is on display downtown.<br />
Local painters, printmakers, woodworkers, fiber artists and others contribute to the town’s thriving art scene. You can view much of their<br />
work in the downtown galleries and studios, or plan to attend Toledo’s annual art walk (held every Labor Day Weekend) to access all of the<br />
local art at once. The Yaquina River Museum of Art (140 NE Alder St.) exhibits the work of <strong>Oregon</strong>’s favorite oil painter, Michael Gibbons, as well<br />
as a variety of paintings and sculpture by other local artists, and nationally-known landscape artist Ivan Kelly invites visitors into his studiogallery<br />
(207 E Graham St.). You can also discover your own artistic abilities at Toledo Clayworks (305 N. Main St.), an open pottery studio and<br />
workshop space where you’ll learn how to work with clay and other mediums.<br />
Toledo’s Historic Downtown has many great things to do and see. Come inland from the beach for a bit, and visit the great restaurants, art<br />
galleries, antique stores and small shops that this small <strong>Oregon</strong> town has to offer.
Get the Ball Rolling at Muggly’s!<br />
f you spend any amount of time in Toledo, you’ll find out that Muggly’s is much more than a bowling alley; it’s a local hub. Muggly’s familyfriendly<br />
atmosphere is not only a great place to bowl, but also has a diverse menu featuring a variety of appetizers and snacks, burgers,<br />
pizza, hot dogs, submarine sandwiches, tacos, and salads. They also offer a wide range of domestic, imported, and craft beer, wine and<br />
spirits. In addition to affordable bowling rates, Muggly’s features cosmic bowling, a Monte Carlo night, and is happy to customize parties and<br />
events for any special occasion. Stop in with your friends and family for an exciting night of bowling, food and fun!<br />
675 HWY 20, BUSINESS RT., TOLEDO | 541.336.2787 | MUGGLYSBOWLING.COM<br />
Holy Toledo (Tavern and Spirits)! It’s a Bar! It’s a Restaurant!<br />
hen locals exclaim “Holy Toledo!” they are most likely referencing Toledo, <strong>Oregon</strong>’s favorite bar and grill, although sometimes<br />
callers are looking for a bar with the same name in Toledo, Ohio! A popular hangout of both residents and visitors, Holy<br />
Toledo has been serving customers since 1995, but the tavern has only recently added spirits and food. Renovations to the<br />
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hen you first enter Ove Northwest, you’ll know you’re in the right place for the perfect meal.<br />
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I’ve eaten lunch at Ove Northwest twice, and have struggled with that question both times. I’ve decided that the<br />
only solution is to return again and again until I have successfully made my way through the menu, which could be a<br />
daunting task. It is constantly changing to represent the availability of the very freshest local ingredients. I have also<br />
decided that the best way to visit is in the company of family and friends, so that we may share a few of the offerings<br />
and discuss them at length throughout the meal.<br />
Owners Charlie and Margie Branford helped me come to that conclusion, that sharing a variety of dishes was the<br />
best way to enjoy their food. In fact, sharing and community are very much the driving philosophy behind Ove<br />
Northwest. Ove (pronounced ov-ee) is a traditional Norwegian family name passed down from Charlie’s father’s side<br />
of the family, and although it literally translates into “the edge of a blade,” for Charlie and Margie it means “family.”<br />
The Northwest part of their restaurant’s name refers to the region in which they choose to live and raise a family,<br />
and also describes the uniquely New American cuisine that guests can expect to experience.<br />
The Branfords manage the restaurant as a team. Margie designed the décor and atmosphere of the dining room<br />
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When I recently spoke with Charlie about his life and the restaurant, his<br />
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it his career after he moved back to <strong>Oregon</strong>, so he enrolled in and completed<br />
a culinary arts degree at Western Culinary Institute. He then introduced his<br />
new skills to Newport at Rogue Public House, where he worked for several<br />
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Charlie was asked to help Newport favorite, Local Oceans restaurant open in<br />
2005, and although he planned to leave after the first year, he stayed on for<br />
almost ten. The Branfords moved to Australia in 2014 to help Margie’s mother<br />
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In addition to offering international influences and ingredients, local and<br />
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manage the fisheries as naturally as possible. When I look out the window at<br />
the fishing boats working, I think of them as my grocery store. ”<br />
Charlie strives to purchase only 100% grass-fed <strong>Oregon</strong> beef, or “the kind<br />
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While we were talking, I asked Charlie how he would describe his restaurant,<br />
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Sometimes You Get the Bull, and Sometimes You Get the Horn<br />
f you’re in Depoe Bay, it’s far better to get the Horn than the bull! Often referred to by locals as the<br />
center of town (because it’s the tallest building in the city and is located near the only stoplight), The<br />
Horn Public House and Depoe Bay Brewing Company has something for everyone. Although the business<br />
has only been open for less than a year and a half, The Horn has a very comfortable and welcoming feel, and<br />
seems as if it’s been around much longer. When you visit, you’ll find a comprehensive lunch and dinner menu,<br />
a well-stocked bar in both the upstairs dining room and on the ground floor, a full-service game room, and a<br />
gift shop stocked with mostly-<strong>Oregon</strong> offerings.<br />
The building where The Horn is now located had<br />
been the home of a Depoe Bay institution named<br />
The Spouting Horn, which had been operated as<br />
a restaurant since 1927. Three unique photos of<br />
the building from the 1930s and 40s adorn the<br />
walls of the upstairs dining room, and provide a<br />
window into the restaurant’s past. The Spouting<br />
Horn was named for the “blowhole” on the<br />
Pacific Ocean seawall, in the middle of town, that<br />
shoots seawater 40 feet into the air when rough<br />
high tides pass through a fissure in the rocks.<br />
Not only does the building provide an excellent<br />
view of that spouting horn blowhole, and the<br />
Pacific Ocean to the west, but it is situated just<br />
above the bay, which has the distinction of being<br />
“The World’s Smallest Navigable Harbor.” You’ll be able to see the fishing boats come into the harbor, and if<br />
you watch closely, you might see a whale spout or breach out in the ocean.<br />
When owners Jerome and Clary Grant bought the building in 2014, it was in extremely rough shape and needed<br />
to be entirely rebuilt. Jerome explained that it took nearly a year to demolish, “and was then completely<br />
transfigured (as opposed to renovated) from joist to frame.” In many places, a new foundation had to be<br />
poured, and all of the support beams in the building had to be reset. The kitchen was also remodeled to<br />
include all of the necessary equipment for a 10-barrel brewing system, and a bakery was added. When they<br />
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that came primarily from the original building, around the state of <strong>Oregon</strong> and throughout the Pacific<br />
Northwest. Jerome explains, “We redid this place to make Depoe Bay proud. We rebuilt with as much of the<br />
original material as possible, and tried to source the rest locally whenever we were able.”<br />
From the massive polished slab of big leaf maple that serves as the bar top on the ground floor and the<br />
redwood slats that side it, to the sections of old wooden bowling alley lanes that were repurposed into the<br />
top of the upstairs bar and all of the restaurant’s tabletops, it’s easy to see that the Grants put a lot of love<br />
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into their restaurant. Handmade wooden chairs compliment the tables and bar, and are built high enough so guests can properly take in the view of<br />
both ocean and bay. You’ll also notice the inlaid compass rose, consisting of five different kinds of marble that greets guests who enter the restaurant<br />
through a large custom pivot door, complete with beautiful etched glass panes.<br />
The lunch and dinner menu consists of burgers, sandwiches and an assortment of pizza choices, and includes favorites like cod fish and chips and grilled<br />
oysters. In addition to the Depoe Bay Brewing Company beer offerings of Depoe Bay IPA, Sea Witch Porter, Moby Red, Golden Ale, Harry Allen’s Russian<br />
Imperial Stout, and Walvus Bruin, there are also a large variety of local and regional beers and ales. Depoe Bay Brewing Company supplies kegs to more<br />
than 50 offsite taps throughout Lincoln County, and the brewing company is producing barrel-aged beer with barrels that held Crater Lake Rye, and<br />
are now filled with Imperial Red Rye IPA.<br />
The Horn also has a gift shop that shares space with the first floor bar and restaurant, and specializes in products that are mostly sourced from <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
and the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the gift shop, restaurants and bars, The Horn has a game room tucked away on the third floor, complete with<br />
pool, foosball, shuffleboard and darts. The beautiful pool table is a classic 1946 Brunswick anniversary edition, and the Tornado T3000 foosball table is<br />
ranked as one of the world’s best. All of the games are free to adults over 21, and you just have give your driver’s’ license to the bartender on the second<br />
floor in exchange for the balls, pucks and darts.<br />
When you visit The Horn, you’re sure to enjoy all of the great things they have to offer, like the local gifts, great food, craft beer, and games surrounded<br />
by the best view in town. Take the time to explore the whole building, and make sure to look out into the bay and out at the ocean from the many great<br />
viewpoints. We think that you’ll agree with Jerome when he says, “The Horn provides an extraordinary experience because we believe in excellence.<br />
We hire the best people and create an excellent product, so that people want to tell their friends about us; they want to come back again and again.”<br />
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Catch Sight of a Whale or Two<br />
id you know that Depoe Bay is the “Whale Watching Capital of the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>”? Visitors come from all over the world to catch<br />
a glimpse of whales blowing, breaching, diving down and rolling up and out of the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Winter and spring are<br />
the best time to see the massive mammals on the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>, as 20,000 grey whales annually migrate from Alaska to Mexico<br />
in December and January, and then travel back to Alaska in late March. Uniquely in Depoe Bay, great whale watching happens beyond winter<br />
and spring, because a pod of grey whales live just off the rocky shore of the town from March through December. One of the best places to<br />
see whales from shore and learn all about their migration pattern and behavior is from the <strong>Oregon</strong> State Parks’ Whale Watching Center (at<br />
119 NW Hwy. 101), or charter a whale watching tour out into the Pacific Ocean with one of these local providers:<br />
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Charter a Fishing Boat from Depoe Bay<br />
epoe Bay is home to a couple of excellent sport fishing charter companies. Both Tradewinds Charters and Dockside Charters have<br />
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salmon, halibut, lingcod, crab, and a variety of rockfish are available (when in season), and these local charter captains will skillfully<br />
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LINCOLN CITY<br />
Perfecting the Art of Fishing<br />
hen you meet Ben Soeby, one of the first things you’ll notice is that he’s always busy doing<br />
something constructive. Whether he’s drawing or painting on scraps of wood, carving a fresh<br />
sculpture, or casting salmon bait into the river, Soeby’s complex methods are scattered<br />
yet meticulous, and fascinating to watch. His artwork is uniquely <strong>Oregon</strong>, and clearly influenced by fishing<br />
the coastal rivers and creeks around Lincoln City. Soeby will tell you that these interwoven passions flow<br />
together naturally for him; that they are the direct result of hard work, good fun and “following his dream.”<br />
Having grown up in Lincoln City in the 70s and 80s, and returning to the coast after earning a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts<br />
from <strong>Oregon</strong> State University, Soeby is not just an integral part of the town; he’s a local fixture. If you’ve spent any<br />
amount of time here, you’ve probably seen, and maybe even chatted with him. You might have spotted him at Pacific<br />
Grind Café drawing the greeting cards he sells, at one of the area restaurants gathering organic vegetable morsels<br />
for the pigs he raises, or at the edge of the water fishing, clamming or crabbing.<br />
Soeby’s expression of life through art goes all the way back to his childhood and teen years; his father is a<br />
coastal potter and his mother sold and promoted local art in her gift shop and beyond. In high school, Soeby’s<br />
art compositions were focused on his love of skateboarding as he began developing the unique style still<br />
evident in his work today. After mastering a variety of mediums and further honing his artistic technique<br />
in college, Soeby discovered fishing as a way to cope with a painful breakup and to be “lost in the moment.”<br />
Beginning in the mid-90s, Soeby went to work seasonally for the <strong>Oregon</strong> Department of Fish and Wildlife,<br />
where he spent twelve years studying all of the stages of life for salmon and steelhead in coastal rivers<br />
along the Pacific Ocean. In addition to advocating a better environment for <strong>Oregon</strong>’s fisheries, Soeby began<br />
to integrate the lives of fish into his artwork, and<br />
they became a major inspiration for his artistic<br />
vision into the future. As he continued to polish his<br />
signature craft, Soeby added seabirds, shellfish<br />
and the rugged landscapes around Lincoln City to<br />
his drawings, paintings and sculpture.<br />
More recently, Soeby has incorporated the rugged<br />
history of the area into his work, with an emphasis<br />
on logging and the kind of <strong>Oregon</strong> lore that Ken<br />
Keasy’s influential novel Sometimes a Great Notion<br />
celebrates. Soeby’s philosophy depicts the beauty<br />
and struggle inherent in nature through the pieces<br />
he creates. When asked about the connection that<br />
his art makes to the greater world around us and the unrelenting pace at which he produces new work, he<br />
explains, “art celebrates life; it’s another chance to live, and because time is too short to waste, you never<br />
know how many more tides you may have left.”<br />
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Although Soeby’s artwork has been extremely popular on the coast for over a decade, it’s been steadily gathering recognition and acclaim<br />
more recently throughout <strong>Oregon</strong> and beyond. You can view his work currently on display in Lincoln City at Black Squid Beer House, Zuhg<br />
Life Surf Shop, Red Cock Gifts, Scout Northwest Trading Company, and the gift shop at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, and catch regularly<br />
reoccurring exhibits at Blackfish Café, and in the main gallery of the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Soeby also shows his work further south on<br />
the coast at Cafe C’est La Vie in Lincoln Beach, Restaurant Beck in Little Whale Cove, and at Sorella in Newport, and he has a booth twice a<br />
year at Crafty Wonderland in Portland.<br />
You might also run into Soeby fishing the banks of Salmon and Siletz Rivers, or crabbing or clamming around the Siletz Bay. His advice for<br />
successful fishing is to, “get up early, get out in the cold, get your bait into the water – fishing will always lead you to something else even if<br />
you don’t catch any fish – maybe you’ll meet a new friend or find a glass float or some other special treasure.” Inspiration can always be found<br />
at the edge of the ocean or on the banks of the river.<br />
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You’ll Fit Right In at Snug Harbor<br />
Said to be the oldest continually operated bar on the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>, the Snug Harbor has been serving the Taft area since the early<br />
1930s. You’ll love the rough-hewn cedar and fir furniture, and the siding that was milled on site from local old growth timber! It’s the<br />
perfect meeting place for both locals and visitors alike, featuring a full bar with a variety of great beers on tap, and offering a large<br />
breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Live music or karaoke is performed every night of the week, and The Snug also has a cool back patio and<br />
even an outdoor rooftop seating area.<br />
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Go for a Short Hike or Spend the Whole Day Exploring Cascade Head<br />
Located just to the north of Lincoln City, Cascade Head offers an amazing hiking experience through the Siuslaw National<br />
Forest. Maintained by both the U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy, three main trails access old-growth<br />
Sitka spruce rain forests and beautiful wildflower-filled meadows. These hikes offer breathtaking viewpoints of Lincoln City<br />
beaches, the Salmon River estuary, steep cliffs, jagged islands, and numerous coves. The lower trailhead is closest to Lincoln City, and is open<br />
year round, while the two upper trails are closed from January to mid-July. Cascade Head hikes vary in length, and range from easy to difficult.<br />
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PACIFIC CITY<br />
Rugged Adventure meets Sophisticated Comfort<br />
he <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>’s newest luxury resort challenges guests to test their own boundaries with a<br />
variety of outdoor experiences, while simultaneously providing a soothing environment with<br />
opportunities for solitude and self-reflection. Pacific City’s Headlands <strong>Coast</strong>al Lodge & Spa has<br />
been carefully designed and constructed to combine the raw beauty of nature with the most modern,<br />
relaxing and tranquil accommodations.<br />
The impressive 33-room lodge recently opened in January 2018, and offers onsite dining and drinks at<br />
Meridian Restaurant & Bar, relaxing treatments at Tidepools Spa & Wellness, 18 self-contained private<br />
cottages, and a variety of other amenities. Additionally, the lodge has a team of experienced “Adventure<br />
Coaches” to skillfully guide guests through a series of activities and excursions that can be selected or<br />
individually created. The resort also caters to dogs by supplying beds, blankets and dishes, and even includes<br />
a dog-wash station to clean off sand and dirt after a trip to the beach.<br />
Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock, Headlands takes inspiration from<br />
the crashing ocean waves, shifting sand dunes and thick Northwest woods that define <strong>Oregon</strong>’s untamed<br />
coastline. Founding Partners Mary Jones and Jeff Schons spent nearly 20 years visualizing and designing<br />
their newest property to incorporate stunning views of Cape Kiwanda, with both beach and tide pool access<br />
and within close proximity to the area’s iconic sand dune. Portland’s Scott Edwards Architecture and Bay<br />
Area EDG Interior Design were tasked with turning Jones and Schons’ vision into reality, and their exceptional<br />
work is obvious throughout.<br />
The spacious, yet cozy lobby of the lodge features amazing views of the ocean, a massive wood-burning<br />
fireplace, relaxed seating with woven lampshades, and even a “live wall” of mosses and ferns. Two meeting<br />
areas are available for group activities, and a gift shop provides customized products that highlight a stay<br />
at the lodge. Expansive oceanfront guest rooms integrate sweeping vistas of the ocean with luxurious<br />
furnishings, complete with a pillow menu for selecting the perfect cushion for the night’s sleep. Each floor<br />
has its own well-stocked pantry, and an outdoor hot tub is perfectly positioned facing the beach, while also<br />
providing shelter from the wind.<br />
Surrounded by ocean and waterways, and with access to miles of open beach and forest trails, Headlands<br />
is perfectly situated to offer a vast selection of excursions. Adventure means different things to different<br />
people, and the lodge’s Adventure Coaches are readily available to help visitors select from a wide range of<br />
activities or design individualized expeditions. Guests are invited to charter a dory boat fishing trip, take a<br />
surfing lesson, go horseback riding, hike through the forest, dig for clams, explore the Three Capes Scenic<br />
Loop, learn how to cook a new dish, kayak a river, ride a bike, give sandboarding a try, or choose from a list of<br />
other locally-based activities. The Coaches will also combine adventures, or help create something unique.<br />
Meridian, the lodge’s onsite restaurant and bar, specializes in ocean-driven cuisine. Brunch and dinner are<br />
served in a comfortable setting, with amazing views of the ocean. Entrees feature the fresh catch of the day<br />
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and other extraordinary dishes sourced from Northwest farms. Meridian also offers craft cocktails, microbrews, and an extensive list of local<br />
and regional wines that complement a meal or can be enjoyed on their own. Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged.<br />
Tidepools Spa & Wellness offers treatments that cater to visitors’ individual needs, and a staff of skilled therapists perform massages, facials<br />
and teach a schedule of classes that include body sculpt and yoga. In addition, Tidepools has a complete fitness studio, with Precor cardio<br />
equipment, Peloton bikes, cable tower, free weights, and yoga props. The spa and wellness center has both men’s and women’s steam rooms,<br />
showers and locker rooms.<br />
The Headlands <strong>Coast</strong>al Resort & Spa is an ideal destination for an individual retreat, couples’ getaway, family vacation, or group gathering.<br />
Their unique accommodations combine adventure and comfort in an all-inclusive environment, and provide unlimited potential for fun and<br />
relaxation. The resort is located at 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr. in Pacific City, and additional information is available by calling (503) 483-3000<br />
or visiting headlandslodge.com<br />
Rise or Recharge with Stimulus Coffee + Bakery<br />
Long before most people climb out of bed, the chefs at Stimulus are busy baking an assortment of delicious pastries and breads that will<br />
be ready when they open the doors at 6 am. The baristas at Stimulus brew rich, <strong>Oregon</strong>-roasted coffee and espresso drinks that pair<br />
perfectly with the freshly baked goods and other scrumptious breakfast selections, and are sure to wake you up and help get you on<br />
your way. In addition to delicious breakfast items, Stimulus offers a great lunch menu and keeps the coffee flowing until 6 pm, so that you can<br />
stop in during your day to fuel up and recharge.<br />
33105 CAPE KIWANDA DR., PACIFIC CITY | 503.965.4661<br />
Quench Your Thirst and Grab a Bite to Eat at Pelican Brewing Company<br />
Once you’ve worked up a thirst and an appetite hiking the dune and exploring the beach at Cape Kiwanda State Park, stop in<br />
to the Pelican Brewing Company for a glass of refreshing craft beer and snack or meal. Pelican Brewing Company is the only<br />
oceanfront brewery in <strong>Oregon</strong>, and you’ll be treated to amazing views of the beach and Haystack Rock from one of the prized<br />
seats on the outdoor patio. Try a sample of Pelican’s world-class beers or have a pint of Kiwanda Cream Ale, Silverspot IPA, or Tsunami Stout<br />
(Silverspot IPA won a silver medal, and Kiwanda Cream Ale took the gold at the prestigious 2014 World Beer Cup). Order a delicious appetizer<br />
or entrée from their Northwest-inspired menu; we suggest the onion rings, burgers or their famous fish and chips.<br />
33180 CAPE KIWANDA DR, PACIFIC CITY | 503.965.7007<br />
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TILLAMOOK<br />
Standing at the Edge of the Earth<br />
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint rises more than 200 feet straight up from the Pacific Ocean,<br />
forming the north end of the Three Capes Scenic Route and preserving the histories of people and<br />
ancient forest alike. The viewpoint is bordered by the 140 acre Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge,<br />
and the area is home to one of the nine lighthouses that dot the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>, the state’s largest spruce<br />
tree, the state’s most unique tree, and numerous seabird species and various other wildlife. Cape Meares<br />
has over three miles of hiking trails that wind through old growth forest, along many scenic viewpoints at the<br />
edge of the cliffs, and lead to informative kiosks and the lighthouse. The viewpoint, wildlife refuge, and even a<br />
small village below were all named for John Meares, a British naval officer and trader who explored the area<br />
near the end of the 18th century.<br />
Nestled within the headlands just above the ocean, <strong>Oregon</strong>’s shortest lighthouse (only 38 feet tall) has stood as a<br />
beacon since 1890, lighting the jagged cliff base of Cape Meares for much of its history. Built of brick and iron, the<br />
tower of the Cape Meares Lighthouse didn’t need to be very tall because the steep vantage point on which it is<br />
located could be seen for miles from sea. The oil-burning light of the lighthouse was lit every night from sunset to<br />
sunrise until 1934, when it was replaced with an electric light that was powered by onsite generators. The original<br />
Fresnel lens was shipped from France when the lighthouse was built, and hauled up the steep cliff walls with a crane<br />
built from nearby timber. The lens emitted a flashing pattern called a “signature,” where over 160,000 candlepower<br />
was produced and could be seen for more than 21 nautical miles at sea. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1963,<br />
and stood vacant for many years before becoming a visitor destination.<br />
Standing at a height of 114 feet, “Big Spruce” of Cape Meares is the largest living Sitka spruce tree in <strong>Oregon</strong>.<br />
Big Spruce is 576 inches in circumference, has a crown spread of nearly 90 by 90 feet, and is estimated to be<br />
between 750-800 years old. The trailhead to Big Spruce is located just inside the entrance of Cape Meares<br />
State Scenic Viewpoint, and the tree is visible after a short walk along a gravel path from a small parking<br />
area. “The Octopus Tree” is perhaps <strong>Oregon</strong>’s most unique tree, and is also located within the Viewpoint,<br />
about 600 feet above the main parking lot. This massive Sitka spruce has a 50-foot base, with more than a<br />
half dozen large tentacle-like branches growing out of it. According to Tillamook tribal descendants and local<br />
historians, The Octopus Tree’s strange shape is not naturally occurring, but was instead shaped as a native<br />
ceremonial site to hold cedar canoes and other sacred objects.<br />
Additionally, Cape Meares is the only site in the United States where you can see three National Wildlife<br />
Refuges: Three Arch Rocks, <strong>Oregon</strong> Islands, and Cape Meares. The trail that follows the southern edge of<br />
the cape offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, including Three Arch Rocks and <strong>Oregon</strong> Islands<br />
National Wildlife Refuge, while Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge occupies much of the cape north of the<br />
viewpoint. The cape’s cliffs provide an amazing view of nesting seabirds, including Pigeon Guillemots, Pelagic<br />
Cormorants, Black Oystercatchers, and the most populous colony of Common Murres in North America. A<br />
pair of Peregrine Falcon have nested there for over 30 years, and bald eagles are regularly spotted in the<br />
area. Harbor seals and California sea lions are visible from the viewpoint, and grey whales are often seen<br />
during periods of winter and spring migration.<br />
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