Winter Highlights
Oregon Coast & Whale Watching
Have you ever been on a weekend drive and found some place that is really unique, fun; some place you want to keep a secret?
The Oregon Coast is a fantastic place to whale watch as Gray whales migrate south in December and January.
There is a real thrill in straining your eye to see the first whale spout. Once you’ve seen one, you’ll be able to see many more along the same path.
One of my favorite lookouts is Devil’s punchbowl. If you are there on a stormy day prepare to get wet!
Here is a list of the top 26 spots to whale watch from the Visit the Oregon Coast Whale Watching website. https://visittheoregoncoast.com/whale-watching/
”Where to Spot Whales
From north to south, these are the 26 Whale Watching Spoken Here sites. With or without a volunteer to assist, these are the best locations along the coast to spot whales.
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Ilwaco, Washington
Ecola State Park
Neahkahnie Mountain Historic Marker Turnout on Highway 101
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
Cape Lookout State Park – 2.5 mile hike to site at tip of Cape
Cape Kiwanda
Inn at Spanish Head Lobby on 10th floor
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
The Whale Watching Center/Depoe Bay Sea Wall
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
Cape Foulweather
Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Don Davis City Park
Cape Perpetua Interpretive Center
Cook’s Chasm Turnout
Sea Lion Caves Turnout – large Highway 101 turnout south of tunnel
Umpqua Lighthouse, near Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Shore Acres State Park
Face Rock Wayside State Scenic Viewpoint
Cape Blanco Lighthouse, near Cape Blanco State Park
Battle Rock Wayfinding Point, Port Orford
Cape Sebastian
Cape Ferrelo
Harris Beach State Park, Brookings, Oregon
9th Street Beach, Crescent City, California”
A beautiful place to bicycle
Hagg Lake
Have you ever been on a weekend drive and found some place that is really unique, fun; some place you want to keep a secret?
By Amos Meron, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21183205
With this great fall weather, a special place to bicycle (or hike or paddle) is Hagg Lake.
There are over 13 miles of off road trails and about 10 miles of paved (shoulder) roads.
Coming around a quiet corner you may surprise deer, elk or coyotes. There are plenty of geese, ducks and smaller birds attracted to the secluded trees or waterways.
For more info check out the park website: https://www.co.washington.or.us/Support_Services/Facilities/Parks/Hagglake/
Explore a Farmers Market
A Community focus with artisan products & locally produced foods
Have you ever been on a weekend drive and found some place that is really unique, fun; some place you want to keep a secret?
We live in a lush, fertile valley and the folks in Forest Grove are providing a great showcase of local products.
The Farmers Market runs every Wednesday evening May thru October on Main Street.
There are also a few indoor events scheduled for this Fall & Winter hosted at the Forest Grove Elks Lodge, 2810 Pacific Ave.
“Market vendors offer a wide selection of local goods ranging from fresh produce, eggs, meat, honey, baked goods and prepared foods to flowers, plant starts, hand-crafted soaps and more.”
http://www.adelantemujeres.org/forest-grove-farmers-market
One of the best Pizza joints around happens to be right next door to the farmers market!
