Travel Blog

Student Planters’ Grove – Heritage Tree

Between 1949 and 1973, an army of volunteers helped plant an estimated 72 million trees to reforest the Tillamook Burn-one of the largest forest replanting efforts in history. Here, in... MORE >

Octopus Tree – Heritage Tree

The forces that shaped this unique Sitka Spruce (Picea sitschensis) have been debated for many years. Whether natural events of possibly Native Americans were the cause remains a mystery. The... MORE >

Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site

Located in the center of the community of Oceanside, Oceanside Beach offers some of the best agate hunting during the winter season when the sand is stripped away by ocean... MORE >

Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

Whale watching, a sacred octopus tree, and Oregon’s shortest lighthouse can all be enjoyed at Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint. With numerous trails throughout the park to explore, the Cape Meares... MORE >

Cape Lookout State Park (RV Park)

A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with convenient... MORE >

Sue H Elmore Park

With a kayak launch, ample parking, and a restroom and picnic area, Sue H Elmore Park may be small, but it packs a punch. Located in historic downtown Tillamook, this... MORE >

Goodspeed Park

Tillamook’s premier skate park is located at Good Speed Park, designed to be suitable for bikes, skateboards and even roller skates and scooters. It’s challenging enough for experienced bowl skaters... MORE >

Happy Camp Beach

Netarts Bay beach access. Enjoy kayaking, clamming and hiking. Public Parking and Restrooms Located North of Netarts on Highway 131 in Netarts (Parking area located at the end of Happy... MORE >

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route (along with Cape Meares and Cape Lookout).  Kiwanda is the smallest of the three, but it is one of the... MORE >