Gnat Creek Trail
Ask your bus driver to drop you off near the Gnat Creek Campground (open all year), and just up the road you’ll find the trailhead. The hike to the 100 […]
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Tillamook Forest Center
Visit the Tillamook Forest Center for a variety of educational exhibits and programs about the forest and its history. This is a great place to stop for information and snacks […]
Seal Rock
This beach is often less crowded than others, and offers the quintessential Oregon coast experience, complete with interesting rock formations (look for Elephant Rock and Castle Rock). Visit at low tide […]
Salishan Spit
Walk north from Gleneden Beach and you’ll find the Salishan Spit, which juts out about 3.5 miles between the ocean and the Siletz Bay. A popular beach hike for birders, […]
Lake Sacajawea
This lake park in Longview is great for walking, biking, boating, and fishing. Check out the arboretum, the Japanese garden, and the summer lineup of concerts and movies in the […]
Camping at Devil’s Lake
Devil’s Lake is full of options, with 10 yurts available to rent and dozens of tent campgrounds, all with access to bathrooms, hot showers, and fun lake activities. You’ll share […]
Haystack Rock
One of the coast’s most recognizable landmarks, Haystack Rock is 235 feet tall. At low tide, you can walk right up to it. On the surrounding beach you’ll find colorful […]
Salem Riverfront Park
Just a twenty minute walk from the Greyhound Station stop, Salem’s Riverfront Park has a playground, an events stage, and a picturesque carousel. At the north end of the park […]
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum preserves and presents the cultural heritage of the north Oregon coast, including over 35,000 items and 10,000 photographs ranging from prehistoric to modern times. Check […]
Tillamook Cheese Factory
A popular destination to try and buy cheese, and learn about how it’s made. Kids will love the interactive exhibits, and of course the ice cream and café.