As the only Oregon State Park that’s also a coastal island escape, Whalen Island State Park belongs on your spring 2018 bucket list. This peaceful place is home to two hundred acres of peaceful forest and an estuary. For a secluded weekend getaway, consider heading to this beautiful park with your family. Check it out:
Located in Cloverdale, south of Tillamook on the Oregon Coast, Whalen Island is an enchanting place overflowing with serene natural beauty.
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The Clay Myers State Natural Area is an untouched coastal estuarine ecosystem, bounded by the Sand Creek estuary.
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Visitors can enjoy rustic camping and the magical chance to live by an estuary for a few days.
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There are also plenty of short and sweet hiking trails to explore in the area. This looped forest trail is just 2 and a half miles long.
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The waterway around Whalen Island is called Sandlake and it is shallow throughout, averaging just 2 feet deep. You’ll can often spot kayakers paddling around during high tide.
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Remarkable Whalen Island makes for a peaceful and quiet retreat the whole family will love.
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For driving directions, click here.
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Have you visited this island before? Where can we find your favorite park in Oregon? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
For more of the Beaver State’s natural beauty, check out our previous article: The One Mesmerizing Place In Oregon To See The Northern Lights.
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