Eugene Airport 2 hr 3
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area (10 min) Scenic cove where a creek meets the ocean, with tidepools, forested hiking paths & picnic shelters. Drift Creek Falls Trail 1378 (Trail Head) (35 min) Moderate hiking trail in national forest close to scenic waterfalls with a suspended footbridge. Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy (11 min) 1-acre garden offering many rhododendrons, shrubs & perennials, plus a library, tours & a gift shop. D River State Recreation Site (7 min) The D River flows just 120 ft. from Devils Lake into the ocean at this state-administered area. North Lincoln County Historical Museum (4 min) Museum featuring exhibits on North Lincoln County's history in a fire hall built in 1941. Roads End State Recreation Site (14 min) Secluded recreational area featuring a beach, picnicking, a viewing area, restrooms & wildlife. Siletz Bay Park (9 min) Compact green space overlooking Siletz Bay, with views & a gazebo housing educational information. Chinook Winds Casino Resort (13 min) Beachfront property featuring a low-key hotel with an indoor pool & an adjacent 24-hour casino. Devil's Lake State Recreation Area (8 min) This leafy lakeside park is primarily a campground with swimming, boating & fishing opportunities. Cascade Head (25 min) Scenic protected coastal headland known for its rare plants, wildlife, grasslands & recreation. Devils Lake (11 min) Small lake linked to native tribal legends, popular for bass fishing, camping & kayaking. Taft Park (3 min) OPRD Whale Watching Center (14 min) Seaside station offering binoculars to spot passing gray whales & other species, plus exhibits. Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint (12 min) Rocky oceanfront destination with panoramic views, including sightings of gray whales & many birds. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge (6 min) 568 acres of protected coastal & estuary habitat for hiking, kayaking, bank fishing & birdwatching. |