What to do on the People’s Coast

• Munson Creek State Natural Area

  6 mi. S of Tillamook on Hwy 101. Turn east on Munson Cr,. Rd for 2 mi.

  Tillamook , Oregon 97141

  800-551-6949

  The park is home to ancient western red cedar and Sitka spruce. A relic of an ancient rain forest, the world's second-tallest spruce -- at 260' tall and 8' in diameter -- lives here. Also an important salmon spawning ground, Munson Creek Falls tumbles 319', making it the tallest waterfall in the Coast Range. A 1/4 mile trail system winds through the hills to the waterfall. Vital stats: There is no fee to use this park. There's no water or restroom at the park. Munson Creek offers opportunities for hiking.

  http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_245.php
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  Oregon Parks & Recreation

  5580 S Coast Hwy

  Newport, Oregon 97366

  (541) 867-7451
  http://www.oregonstateparks.org

• Short Sand Beach To Nehalem Bay State Park

  Nehalem, Oregon 97131

  Distance: 8 miles one way Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours Obstacles: Mountain to cross This trail climbs over the Neahkahnie Mountain offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and onto Nehalem Bay State Park
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  Tillamook Forest Center

  45500 Wilson River Hwy

  Tillamook, Oregon 97141

  503-815-6800

  Be among the first to visit the brand new Tillamook Forest Center, a beautiful-and sustainable-interpretive center built along the Wilson River on a landscape that was once devastated by a series of fires in the 1930s and 40s (known as The Six Year Jinx). Through interactive exhibits, a 40-foot tall replica of a fire lookout tower, classroom areas-even a movie theater-the Center shows us the many ways our lives connect with the forest. Surrounding the center are walking trails, benches and picnic areas, as

  http://www.tillamookforestcenter.org

• Umpqua River Lighthouse

  Reedsport, Oregon 97467

  541-271-4631

  This lighthouse has a 65-foot tower, which started in 1890. It is located near Reedsport and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. First illuminated in 1894, Umpqua River lighthouse gives off very distinct red and white flashes. Visitors can check out the inside of the lighthouse, nearby park, or Lake Marie.

  http://www.umpqualighthouse.org/

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