Built in 1927, the last remnant of the Hammond Lumber Company…read more Built to save the townspeople from choking on the smoke. *It is said if you throw your hat into the base opening, your hat will be pulled into the updraft and fly out of the top!

As you drive through the town of Garibaldi, Oregon, one can't help but to wonder about the history…read moreof the lone smoke stack. Back in 1918, Cummings / Moberly built a small sawmill at this location. Even though they had an advantage over other lumber mills in the area because of the close proximity of the railroad, the company went broke in 1920. The mill was then sold to Whitney Company. Was later sold again in 1924 to A.B. Hammond. Under Mr. Hammond's guidance , Hammond mill became one of the largest lumber mill on the West Coast. The smokestack was built by Hammond Co. In 1927. The Great Depression caused the closure of the Hammond Mill in 1935. History lesson 101. Thanks for reading ! Enjoy !

Love this spot. Beautiful bay with hills in the background, nice pier where ppl go crabbing…read more Certain days ppl come here for other bay collecting activities. I enjoy this area very much!

Love visiting here!…read more We have been coming here for years. Located in Garibaldi Oregon you will find this little gem. The turn off can, be a bit hard to find but if you use Google maps it will easily steer you in the right direction. The parking lot is big with lots of spots. This cool little pier takes you out to the bay. There are spots where you can crab and fish off. At the end there used to be a store but it is now gated off. There is also a little rocky beach that you can explore at the bottom of the pier. It gets quite windy here so make sure to bring a jacket and hold on to your hat before it blows away. Once out on the pier the view is nothing short of spectacular. You get a 360-degree view of the bay and surrounding area. Every few years we always make our way back here for a little bit of nostalgia and the breathtaking view.

It took awhile to get to the location from where we were staying but the scenery was well worth it…read more The lighthouse was located below the parking with a couple of trails to get there. It is the smallest/shortest lighthouse on the Oregon coast and they were offering a tour. The area surrounding the lighthouse included a trail to the Octopus tree which was worth seeing. There were areas you could stop and look at the coast which was quite stunning. The only downside was that the rest rooms were closed and there were porta potties including one that was unstable plus the doors didn't lock so it was a bit of a challenge. We were glad to have stopped and enjoyed the scenery.

Awesome, awesome place! Absolutely breathtaking views. A short drive up the road to the paid…read moreparking lot and you will find yourself immediately met with wonderful views. Roughly paved walkways will lead you to even more breathtaking views, including that of the light house. I am not sure I would be able to do it, but I did see one group pushing someone in a wheelchair towards the lighthouse. So many viewpoints to checkout, with each one offering a bit of a different perspective. Additionally you can take a dirt trail up a bit to the restrooms, and even further up to see the Octopus Tree. Make the short drive form Tillamook and check it out!

This park is in the middle of Rockaway Beach. It has a parking lot, somewhat acceptable public…read morerestrooms, easy beach access, picnic tables, plenty of benches to plop on and stare sleepily at your crazy teenaged kids who insist on getting soaked (even though its 50 degrees outside) from above while drinking coffee, and in general is an all around decent place to hang out. There is a food truck serving burgers and shaved ice next door and a little restaurant that is open for lunch or an early dinner. If you buy kites at Flamingo Jim's this is the perfect place to fly them. There is also a faucet maybe two to wash off sandy feet. That last part is super important.

Some of the staff are remarkably rude. They want to charge $15 to park if you are a customer. Very…read moreunprofessional.

The "Goonies Rock" is no where near Astoria like the movie makes it out to be. No matter what, it…read moreis absolutely worth the drive. Parking is non-existent because you have to walk down a pathway between two houses to get to there, I mean of course there are probably areas North or South of the actual rock but I am not aware of them myself. We were lucky and able to find a spot directly across the pathway that just happened to have someone pulling out. Walking down that pathway, I took a video and love how it shows the beauty of the area just opening up. It was more than I could have wished for after growing up loving the movie Goonies and was delighted that we got there when we did. Tide was out, so the dreamy tide pools that you see associated with the northwest coastlines were accessible and all the wonderful wildlife that live within them. Also, we were able to watch the sunset, which was cloud covered but who cares. While walking around, it first started with just rolling up my pants, so then having a misstep and one of my shoes getting soaked so then I was like, oh well, off with the shoes and walk around freely to be able to go rock to rock or wade around to get to the numerous tidepools. All worth the super cold feet later on in the car. There is just something about seeing everything in the wild vs in various zoos or aquariums. It was by far my favorite part of our trip to Portland and something I'd love to revisit again, regardless of the distance and drive back.

Haystack Rock is one of those major landmarks of the Oregon Coast. The ancient monolith has been…read moreseen in films, media, etc. and is surrounded by a few smaller sea stacks nearby. Haystack itself is 235 feet tall and when the tide is low, you can walk out all the way to the rock. The reason you want to do that is because there are tide pools surrounding it where you'll see all kinds of sea life such as starfish, anemones, crabs, and more. It's also a popular spot for birding because of the varieties of birds who make a stop around here too. If you visit the tide pools, you MUST learn the etiquette of doing so to ensure that the delicate ecosystem is maintained. Check the tide charts to find when it'll be low and make for good viewing. There's an organization called the Haystack Rock Awareness Program that does events throughout the year, so check out what they're up to. There are parking lots around town but none right here (as there might be at other costal lookouts, like Devil's Churn or something). You might get lucky finding a spot on the street but there are residential streets around here so be cognizant of that, and respectful.

This is for the 4/19 Spring Splendor Excursion from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler…read more Overall a nice pleasant experience, except that the person on the microphone spoke too quickly and didn't explain some of the train specific terms that are not very common. It would have been nice to spend more time in Wheeler shopping. The train seems to move at a snails pace in some parts.

Rockaway Beach is where she mentioned the pick your crab and eat it restaurant and I saw picnic…read moretables there too. The ticket/seating system is ok although I thought she said to go back to the same seats after the rest stop. My seat was taken so I took the closest seat and the guy across me said the same thing. People were in their seats too. Over all, it was nice to sit and take in the views except for the port-a-pottys that we had to use during the stop. I did see bathrooms nearby but it was gated off so hopefully next time they're working.

Neat little bay town. I love clamming here. Beautiful beautiful sunset by the train track…read more Sometimes there is an old style tourist train running by and it's uber nostalgic and cute.

Garibaldi is a small fishing village at the Northern end of the Tillamook Bay. Daniel Bayley was…read moreone of the first property owners after the Civil War in Tillamook Bay. In 1869 President Grant appointed Mr. Bayley as the areas first postmaster, and was given the duty of naming this postmark. At the time Giuseppe Garibaldi was Mr. Bayley's hero for unifying Italy and promoting democracy around the world. And thus the township Garibaldi was born. Today Garibaldi still has that small town feel to it. Main Street is lined with stores, hotels and restaurants. Some attraction in town are the Garibaldi Museum, chartered fishing trips, crabbing, clamming, and catching a ride aboard the " Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad". Major employers are Weyerhaeuser Mill and the marina. Garibaldi is a small city with a lot of history and was incorporated as a city in 1946. Garibaldi is worth checking out the next time your in the area ! Enjoy !

My friends and I had SUCH a great time here! An easy hike and so beautiful. Definitely will be…read morereturning again for a nice day of hiking

5 stars for wilderness areas! The home of the historical 1933 Tillamook Burn, and the 6 year…read morejinx...that repeatedly burned hundreds of thousands of acres of old growth forests. We are blessed to have an area so full of rich diversity and resources. I hike the Elk Creek / Wilson River trails and started from the Elk Creek Campground. The trails are rock covered and steep at times. The water table this year is alarmingly low. However, the forest was lush with ferns, wild flowers, berries and songbirds!

Home is where the heart is. This area was my stomping…read more grounds for many moons! I use to go to Ecola state park, regularly growing up. Go on hikes,look for rocks shells,surf, get lost in nature, just sit in the grass and watch the ocean. Here is what you can do at Ecola State Park: Hiking & Walking: Explore trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through Sitka spruce forests. The Clatsop Loop Trail follows the path of1806 explorers, while the Oregon Coast Trail offers longer, scenic treks. Indian Beach: A popular, secluded cove for surfing, sunbathing, and tide-pooling to see sea stars and anemones. Viewpoints: Take in spectacular vistas from Ecola Point, including views of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ("Terrible Tilly") and distant Haystack Rock. Wildlife Viewing: The park is known for herds of elk grazing in the meadows, as well as sightings of bald eagles and migrating gray whales. Picnicking: Enjoy lunch at the picnic areas located on the grassy bluffs with ocean views. Photography: The dramatic, moody coastline provides excellent opportunities for photography. Oregon State

Forgive me for this late review. I should have written it long ago, but perhaps the trees and the…read moreocean were patient enough to wait. The drive through the forest is a passage into another world. Sitka spruce and hemlock lean over the road as if they are curious about you. At the end of the road the land opens and the Pacific announces itself in vast gray blues and greens, broken by sea stacks that rise like stubborn monuments. The trails are generous. Some wander to secret beaches, others climb to high points where the ocean and horizon meet like two old friends. Indian Beach is a gathering of tide pools, surfers, and quiet sand. Crescent Beach feels private, almost hidden, with the company of seals if you are lucky. Wildlife belongs here as much as people. Elk graze, eagles soar, and sometimes whales turn the water into theater. The park offers all of this without asking much in return, except that you take your time. Bring layers because the wind and mist move through the park like they own the place. Take your time. Sit, watch, breathe. This park gives you a rare combination of accessibility, natural beauty, and serenity. I regret not praising this place sooner. Ecola State Park holds the kind of beauty that makes you feel both small and fortunate. Five stars, without hesitation.