Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island, incorporated with the Clay Myer State Natural Area, on the Oregon Coast is easy to miss. It's way off the beaten path and, easy to drive by without noticing it.

It is in Tillamook County, north of Pacific City and just off of Sandlake Road. It's not even close to 101.

It is Oregon's only camping island.  And, it's quiet and peaceful because not many folks know about it. On the day I was there I saw only two campsites that were occupied.

The campground, itself is eight acres with thirty campsites. The whole site is about 200 acres along with the Myers Natural Area.

The water around the island is called "Sandlake" and is only, in general about two feet deep at high tide...but, some neat kayaking...probably best to go with someone that knows the water, though.

If you are into hiking there is a 2 1/2 mile loop trail. It was interesting that there was a warning about bear sightings and, what to do if you encounter one. My wife and I had taken a hike earlier or, we would have walked the entire loop.

To get to it, you cross a bridge into this cool setting.

Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island Oregon - Check Out The Blue Herons - The Mainland Is Off To The Left

Whalen Island Oregon - Queen Anne And Foxgloves

Clay Myers State Natural Area

Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island Oregon

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Oregon Coast Pictures

This post has some random shots taken from a pier that accesses Yaquina Bay from South Beach in Newport, Oregon. The Yaquina Bay Bridge was shot from slightly different angles than what is usual.

Although, the following photos were taken at sunset it was not the most beautiful sunset a photographer might experience.

The first photo here is looking at the Bridge, plus Yaquina Bay State Park in the background. The second photo depicts a fishing boat coming in with its catch.

The third photo is of a seagull pic converted into a water color...just experimenting!

The fourth photo is of the Yaquina Bay Coast Guard Station. You can purchase these images using Fotomoto just click the links below!

Oregon Coast Pictures

Oregon Coast Pictures

Oregon Coast Pictures

Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay

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Siletz River

Over the weekend I was fortunate to get some shots of the Siletz River on the Central Oregon Coast.
Mainly, it's known for great fishing...salmon, steelhead but, I thought why not try some photography.

I ventured up the Siletz River from Highway 101 all the way to the town of Siletz...a rather curvy journey. Stopped along the way and took some shots with my Pentax Dslr.

Golden Hour was missed and I promised myself to go back during the "Golden Hours" to retake things...anyway, here are some shots:

Siletz River

 The above photo is looking back at the bridge on 101 that covers the Siletz. Beyond the bridge is the start of Siletz Bay. The second shot is looking south across the river.

Siletz River

The next two photos were taken at Ichwhit (Bear) Park. I was fortunate enough to capture some nice reflections. The last two are ten miles upstream from Ichwhit.

Siletz River

Siletz River

Siletz River

Siletz River

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