Depoe Bay isn’t called the “whale watching capital of the Oregon Coast” for nothing. There’s fascinating marine science behind why this small coastal town offers some of the most reliable whale ...

DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Winter days with clear skies at the Oregon coast can be hard to find. At Rocky Creek State Park, the sweeping ocean views are already reason enough to pull over. But this time of ...

Oregon is not known as a particular hot spot for whale watching – at least not compared to places like the Puget Sound or Hawaii – but at least one spot has enough action that it’s been dubbed the ...

As Oregon heated up in late August, I took a much-needed trip to the Oregon Coast for the cool saltwater breeze and amazing views of gray whales. The best place to see these gentle giants is the ...

Depoe Bay whale tours offer rare, close-up views of gray whales feeding near shore Whale watchers in Depoe Bay enjoy rare, close views of gray whales feeding just offshore in Oregon’s smallest harbor.

DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Spring Whale Watch Week returns near the end of March on the Oregon coast. Oregon State Parks will host the event, which runs Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 29. “Spring is ...