In the winter of 1997-98, a series of storms hit the central Oregon coastal town of Neskowin. The turbulent weather unearthed what is known today as the Neskowin Ghost Forest, the remnants of an ancient Sitka spruce forest. The stumps of the Ghost Forest have been estimated at approximately 2000 years old, and when they were alive, the trees are thought to have stood 150-200 feet high. Scientists believe that the forest was ultimately destroyed as a result of an earthquake or tsunami, and the remains eventually buried deep. The event that destroyed the forest also helped to save the stumps by burying the remains, thus being preserved rather than eroding them away over time.
The Trading Company’s small but mighty team creates made-to-order gourmet eats while you wait or call ahead to pick up. Their in-house baker makes fresh muffins, quiche, cookies, bagels, and more, daily in their kitchen. The artisanal sandwiches and salads are made with high-quality cheese, meat, and craft recipe sauces. Soups and salads of the day change seasonally but local favorites include red potato salad, pasta salad, clam chowder, kale, and more.
Try this 4.1-mile out-and-back trail near Otis, Oregon. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
Jacobsen Salt Co. creates salt and premium pantry staples that transform the way people cook and experience food. Founded in 2011, we harvest salt from the cold, pristine waters of Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast to create a bright, briny, and crunchy salt that is a reflection of this bay and our attentive salt making process.