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Depoe Bay, Oregon
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Depot Bay claims
the smallest harbor in the world. Entrance from the sea is via the
narrow channel under the Highway 101 bridge. Photo by
Go Northwest!.
Depoe Bay, nestled among towering
cliffs and expansive state parks, is the
whale-watching capitol of
Oregon.
Grey whales make their home near this rocky
refuge 10 months out of the year, providing up-close wildlife viewing,
sometimes on a daily basis. Tour vessels operate out of Depoe Bay and nearby
towns, offering ideal opportunities for observing the giant mammals in their
own habitat.
But Depoe Bay is known for another
idiosyncrasy as well: Girded by impressive basalt cliffs that were formed
millions of years ago by natural forces, Depoe Bay is the world’s smallest
fishing harbor. The 5¼-acre port has acted as a safe harbor for vessels for
many years – but getting into the port has often involved great strategy and
chance.
The stone entrance is less than 50 feet
wide and more than 100 feet long. Boats attempting to navigate the coast’s
volatile waters are often referred to as “shooting the hole,” a risk that
has sometimes resulted in devastating consequences.
For years Depoe Bay served as a safe harbor
for commercial fishing taking refuge from coastal storms. Today it acts as a
home port and stopping point for charter vessels and private launches – as
well as a point of fascination for thousands of visitors who stand on the
bridge and walkways to observe incoming vessels.
The town shares the nearby shoreline with
several state parks and recreation areas. Fogarty Creek State Recreation
Area and Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint abut the town on either side and
provide scenic locations for wildlife viewing.
Shopping, fine dining and vacation
accommodations are available in town. RV parks and camping can be found both
north and south of the town, as well as in
Newport, approximately 15 miles south of Depoe Bay.
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Hikes on the Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson. Paperback, 240
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