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Rockaway Beach, Oregon
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Rockaway Beach sits at the northern end of the
Oregon
Coast, surrounded by some of the state’s most coveted shoreline. This sleepy
vacation destination has become known for its miles of sandy beaches and
carefully maintained state parks, which draw thousands of summer visitors
each year.
Like its neighbor,
Manzanita, its fame comes from
what it doesn’t have – namely, congestion, overdevelopment and massive
stores. Rockaway Beach’s quiet atmosphere is complemented by an ample supply
of motels, inns
and vacation rentals. Gift
shops and other treasure troves are salted in
among a small selection of coffee houses and
restaurants.
Nearby attractions include the city of
Tillamook (south of Rockaway),
with its two cheese factories and the Tillamook Air Museum. Several wine
shops feature local wines and offer complementary tastings.
The Heisler Steam locomotive provides an entertaining
tour of the nearby coastline and runs from Garibaldi (located between
Rockaway and Tillamook) and Rockaway Beach. Riders can jump aboard in
Garibaldi, in front of Lumbermen’s Park. Reservations are advised.
Rockaway Beach also features a number of festivals and
art exhibits throughout the year. Most take place at the town’s wayside, and
a list of events can be obtained from the information center at the Little
Red Caboose, located at the wayside.
Steam
Rockaway Beach can be reached from
Portland via Highways 66 and
53, and from other coastal cities via U.S. Highway 101.
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Hikes on the Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson. Paperback, 240
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
This comprehensive hiking
guide to the region provides trail descriptions supplemented by natural
history sidebars that feature plants and animals hikers are likely to
encounter. The text is divided into five distinct sections from north to
south, and each section includes information on its portion of the Oregon
Coast Trail, which runs from border to border.
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Hiking: Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson.
Paperback, 320
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 2007.
Replaces 120 Hikes on the
Oregon Coast. It includes six new hikes in a completely revamped format that
includes a quick guide to the hikes and lists outings by features such as
walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand
dunes. Sidebars explore the natural history, flora and fauna, and geology of
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Best Places Destinations: Oregon Coast
by Stephanie Irving (Editor).
Paperback,
152 pages. Sasquatch Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
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The Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast--1st Edition
by Lizann Dunegan, Rachel Dresbeck, Dave Johnson.
Paperback, 360 pages. Insider's
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Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-By-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational
Attractions by Kenn Oberrecht. Paperback, 342 pages. Oregon State
University Press, April 2001.
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Discovery Guide by Don W. Martin, Bettywoo Martin, Bob
Shockley (Illustrator). March 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 448
pages, (non-fiction). Driving guide to the splendors of
Oregon highlighting the best routes, scenic detours, hikes, and city walks.
The authors describe top local attractions and pinpoint where to dine,
recline, and camp in comfort. 23 photos, 11 illustrations, 25 maps.
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Inside Out
Oregon: A Best Places Guide to the Outdoors by Terry Richard. April 1998, Sasquatch Books, Paperback, 656
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