Visit Tillamook, Oregon: The Jewel of Oregon's Coast

Nestled among the foothills of Oregon’s coastal range lies the rural community of Tillamook. Tillamook County lies along seventy-five miles of Pacific coastline and contains four bays and nine rivers. It is no wonder that the Native American tribes gave it the name meaning, “Land of Many Waters.”

In any of Tillamook’s nine rivers, a person can find adventure in kayaking, canoeing, rafting and fishing, just to name a few. The mountainous terrain offers endless places to hike or even bird watch.

Tillamook’s leading industry is timber. The surrounding woods are full of a variety of wildlife. The hunting enthusiast would be hard pressed not to be impressed by the area’s abundant population of black tail deer and elk.

For those who prefer to simply watch their wild life, there are plenty of opportunities. Area rivers are home to otter, beaver, crayfish, several varieties of salmon and much more. Head over to the ocean beaches to see some seals lazing in the sun, interesting tide pool life and maybe do some whale watching. The local state parks will provide you with ample nature trails where you can expect to encounter a variety of woodland creatures.