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 ...

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 ...

If you’re in search of a travel destination even more laid back than Portland, you don’t have to travel too far beyond the city. Interest in remote landscapes are on the rise this year, according to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Want to spot nature’s largest animal in the wild? Late December is a great time to make it happen — and the weather might even play ball this year. Upward of 14,000 gray whales are expected to swim ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to go whale watching in Depoe Bay to see giant whales — specifically from a boat.

If you want to spot a whale off the Oregon coast, now's the time to try. The southbound migration of gray whales off the coast is already heavy and expected to reach its usual peak between Christmas ...

This charming and rugged town in coastal Oregon has been gaining attention from travelers, earning the title of America's top remote destination for 2026.