Forfar: Nature, Coast and History

When choosing a hotel in Forfar, nature and the coast can help shape your stay. Lost Creek State Recreation Site is in the vicinity of Forfar and offers picnic facilities and beach access. Here, two specific options for spending time outdoors come together: a break for a picnic and access to the beach. Other nature destinations have their own features, such as wildlife habitats, trails of varying lengths or paddling.

Nature and History

One notable historical landmark is Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. It is the only historic wooden lighthouse still standing in Oregon. Its distinction lies both in its wooden construction and in the fact that it has been preserved. Anyone interested in lighthouses will find a clear connection to Oregon's architectural history here.

The history of the name Brian Booth State Park can also be placed in a timeline: the park was first known as Ona Beach State Park, then renamed in 2013. Its former and current names mark two stages in the park's history.

Beaver Creek Marsh provides habitat for river otters, beavers, and migratory and resident birds. This makes the wetlands a distinct nature feature. A different landscape is described for the ridge at Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, where spruce and pine trees grow. Marshland and a wooded ridge thus represent different landscape types and habitats.

Trails and Water

The trail lengths differ considerably: Overlook Trail is 0.3 miles long, while Beaver Creek Loop is 2 miles long. These figures help distinguish a shorter route from a longer loop. You can therefore use trail length as a concrete point of comparison when planning your day, without treating the two options as equivalent.

Another option is a three-mile paddle route on calm water. It passes through the marshes and wetlands of the Beaver Creek estuary, offering a view of the landscape from the water. Beaver Creek Boat Ramp is just off Highway 101. Trail distance, paddle route and boat ramp are different reference points for planning outdoor activities around the water.

Coast and Views

Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site offers ocean access and picnic facilities. Offshore rock formations define the natural landscape at Seal Rock State Recreation Site, providing habitat for seals, sea lions, seabirds and other marine wildlife. There are also tide pools and views of the ocean. An ADA-accessible viewpoint is located halfway along the beach trail.

The paved Jetty Trail in South Beach State Park is suitable for jogging and cycling. Together with the different trail lengths and the paddle route, it offers a concrete comparison of activities: a paved trail for jogging and cycling, two trails that differ in length, and a paddle route through wetlands.

Discover more destinations: Lincoln Beach, Newport, Yachats, Neotsu, Depoe Bay, Waldport, Otter Rock, Seal Rock.

See the broader travel guide: Lincoln.