'Twas abandoned on Clatsop Spit near Ft. Stevens. It's one of the most accessible shipwrecks of the Graveyard of the Pacific. What? You haven't heard of the Graveyard of the Pacific? You can learn a little bit about it at wikipedia. Oregon State Parks has a handy printable brochure on this you can get here.
Of course, since this is part of the area where Lewis and Clark were, you could tie this trip in with your studies on their journey out this way.
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Quite away from the wreckage are these informational signs.
The history is really interesting (in our opinion, anyway).
The history is really interesting (in our opinion, anyway).
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What is especially neat about visiting the wreckage at the lowest of low tides,
is the opportunity to see the rest of the ship.
You can get a really good visual of what the ship went through if you visit
during high tide, too. It's really something to see it surrounded by crashing waves.
(Erosion is a good topic to discuss with your kids as well.)
You can get a really good visual of what the ship went through if you visit
during high tide, too. It's really something to see it surrounded by crashing waves.
(Erosion is a good topic to discuss with your kids as well.)
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Inside is a surprising little world....
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... of mini tide pools to explore.
That teeny dot at the bottom center is a Periwinkle.
There were many other creatures, too.
Wonder what you may find to observe...
That teeny dot at the bottom center is a Periwinkle.
There were many other creatures, too.
Wonder what you may find to observe...
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In the parking lot nearest the wreckage, there is a tall poll which sits in the distance atop a dune. We saw one eagle hanging around for a long time. After a while, we saw its mate fly nearby and then they flew off toward the east together. It was breathtaking to see them up close.
Cost:
$5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50 for access to all state park day-use areas.
$5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50 for access to all state park day-use areas.
Important:
*Needless to say, sand isn't really stroller or wheel chair friendly.
Restrooms: Average campground toilets available...
Extras:
*'Tis the Oregon Coast so plan for inclement weather.
*Remember to follow beach safety rules!
*Consider bringing binoculars to see eagles and their nest (in case they're there when you visit) and other wildlife.
*The Ft. Stevens campground sure fills up quickly during the warmer seasons. So, plan well in advance if you want to camp. You can scroll down to "park rates" at this link to help you plan. Otherwise, you may find accommodations at the KOA campground right across the street.
*You may actually find sand dollars on this beach!
*'Tis the Oregon Coast so plan for inclement weather.
*Remember to follow beach safety rules!
*Consider bringing binoculars to see eagles and their nest (in case they're there when you visit) and other wildlife.
*The Ft. Stevens campground sure fills up quickly during the warmer seasons. So, plan well in advance if you want to camp. You can scroll down to "park rates" at this link to help you plan. Otherwise, you may find accommodations at the KOA campground right across the street.
*You may actually find sand dollars on this beach!
Offered: Year round.
Ages: All Ages.
Peter Iredale is one of my favorite places to visit!!! Great suggestion!
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Thanks Diana!
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