On the Whale Trail

Spring is the best time to visit the Oregon coast and see gentle giants on their 12,000-mile journey to Alaska.

Whale tail
Photographer Carrie Newell

Catch A Glimpse

It’s almost like spotting a shooting star. You patiently scan the dark blue ocean, hoping for a glimpse of a whale spout or a fluke breaking the surface. Knowing these enormous, otherworldly creatures are hovering just below, about to appear at any moment, makes your heart race. Then, a movement in the distance. Somehow you know it’s more than just a swollen wave. Suddenly a giant animal shoots out of the water, amazing everyone around you into a stunned silence that breaks only after the beast’s crashing splash back into the sea.

NextPick Your Post

Whale watchers

Next Slide Pick Your Post

1 of 11
Whale tail

  • Loading comments...

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining

More Ways To Get Coastal Living

Advertisement

MOST POPULAR
1
Top 10 Romantic Caribbean Retreats 

Take a romantic Caribbean vacation in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Antigua, and Aruba.

Lounge along the coast at these luxurious island resorts.