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Coastal Oregon

View breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife along the dramatic Pacific coastline.

View from a grassy coastal bluff overlooking a rocky shoreline, with forested cliffs, sea stacks, and sunlight shimmering across the Pacific Ocean below.
Cascade Head Preserve, Oregon Volunteers protect critical native habitat. © Devan King

2027 Departure Is Full

The 2027 departure is full, but if you'd like to join our waitlist, please let us know. The itinerary below includes the day-to-day guide, trip pricing, what's included, and payment and cancellation terms.

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June 5-10, 2027

In Oregon, lush forests and braided estuaries meet tidal marsh, mudflats and a striking coastline. On this journey, we will visit many of the Beaver State’s habitats while learning about The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to improve the health of the region’s estuaries. The group will enjoy a picnic lunch at the gateway to Oregon’s breathtaking Cascade Head Marine Reserve. In addition, we’ll explore Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, enjoying panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean while learning about TNC’s work in estuary restoration. And a trip to Oregon is not complete without excursions to its iconic landmarks, like Cannon Beach’s Haystack Rock to explore tidepools and look for tufted puffins.

Highlights

  • Visit the Cascade Head Marine Reserve by water to search for whales, seals, river otters, bald eagles, elk, salmon and other wildlife found around this coastal headland.
  • Unwind with a bonfire on the beach near Haystack Rock after searching the tidepools for sea stars, anemones and other underwater critters.
  • Explore the vibrant estuary of Yaquina Bay and learn how conservationists are working to protect interconnected land and sea ecosystems.
Panoramic view of the Oregon coast with golden grass-covered hills, sandy beaches, winding estuaries, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
Cascade Head Trail Golden light drenches the prairie grasses found along the Upper Trail at Cascade Head Preserve, Oregon. July 2017. Cascade Head is home to one of the few remaining native prairie grasslands along the Oregon Coast, protected by the Nature Conservancy since 1966. © Jennifer Emerling

Information & Reservations

2027 departure is full. Travelers interested in adding themselves to the waitlist can contact TNC’s Legacy Journeys travel manager, Erin Crowther, directly at LegacyJourneys@tnc.org or 317-829-1873.

For more information about cancellation terms, review our Frequently Asked Questions.

Sea Star Clear waters of a tide pool surround a starfish. © Jason Houston
Hit the Trails A group hikes on a trail on Oregon’s coast. © Devan King/TNC
Cascade Head Preserve The headland located at TNC’s Cascade Head Preserve meets with the ocean near Lincoln City, Oregon. © Devan King/TNC
Tufted puffin Recognizable by its thick red bill and yellow tufts, the tufted puffin, also known as crested puffin, can be found along Oregon’s coast. © Island Conservation

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