Discover Clay Myers State Natural Area on Whalen Island in a unique way! How we see the world often changes after spending time in nature.  Subtle connections to nature often revive us. Join Park Ranger Assistant Sepha Nisbet for this extraordinary excursion on the trails at this island park. Sepha’s passion for wildlife, plants, history, and ecology will bring the trail to life through her immersive style.  Circumnavigate the island through pine forests and dappled light to encounter this unique world on Oregon’s North Coast. Hear local lore as well as nature puzzles and fun skills as you roam!

Take these new intriguing skills with you from your time on the coast. Practice these on your daily nature walks and notice how your focus changes!

Distance:  1.4 miles  

Time:  2 hours

Difficulty:  Easy

Perfect for:  all ages and hiking levels.  Easy amble through coastal woodland.