Re: [Paddlewise] Oregon coast

     I just have to respond to this...forgive my impulsiveness.
Netarts Bay is the outlet of no rivers, and hence has no native 
salmon or steelhead run. Tillamook Bay, just to the north, is the 
outlet for 5 rivers, namely the Miami, Kilchis, Wilson, Trask, and
Tillamook. Tillamook Bay does play host to native salmon and 
steelhead, in spite of intensive logging and farming activities.
     These bays, and the Oregon coast in general, are butt-ugly.
It rains all the time, the winds howls off the ocean, and gigantic
logging trucks try to run you over. In fact, things are so bad here,
that several sections of the coastal highway washed away due to 
severe winter storms. Cape Lookout State Park suffered extreme
damage from high winds, waves, and tides.
     If it's beautiful scenery you desire, you can't do any better 
than Kansas or Oklahoma.


> From:          Phlopz_at_aol.com
> Date:          Fri, 26 Mar 1999 16:24:49 EST
> To:            Clyde.Sisler_at_wang.com, paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject:       Re: [Paddlewise] Oregon coast

> Having lived on Netarts bay (west of Tillamook) for a while, I can say that
> the Oregon coast is not totally benign.  Netarts bay is the outlet of the
> Trask River, and the tidal current often runs faster than small outboard
> boats.  The rocky shore no doubt breeds strong currents.
> 
> There are seal cubbing grounds around Netarts/Oceanside, and those attract
> predators; few locals surf along that coast.  Strong winds bring the odd board
> sailor to the coast, and provide slope soaring off of the cliffs.  When the
> winds are strong enough, the flatlanders come over from Portland to watch the
> storms.
> 
> The place is beautiful.
> 
> bob phillips
> ex Oregonner
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