Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
| Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Tillamook County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Tillamook |
| Coordinates | 45°16′24″N 123°57′04″W / 45.2734366°N 123.95123°W[1] |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The park was created in 2000 and named after a former secretary of state for the State of Oregon, Clay Myers.[2] Although not a true island, Whalen Island is surrounded by Sand Lake Estuary and wetlands. Whalen Island can be visited on a 1.5 miles (2.4 km) loop trail around its perimeter.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ "Hike to new state park at Whalen Island". statesmanjournal.com. Statesman Journal. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ "Whalen Island Loop Trail in Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island". hikespeak.com. Hikespeak. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
External links
- "Clay Myers State Natural Area". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved June 26, 2011.