Depoe Bay isn’t called the “whale watching capital of the Oregon Coast” for nothing. There’s fascinating marine science behind why this small coastal town offers some of the most reliable whale ...

Over Labor Day weekend in Depoe Bay, Salem photographer and content creator Brian Stone was rock fishing in an aluminum boat with his kids when they had two close-up encounters with gray whales. In ...

Depoe Bay whale tours offer rare, close-up views of gray whales feeding near shore Whale watchers in Depoe Bay enjoy rare, close views of gray whales feeding just offshore in Oregon’s smallest harbor.

As Oregon heated up in late August, I took a much-needed trip to the Oregon Coast for the cool saltwater breeze and amazing views of gray whales. The best place to see these gentle giants is the ...

DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Winter days with clear skies at the Oregon coast can be hard to find. At Rocky Creek State Park, the sweeping ocean views are already reason enough to pull over. But this time of ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to go whale watching in Depoe Bay to see giant whales — specifically from a boat.