Wed, Oct. 8, 2014 - Depoe Bay OR

Today we were OFF DUTY in the park, so drove north 17 miles to the worlds smallest harbor -

Depoe Bay, which is a popular whale watching town.  We had lunch on the edge and saw several whale blow spouts out to see- it is Grey Whale migration season  they are swimming south close to shore, so pretty easy to see if you are patient.

There is a State Park building between the road and the ocean bluff

where people can take shelter from the wind while looking at the whale exhibits

and talking to the state park host volunteers - the couple we met today is staying at a different local campground, Their job is called Interpretive Host and they provide whale watching information to the general public during their 4 hour shift.  Something interesting to think about for the future.  There are also lighthost hosts nearby.  Hmm......