Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island

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Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
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TypePublic, state
Location Tillamook County, Oregon
Nearest city Tillamook
Coordinates 45°16′24″N123°57′04″W / 45.2734366°N 123.95123°W / 45.2734366; -123.95123 Coordinates: 45°16′24″N123°57′04″W / 45.2734366°N 123.95123°W / 45.2734366; -123.95123 [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]

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References

  1. "Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2011-06-26.
  2. "Hike to new state park at Whalen Island". statesmanjournal.com. Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  3. "Whalen Island Loop Trail in Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island". hikespeak.com. Hikespeak. Retrieved 2021-06-22.