We ll visit the Westnut Company to see how this nut is processed and sample some of the finished product . Then we have a special treat in store for lunch. Marvin and Paula Fast have invited us to enjoy a barbecue right on the lawn of their super-scenic wheat ranch near Amity. Their hilltop home has a perfect view of the surrounding countryside. The Fasts will also join us this afternoon and share local insights into the area as we continue toward the Oregon coastline.
Views vary from sharp cliffs and crashing waves to placid beaches.
Our hotel for tonight in Newport is located right on the beach. An ocean sunset will bring this memorable day to a close. Our first stop this morning will be at Hull-Oakes Lumber Company in Monroe, where we ll learn about timber operations in the Northwest. Next we ll visit an area known as the nation s grass seed capital. We ll meet Kim and Bryan Webber, who will give us an up close look at how this crop is grown and harvested.