The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-05-08
ASSOCIATION AT VA
QUINA BAY.

of its many advantages maintains its posi-
tlon as one of the finest summer resorts on
the northwest Pacific coast. The route
thither from points in the Willamette val
ley is via the Oregon Pacific railroad, the
trains connecting with those of the Southern
Pacific Co., at Albany and Corvallis. After
leaving Albany the line runs through the
vast grain fields and promising orchards of
the middle valley. Near Walden is a large
prune orchard recently planted by a Cor
wallis syndicate, another is located near
Toledo, which has been in bearing several
years. At Corvallis the buildings of the
State Agricultural College and the public
buildings are in sight of the train. Philo-
math boasts two colleges. Near here we
enter the valley of the brawling Mary's
river, which we follow to the Summit
which is at all elevation of 700 feet above
the sea, The next five miles is worth the
trouble of the whole trip. Down one side
of beautiful canyon then crossing over a
trestle 100 feet high, we sweep around the
curves through tunnels and over trestles
down, down, down, five hundred feet in
the five miles. At Elk City we first see
the Yaquina river any considerable size,
though we have followed It it over twenty
miles. Fine trout fishing is here-and up
the Big Elk near this place. Twenty miles
further west we come to Yaquina, the ter
minus of the railroad. Thence to Newport,
at the seaside, which we travel on the
comfortable steamer Richardson, command
ed by the obliging Captain Chatterton.
Within the roar of the waves we can
hardly wait to finish dinner before seeking
the beach, half mile away. We find our
way around the rocky headland, skirted by
the jetty tramway, to the north beach if
the tide is low. If not we watch the waves
break over the whales back" till late
hour.
Ga the north beach the main points of
interest are the caves, the pebble beds
where the famous water agates are found,
and the light house at Cape Foulweather
On south beach is one of the finest drives
in the world, ten miles of clean hard sand
as level as floor, and no trouble except at
extreme high tide. The main point of in
terest is at the Seal Rocks where delightful
hours can be spent watching the waves
break with thunderous roar over the
masses of basaltic rocks. Beaver creek is
near here and is fine trout stream, ana
Alsea bay is not far away.
A few weeks sojourn at Yaquina has
saved the life of many worn out broken
down person. Teachers especially needing
the invigorating sea breezes after the years
confinement in the school room. will enjoy
the following and many other pleasures
this favorite resort affords. Boating on the
bav is fine sport, as usually it is as calm
as a mill pond and the tides are not strong
enough to prove an obstacle. By taking
advantage of their currents many miles can
be covered with slight labor There are
one or two sail boats, plenty of row boats
and the steamer Richardson, SO there is an
opportunity fol parties to be formed of any
desired size. Moonlight excursions are
popular, aud frequently in the evening the
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animals can be seen. On such occasions
the oars appear as if dipped in molten sill
yer. South beach affords fine course for
the bicycle, especially for those with the
large hollow tires. We noticed one ladies'
safety there last season, a number owned
by boys and men, Great care should be
given to wheel that is used on the beach
as the fine sand and salt air are very hard
on the bearings if neglected. Of course you
will visit Seal Rocks, and the light house
at Cape Foulweather. Other pleasant
drives are from Newport to Toledo, Toledo
to Siletz, Toledo to Pioneer. Elk City over
the mountain and from Seal Rocks over to
Alsea. Livery teams can be obtained at
Newport and at Seal Rocks. The teams
and rigs are good and the prices not exorbi-
tant for the seaside. At Elk City and
near there is the best ground for catching
salmon trout. on Msry's river and Beaver
creek for mountain trout, while perch,
founders and other salt water fish can be
caught at various places in the bay. Ere
quently parties charter steam schooner,
cross the bar, spend the day ON the briny
deep and return at night with quantities of
large fish.
All who visit the coast should visit the
rock oyster beds on north beach, at low
tide. when they can be seen i'll their homes
in the solid rock which are literally honey
combed with their borings.
Camping at the seaside. Those who have
no previous experience in camping ought to
know that they should find spots sheltered
from the strong winds, should avoid deep
sand which is very annoying in many ways,
and be sure and get near clean water and
plenty of it. Good camping places are to
be found at intervals al! the way from
Foulweather to Seal Rocks. Each place
has it's advantages and most of them some
drawbacks. Those who do not prefer to
camp will be pleased to learn that the fol-.
lowing and other hotels will furnish accom-
modations to about 500 persons: At New