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Gray whales are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s where and when to see them

The gray whale migration will pass along the Oregon coast this spring, allowing people to observe the creatures.
Spring Whale Watch Week will occur from March 22-30 at 14 coastal locations, with volunteers assisting visitors to spot the whales.
An estimated 19,260 gray whales are expected this spring, up from 14,500 last year, indicating a recovering population.
Whale watching tours are available, primarily departing from Depoe Bay, known as the 'whale watching capital of the Oregon coast.

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Coos Bay World

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Spring Whale Watching Week returns along the Oregon Coast

Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30.

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Spring Whale Watch Week Returns to Coast

Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot whales and their calves and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily March 22-30. The sites are some of the best places to watch for whales on the Oregon Coast. Cape Foulweather will not be included…

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Gray whales are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s where and when to see them

Spring Whale Watch Week is back at 14 spots along the coastline.

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Portland Monthly

A Guide to Spring Whale Watch Week on the Oregon Coast

Thousands of migrating gray whales are on the move from Mexico to Alaska, and volunteers are out in force at state parks to help you spot them.

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Tillamook County Pioneer

SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST FOR SPRING BREAK 2025

OREGON COAST, Oregon— Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot whales and their calves and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily March 22-30. Locations on the North Oregon Coast include Fort Stevens State Park, Peter Iredale shipwreck, …

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This town is celebrating the return of 20,000 Pacific Grey Whales to B.C. waters

Ever see a clip go viral of a pod of orcas or dolphins passing by Jericho Beach or West Van and thought, ‘that should have been me?!’ Well, this may be your chance to live out your wildest whale-watching fantasies. The annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival in Ucluelet is a beloved week-long tradition celebrating the return of the Pacific Grey Whales to B.C. waters, and you won’t want to miss it! Taking place from March 15 to March 23, 2025, the fest…

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