In Rockaway Beach, Oregon, the Big Tree is a massive western red cedar 🌲 standing 154 feet tall 📏 with a trunk circumference of about 49 feet📐, making it one of the largest western red cedars on the Oregon Coast 🌊. Estimated to be between 500 and 900 years old ⏳, it grows in an old-growth cedar bog 🌿. Visitors can reach the tree via a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk trail 🚶‍♂️ about 1.2 miles round trip, which protects the sensitive environment while offering an easy and family-friendly wa

A fun day trip from NYC option? Rockaway Beach! It’s just under 90 minutes from Manhattan by subway or ferry, making it an ideal destination for a quick escape. Moreover, it’s New York City’s only surfing beach, featuring a nearly six-mile boardwalk that’s wonderful for biking or strolling. ☀️🌊 Whether you’re grabbing tacos at Rockaway Beach Surf Club or enjoying a cold drink at one of the local spots, you can also explore vibrant street art and catch live music during the summer. So what are s

The first Fall Splendor Train of the season headed from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler this afternoon nearly sold out with 236 passengers on board! These folks were treated to some beautiful weather along Nehalem Bay as they made their journey north. Once at Wheeler, everyone got a chance to get off, stretch their legs and visit the many shops and eateries that Wheeler has to offer! This excursion will be departing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday now through November 16, and tickets are selling fas