Next Week looks good

Yesterday we had our first taste of Fall.  A small storm blew through pretty quickly.  The coast range is low near Pacific City, about 500 feet.  This allows the storms coming on shore to escape.  They don't linger around to long like in the Willamette Valley and even Tillamook.  The Coast range near Tillamook is close to 1,200 feet so clouds get trapped and need do dump moisture before moving on.  The wind can be more harsh here in Pacific City, but that just means we are closer to seeing the Sun again.

So the system is almost out of here.  The forecast for the weekend and next week look really good.  If you missed your Summer, it's not too late.  We are fully booked for Saturday, but the best weather should be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

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The Salmon are also running strong.  Hike to the mouth of the Nestucca River and watch the fisherman and seals battle it out for the biggest catch of the day.

The leaves are just starting to turn, leaf peepers would love hiking in the mixed forests around the area should be scenic.  Most of the trails are still dry, but I suggest an additional pair of shoes, muddy spots are the norm in rain forest hikes like the popular Cape Lookout Trail.  The trails on Cascade Head are mostly grass land.  The wild flowers are pretty much done but the views are just as spectacular as always.

Beach walks are good no matter the weather.  Sand everywhere.

For you storm watchers, keep reading this blog, when conditions for huge waves present, I'll let you know.  I like to look for swells above 15 feet.  The forecasters on TV will usually mention these conditions too.

Come visit me here at The Craftsman B&B.  Take advantage of Mother Nature's dose of nice weather at the start of Fall.