Highlight • Viewpoint
West Shelter Observation Point
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Siuslaw National Forest
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Juliet
February 22, 2023
Hiking
This stone shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, and was used as a coastal watch station during WWII. These days, visitors can use this observation point to watch gray whales during their seasonal migration.
Juliet
October 25, 2023
Running
This stone shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, and was used as a coastal watch station during WWII. These days, visitors can use this observation point to watch gray whales during their seasonal migration.
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