Boardman State Park - Oregon

Address:Brookings, Oregon

Named for Oregon's first Park superintendent, Samuel Boardman, Boardman State Park is a truly splendid natural preserve. From seaside prairies to secluded coves and massive cliffs, this park is filled with potential adventures in nature. Visitors are invited to hike the 27 miles of Oregon coastal trail, visit old mining sites, and simply take in the spectacular vistas here. Boardman has interpretive events as well as nature programs which naturalists are sure to adore, and swimming and fishing opportunities are available as well, among the native plants and wildlife. All in all, this park is fun-filled and brimming with nature in all her bounty.

This corridor is a 12-mile, forested linear park with a rugged, steep coastline interrupted by small sand beaches. This park was named in honor of Samuel H. Boardman, the first Oregon Parks superintendent. He and others of his generation felt this shining green emerald coastline should be saved for the public. What gems they gave us: admire the 300-year-old sitka spruce trees, gaze at the amazing Arch Rock and Natural Bridges, and walk the 27 miles of Oregon Coast Trail that weave through giant forests.