Depoe Bay isn’t called the “whale watching capital of the Oregon Coast” for nothing. There’s fascinating marine science behind why this small coastal town offers some of the most reliable whale ...

Over Labor Day weekend in Depoe Bay, Salem photographer and content creator Brian Stone was rock fishing in an aluminum boat with his kids when they had two close-up encounters with gray whales. In ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Orcas put on a show at Depoe Bay, breaching more than 40 times in 20 minutes. The sighting happened on Sunday, May 31, and John ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Oregon heated up in late August, I took a much-needed trip to the Oregon Coast for the cool saltwater breeze and amazing views ...

The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay closed its doors this month, right as gray whale season hits its peak along this stretch of coast. The building needs a new roof. The whales, it turns out, do ...

Lucky whale watchers in Depoe Bay got to watch as a pod of orcas frolicked. Scientists believe whales breach for several reasons including communication, for fun and exercise and to shake off ...

Corrections & clarifications: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the city the Whale Watching Center is in. It is Depoe Bay. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Whale ...

DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Spring Whale Watch Week returns near the end of March on the Oregon coast. Oregon State Parks will host the event, which runs Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 29. “Spring is ...

A popular site for whale watching along the Oregon Coast is now closed for several weeks for repairs. The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay offers views of gray whales throughout the year including ...