Explore the Coastal Rainforest
Image shows: a person looking out from a bluff at the view of ocean waves below, and blue sky above
Image shows: people in hiking along a forest trail surrounded by dense green ferns and other plants
Image shows: five people in matching bright green full-brim hats standing in the wind on the beach
Image shows: bright green ferns growing out of a moss-covered tree trunk
Image shows: a person in a red jacket standing on a bluff with a view of ocean waves and sandy beach below
The coastal rainforests of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington offer a diverse and lush landscape of towering trees, giant ferns, and abundant streams. You’ll get to explore some of the remaining ancient forests, as well as enjoy the sandy beaches, tidepools, and rocky bluffs looking out over the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out for elk, beaver, deer, eagles, great blue herons, and sandhill cranes. Come see why the Oregon Coast is a premiere destination for outdoor enthusiasts! You’ll stay at a camp-type facility, with beds, bathrooms, and a dining hall. Read the detailed trip description to learn more.
Trip Specifics
Dates: Thursday, Aug. 18 - Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
Cost: $850. Need-based financial aid is applied on a sliding scale for those who qualify. Vegan and non-medical specialty diets have an additional $30 charge. Vegetarian diets and food allergies do not have an additional fee.
Rigor: Low-Moderate
Required Forms
Trip Pictures
2021 will be the first year of this NST! Here are some pics from other trips to this area:
- Explore the Coast NST 2021a and 2021b and 2021c
- Hike & SUP Coast NST 2019a and 2019b and 2019c
- Hike & SUP Coast NST 2018a and 2018b and 2018c