Tillamook Forest Center is the visitor center of Tillamook State Forest in Oregon. It is located about an hour West of Portland and also just about an hour off the Oregon pacific coast. Tillamook Forest Center does not have many visitors usually, but it is a decently sized visitor center that provides a lot of history and experience in Tillamook Forest.
We drove to Tillamook Forest Center after having lunch at Tillamook Creamery. When we got to the parking lot, there were only 3 other cars there. As we got off the car, we could already see the high fire lookout at the front. The staircase of the lookout was well maintained. We were able to go all the way to the top and even visited the cabin and checking out the usual living items in there. From the lookout, we could also see the entire Tillamook Forest Center from the top. It was an amazing view.
As we entered Tillamook Forest Center, there were many interesting things there. It had a lot of information about the tree specifies in this state forest and all the creatures living in this climate. There were also replicas of tools, equipment, and tents used by the early explorers in the America. There was even a small theatre going over the documentary of this place.
At the end of Tillamook Forest Center, the exit led to a long bridge that crossed the river. During the summertime the river water is calm and clear. People enjoyed having a swim in the water or even just dip their toes in there. It was quite a soothing experience.
Tillamook Forest Center was a place that offered interesting experience for people to enjoy, especially for little kids after having ice cream at Tillamook Creamery. We would definitely revisit again in the future when kids are older.
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