Historic Tales of the Oregon Coast: From Shipwrecks to Scenic Destination by Gary Hayes

The story of one of America's greatest natural treasures.

Once an unknown spot on the world map, the Oregon Coast has been the site of both inspiration and tragedy over the course of its history. A driving force of America's Western migration, the rise of logging and fishing industries that sustained new settlers also contributed to the devastating decline of Native people and their way of life. The industrial age brought steamboats, railroads, and roads for automobiles to the area and, along with them, a blossoming tourism industry. Preservation efforts rose to the forefront as visitors and locals sought to save the unique facets of the coast for future generations.

Join author Gary Hayes as he explores the maritime heritage of one of the most spectacular places on earth, the Oregon Coast.

Gary Hayes is a native Oregonian with lifelong connections to the Oregon Coast. Gary founded the publishing company Explorer Media Group, where he published Coast Explorer Magazine for more than twenty years, featuring his writing and photography. His extensive knowledge of the Oregon Coast led him to being named the Oregon Coast expert for the state's tourism organization, Travel Oregon. He currently lives in Cannon Beach, Oregon, with the other loves of his life, his wife, Anna, and dog, Gracie.