Beaches and Outdoors Photos from top Richard Bacon, Sarah Downey, Bob Gibson 18 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE DEVILS LAKE Devils Lake offers a calm freshwater escape with endless recreational options, right in town. Launch your kayak, canoe or paddleboard from East Devils Lake State Park and past stands of Douglas fir while keeping your eyes peeled for bald eagles, snowy plovers and other native birds. Stay close to the action at Devils Lake State Recreation Area, which features dozens of tent and full-hookup RV sites, plus 10 cozy yurts — five are petfriendly and two are wheelchair-accessible. On the lake’s western shore, Regatta Park is a favorite for families. Cast a line for rainbow trout, bass or panfish from the fishing dock or stretch your legs on the Regatta Open Space Trail, where you can find a 400-year-old Sitka spruce, a remnant of an ancient forest that covered the coast before the logging era. PARKS, TRAILS AND LAKES Lincoln City is rightfully proud of its 15 parks and trails. Its eight Open Space Trails include short hikes, mostly 1 to 2 miles (1.6 to 3.2 km) in length, managed by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation. These in-town trails are easily accessible, mostly flat and typically (on-leash) dog-friendly. At the southern edge of Lincoln City, find the Cutler City Wetlands trail, which heads through marshland and past massive ferns and rhododendron blooms every spring. Just off NE 14th Street, Spring Lake offers a compact network of trails, navigating the shore of a small forest lake where majestic blue herons can be found year-round. Near the south end of town, Spyglass Ridge is a lush woodland hike through 73 acres (30 ha) of open space with a moderate incline. Explore these and more trails with the Explore Lincoln City Hiking Trails Passport. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com/HikingTrailsPassport to learn more about the natural wonders in and near town. Find more trails to explore on pages 6-7. DID YOU KNOW? Devils Lake is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the “World’s Shortest River,” D River. Nuu-k’wii-daa-naa~-ye’ - Heritage Tree Spring Lake
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