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It is time to “think whales.” A variety of activities will be offered at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center during Whale Watch Week, Dec. 27-31.

Cape Perpetua is a partner of Whale Watch Spoken Here, a program of Oregon State Parks that promotes whale watching at 24 designated locations along the Oregon coast. Trained volunteers will be on-hand each day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to share information and help visitors spot whales.

The public also is invited to attend the free presentation, "Experiencing Gray Whales" by Michael Noack at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, in the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.

Noack, a retired chief park ranger and naturalist, has been educating agency staff and the public about the natural world, especially gray whales, for many years. He has trained whale watch volunteers and has been involved with whale research. After the program, Noack will be available to discuss watching techniques that have worked for him.

Visitor center winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The center will be closed Dec. 24-25, and Jan. 1.

A Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, Federal Recreation Pass or $5 day-use fee is required within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. For more information, contact the visitor center at 541-547-3289.

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