Posted in Oregon Nature November 02, 2017 by

Most People Have No Idea What’s Lurking Beneath the Surface Of This Oregon Park

Something big is lurking just beneath the surface of Oregon’s Whale Park. Located on the Oregon Coast in Yachats, this one-of-a-kind park is worth a visit any time of the year. Take a look:

Located off of Highway 101 in Yachats, Whale Park is a tiny blink-and-you-miss-it attraction.
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The first thing you will probably notice is the metal whale tail sticking up out of the grass.
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This tail belongs to none other than Bazalgette the Whale, a giant gray whale that appears to be lurking just below the surface.
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The quirky bronze sculpture was designed by local artist Jim Adler in 1995. He created it to resemble a life-sized gray whale.
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In the summer months, Bazalgette spouts water out of his "blowhole" about once every minute.
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To see Bazalgette the Whale in action, check out this video uploaded by YouTube user VideoSnips:

Whale Park is located at 140 Prospect Ave., Yachats, OR 97498.

Have you visited Bazalgette the Whale before? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below!

For more quirky Oregon attractions, check out our previous article: 8 Bizarre Roadside Attractions in Oregon That Will Make You Do A Double Take.

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