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Yachats River Road is a beautiful drive or bike ride, and includes a quick side trip to one of the Oregon coast’s beautiful restored covered bridges.

And once a year, the drive gets even better when the farms and ranches along the road open to visitors during the best part of the growing season. On Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 am to 4 pm, you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, grass-fed beef, baked goods, jams, refreshments and, in one instance, live music.
Seven farms will make up the roster this year, each featuring a different attraction. The first two, Seeds of Oregon and K&R Beef, near milepost one, will offer vegetables, plants, grass-fed beef and eggs for sale. Next is Forks Farm at the T-intersection near mile seven, offering organic fruits, blueberries, cut flowers, jams and produce. They are florists and accept orders for floral arrangements suitable for weddings and other celebrations.
Turn right at the intersection and follow the South Fork of the Yachats River to Starshine Farm, where you'll have the chance to visit with llamas, alpacas and peacocks.
A must-see stop is the next one in line: Yaquina Nursery. This world-famous nursery features cacti and succulents from all over the world. Most of the stock is for sale, so this is a great place to buy a special plant for your home or garden.
Last up is The Ranch, sitting just beyond milepost 10 in a serene meadow setting with a barn, pond, river, shade trees and picnic tables for visitors to enjoy. A wide variety of livestock – including horses, cows, chickens and geese – wander through the pastures. Also available: you-pick organic blueberries, blackberries, summer apples and home-baked goods and jams for sale. A unique feature here will be live entertainment provided by local musicians.
To get to the Yachats River Road, turn off Highway 101 just south of Yachats near the north bank of the Yachats River. Admission to all venues is free and parking is readily available.
Visitors must wear masks and observe social distancing protocols.