Cache by the Lake Traditional Cache

Big Lake (see photo) has been the local swimming hole for many decades as it is much warmer than the ocean in the summer.  It can be reached by car along the gravel road that runs along the top of the island or by hiking the Mateoja Heritage Trail from town.  The hiking trail is an easy 3.5 km through a diversity of ecosystems  and an old Finnish immigrant farm site.  Melvin's Bog is a special treat for bird watching and viewing unusual vegetation.