Perhaps you’ve been on a walk with Drew Roslund, one of the owners of Overleaf Lodge and Fireside Motel. For years, he’s captivated visitors by sharing his extensive knowledge of the geology, history, plants and ecology of the Yachats area. His enthusiasm for the natural world at this special place is contagious.
Walk with Drew around the Fireside Motel and Overleaf Lodge properties. Learn a bit about the Fireside Motel renovations, the construction and additions of the Overleaf Lodge and Overleaf Village, home to the Overleaf Cottage Rentals.
Across the street and to the east of the Fireside Motel and Overleaf Lodge is the Ya’Xaik trailhead. The trail is named to honor the American Indian tribe that inhabited this area and for whom the town of Yachats gets its name.
For many years, owner Drew Roslund has shared with guests his enthusiasm and knowledge of the plants that grow on the Overleaf Lodge property.
Join Drew as he explores the tidepools just steps from the Overleaf Lodge. In this video, you’ll see mussels, sea stars, anemones and rock crabs, and you’ll learn a bit more about our next-door neighbors.