Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Need some light reading at the beach? Check out several of the book stores in Reedsport and Winchester Bay — they all have tons of used books just waiting to be shared by lucky readers looking for literary escapes. The Reedsp...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Surrounded by lakes, rivers, creeks and the ocean, the members of the Lower Umpqua FlyCasters are active in pursuing not only flyfishing, but also sharing that knowledge with other avid fishermen. The group puts on a flyfishi...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Nestled in a beautiful valley in Reedsport, Forest Hills Country Club offers one of the best golfing opportunities on the Oregon Coast. Open to the public, the 9-hole course is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, wi...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Elk — these quiet, mighty giants are a must see, and it is easy to find them. Reedsport’s famous herd of Roosevelt elk graze just off state highway 38 in a marshy pasture at the foothills leading into Elliott State Forest. Th...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
One of the best walks in Reedsport is in the middle of town: the dike that surrounds lower Reedsport. Several locals know about it but few visitors take advantage of it. It’s an easy walk and a great way to get a fantastic vi...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay area truly is the heart of the Oregon dunes. There’s so much to do. Located at the center of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which stretches from Florence to Coos Bay, Western Douglas C...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Facilities: campground, restrooms, picnic tables
Activities: swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking
Directions: U.S. Highway 101 north from Reedsport; cross Umpqua River, turn right on Smith River Road; boat ramp is...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Open year-round
Facilities: restrooms, barbecue pit, boat ramp
Activities: fishing (sturgeon, striped bass, steelhead, trout), boating, picnicking
Directions: U.S. Highway 101 north from Reedsport; cross Umpqua River, turn...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Facilities: picnic area
Activities: fishing, picnicking
Other: Small wayside located on the Umpqua River in Scottsburg
Directions: Left on Scottsburg road in Scottsburg
Contact: Douglas County Parks Department, (541) 957-...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Open year-round
Facilities: restrooms, boat ramp on the Umpqua River
Activities: fishing (salmon, sturgeon, steelhead, warmwater fish), boating Directions: east of Reedsport on state Highway 38.
Contact: Contact: Douglas C...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Open year-round
Facilities: restrooms, picnic area, boat ramp on the Umpqua River
Activities: fishing (salmon, sturgeon, striped bas, steelhead, warmwater fish), boating, picnicking
Directions: 16 miles east of Reedsport o...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Open year-round
Facilities: parking, restroom, boat ramp
Activities: fishing (sturgeon, steelhead, warmwater fish), boating, picnicking
Directions: 7 miles west of Elkton on state Highway 38.
Contact: Douglas County Parks...
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