Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
The effort began a couple years ago and several businesses and local residents have donated time and supplies to bring an important piece of Elkton's history to life.Fort Umpqua Days include a car show, parade, history pagean...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
Very popular among pleasure boaters, Loon Lake is a great swimming hole, too, with several excellent beaches and shallow areas for swimmers.It also has excellent populations of largemouth bass and bluegills for those hoping t...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
Gardiner Founder's Day celebration takes place in September ” and there's no time like the present to learn about one of the Oregon Coast's most historical towns.Festivities in the past have included a Gardiner Cemetery tour ...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
The event started in 1992 and has been a tradition ever since. It's usually held at noon on Front Street.There are tons of other events throughout the day, for young and old alike.Ever been to a snail race? Kids from around t...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
Smith River Grange holds an annual Smith River Country Fair in August. The gathering is an old-fashioned fair with country fun for the whole family. The main event is a pit barbecue dinner.
To get there: The Grange is at ...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
To reach the trails from Reedsport, take U.S. Highway 101 north to Smith River Road. After nearly 15 miles, turn left onto North Fork Road, No. 48. Go nearly 10 miles, bearing right, and right again at Road 23. Four miles alo...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
Looking for a little relaxation? Try the Smith River Falls, at right. The Smith River is great for fishing and the falls offer kids a respite from the summer heat.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management campground offers a pea...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
The community of Gardiner is a favorite among history buffs from all over the U.S. Driving through this tiny spot in Douglas County along U.S. Highway 101, it's hard not to be intrigued by the historic homes and historic chur...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
Just outside Reedsport, heading north on U.S. Highway 101, you'll come through a tiny town called Gardiner. There are some beautiful historic homes next to the highway, overlooking the Umpqua River. It may not look like it no...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
There's a free fishing day for kids in June and the lake is a great place to escape the wind and go for a swim, fish for lake trout, sit in the sun and soak up some rays or throw a stick for a dog.The lake features an easy wa...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
It doesn't get much better than DuneFest! High-flying acrobatics, fast machines, lots of vendors.
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce annual event, held in Winchester Bay, showcases some of the fanciest and fa...
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Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
A visit to dune country isn't complete until you've seen the dunes from high atop the tallest sand hills in Oregon.
All-terrain vehicles are the transportation of choice for exploring the dunes. Thousands of visitors arriv...
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