Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
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: Monday, May 5th 2008
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: Monday, May 5th 2008
The Umpqua River Lighthouse has guided sailors safely to shore for more than 100 years.
The 65-foot tower is one of the oldest operational lighthouses on the West Coast.
A 2-ton Fresnel lens, outfitted with more than 60...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
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: Monday, May 5th 2008
Avisit 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 arrive...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Several commercial fishermen — those who catch fish and shellfish for delivery to markets, unload their boats in Winchester Bay. During the winter, several boats will deliver Dungeness crab. During the summer, they often deli...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Catching and cooking your own crab is an easy task. Basically, you bait a trap, cook the crab and eat. The first items you need are a recreational shellfish license and a crab ring or crab trap; several local businesses rent ...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Something fun is always happening in Winchester Bay. The Ocean Festival, held July 18-20, features a children’s parade, live music, arts and crafts booths, food booths and entertainment for young and old. It offers waves and ...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
The Old Time Fiddlers, a group of musicians from all over southwestern Oregon, periodically meet in Winchester Bay to jam. Musicians as young as 10 play with those who have been playing and singing for years.
The group wil...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
There are lots of opportunities available to anglers, clammers and crabbers along the coast. But make sure to have a current copy of the Oregon Sportfishing Regulations. Nothing can take the edge off what would otherwise be a...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
From the Umpqua River Lighthouse or the U.S. Highway 101 Wayfinding Point, visitors often notice a “triangle” in Winchester Bay, and wonder “what are all those buoys doing bobbing in the rock enclosed triangle area?”
It’s ...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
Salmon Harbor Marina replaced the East Basin boat launch dock with new, longer docks. Now, boats can access the docks even at very low tides....
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