Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009
Life in Lakeside is all about boating and fishing. Fast boats, slow boats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, sailboats. Lakeside has it all. It's also about fishing, relaxing, swimming, hiking, riding an ATV or just enjoyin...
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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
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
The festival with the funny-looking name, Tsalila is part entertainment, part education and all fun. It's free, open to the public, and attracts some of the biggest crowds of the festivals featured during the summer.
Actua...
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Published: Tuesday, May 6th 2008
Life in Lakeside is all about boating and fishing. Fast boats, slow boats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, sailboats. Lakeside has it all. It’s also about fishing, relaxing, swimming, hiking, riding an ATV or just enjoyin...
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Published: Tuesday, May 6th 2008
Loon Lake has about 285 surface acres and is located about eight miles up Mill Creek Road, which leaves state Highway 38 about 13 miles east of Reedsport.
Very popular among pleasure boaters, Loon Lake is a great swimming ...
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Published: Tuesday, May 6th 2008
Scottsburg, Elkton and Loon Lake, areas surrounded by water, whether in the form of rivers or lakes, get a respite from the cool summer breezes that hit the ocean shoreline in the summertime.
Temperatures are usually a few...
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Published: Tuesday, May 6th 2008
Looking for a little relaxation? Try the Smith River Falls. 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 peaceful sett...
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Published: Monday, May 5th 2008
A trip back in time, life in a tidewater town, the natural environment of the surrounding area and, new this year, exhibits from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry — all are some of the spectacular displays of the Umpq...
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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
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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