CAPE PERPETUA SCENIC AREA NEPTUNE S.P. CARL G. WASHBURNE S.P. HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE HECETA HEAD S.S.V. SEA LION CAVES JESSIE M. HONEYMAN S.P.

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1 YACHATS Lane County Douglas County N PACIFIC OCEAN CAPE PERPETUA SCENIC AREA NEPTUNE S.P. CARL G. WASHBURNE S.P. HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE HECETA HEAD S.S.V. SEA LION CAVES FLORENCE CUSHMAN WOAHINK L. JESSIE M. HONEYMAN S.P. GLENADA OREGON DUNES CITY SILTCOOS L. OREGON DUNES OVERLOOK DUNES NAT'L RECREATION AREA TENMILE L. TAHKENITCH L. UMPQUA LIGHTHOUSE S.P. WINCHESTER BAY WM. M. TUGMAN S.P. HAUSER GARDINER REEDSPORT LAKESIDE ELLIOTT STATE FOREST SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST VENETA MAPLETON NOTI WALTON SCOTTSBURG UMPQUA RIVER SIUSLAW RIVER DRAIN ELKTON CURTIN 38 EUGENE 126 COTTAGE GROVE I-5 I-5 CAPE ARAGO CHARLESTON BASTENDORFF COUNTY PARK SUNSET BAY S.P. SHORE ACRES S.P. CAPE ARAGO S.P. NORTH BEND COOS BAY C O OS RIVER SUTHERLIN 42 ROSEBURG BANDON BANDON S.P. 42S COQUILLE MYRTLE POINT WINSTON 42 LANGLOIS REMOTE I-5 MYRTLE CREEK CAPE BLANCO CAPE BLANCO S.P. SIXES POWERS CANYONVILLE PORT ORFORD GRASSY KNOB WILDERNESS SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST 42 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

2 See All of Oregon in Lane County Ocean beaches, wineries, forest hikes, arts & entertainment all within 60 minutes of Eugene. Come visit, you ll be glad you did. For a free visitor guide and information on packages, visit our Web site or call (800) Florence OREGON TravelLaneCounty.org Photo by Jim Hines Lane County LANE COUNTY EXTENDS from Cape Perpetua to Siltcoos Lake. The rugged, undeveloped stretch between Yachats and Florence is exceptionally scenic. Heceta Head Lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse on the coast (some say in the country) and Sea Lion Caves is one of the most visited sites in the state. The largest town in western Lane County is Florence, with a population of 7780, situated on a bend of the Siuslaw River. A sandy spit extends a few miles north, separating the town from the ocean. With the river and many lakes nearby, water sports and fishing are very popular. The sand dunes attract many off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. The sand dunes extend south for approximately 40 miles to Coos Bay and are part of the Oregon Dunes National Rec Area. Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

3 LAKE RD Florence IN THE FALL OF 2004, Florence gained the title of number one retirement community in the United States by Retirement Places Rated. With a population of 7780, Florence has a modern hospital, library, and events center. Old Town is a vibrant riverfront district with many shops, restaurants, and offices and on Hwy 126 just east of town is the newest casino on the Oregon Coast the Three Rivers Casino. A short distance to the north of town are the popular Sea Lion Caves and one of the most photographed sites on the Oregon Coast, Heceta Head Lighthouse. Florence serves as the northern gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which begins south of the Siuslaw River. Florence is also home to the first designated State Park Dive Park, which is located on the Siuslaw River just off North Jetty Road, and the world s first sand-board park on the north end of town, which includes jumps, rail slides, and 40 acres of private sculpted dunes. For those who enjoy golf, two 18-hole courses, Ocean Dunes and Sandpines, provide plenty of challenge. Avalon Park Pitch & Putt, less demanding, welcomes all skill levels to its 9-hole, par 3 course. Hospital: Peace Harbor, Chamber of Commerce: 290 Hwy, or Merchants of Old Town: PO Box 2646 City Hall: 250 Hwy, PO Box 340, , Convention & Visitors Association of Lane Co.: 754 Olive St., Eugene , ATTRACTIONS! OCEAN DUNES GOLF LINKS Enjoy link golf on the Oregon Dunes SAND DUNES FRONTIER Gift shop ATV rentals Mini Golf Guided dune tours and ATV rentals # SAND MASTER PARK The world s first sand board park. Pro shop. (see ad) $ SANDPINES GOLF LINKS Troon Golf, Rees Jones links-style design! sandpines.com % SEA LION CAVES Only remaining and world s largest mainland cave for wild Steller sea lions. Open year round. 11 miles north of Florence. ^ THREE RIVERS CASINO PLAY (7529) Loose & progressive slots, Blackjack, free shuttle& RV Parking,Sports bar& restaurant LODGING & BEST WESTERN PIER POINT INN / Fabulous views! Newly renovated! Pool, spa & more! * BLUE HERON INN B&B River views Gourmet breakfast ( FISH MILL LODGES ON SILTCOOS Lake view/clean/quiet/dock/rooms and cottages all w/kitchens SOUTH JETTY NORTH JETTY OREGON DUNES CLEAWOX LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DUNES CITY FLORENCE 9TH ST BQ BN & WOAHINK LAKE WESTLAKE 126 SIUSLAW RIVER JESSIE M. HONEYMAN STATE PARK CANARY RD DARLINGS LOOP RD SILTCOOS LAKE CLEAR LAKE RD BL HECETA BEACH RV PARK & MINI MART Closest to Beach Big Rigs/Pets Welcome LP Gas Large Wooded RV/Tent Sites Laundry 50/30 AMP BM LECHATEAU MOTEL In the Heart of Florence near Events Center & Old Town. BN OCEAN BREEZE MOTEL ATV Parking Pets welcome VACATION RENTALS BO DOLPHIN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Kingwood RESTAURANT BP CHARL S RESTAURANT Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6:30 daily/breakfast served all day/truck & rv parking. BQ MORGAN S COUNTRY KITCHEN Home style cooking / seasonal dinners / RV parking SERVICES LANE COUNTY OREGON- CONVENTION & VISITORS ASSOCIATION W 8th St. Suite 190 (On Olive St. between 7th & 8th) Eugene, OR VisitLaneCounty.org BR LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER IN FLORENCE Alignments, batteries, tires, brakes, over 500 ATV tires N JETTY SIUSLAW RIVER N PACIFIC OCEAN OLD TOWN HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE FLORENCE AIRPORT RHODOD ENDRON BAKER BEACH RD SUTTON CREEK KINGWOOD % HECETA BEACH RD 35TH ST 9TH ST BAY ST SUTTON LAKE DARLINGTONIA STATE WAYSIDE BL BO $ # 30TH ST MERCER LAKE RD MUNSEL 45TH ST BR 29TH ST 19TH SUTTON RD BP BM 21ST ST 18TH ST 15TH ST 126 SPRUCE ST EVENTS CENTER SIUSLAW RIVER MERCER LAKE COLLARD LAKE CLEAR LAKE MUNSEL LAKE! N FORK RD ^ * 44 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

4 Upriver about 14 miles along Hwy 126 is the small town of Mapleton, known to attract many anglers. For more county information, contact the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon ( , , or Unmarked Beach Access Neptune State Park Picnic tables and restroom facilities are located close to the beach Cummins Ridge Trailhead Turn inland to reach the trailhead for an 18- mile hiking loop in the Siuslaw National Forest Strawberry Hill State Park This is a good place to watch for the 400 to 600 resident gray whales that spend much of the year off the Central Coast Bob Creek Beach Access Parking and picnic tables are located at this wayside. Mussels are abundant on the rocks at low tide, but you need to cross the creek to reach them. A license is required to harvest shellfish, and there are limits and restrictions Ten Mile Creek Bridge This reinforced concrete, bowstring arch bridge was also a McCullough design and built in Stonefield Beach Named after a pioneer family and not the smooth stones that usually cover the beach, this site has parking and beach access only. Not always open in winter Ocean Beach Picnic Area USFS picnic area. Northwest Forest Pass required Rock Creek Campground USFS campground with 15 campsites (no hookups) that follow the creek about 1/4-mile inland, Big Creek Bridge This small stream bridge posed big problems: sandy foundation, high-rising water, and Home Home From Away Home Le CHATEAU MOTEL VACANCY Ocean Breeze MOTEL Pet Pet Friendly Friendly Reservations: Hwy S Florence, OR mile south of the bridge oceanbreezemotel.com emotel.com FREE Continental Breakfast FREE wireless Internet access all rooms & lobby (open 24 hours) Heated pool (seasonal) Indoor jacuzzi & sauna Refrigerators/microwave all rooms Fitness room/guest laundry Cable TV Pets welcome in designated rooms only All large rooms w/reasonable rates 1084 Hwy Florence, OR Res: Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

5 126 RH ODODENDR O N 9TH ST EVENTS CENTER 126 EVENTS CENTER QUINCE OLD TOWN BAY ST SIUSLAW RIVER LAUREL JUNIPER RHODODENDRON DR KINGWOOD BL BQ 2ND ST 1ST ST NOPAL & OAK HARBOR # BAY ST N $ LAUREL BN^CLCMBS BP% BR ( BU MAPLE GAZEBO FISHING DOCK BM BO BT * SIUSLAW RIVER ATTRACTIONS FLORENCE FESTIVAL OF GLASS FLOATS Dec 26-Easter. Search for floats. Box 2646 Florence, OR LODGING! LIGHTHOUSE INN Historic 1938 Inn One block from Old OLD TOWN INN Sparkling clean. Great location. # PORT OF SIUSLAW RV PARK & MARINA Waterfront camping, boat launch & marina $ THE RIVER HOUSE On the River in Old Town. RESTAURANTS % BRIDGEWATER Fresh seafood and steak restaurant and lounge. ^ GRAPE LEAF Wine Wine accessories Gourmet foods Gifts & LOVEJOY S RESTAURANT (TEA ROOM) British imports, beer and wine. Catering. Private parties. * MO S RESTAURANTS, 1436 BAY STREET Serving Oregon seafood and world famous clam chowder. ( WATERFRONT DEPOT RESTAURANT & BAR Fusion Cuisine/Tapas Martinis Fine Wines/Waterfront Seating SPECIAL SHOPS BL BACKSTREET GALLERY, 327 LAUREL A unique co-op featuring local Florence artists. BM BLUE HERON GALLERY Jewelry Glass Metal Carvings Bronze BN BOOKS N BEARS-NEW/USED/TRADE s of books 100 s of bears Books on tape BO CONNIE S APPAREL, 1384 BAY ST Quality women s fashions and accessories. BP COTTAGE BY THE BAY Cottage and shabby chic style decor. BQ FRAMES OF FLORENCE & GALLERY Coastal scenes by local artists, framing, & glass floats BR KITCHEN KLUTTER, 1258 BAY ST Unique kitchen tools Bath items Gift baskets BS RAIN DROP FACTORY, LTD, 1287 BAY STREET Glass creations from local glass blowers Open 7 days. BT REIGNING CATS & DOGS Gift items for the cat and dog lover. BU SPLASH, 1300 BAY ST Clothing, accessories, latest fashions w/personal service. CL SUBLIME GIFT GALLERY Home accents, gifts and jewelry. VACATION RENTALS CM ELSON SHIELDS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Bay St. Full service property management Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007 Lodging, Restaurants, Activities

6 Explore Women s Clothing & Accessories We carry styles that will take you from the office to the beach or out to a special event. Personal service is our specialty and uniqueness is our pride Bay Street Florence, OR (in Old Town next to the Gazebo) Toll free or Open Daily Wine Regional and International Wine Gourmet Foods & Gift Items Beer & Wine by the Glass Indoor & Sidewalk Seating Dinner Wed & Thurs 6 8 Gourmet Foods Wine & Gifts Gourmet Foods & Gifts Wine Gifts 1269 Bay Street gsisson@winfinity.com Wine Mugs Books T-shirts Candles Flags Afghans Stationery and more! For the cat & dog lover! 1384 Bay Street OLD TOWN, Florence s Also visit us at: shoprcd.com RV CAMPSITES ON THE RIVER IN OLD TOWN 1st & Harbor Streets Florence,Oregon Walking distance to: Restaurants Shops Theater Events Center Grocery Stores RV Park Facilities: Full Service&Tent Sites CATV Boat Ramp Marina Fuel Dock Restrooms Showers Laundry RV & Marine Dump Stations 1384 Bay Street, in Old Town Florence (541) conniesoldtown.com Mobil Travel Guide Beautiful Riverfront Rooms with Private Balconies. Two Suites with Private Spas Bay St. Florence Mobil Travel Guide Bay Street Jewelry~Glassworks Paintings~Sculptures Woodcarvings Visit our Online Art Collection at: NATIONALLY FAMOUS CLAM CHOWDER FRESH OREGON SEAFOOD Victorian Heart Quilts Franz Fine Porcelain And More Bay St. Unique,Unusual... SimplySublime! Bay Street 327 Laurel A unique co-op featuring local Florence artists. HAND BLOWN GLASS Local Artists Imports Open 7 Days 1287 Bay St MO S FLORENCE 1436 Bay St Riverside in Historic Old Town! moschowder.com Kitche nklu t t er Unique Kitchen Items Gift Baskets Bath Supplies 1258 Bay Street for the gourmet in every cook Hands On Property Management Elson Shields Property Management Over 24 Years Experience Serving The Greater Florence Area RESIDENTIAL VACATION COMMERCIAL We Offer Free Rental Evaluation Historic OldTownFlorence 1287BaySt. florencerentals.com kriggs@oregonfast.net Books Over 65 Specialty Shops for all reasons Bears for all seasons Gift Certificates Special Orders New & Used Books Books on Tape Bay Street in Florence Old Town FramesofFlorence & GALLERY 1361 First St. Florence OR Local scenes by local artists and Glass Floats

7 corrosive salt air. So another bowstring arch bridge was the answer and was built in Muriel O. Ponsler State Park Picnic tables, parking, and some nice rock work but no restrooms Carl G. Washburne State Park Named in honor of an Oregon highway commissioner of the 1930s who donated the bulk of the 1100-acre park. Picnic tables near the beach and restrooms are located west of Hwy. On the east side are 56 campsites (with full hookups), 2 yurts, a walk-in tent camp and a hiker biker camp. All are available on first-come, first-served basis year round Trailheads to Beach and Inland One trail leads to Heceta Head Lighthouse, and is part of the Oregon Coast Trail Heceta Head Lighthouse Devils Elbow beach located here is somewhat protected and has restroom and picnic tables. From the beach follow a trail to the former assistant lighthouse keeper s home, Heceta House, and continue to lighthouse. Fee area. Heceta House and the lighthouse are open for tours Memorial Day through Labor Day, hours vary. Heceta House is also a B&B, Cape Creek Bridge The bridge abuts the Cape Creek Tunnel and is best viewed from Devil s Elbow Beach at Heceta Head Lighthouse. It s one of McCullough s most unique and attractive arch designs.with its numerous columns and arches, it is reminiscent of the Roman aqueducts, particularly the Pont du Gard near Nimes, France Heceta Lighthouse Viewpoint If you ve seen a calendar with a photo of Heceta Lighthouse, the chances are good that this is where the picture was taken. Limited parking Sea Lion Caves This natural cave is the world s largest sea cave and home to Northern (Steller) sea lions.a sculpture by Ken Scott adorns the entrance. Parking is available directly in front of the gift shop and on the east side of the highway. Gift shop and restrooms are wheelchair accessible but not the caves.admission is charged, C&M Stables Horses are available to rent for daytime and evening group excursions through the dunes and onto the beach, Alder Dune Campground USFS campground with paved campsites with no hookups, with water and flush toilets available. Open May through September Sutton Boat Launch USFS ramp for launching small boats onto Sutton Lake and a parking area. Northwest Forest Pass required Darlingtonia State Natural Site Near the highway, you find tables sheltered by large cedars and a boardwalk trail to the bog where the carnivorous plants grow USFS Sutton Rec Area At the campground, there are 80 campsites and two group camping areas plus one group picnic area (available by reservation). Wheelchair-accessible Holman Vista provides an excellent view of the Sutton Creek estuary. Northwest Forest Pass required Heceta Beach Turnoff Turn here for Heceta Beach and Rhododendron Drive that rejoins Hwy in the middle of Florence Munsel Lake Road A short drive brings you to Munsel Lake Boat Ramp. A little farther is Ocean Dunes Golf Links. The road then meets North Fork Siuslaw Road which leads to Hwy Mapleton Ranger Station The ranger station is located in Florence and is a great place to stop for information on hiking, camping, and day-use areas on the Siuslaw National Forest, Hwy 126 Junction Fourteen miles inland is Mapleton (ZIP 97453). Many businesses in this unincorporated community depend on the Siuslaw River, which flows through the middle of town. Boating and fishing are the most popular activities. Because Mapleton is inland and farther from the ocean, warmer temperatures and less wind prevail in summer Florence (ZIP 97439) Rhododendron Drive North Jetty Road Head west on Rhododendron then left at North Jetty Road. The north jetty is a popular area for surfing, kayaking, and scuba diving Old Town Florence Located on the riverfront, there are many cafes and restaurants, shops, and galleries. Siuslaw Pioneer Museum has recently relocated to the historic Florence school building at 278 Maple Street. Exhibits at the museum cover a range of topics dating to early days of settlement, and the photo collection is exceptional. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, Siuslaw River The river is navigable about 15 miles inland to Mapleton. It is popular with both sports fishermen and crabbers. The Siuslaw Bridge was one of five major bridges built in 1936, and like the others, replaced ferry service across the river. This combination steel doubleleaf bascule drawspan and reinforced concrete through tied arch structure, is also noted for its many decorative touches. Tire Center in Florence Alignments Brakes Batteries Tires Wheels For all your RV needs on the Central Oregon Coast Over 500 ATV Tires and Wheels in stock. Service you can count on Hwy N Florence 48 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

8 191.7 Oregon Dunes National Rec Area The Oregon Dunes NRA extends from Florence to Coos Bay with many access points off Hwy, and the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center is in Reedsport.All sites in the Oregon Dunes NRA require a Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day or $30/year). The pass is accepted at all National Forest day-use fee sites within Oregon and Washington. The Oregon Dunes NRA also accepts the Oregon Coast Passport ($10/5 days or $35/year). For information or to purchase one of the passes, visit the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center (milepost 211.4) or any other U.S. Forest Service office. For campsites accepting reservations, visit or call Advance reservations are necessary during summer holidays and are recommended at all times South Jetty Road Less than a mile south of the Siuslaw River Bridge, South Jetty Road heads west from Hwy into the dunes. A popular OHV staging area is located in the shadow of the towering dunes. Just before the foredunes, the road turns north. Several parking areas on South Jetty Road provide easy access to the beach. Surfers and windsurfers often use this as a staging area, and out near the jetty people catch crabs off the pier in season. Northwest Forest Pass required Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park This 522-acre park, named after an early proponent of the state parks system, is open year round. The 355 campsites (168 with utility hookups) plus 10 yurts are on the reservation system. Honeyman includes three lakes: Woahink Lake, just south of Florence is a great lake to take a swim. Woahink on the east side of the highway, Cleawox, and Lily. Access the dunes October 1 through April 30. Day-use facilities on Cleawox Lake (fee area) include picnic and swimming areas and boat rentals. Trails around Cleawox and to the swimming area are wheelchair accessible. Woahink Lake has a boat ramp and swimming and picnic facilities, Westlake (ZIP 97493) A well marked road east to Siltcoos Lake quickly reaches Tyee Campground, a 14-site Oregon Dunes NRA campground that accepts reservations. In less than a mile, the road reaches Siltcoos Lake, the tiny Westlake Post Office and a public boat ramp Siltcoos River/Siltcoos Canoe Trail Take the Westlake turnoff to the public boat ramp on Siltcoos Lake.A 3- to 4-mile canoe trail starts in Siltcoos Lake and moves along Siltcoos River through upland forest, sand dunes, and salt marsh to the ocean. Contact the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center for brochures, Siltcoos Rec Area On the east side a parking lot and hiking trails lead to Siltcoos Lake. On the west side, the road runs past three campgrounds: Lagoon, Waxmyrtle, and Driftwood II, which has OHV trail access. Driftwood II accepts reservations, and Lodgepole is a picnic area with access to Siltcoos Canoe Trail. Hiking trails run throughout the area. The road ends in a parking lot that provides beach access. Closures that protect the western snowy plover are posted at beach access point March 15 through September LANE/DOUGLAS COUNTY LINE Photo by Nate Dain Douglas County DOUGLAS COUNTY BEGINS a few miles south of Florence and extends past Winchester Bay. Towering sand dunes are frequently seen close to the highway. One of the best places to see them is the Oregon Dunes Overlook, milepost Within Oregon Dunes NRA between Florence and Reedsport are several access points to campgrounds, trails, and OHV staging areas. Tahkenitch Lake, between Florence and Gardiner, is known for great bass fishing. Gardiner is the first town south of Florence. Built as a lumber town in 1850, it is known for its historic white houses. A few miles farther is Reedsport, founded in 1911 and the largest town in western Douglas County, population Situated on a bend of the Umpqua River a few miles inland from the ocean, Reedsport has the headquarters for Oregon Dunes NRA. A few miles down the highway is Winchester Bay, a small fishing village near the mouth of the Umpqua River. It is home to ocean and river commercial fishermen and fishing charters. For information, contact the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce, Carter Lake Campground, Taylor Dunes Trailhead Oregon Dunes NRA campground with 23 overnight campsites. The trail is wheelchair accessible the first 1/2 mile and has a view of the lake East Carter Boat Ramp Oregon Dunes Overlook Turn west off Hwy and travel 1/2 mile to the overlook for spectacular views of the dunes and ocean. Northwest Forest Pass required Tahkenitch Lake The lake is much larger than it appears from the highway. Less than a mile of the lake fronts on Highway, with long fingers of the lake Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

9 ! RIVERFRONT WAY 38 FIR AVE Reedsport LOON LAKE (13 MILES EAST OF REEDSPORT ON HWY 38, THEN 8 MILES OFF HIGHWAY. FOLLOW SIGNS) Winchester Bay SCHOFIELD CRE EK UMPQUA AVE & % 14TH ST UMPQUA SHOPPING CENTER ^ 18TH ST FRONTAGE RD WINCHESTER AVE $ WINCHESTER BAY N 21ST ST 22ND ST UMPQUA RIVER * ( LONGWOOD DR HALF MOON BAY UMPQUA LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK Reedsport REEDSPORT IS THE major city in western Douglas County. Prominently situated on the edge of town, the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce and Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area headquarters share the same building. Area information, recreational opportunities, natural history exhibits, and an 11-minute video are available.also worth visiting in town include the Umpqua Discovery Center with its impressive dioramas that connect the history of all the people who have lived in the area with the influence of the river. It is located east of Hwy on the river.visitors come to Reedsport for the chainsaw sculpture contest in June, Ocean Festival in July, and Dunefest in August. Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is rich with wildlife and lush pastures, meadows, and woodlands about 3-1/2 miles to the east on Hwy 38. Hospital: Lower Umpqua Hospital, Chamber of Commerce: 24-hour information foyer, Hwys and 38, or City Hall: 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport, , BN BL WINCHESTER BAY BO SALMON HARBOR DR BM ATTRACTIONS! UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER 409 RIVERFRONT WAY New Natural History exhibit wing now open! BEDROCK S PIZZERIA, CHOWDER HOUSE & GRILL # DON S MAINSTREET DINER, HWY SPECIAL SHOPS $ REEDSPORT PHARMACY & GIFTS % THE MYRTLEWOOD GALLERY, 1125 HWY SERVICES ^ A2Z MINI STORAGE, 2800 FRONTAGE ROAD & REEDSPORT-WINCHESTER BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / Oregon s Dune Country. Free color brochure. * RIVER S END GUIDE SERVICE Winchester Bay SALMON HARBOR, ON the waterfront in Winchester Bay, is operated jointly by Douglas County and the Port of Umpqua. The marina has room for 900 boats and is home to several fishing charters. The harbor is surrounded by shops, cafes, art galleries, and lodging. The Old Time Fiddlers Contest is being held in August, ATTRACTIONS ( GREAT ADVENTURES DUNE TOURS/RIDES BL SPORTSMAN S CANNERY & SEAFOOD BBQ Real Oregon Seafood. Fresh, Canned, or Gift Packed. Weekend outdoor barbeque will satisfy your tastebuds! BM WINCHESTER BAY MERCHANTS Visit our unique shops! LODGING BN SALMON HARBOR MARINA RV RESORT 138 SITES IN THE HARBOR! All sites full service with bay or ocean view, 2 launch ramps. BO WINCHESTER BAY INN Quiet, on the harbor. View, suites & spa units avail. Come & Join Us! 182 Bayfront Loop Winchester Bay FRESH SEAFOOD BARBECUE BBQ Fridays 4 7, Saturdays 12 7, Sundays 12 5 During the Summer Grilled Salmon, Oysters, Halibut, Tuna and a non-seafood entree too! SERVED OUTDOORS PICNIC STYLE! 50 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

10 Welcome to REEDSPORT ~WINCHESTER BAY Where the river meets the sea! Dean Creek Elk Viewing Oregon Dunes & Beach Fish the Umpqua Boat Charters Centrally located on the Oregon Coast at Hwy & Hwy 38 PO Box 11 Reedsport, OR FREE Vacation Information Circle No. 91 on AD INFO CARD June Chainsaw Festival July Fireworks Over the Bay July Ocean Festival Aug Dune Fest Aug 1 Sept Crab Bounty Hunt Aug Lighthouse Week Aug Kool Coastal Nights Car Show & Shine Sept Salmon Derby Sept Tsalila Festival VISIT THE UMPQUA RIVER LIGHTHOUSE Circle No. 11 on AD INFO CARD. BEDROCK'S PIZZERIA CHOWDER HOUSE & GRILL Pizza Salad Bar Sandwiches Homemade Clam Chowder Ribs Chicken Fish & Chips BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Appetizers Beer & Oregon Wines Delivery to RV Resorts & Motels Game Room & Big Screen TV or Winchester Ave. Reedsport Circle No. 56 on AD INFO CARD. Oregon Gifts and Fine Woodworking 1125 Highway, Reedsport Need a place to stay? Ask about our Vacation Rental (541) or (877)MYRTLE3 WINCHESTER BAY CHECK US OUT THE ONLY THING MISSING IS YOU! Circle No. 207 on AD INFO CARD. GREAT ADVENTURES Hi Performance Dune Tours A2Z Mini Storage SECURE BIGGEST DUNES BEST BUGGIES Seats 1-5 plus Driver/Guide FUN, wonder, beauty & thrills! Mild to wild your way! All year ages & groups #1 coast experience Local Free River s End Guide Service & OCEAN CHARTERS Fishing the Umpqua River, WinchesterBay & the Ocean for 35 years QUIET, ON THE HARBOR View, Suite & Spa Units, HBO, Remote TV s, Continental Breakfast Resv (541) Broadway Winchester Bay STORAGE 2800 FRONTAGE RD REEDSPORT, OR Dunes NRA Info. Center 409 Riverfront Way on the Riverfront Reedsport, OR discover@harborside.com Present this coupon & receive 2 for 1 Admission to the Umpqua Discovery Center Redeem for 1 FREE Admission with paid admission. UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER Limit 1 per visit. No other discounts apply. OCM55 REEDSPORT PHARMACY & Gifts Quilts, Seasonal Home Decor, Kitchen Accents, Hand Crafted Jewelry UMPQUA SHOPPING CENTER HWY, REEDSPORT Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/ Umpqua Ave OPEN MON ~SAT 9amto6pm Railroad Umpqua Discovery Center 38 Water Ave Quality Food at Modest Prices

11 extending inland for miles. This stretch is part of the Oregon Dunes NRA.At MP 202.5, a variety of loop trails with creek views range from 1 to 6 miles. The Tahkenitch Boat Ramp is a half mile north of Tahkenitch Landing Campground (MP 203.4) which has 27 campsites and a boat landing. Popular with anglers, but no drinking water available. Tahkenitch Campground (MP 203.6) is a better developed, 34-site campground on the east side of Hwy that accepts reservations. Open May through September.A 3- mile trail leads to Threemile Lake Gardiner (ZIP 97441) This community on the estuary of the Umpqua River is named after a Boston merchant Illustration by Adam Grano. Below: The sun sets on a tree island in the Umpqua Dunes, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Sneaker waves are much larger than regular waves and can come ashore from a different direction and without warning. Photo by Steve Beckner The Umpqua River lighthouse is located 5 miles south of Reedsport, near Winchester Bay. Follow the lighthouse signs on Hwy at Mileposts and 217. The lighthouse is part of a Coast Guard residential compound and public access is limited to tours, May through October. The museum is located in an old Coast Guard building just north of the lighthouse and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Photo by Robert L. Potts 52 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

12 whose ship was wrecked near here in Douglas County maintains a boat ramp on the river; there is limited adjacent parking. A walking tour encompasses historic houses, a pioneer cemetery, and the little Episcopal Church overlooking the city. Early signs of an artistic community have been seen. The old Gardiner General Store now shows the works of bronze sculpture Smith River The Bolon Island Boat Ramp is maintained by Douglas County. The Smith flows into the Umpqua about 100 yards downstream Umpqua River Among Oregon rivers, the Umpqua is second in size to the Willamette, and is navigable by fairly large vessels as far upstream as Scottsburg. The Umpqua River bridge is the state s largest swing span bridge and was designed by McCullough when he realized that the crossing here was too wide for a drawbridge Hwy 38 Junction Take Hwy 38 east along the Umpqua River through historic Scottsburg and Elkton. On the west side of the intersection, the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center also houses the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. The staff answers questions about both the town and dunes. Printed information is available 24 hours a day in the vestibule Reedsport (ZIP 97467) Winchester Bay and Salmon Harbor (ZIP 97467) to Umpqua Lighthouse Loop At Winchester Bay, the road follows the shoreline on the south side of Salmon Harbor. Across the road from the harbor at mile 0.3 is Windy Cove Park, operated by Douglas County. Public restrooms are located at mile 0.9.At mile 1.l, turn uphill on Umpqua Lighthouse Road.At mile 1.6 the Coastal Visitors Center contains historical exhibits and visitor information.another 100 yards south is the Umpqua Lighthouse, which is still operational. Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department offers tours May through September, Across the road from the lighthouse is the Umpqua River Whale Watching Station, a prime spot for observing whales passing by during spring and winter migrations.at mile 1.9, Umpqua Lighthouse State Park offers day-use facilities, 44 campsites (20 full hookups), 8 yurts (including 6 deluxe yurts), and 2 cabins. On the reservation system. The loop rejoins Hwy at milepost Winchester Bay Wayfinder Point This is a good place to see the mouth of the Umpqua and the lighthouse. There is ample parking and interpretive signs DOUGLAS/COOS COUNTY LINE COOS COUNTY, WITH 1629 square miles and a population of about 62,000, extends from north of Lakeside to south of Bandon. North of Coos Bay, the dunes are the dominant feature west of the highway and have several access points. Between Winchester Bay and Coos Bay is Lakeside. Turn inland at milepost 222 for the main part of the town as well as for great fishing and boating on Lakeside s Tenmile Lakes, the most used body of water in the county. When you cross Coos Bay on the McCullough Bridge, you leave the dunes behind. Coos Bay is the name of both the estuary of several rivers and the largest city on the coast. North Bend blends seamlessly into its southern neighbor Coos Bay, which has tried unsuccessfully for half a century to persuade North Bend to consolidate with it. Together these two cities support quality medical facilities, a municipal airport, a large indoor shopping mall, a community college with culinary institute, and a wide variety of cultural venues. To visit the fishing village of Charleston, head west following signs Coos County through city streets to Cape Arago Hwy. Charleston is the gateway to three beautiful state parks and Bastendorff Beach County Park. South of Coos Bay is the Hwy 42 turnoff inland to Coquille, the county seat, and 9 miles farther is Myrtle Point, home of the county fairgrounds. If you turn south off Hwy 42 to Powers, you will be at the gateway to Siskiyou National Forest. About 20 miles south of Coos Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the coast Bandon. The scenic harbor, offshore rocks, Old Town, and great restaurants make it easy to see why. It is also known as the Cranberry Capital of Oregon. For more county information, contact the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, William M. Tugman State Park Located on Eel Lake east of the highway, Tugman has picnic facilities and 102 campsites with water and electricity. Facilities include 13 yurts and sites for RVs, as well as a hiker biker camp. Some sites on the reservation system. The Cape Arago lighthouse is more than 2 miles northeast of the cape. The island on which it sits and the mainland reservation are off-limits to the public. However, good views can be had from the pullout west of Sunset Bay State Park. A number of overgrown paths cross the bluffs on both sides of Sunset Bay and lead to closer views. Be advised that dangerous clay and sandstone cliffs here can give way at any time. Also be careful not to stray onto private property or the Coast Guard reservation. Photo by Steve Beckner Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

13 N TENMILE LAKE LAKESIDE HAUSER ELLIOT STATE FOREST 138 I-5 PACIFIC OCEAN CHARLESTON SUNSET BAY S.P. SHORE ACRES S.P. CAPE ARAGO S.P. BANDON S.P. WEST COAST GAME PARK CAPE BLANCO CAPE BLANCO S.P. HEADS S.P. BANDON PORT ORFORD SIXES RIVER ELK RIVER HUMBUG MOUNTAIN S.P. NORTH BEND SOUTH SLOUGH NAT'L ESTUARINE RES. 42S LANGLOIS SIXES GRASSY KNOB WILDERNESS COOS BAY EASTSIDE COQUILLE COQUI LLE RIVER MYRTLE POINT POWERS REMOTE 42 SUTHERLIN ROSEBURG WINSTON 99 MYRTLE CREEK CANYONVILLE I-5 Coos County NESIKA BEACH OPHIR AGNESS WEDDERBURN GOLD BEACH HUNTER CREEK CAPE SEBASTIAN S.P. CAPE SEBASTIAN PISTOL RIVER PISTOL RIVER S.P. SAMUEL H. CARPENTERVILLE BOARDMAN S.P. Curry County PISTOL RIVER REDWOOD NAT'L PARK SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST WILDERVILLE WONDER 199 SELMA CAVE JUNCTION KERBY HARRIS BEACH S.P. BROOKINGS HARBOR O'BRIEN SMITH RIVER PATRICK CREEK GASQUET FORT DICK ROGUE RIVER CHETCO RIVER CRESCENT CITY GRANTS PASS SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST TO MEDFORD AND ASHLAND OREGON CAVES NAT'L MONUMENT OREGON CALIFORNIA 54 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

14 222.0 Lakeside (ZIP 97449) Hwy once ran through Lakeside, a resort favored by Hollywood stars in the 1930s. Tenmile Lake and North Tenmile Lake both touch the town, with narrow arms snaking inland for miles. Tenmile Lake County Park features a picnic area, sandy beach, swimming/wading area, horseshoe courts, and boat ramps Eel Creek Campground Part of the Oregon Dunes NRA, this campground, operated by a concessionaire, has 52 sites for tent and RV campers. The dunes stretch for miles behind the campground John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead This mile-long trail travels through a forest, wetlands, and open sand before reaching the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes NRA. Extend your hike to the beach for a 6- mile jaunt along the sand Lakeside, south entrance One mile east to downtown Lakeside and Tenmile Lakes Spinreel Campground This Oregon Dunes NRA campground, popular with off-road enthusiasts, has 36 sites and a day-use area plus easy access to Tenmile Creek Saunders Lake & County Park Here is public access to a small lake and Senator Jack Ripper County Park with a boat ramp and day-use picnic area Hauser Horsfall Dunes, Beach Access Horsfall Road passes four Oregon Dunes NRA campgrounds and a picnic area. Horsfall campground has 70 sites and sand access to a popular OHV area. Sandtracks Picnic Area is a quiet place for a family gathering. Bluebill is a traditional campground with 18 sites near Bluebill Lake. Each site at Wild Mare Horse Camp has at least one corral Road to Kentuck Golf Course McCullough Memorial Bridge Designed by McCullough and built in 1936, this was the longest bridge along the coast when built. This steel cantilever truss bridge is 5305 feet long and rises high over the water for easy Lakeside TENMILE CREEK $ 6TH ST N 8TH ST AIRPORT LANE PARK AVE #! 11TH ST N LAKE N TENMILE CANAL SOUTH TENMILE LAKE Photo by Alicia Spooner Late afternoon reflections on the docks at Lakeside. For information or a free brochure contact: Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 333 Lakeside, Oregon Gateway to Beautiful Tenmile Lakes, A Hidden Jewel on the Southern Oregon Coast Fish Year-Round at Tenmile Lake Check our web site for a schedule of fun events! lkchamber@presys.com LAKESIDE IS THE gateway to beautiful Tenmile Lakes, some of the largest lakes on the coast. The easy-going town is off the highway and is an ideal location for recreation, relaxation, and retirement. Services available in town include a lodge, motels, RV parks, marinas, moorages, restaurants, deli, and market, and on Hwy are a gas station and mini-market. Each Fourth of July, spectacular fireworks burst over south Tenmile Lake, and in August the annual Drag Boat Races roar through the lakes. Within a 30-mile radius you find 21 lakes, several major river systems, and many county, state, and federal parks and campgrounds. Lakeside is only 9 miles south of Reedsport, 12 miles north of North Bend. Lakeside Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 333, lkchamber@presys.com City Hall: 9115 North Lake Road, PO Box L, LODGING! LAKESHORE LODGE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Lakefront dining, lodging, lounge & RV park. On the OSPREY POINT RV RESORT, 1505 N LAKE RD Modern Lakefront destination resort with all facilities. SERVICES # LAKESIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-COME ENJOY THE LAKE! Water recreation, boat ramps, fishing, lodging, RV parks! $ T REE ACRES SHELL HWY GAS, MINI-MART, DELI & ATM To go homemade hot & cold foods, desserts, espresso. Gas, diesel, propane, racing fuel (business for sale) Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

15 N N SPEND A DAY IN THE WOODS WITH A FORESTER Explore Coos County s first guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. FREE ADMISSION WOODS TOUR July & August Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-4:30pm September Wednesdays 1:00-4:30pm Free transportation is provided departing from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Information and sign up: Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (541) or toll-free For additional information contact: Menasha Forest Products Corporation (541) or toll-free North Bend NORTH BEND AIRPORT VIRGINIA AVE LEWIS ST TO BEACHES BROADWAY WOODLAND MARION AVE 18TH ST TO COOS BAY ARRIVE IN THE century-old city of North Bend after crossing the historic mile-long Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge, the city s official symbol. Downtown North Bend has scores of art galleries and antique and novelty shops. Enjoy some of the region s best art displays during Art Walks, held on the second Thursday of each month. For live entertainment, Little Theater on the Bay, the longest-running community theater in Oregon, and the Waterfront Playhouse perform full-length productions. Check out the town s restaurants and eateries. If you like oysters, you can t get them any fresher than in the Coos Bay Area. City Hall: 835 California, PO Box B, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center: (Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston) 50 Central Ave., or , North Bend Information Center: 1380 Sherman Ave., or , nbinfo@uci.net ATTRACTIONS! LITTLE THEATRE ON THE BAY-LIVE THEATER Home of Little Ol Opry, check our schedule PONY SLOUGH W ^ PONY VILLAGE MALL NEWMARK ST MONROE AVE LEWIS ST # 6 MI. FLORIDA ST OREGON SHERMAN AVE BOYNTON PARK MENASHA TOURS START 2 MILES SOUTH AT COOS BAY CHAMBER S * BL ( &! BM THE MILL CASINO *HOTEL* / Full service waterfront hotel overlooking Coos Bay. Concierge floor, rustic Northwest decor, cable TV, data port/phones, in-room coffee, Wheelchair access, Casino with Slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, lounge and 24-hour restaurant. RV park opening in summer # PACIFIC COAST RECREATION Four wheel rentals, Dune tours 6 mi. N of North Bend LODGING $ THE MILL CASINO HOTEL / Hotel, Waterfront dining, Nightly buffet, Slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and Lounge. RV park opening summer In North Bend on Hwy. RESTAURANTS % PANCAKE MILL RESTAURANT Breakfast-Lunch-Pie Shop-Espresso-Bakery, On Hwy SPECIAL SHOPS ^ THE ARTIST LOFT GALLERY Upstairs in Pony Village Mall, Suite 212 Original art, traditional and contemporary. & BEAUTY & THE BEAST ANTIQUES, 615 VIRGINIA The area s best antique shop! Unique collectibles, jewelry, gifts. * COOS HEAD FOOD STORE Daily Organic produce, natural foods, wine& more. ( CRYSTAL DOLPHIN GALLERY, 1901 SHERMAN Original jewelry, glass & artwork by Oregon artists. crystaldolphingallery@peoplepc.com BL FOX GUITAR EXCHANGE / Sherman (Hwy ), New/vintage guitars, banjos, fiddles, mandolins. Repairs, lessons. SERVICES BM EVERGREEN COURT RETIREMENT LIVING Stop by and tour the BEST in retirement living! N 56 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

16 boating traffic clearance. In 1947 this bridge was dedicated posthumously to its designer North Bend (ZIP 97459) Simpson Park Simpson Park, operated by the City of North Bend Parks Department, serves as a backdrop to the county museum and the town information center, Coos County Historical Museum The museum displays local artifacts. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, North Bend Information Center Provides information on North Bend, Coos Bay, Charleston, and surrounding areas, or Turnoff to Charleston Harbor, Ocean Beaches, Cape Arago Hwy A number of points of interest are located along this route, which begins on Hwy in North Bend. Drive west on Virginia, Broadway, and Newmark for more than 3 miles, where the road turns south and becomes Cape Arago Hwy (Empire Blvd). Drivers coming from the south can turn west on Commercial in downtown Coos Bay, joining Newmark just before it reaches the Empire District. Mileages mentioned below are computed from the turnoff. 0.5 Pony Village Mall This is the largest covered mall on the Oregon Coast, with more than 70 stores and services. 2.2 Southwestern Oregon Community College 2.4 John Topits Park & Empire Lakes Walking trails, picnic tables, fishing, a sandy beach, non-motorized boats, and three lakes make this a popular recreation park. Free Factory Tours Myrtlewood Gifts Clothing Gourmet Food Fudge South Coos Bay, Oregon off Hwy Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

17 34TH ST OCEAN BLVD TO NORTH BEND WOODLAND DR TO BEACHES DOWNTOWN COOS BAY CENTRAL ANDERSON CURTIS AVE ELROD AVE COM MERCIAL ST 5TH 4TH 3RD 2ND NEWMARK ST THOMPSON RD $! # % BROAD WAY OCEAN BLVD SOUTH NORTH MINGUS PARK TO NORTH BEND CENTRAL ANDERSON CURTIS AVE KOOSBAYBLVD ELROD AVE INGERSOLL 5TH 4TH 5TH JOHNSON KRUSE N COOS BAY COMMERCIAL ST 4TH SOUTH WESTBLVD 3RD 2ND BROADWAY! #% SOUTH Coos Bay THROUGH NATURAL GROWTH and consolidation, Coos Bay has become the largest city on the Oregon Coast. Coos Bay offers a boardwalk, live theater, an international port, and a variety of lodging and dining experiences. Downtown Coos Bay has a visitor information center located between the two traffic corridors of Hwy. The Coos Art Museum is nearby on Anderson in a former 1930s U.S. Post Office building. Turn west on Commercial to reach the Cape Arago Highway to Charleston and state parks. Each March the jazz festival attracts groups from around the country, each July the Oregon Coast Music Festival brings outstanding musicians together for a series of performances, and in September, the Bay Area Fun Festival includes the Prefontaine Memorial Run and the classic car Cruz the Coos and Show & Shine. These are just a few of the festivals and activities held throughout the year. In May 2006 tall ships plan a visit to the port of Coos Bay including the Lady Washington. Hospital: Bay Area, City Hall: 500 Central Ave., , ATTRACTIONS! MENASHA WOODS TOUR-INFO & SIGN UP Free guided tour through working forest. Transportation from Bay Area. Special group tours can be arranged. (See Ad) The question isn t what to do when you visit Oregon s Bay Area. The question is, how to fit it all in. Call toll free SPECIAL THE OREGON CONNECTION- MYRTLEWOOD & GIFTS FREE factory tour, huge gift shop. Hwy & S. Coos Bay # SINCERELY YOURS! ANTIQUE MALL Vintage jewelry, linens, furniture, tools, books, 40+ dealers. 191 S. Broadway SERVICES $ BAY AREA HOSPITAL (SEE AD) The largest hospital on the Oregon Coast provides comprehensive medical services and 24-hour emergency. Visit us online at % COOS BAY/N BEND BAY AREA CHAMBER-HWY For info about clamming, crabbing, beaches, dune buggies, hiking, biking, motels and camping. Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston. 50 Central, Coos Bay, OR It s not your imagination; it s Oregon s Bay Area, your next adventure waiting to happen Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007 Collectibles Gifts Florals Vintage Jewelry Tools Linens More! OVER 40 DEALERS! Buying Full or Partial Estates Right on Hwy 191 S. Broadway Coos Bay, OR Explore Oregon s Lights $ Specify DVD or VHS To order, call Ext.110 Oregon Coast 4969 Hwy N, Suite #2 Florence, OR Add $5.95 per address for shipping and handling. VISA/MasterCard orders: Please include card number, expiration date, and telephone number.

18 Charleston N COOS HEAD RD $! # COOS BAY % CAPE ARAGO HWY SOUTH SLOUGH BARVIEW WAYSIDE STATE JOE NEY RD JOE NEY SLOUGH SOUTHWEST OF Coos Bay on Cape Arago Highway is the quaint fishing village of Charleston, known for its safe harbor, charter boat services, clamming, and whale watching. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is located a few miles from town off Seven Devils Road. Travel a few miles down Cape Arago Highway for Sunset Bay, Shore Acres, and Cape Arago state parks. Visitor Center: ATTRACTIONS! CHARLESTON MARINA, RV PARK & LAUNCH RAMP Full service RV sites, walk to crabbing, clamming & more. LOU S BAY VIEW VACATION RENTAL Stunning bay view, 3 bdrms, sleeps 8. RESTAURANTS # CHUCK S SEAFOOD/COOS BAY OYSTER CO Oregon s finest seafood-fresh, canned, gift packs & more! SERVICES $ BETTY KAY CHARTERS OCEAN FISHING Call for reservations! % CHARLESTON MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Oregon s Bay Area Playground, Fishing, crabbing, beaches! March Jazz Festival April Oyster Fest Aug Seafood Festival Charleston Merchants Association PO Box 5883 Charleston, OR OREGON S FINEST SEAFOODS America s BEST Albacore Tuna The Rosengarten Report, Empire District As the earliest white settlement in Coos County, this district was once the county seat. The area offers good clamming and has a public boat ramp. 8.5 Charleston Boat Basin This fishing village is headquarters for sport and commercial fishing out of Coos Bay with charter boats, lodging, restaurants, shopping, and a public boat ramp. 8.7 Junction with Seven Devils Road Seven Devils Road is part of the Charlestonto-Bandon tour route and leads to South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve with its interpretive center and trails. The road eventually returns to Hwy north of Bandon Bastendorff Beach County Park The 89-acre park has a campground with 35 sites (no hookups), 56 sites with water and electricity, and two cabins. Day-use facilities have picnic facilities and great views of the ocean. Easy access to 2 miles of beach. Contact the Coos County Parks Office for picnicking and shelter reservations, , ext Sunset Bay State Park This popular camping and day-use park on a sheltered bay is the first of a trio of wellknown state parks along the highway to Cape Arago and the only one with camping facili- Fresh & Canned Gift Packs Fresh Fish & smoked fish too! Charleston, Oregon (541) Home of Coos Bay Oyster Company WE SHIP NATIONWIDE! Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

19 Bandon OREGON AVE PACIFIC OCEAN FLORAS LAKE TO S JETTY 10TH ST 11TH ST BEACH LOOP DR SW SIXES N COQUILLE RIVER LIGHTHOUSE BANDON STATE PARK! BN % * BL CN BO BM BP & LANGLOIS ( ALABAMA 42S BANDON 11TH ST SEABIRD BANDON AIRPORT COQUILLE 1ST ST BS BALTIMORE CP MORRISON RD CHICAGO RIVER 9TH ST THE PRESENT CITY of Bandon was rebuilt after a devastating 1936 fire destroyed the entire business district and most of the residences. A brick chimney on the site of the old bakery stands as a memorial just off Hwy. The Old Town district is a center for art galleries, shops, and great dining places. The chamber offices and visitor information centers are at the entrance to Old Town. The Sprague Theatre is the venue for livetheater productions. Bandon is known as the Cranberry Capital of Oregon, and the annual Cranberry Festival in September brings many people to town to celebrate. Many cranberry bogs are south of town and bog tours are possible in the fall. Hospital: Southern Coos, City Hall: PO Box 67, Chamber of Commerce: 300 Second St., , ATTRACTIONS! WEST COAST GAME PARK SAFARI America s largest wild animal petting park, an Oregon Coast Attraction! Our 38th year! BANDON BY THE SEA RV- GOOD SAM Big rig sites, Pull thrus, club house, park models available. # BANDON INN / Stunning views, newly renovated. $ BANDON WAYSIDE MOTEL & RV / Newly remodeled! DELAWARE BOAT BASIN ELMIRA FILLMORE 2ND ST BU CO # BQ N BANDON SHOPPING CENTER CL CM BT BR $ 42S % GORMAN MOTEL AT COQUILLE POINT All rooms ocean view, pool, spa, beach access ^ SUNSET OCEANFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS Unsurpassed ocean view. Motel units, cabins, pool, spa. & WINDERMERE BY THE SEA-BEACH LOOP DR Units on the beach! Kitchen, Fireplace rooms available. Visit us online at VACATION RENTALS * AN ENDLESS VIEW-VACATION RENTAL All amenities, on the bluff, pet friendly. ( BANDON S HISTORIC RIVER HOUSE Sleeps1-17. Kitchen, fireplace, children & pet friendly. BL BEACH LOOP CONDOS Units, sleep 8 ea. Oceanside Vacation Rentals, close to town, Bandon Dunes Golf. BM COASTAL VACATION RENTALS Homes for 1 or a group. On, above, or near the beach! BN COQUILLE POINT CONDOS-ON THE BEACH New & Fully Furnished, sleeps 6. Easy beach access. BO EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / Vacation Rentals for 1-20 guests. RESTAURANTS BP LORD BENNETT S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Lunch-Dinner-Sunday Brunch. Ocean views,open 7 days. SPECIAL SHOPS BQ BANDON GLASS ART STUDIO-HWY Glass art gallery with public viewing of large, flamboyant blown glass vessels being created by Dutch Shulze & team. BR BANDON GOLF SUPPLY - FULL SERVICE! Premier Golf Shop in Bandon Shopping Center. BS THE BIG WHEEL GENERAL STORE Fudge Factory, visit our Driftwood Museum & Gallery, Gifts! BT LIGHT RAIN GALLERY, HWY N Contemporary African Art: Masks, bronze work, Fiber arts, baskets, jewelry and much more. BU SECOND STREET GALLERY -OLD TOWN Spacious fine arts gallery. NW artists. Open 10-5:30 CL TIFFANY S WINE CELLAR & FAMILY DRUG STORE Bandon Shopping Center Over 1000 domestic & imported wines. REAL ESTATE CM BANDON BY THE DUNES REALTEE, HWY bdunesrealtee@hotmail.com CN DONNA CROUCH REALTY, HWY Come for a visit,stay a lifetime! SERVICES CO BANDON CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER Free events calendar, PO Box 1515 Bandon, OR bandoncc@verizon.com When heading east to the Land of Umpqua... Roseburg SERVICES CP ROSEBURG VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU Beautiful Douglas County! 60 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

20 Donna Crouch Realty Who s #1 You Are! Come to Bandon for a Visit Stay a Lifetime! (541) dcrbysea@uci.net PO Box 425 Bandon, OR CALLAWAY NIKE TAYLORMADE O GIO ADAMS PINSEEKER SUN MOUNTAIN WILSON ADIDAS Southern Oregon s Premier Golf Shop Full Service Store with Indoor Putting Green, Computerized Swing Analysis, Clubs Bags Shoes Clothing Bandon Shopping Center Bandon, OR PAR3 CLEVELAND MIZUNO MACGREGOR ODYSSEY CLUB GLOVE BITE BAG BOY PING PRECEPT Bandon Ocean View VACATION CONDOS NEW & FULLY FURNISHED CONDOS Sleeps 6-8 Pet Friendly Easy Beach Access Panoramic Ocean View Coquillepoint@aol.com COQUILLE POINT CONDOS th Year! Where Visitors Can FEELTheDifference! WEST COAST GAME PARK The Original Walk-Thru Safari America s Largest Wild Animal Petting Park! (541) Hwy S., Bandon Dutch Schulze Bandon Glass Art Studio & Gallery We are a working hot glass studio. Our Glass Art Gallery offers a riot of gloriously colored Glass Art crafted by hand in our own studio and other small studios across the USA and Canada. Across the Highway from Old Town 240 Hwy Bandon, OR bandonglassart.com 1865 Beach Loop PO Box 373 Bandon, Oregon sunsetmotel.com sunsetlodge.us Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

21 Photo by Steve Beckner The Coquille River Lighthouse is located across from Bandon, on the north side of the river, at Bullards Beach State Park. Follow the road past the campground and boat launch approximately 3 miles to the beach and lighthouse. The gift shop inside the lighthouse is open from May through October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to lighthouse projects. LLC Experience the Oregon coast & Enjoy beautiful Bandon in the comfort of a fully furnished home! Choose from homes for one person or a group On, above, or near the beach or (541) ties 129 sites (63 utility hookups) and 8 yurts. On the reservation system, Sunset Bay Golf Course 12.3 Cape Arago Lighthouse Viewpoint 12.8 Shore Acres State Park Louis Simpson, early timber baron and developer of the city of North Bend, built his estate on this site. The original mansion is gone, but botanical gardens and a caretaker s cottage remain. They are ablaze with more than a quarter-million lights during the winter holidays. An enclosed shelter allows visitors to view some of the most spectacular winter storms and wave action on the Oregon Coast. A popular hiking trail leads north and south from the park, or Highway South Bandon, Oregon miles south of Old Town (541) bandonbythesearvpark.com 41 Full Service Sites 27 Pull Thrus 50 Amp Club House Cable TV Spa Modem Friendly Laundry Picnic Area Near Beaches Park Models Available Quiet Big Rigs and Travel Clubs Welcome 13.9 Simpson Reef & Shell Island Overlook This is a good place to view marine animals that have made the offshore rocks their home Cape Arago State Park From the parking area a trail leads north along a ridge to an excellent place to view marine animals. The offshore rocks are part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The park has picnic tables but no camping. (Back to Hwy ) The Mill Casino Hotel Marshfield Sun Printing Museum The Marshfield Sun was published in this building until Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Otherwise, call for appointment, Coos Bay (ZIP 97420) See city page The Oregon Connection Visit the retail operation and enjoy a tour of a myrtlewood factory Turnoff to Allegany Route to Golden and Silver Falls State Park Junction with Hwy 42 to Coquille, Myrtle Point, I Coos County Forest The timberland that borders Hwy is part of the 9000-acre Coos County Forest. Menasha Corporation manages it and offers free tours, Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, and Wednesdays in September, or Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

22 253.0 North Junction Seven Devils Road Seven Devils Road runs from Hwy to the Cape Arago Hwy just south of Charleston. Another junction to Hwy is at MP A few miles brings you to Seven Devils State Recreation Site, with picnicking and beach access Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Three courses, hotel, resort facilities and considered one of the best golf courses in America Bullards Beach State Park A 1289-acre year-round park with 103 full hookups and 82 electric and water campsites, as well as 13 yurts and sites reserved for hiker biker parties and horse campers. Sand dunes, forests, and 4 miles of beach with access to the north jetty and Coquille River Lighthouse. On the reservation system Coquille River & Coquille River Bridge Navigable by large vessels as far as the town of Coquille, the Coquille River provides excellent tidewater fishing. Designed by McCullough, this steel through truss swing span is one of only six remaining swing spans in Oregon. Rarely opened, it is unique with its off-center axis to obtain maximum lateral waterway clearance Junction with Hwy 42S At this point, the mileposts on Hwy make an 8-mile jump. The original Hwy, which ran through Coquille and took 8 more miles, is now Hwys 42 and 42S. This is milepost viewed from the south Bandon (ZIP 97411) See city page Access to Beach Loop Drive The north end of Beach Loop Drive is reached by turning west at the light at this milepost or driving south along the waterfront of Old Town past the old Coast Guard station. Beach Loop passes Bandon Rocks, Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, Face Rock Golf Course, and Bandon State Natural Area. No state parks along Beach Loop Drive provide overnight facilities Bradley Lake Look for a brown state park sign on the east side of the highway; access is on west side. There is no charge for boat launching. Windsurfing, sailing, and trolling are popular West Coast Game Park Safari America s largest wild animal petting park has 450 animals representing 75 species. Visitors walk among free-roaming wildlife and enjoy the park s numerous large predator and big-hoofed animal exhibits. Admission is charged, Cranberry Bogs COOS/CURRY COUNTY LINE CURRY COUNTY, WITH 1648 square miles and a population of 22,200, is the most sparsely populated coastal county. The towns, each located about 27 miles apart, have little development between them. Port Orford is the oldest platted townsite on the South Coast, Gold Beach is the county seat, and Brookings is the largest town. Between towns look for shops with myrtlewood products. Rare myrtlewood trees grow along the South Coast and into coastal Northern California. Port Orford, with a history that dates to 1851, is a good place for whale or storm watching. Port Orford is the only port in Oregon right on the ocean and not in a protected bay. A unique feature is that boats are lifted onto the dock, rather than moored in the water. Gold Beach on the Rogue River is touristfriendly with jet boat rides, year-round fishing, and several resorts.you can drive inland as far as Agness on paved roads. The fairgrounds in town, known as The Event Center at the Beach, is the location for many events during the year. Brookings bills its location as the Banana Belt and on many days the weather in town really is warmer than elsewhere on the coast. Chetco River, between Brookings and unincorporated Harbor, is not as well known as the Rogue, but locals and visitors alike come for great boating, fishing, and swimming. From Brookings it is only a few miles to the California state line. For more information, contact the Gold Beach Visitor Center, Langlois (ZIP 97450) This small community has antique shops and limited tourist facilities Floras Lake Ill-fated Lakeport, a community born from the belief that Floras Lake could be a major shipping point for Oregon Coast products, disappeared after the discovery that the lake could have ocean access only through expensive locks that would have drained the lake. Today there is access to a boat launch and the lake is popular with windsurfers. Boice Cope County Park has 18 camping sites. Floras Lake State Natural Curry County Area has access to a segment of the Oregon Coast Trail Blacklock Point Access The road leads to Cape Blanco State Airport with trails to Floras Lake and Blacklock Point Sixes River The Sixes is the northernmost of the rivers from which America s Wild River Coast gets its name. The others, going south, are the Elk, Rogue, and Chetco in Curry County, and the Smith and Klamath in Del Norte County in California Cape Blanco Access Cape Blanco, 5 miles west of Hwy, was discovered by Spanish explorer Martin de Aguilar in Cape Blanco State Park is located at the westernmost point in Oregon and Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

23 WA SHINGTON Port Orford N PORT ORFORD WAS established in 1851 and is the oldest platted townsite on the Oregon Coast. Now it is a haven for the outdoors enthusiast and a great place to take a break from the crowds.visit the town to fish and dive off the dock, windsurf the coves of Floras Lake, hike and fly fish the Elk and Sixes rivers, hunt for agates on nearby beaches, or snap one-of-a-kind photographs from the cliffs. This town of 1200 offers lodging at state and RV parks and motels, dining at cafes, and curio and gallery shopping. Port Orford Heads State Park s historic Coast Guard Lifesaving Station is a museum open to the public. The town celebrates the Fourth of July and Labor Day with festivals.visitor information is provided at the Battle Rock Wayfinder Point. City Hall: PO Box 310, Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 637, Visitor Information Center: , ATTRACTIONS! ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE & AUTO MUSEUM A must see! TH-MON 10a-5p HISTORIC CAPE BLANCO LIGHTHOUSE Open 6 days a week; April through October. # HISTORIC HUGHES HOUSE HughesHouse.org Open April thru October. Closed Mon. $ PREHISTORIC GARDENS Our 51st year! One-of-a-kind-Family-Fun! Wow! LODGING % CASTAWAY BY THE SEA All Ocean View Rooms! castawaybythesea.com ^ THE JOAN OF ARC VACATION PROPERTY / A step back in time Homes/cottages TheJoanofArc.com & SEA CREST MOTEL / All Ocean View Rooms! * WILDSPRING GUEST HABITAT WILD Ocean-view resort/retreat center. Guests and small groups. RESTAURANTS ( PARADISE CAFE Friendly family dining, come see what s cookin. BL PORT & STARBOARD RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Fresh local seafood & steaks. portandstarboardrestaurant.com BM THE CRAZY NORWEGIAN S Best Fish & Chips on the Coast! Open 7 days 11am-8pm REAL ESTATE BN CA SMITH REAL ESTATE Port Orford s oldest RE Agency. BO CAMPBELL REALTY ON HWY Customer Satisfaction! BP SIXES RIVER LAND COMPANY Call for a free brochure! sixesriverlandcompany.com BQ 'NEATH THE WIND REALTY, INC Free local maps and snacks. SERVICES BR PORT ORFORD VISITOR CENTER/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE At Historic Battle Rock Park! PACIFIC OCEAN N PACIFIC OCEAN CAPE BLANCO AIRPORT # CAPE BLANCO LIGHTHOUSE HUMBUG MOUNTAIN PORT ORFORD $ FLORAS LAKE GOLD BEACH SIXES LANGLOIS DENMARK N COUNTY ROAD 224 PARADISE PT ROAD DENA ROAD ARIZONA PINE HURST BL MADRONA DR 20TH ST 18TH ST VISTA DR PORT ORFORD LAKESHORE DR GARRISON LAKE PORT ORFORD HEADS STATE PARK CO ASTGUARDRD 8TH ST 14TH ST % (! ^ OREGON 13TH ST 9TH ST BQ VIEWING SHELTER PORT OF PORT ORFORD 7TH ST 5TH ST JACKSON ST JEFFERSON ST BATTLE ROCK WAYFINDING PARK DEADY ST BNBO BM BP BR PACIFIC OCEAN CEMETARY * OLD MILL RD LOOP & 64 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

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25 Photo by Steve Beckner The turnoff to Cape Blanco State Park is located on Hwy near milepost 297, approximately 4 miles north of Port Orford and 27 miles south of Bandon. Lighthouse tours are available 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursdays through Mondays, April through October. Cape Blanco Lighthouse is open for tours April through October, Thursdays through Mondays. The state park, open year round, has 53 electrical hookups, 4 log cabins, hiker biker areas, and a horse camp. It is on the reservation system. The historic Hughes House, an 1898 Victorian home, is open for tours during the same season and hours as the lighthouse Elk River Road An Oregon Fish and Wildlife hatchery is 6 miles upstream on this noted fishing river Paradise Point State Park A great overlook for whale and storm watching and an uncrowded beach. No facilities Garrison Lake & Tseriadun State Park Within Port Orford lies this medium-sized lake for boating recreation. On eastern side of lake, Tseriadun State Park is a new ocean beach access park Port Orford (ZIP 97465) See city page Battle Rock Park The 1851 battle between an advance party of nine settlers and local native Indians took place here. Plenty of parking and a visitor center Series of Viewpoints These are some of the most impressive ocean vistas along the Oregon Coast Humbug Mountain State Park From the parking lot, a trail leads to the summit of Humburg Mountain, the highest point on the southern Oregon Coast at 1756 feet above sea level. The campground with 90 campsites (32 electrical hookups) and a hiker biker camp is near the beach at milepost 307, and the picnic area at milepost The mountain was once known as Sugarloaf Mountain, but its name was changed to Tichenor s Humbug as the result of a mistake made by an 1851 exploring party Captain William Tichenor sent out of Port Orford. This 1842-acre park includes the mountain, Brush Creek drainage, and ocean frontage Prehistoric Gardens Life-size replicas of dinosaurs live in a dense, peaceful rain forest in this privately operated park and gift shop. Fee charged Ophir (ZIP 97464) The nine-hole Cedar Bend Golf Course is a couple miles away Series of Viewpoints Nesika Beach The post office in Nesika Beach is for Ophir and all streets are designated Gold Beach Geisel Monument State Heritage Site A small wayside commemorates early settler John Geisel and his three sons Old Coast Road Otter Point State Park has hiking trails and 66 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

26 views of unusual sandstone formations. Parking not suitable for large rigs Access to Mouth of Rogue River Rogue River Famous for its fishing, the Rogue River has a Wild and Scenic section federally protected from Lobster Creek, about 10 miles upriver, almost to Grants Pass. Jet boats travel upstream and rafts head downstream. A number of resorts are located near Agness. Most fishing is done within the lower 10 miles. I.L. Patterson Memorial Bridge was the first in the country to be built with prestressed concrete in With its seven arches of reinforced concrete, McCullough designed a graceful bridge. Wedderburn (ZIP 97491) on the north side of the river is homeport for Rogue River Mail Boats Gold Beach (ZIP 97444) See city page Port of Gold Beach Boat marina, municipal airport, and the homeport of Jerry s Rogue Jets The Event Center at the Beach This is the site of the Curry County Fair held in July and various functions held throughout the year. It is hard to miss the Civil War-era cannon on the front lawn of the Curry County Historical Museum. In 2005 renovations included more display areas and Photo by Dennis Frates Above: Pampas grass grows on the beach near Cape Sebastian, south of Gold Beach. We want your visit to the Oregon Coast to be enjoyable and safe so stay behind barriers. Cliffs may seem safe from above but can be eroded from below. Illustration by Adam Grano. Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

27 Gold Beach Nesika Beach Ophir & Nesika Beach OPHIR AND NESIKA Beach offer more than 7 miles of uncrowded, wide-open sandy beaches with sea stacks and tide pools to explore. Beachcombers, surfers, and windsurfers cherish the beaches, while anglers fish the nearby streams or the Rogue River. On this stretch of coast, it is stormy in the winter, making it a great place for watching the wild weather, and warm in the summer, with plenty of days of temperatures in the 70-degree range. ATTRACTIONS! CEDAR BEND GOLF COURSE Picturesque setting,affordable rates, Great greens! BREAKER HOUSE VACATION HOMES Homes Available. On America s Wild Rivers Coast. # HONEY BEAR CAMPGROUND & RV RESORT Oceanview, Beach access, Live Entertainment, just north of Gold Beach. MP321. Cable. honeybear@harborside.com Gold Beach NAMED FOR THE gold that was found near here in the mid-1800s, Gold Beach is located where the Rogue River meets the sea.year-round fishing, jet boat trips, and other outdoor activities for the entire family make Gold Beach a vacation paradise. Upriver about 10 miles is the Schrader Old Growth Trail and a trail to the largest myrtlewood tree on the coast. The Rogue River Museum, dedicated to the worldfamous river, is in town at the jet boat dock. Hospital: Curry General, County Courthouse: Ellensburg, City Hall: Ellensburg, Visitor Center: Shirley Lane, , ATTRACTIONS $ JERRY S ROGUE JETS & ROGUE MUSEUM Whitewater,wilderness & scenery River trips May 1-Oct 15 Free Museum/Gift Shop open year round. jerrys@roguejets.com N PACIFIC OCEAN BEACH ACCESS NESIKA NESIKA RD Ophir OPHIR RD HILLSIDE ACRES RD! # OPHIR EUCHRE CREEK % ROGUE RIVER MAIL-BOAT TRIPS Family Fun & Best Whitewater value! LODGING ^ JOT S RESORT / Riverfront Pool Gym Dining Tour Boats Fishing & MOTEL 6 GOLD BEACH All rooms with a view of the fabulous Rogue River! * SAND DOLLAR INN / The best deal in Town. ( TURTLE ROCK RV RESORT TURTLEROCKRESORTS.COM Cottages, RV/Tent Sites by the Ocean Pull-Thru s RESTAURANTS BL GRANT S PANCAKE & OMELETTE HOUSE Best Breakfast on the Coast! Open everyday 5:30am-3pm BM PANTHER S DEN PIZZA & DELI The best Pizza in town. We Deliver! SPECIAL SHOPS BN ROGUE OUTDOOR STORE Tackle, sporting goods, clothing, gifts & 1 hour photo. REAL ESTATE BO CENTURY 21 AGATE REALTY Call for a free brochure, or a tour of Gold Beach Properties. SERVICES BP GOLD BEACH VISITORS CENTER Located at the south end of town. OCEANSIDE DR FAIRGROUNDS RD BP AIRPORT WAY NESIKA BEACH WEDDERBURN LOOP S JETTY RD CAUGHELL ELLENSBURG AVE 10TH ST 11TH ST MOORE BO BM * BL HARBOR WAY HUNTER CREEK RD 4TH ST 6TH ST 7TH ST 8TH ST ROGUE RIVER BN $ ^ & % ( 92 May/June 2006 OREGON COAST

28 new exhibits. Closed January, open Tuesdays through Saturdays, South Beach Park, Gold Beach Visitors Center Easy beach access from a paved parking lot and paved path, Hunter Creek Beach Access Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor Head uphill for a panoramic view. A 1-1/2- mile trail begins atop the headland and ends at the rocky tip of the cape, then connects with the Oregon Coast Trail Myers Creek Easy access to a long stretch of beach and interesting rock formations Beach Access An unpaved turnout provides access for windsurfers Pistol River The small community of Pistol River is a mile inland from the estuary of the river. Pistol River State Park has been cut off from the ocean beach by a change in the river s course, but there are picnic tables and some nice areas for the energetic hiker.a historical marker next to Hwy com- Photo by Alicia Spooner Sea Stacks at Pistol River just south of Gold Beach. Sand Castle on the Beach 20 Feet to Beach 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,sleeps 12 ~ GOLD BEACH ~ On America s Wild Rivers Coast 20 Homes Available or Original Rogue River Jet Boat Tour JERRY S ROGUE JETS Nature based river boat tour of the Wild & Scenic section of the Rogue River. Whitewater, wildlife and family oriented educational entertainment. Visit our Rogue River Museum & Gift Shop. Full color information packet: P.O. Box 1 Gold Beach, OR Grant s Grant s Grant s Grant s Grant s Pancake and Omelette House Best Breakfast on the Southern Oregon Coast In the Heart ofgold Beachon Hwy Open 7 days a week at 5:30 a.m. (541) A great place for Breakfast and Lunch. Grant s Grant s Grant s Grant s Grant s Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

29 CHETCO LN 5TH ST Brookings-Harbor BROOKINGS HARBOR IS located on America s Wild Rivers Coast and basks in weather patterns that foster some of the warmest temperatures on the coast. Considered the gateway to the Oregon Coast and recreation on the Chetco River, Brookings is a center for commercial flower growing and tourism and has become home to a growing number of retirees. The city celebrates its annual Azalea Festival on Memorial Day weekends. City Hall: 898 Elk Drive, Chamber of Commerce: Lower Harbor Road, , ATTRACTIONS! SALMON RUN GOLF COURSE / Hole Championship Course ATRIVERS EDGE RV RESORT Full hook-ups, Cabins, Riverfront, Clubhouse, HS Wireless # BEST WESTERN BEACHFRONT INN All Oceanfront Rooms! Pool, Spa, Jacuzzi Rooms $ HARBOR INN MOTEL / Jacuzzi Suites, Free DSL RESTAURANTS % BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE BELLA/ Fine Italian cuisine, romantic ambience, excellent service! SPECIAL SHOPS ^ VILLADECOR & FINE LIGHTING Huge selection of Lighting! Accesories, Artwork, Furniture REAL ESTATE & CENTURY 21 AGATE REALTY *2 Locations* Call for free brochure or tour of Brookings or * EMERALD COAST ESTATES A secure Community for Active Adults 55 and over! Learn more at EmeraldCoastEstates.com ( PREMIER PROPERTIES / Let us show you Brookings & beyond! SERVICES BL BROOKINGS-HARBOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Lower Harbor Road, Brookings, OR TO BROOKINGS %^( & REDWOOD OAK ST RAILROAD ST CHETCO AVE ALDER ST CHETCO RIVER BOARDWALK SHOP PI NG CENTER RD BL LOWER HARBOR RD & $ ST WHA RF TANBARK RD U.S. COAST GUARD STATION # BOAT BASIN RD BENHAM LANE OCEANVIEW DR * PEDRIOLI N PACIFIC OCEAN Photo by Alicia Spooner Looking north fromthomas Creek Bridge. BEACHFRONT INN At the Port of Brookings Harbor ON THE OCEAN 102 dramatic beachfront units with private decks Kitchenettes All rooms with refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers Swimming pool & spa Suites with ocean view whirlpool tubs Just steps away to the beach FORRESERVATIONS CALL (541) or Just 20 minutes north of Crescent City Boat Basin Road PO Box 2729 Harbor, OR Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

30 Relaxing and Memorable South Bank Chetco River Road Brookings, OR (541) Toll Free: (888) atriversedge.com The PULSE of Photo by Leslie Parkes The natural bridges north of Brookings. Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

31 memorates the 1856 Battle of Pistol River Pistol River to Carpenterville Road Start here for a driving adventure on a paved back road that runs roughly parallel to Hwy and rejoins it north of Brookings at milepost Not advisable for RVs Samuel H. Boardman State Park Boardman is a long, narrow park consisting primarily of about 12 miles of rugged coastline and pocket beaches. Several viewpoint waysides have picnic tables. The principal ones are Arch Rock Point, Thunder Rock Cove, Natural Bridges Cove, North Island Trail, Indian Sands Trail, Whalehead Trail, House Rock, Cape Ferrelo, Lone Ranch, and Rainbow Rock. The beach at Thunder Rock Cove is considered one of the best of the sheltered beaches, or bikini beaches, on the coast. Look for wild goats. The portion of the Oregon Coast Trail that runs through Curry County begins at Cape Ferrelo and ends at Humbug Mountain State Park. The entire coast trail provides more than 300 miles to hike Thomas Creek Bridge The highest bridge in Oregon crosses 345 feet above creek bottom. Built in 1964, the bridge is supported by two steel legs. To appreciate the structure s magnitude, pull into the parking area at the bridge s south end. Follow a short trail west for the best look at the gigantic geometric steel legs supporting the bridge Pistol River Carpenterville Road South Access This is a paved back-road adventure that loops back to milepost Harris Beach State Park Named for George Harris, a pioneer from Scotland who raised sheep and cattle here, Harris Beach has 150 campsites as well as picnic facilities. The largest island of the Oregon Coast, Bird Island, is a breeding place for a variety of birds, including tufted puffins. Across Hwy is the State Welcome Center and Rest Area. Restrooms are open year-round but the visitor center is closed in winter months. Wireless Internet access is provided Brookings Harbor (ZIP 97415) See city page Central Mall The Oregon and California Lumber Company (O&C) ran Brookings as a company town in the early part of the 20th century. The Central Building, constructed in 1915 by O&C, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A small museum of local history is in the basement Chetco River A modern four-lane highway bridge spans the Chetco River, which divides Brookings from its unincorporated neighbor Harbor. The North Bank Road goes up the Chetco River to nearby Azalea Park and 10 miles farther to Alfred A. Loeb State Park. The state park has 50 campsites and 3 cabins and is near a trail through a redwood grove. On the south side, South Bank Road leads inland to Salmon Run Golf Course. The 18-hole course was constructed to preserve the environment as much as possible. A meandering stream has numerous bridges and is the biggest hazard for golfers. Salmon actually do inhabit the golf course. Lower Harbor Road reaches the Port of Brookings Harbor. Port facilities include a marina, port-operated RV park, a boardwalk, and shops. The chamber of commerce building is well marked and offers both advice and brochures for visitors Chetco Valley Historical Museum The museum is home to the state s largest Monterey cypress, which was planted in the 1850s. Open mid-april through October, Thursdays through Sundays, OREGON CALIFORNIA STATE LINE 72 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

32 Del Norte County THIS NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA county covers 1008 square miles and has a population of 27,507. From the town of Smith River near the Oregon state line to the Klamath area near its southern end, Del Norte County is recreation oriented. Two major rivers, the Smith and the Klamath, flow into the Pacific. The Smith River National Rec Area includes the river s three forks. Redwood groves of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park along Hwy 199 and Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park along Hwy create scenic corridors along the county s major highways. The bulbs from which almost all of the world s Easter lilies grow are produced in a stretch a few miles north and south of the state line. The area code in Del Norte is OREGON-CALIFORNIA STATE LINE 0.5 Pelican State Beach 1.9 Kamph Memorial Park Situated on a bluff overlooking the ocean, tent only camping. 2.9 Lucky 7 Casino Open 24/7 with slots, blackjack, bingo, nonsmoking restaurant, and RV parking. 3.6 Smith River 6.5 Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery 7.0 Smith River (Zip 95567) 9.2 North Bank Road Turn east on Hwy 197 to follow Smith River to Ruby VanDeventer County Park with camping among the redwoods. At 3-1/2 miles is the Del Norte Golf Course, and after about 7 miles, the road connects with Hwy 199. Turn west to travel a scenic loop through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park back to Hwy. 9.4 Lake Earl Drive Turn west for access to Kellogg Beach for hiking and horse trails, the town of Fort Dick, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Tolowa Dunes State Park, home of two large coastal lagoons Florence Keller Park This park has 50 campsites in a quiet setting in the redwoods, only a few miles from town. Operated by Del Norte County, the facilities are not lavish but campsites are only $10/night. Reservations at, Junction Hwy 199 Scenic Hwy 199 travels through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Smith River National Rec Area, and the communities of Hiouchi and Gasquet Crescent City (ZIP 95531) See city page Ocean World Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

33 Del Norte County, CA Crescent City CRESCENT CITY IS the gateway to the Smith River National Recreation Area. The visitor center at the Redwood National and State Parks headquarters is worth a stop before exploring the redwoods. The nearby Smith River Scenic Byway follows one of the largest Wild and Scenic River Systems in the United States. St. George s Reef Lighthouse lies six miles off Point St. George at the northeast corner of the Crescent City. A scenic drive extends along the oceanfront all the way into the center of the city. It passes Pebble Beach and the municipal airport, and the Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge offshore. Closer to downtown, Battery Point Lighthouse is on an island so close that it is accessible by foot at low tide. Crescent City s harbor supports both commercial and sport fishing vessels. The city s namesake Crescent Beach extends in a broad crescent to the south. A tsunami struck Crescent City after the great Alaska earthquake of 1964 and destroyed the business district. Evidence of it can still be seen and its memory is preserved in the many local names incorporating the word Tsunami. Elk Valley Casino, nestled in the redwoods on the edge of Crescent City, offers a festive gaming experience. Nearby is the public 18-hole Del Norte Golf Course, Tsunami Lanes state-ofthe-art bowling alley, and the Tsunami Sports Bar and Grill for viewing premier sporting events. Visit the Historical Society Museum s Tolowa and Yurok Indian artifacts and original lens from the St. George Reef Lighthouse, and also visit the Marine Mammal Center, one of three rescue and rehabilitation centers in California. The visitor center is adjacent to the park headquarters on Front Street. Hospital: Sutter Coast Hospital, 800 E Washington Blvd., County Courthouse: 981 H St., City Hall: 377 J St., Del Norte County Crescent City Chamber of Commerce: 1001 Front St., , Klamath Area AMERICA S WILD RIVERS Coast ends in the Klamath area and the center of the Redwood National and State Parks. The Klamath area stretches approximately 7 miles from Wilson Creek Beach to High Bluff, where Klamath River flows into the Pacific, and inland along the river to Klamath Glen. The largest attraction in the area is Trees of Mystery with its unique forest tour, museum of American Indian artifacts, and a gondola ride. Other attractions in the area are the Tour Thru Tree, Klamath River jet boat rides, and excellent fishing prospects. Del Norte County Crescent City Chamber of Commerce: 1001 Front St., , ATTRACTIONS! DEL NORTE GOLF COURSE Secluded in the Redwoods, a beautiful layout, ELK VALLEY CASINO We have all the luck you need! # KLAMATH RIVER JET BOAT TOURS JETS(5387) Fun for everyone! Daily trips! $ TREES OF MYSTERY Ride the Famous Sky Trail Gondola & more! treesofmystery.com LODGING % ANCHOR BEACH INN - OCEANVIEW ROOMS Great Beach Location! Free Continental Breakfast! ^ BEST WESTERN NORTHWOODS INN Pool, Restaurant, & more! / & HIOUCHI RV RESORT / In the heart of Redwood National Park! Many amenities! SPECIAL SHOPS * LAST CHANCE LIQUORS Open 7 days, Discounted prices, Great selection! SERVICES ( DEL NORTE COUNTY/CRESCENT CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / Front Street, Crescent City, CA PACIFIC OCEAN * LAKE EARL CRESCENT CITY N ^ $ TREES OF MYSTERY SMITH RIVER EL KVALLEY RD % 197! DEL NORTE COUNTY 199 & CRESCENT CITY ( FRONT STREET # KLAMATH RIVER KLAMATH 74 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/2007

34 See underwater marine life and sea lion performances, Elk Valley Casino Turn on Elk Valley Road and travel east for a mile to Howland Hill Road. Turn right for 1/2 mile, and casino is on the left Crescent City Harbor Access by Citizen Dock and Anchor Way Enderts Beach Road Enjoy the broad expanse of Crescent Beach or continue past to Crescent Beach Overlook for a panoramic view from a headland. Access to Enderts Beach or Nickel Creek campground is on foot or by bicycle Vista Point This is a must-stop turnout on Hwy with a view north to Crescent City and beaches south of town before heading into the redwoods Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Redwoods edge the highway with turnouts to groves and trails Damnation Creek Trail 34.0 False Klamath Cove/Wilson Creek A protected beach and picnic area at the mouth of Wilson Creek Lagoon Creek Picnic, fish in the freshwater lagoon, or hike Yurok Loop trail to a panoramic view Trees of Mystery No one can miss giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox at the entrance. Hike the forest trail, ride the Sky Trail gondola, and visit the End of the Trail Museum, Turnoff to Klamath Overlook Turn on Requa Road and follow Klamath River uphill to viewpoint overlooking the mouth of the river and panorama Klamath (ZIP 95548) See city page Turnoff to Tour Thru Tree Take Terwer Valley exit to Hwy 169 and follow signs. Most cars and pickups can drive through the huge living redwood tree, Junction Hwy 169 to Klamath Glen 40.8 Coastal Drive/West Klamath Beach Road Turn here for a scenic loop along the south bank of the Klamath River and up to Flint Ridge for views from High Bluff with picnic area. Return by Alder Camp Road. Not advisable for trailers or motor homes Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway This 10-mile scenic drive passes through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, which has hiking trails, Big Tree Wayside, and Elk Meadow day-use and campground Del Norte County Line/End of America s Wild Rivers Coast Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2006/

35 Circle No. 46 on AD INFO CARD.