2015 Visitors Guide

Visitors Guide

Visitors Guide

DOUGLAS COUNTY 2015 DOUGLAS COUNTY 2015

Page 2 — Visitors Guide Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Douglas County

The Cascade Mountains, featuring the spire of Mount Thielsen and the mass of Mount Bailey, stand tall to the east. The slightly

sloping beaches that endure the constant pounding of the Pacific Ocean surf lie to the west.

Douglas County features those extremes and plenty of others.

There are the North Umpqua River and Diamond Lake in the Douglas fir-covered mountains and Salmon Harbor and Winchester Bay on the coast.

In between are the hundred valleys of the Umpqua with a blend of grasses, oaks, madrones and firs.

In those valleys are 12 incorporated cities and a patchwork of smaller communities. The biggest is Roseburg, the county seat, which is split by both Interstate 5 and the South Umpqua River.

To the south are Myrtle Creek, Tri City, Riddle, Canyonville, Days Creek and Glendale. Highlights in those areas include Galesville Reservoir, Seven Feathers Casino Resort and the South Umpqua River.

In north Douglas County, there are Winchester, Sutherlin, Oakland, Yoncalla and Drain. Points of interest include Umpqua Community College, Cooper Creek Reservoir and the Oakland Museum.

To the west are Winston, Camas Valley, Elkton and Reedsport. Wildlife Safari,

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, the Elkton Community Education Center and the Umpqua Discovery Center are featured attractions.

To the east is Glide — gateway to the Umpqua National Forest — Idleyld Park, Steamboat, forest trails and high Cascade lakes.

The county’s economy is as varied as its land, its wildlife and fish, with people working in everything from agriculture to manufacturing to timber. There is also a

large retirement community.People live here because they like

the four seasons. There are no extended freezing periods nor major snowfalls to the west of the Cascades. And there are no extended summer days of 100-degree weather.

Spring showers turn the countryside green, and summer’s warmth usually continues through September.

Welcome to Douglas County, which presents so many facets and faces.

The News-Review

A diversity of geographic economy and community

WELCOME

INDEXCalendar of events..............14Coast....................................28Crater Lake..........................23Diamond Lake......................24Douglas County Fair..............4Festivals.................................6Galleries.................................3Graffiti Weekend..................10Museums.............................18

Music concerts....................11North Umpqua Trail.............30Seven Feathers.....................8Visitors centers....................24Waterfalls.............................26 Welcome................................2Wildlife Safari.........................7Wildlife watching..................20Wine.....................................12

COVER: Two lambs on the Singleton Ranch near Glide keep watch over their mother. MICHAEL SULLIVAN/The News-Review

VISITORS GUIDE ONLINEFind visitor information on our website at

nrtoday.com/visitorsguide2015

Features Editor:Craig Reed

Design Editor:TJ McLean

Photo Editor:Michael Sullivan

Publisher/Editor:Jeff Ackerman

All contents copyrighted and may not be reproduced

without consent of The News-Review.

The Visitors Guide is published annually.

Email correspondence regarding this publication to [email protected] or

via fax to 541-957-4270

Thai & Chinese CuisineOpen 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner 4:30pm-9:00pm

Closed Sunday2521 W. Harvard • 541-677-8397

BANGKOK WEST

Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Visitors Guide — Page 3

Arts and crafts featured at area’s galleriesART GALLERY AT UCC, Whipple

Fine Arts Building, Umpqua Com-munity College, 1140 College Road, Winchester. The Student Showcase exhibit continues through June 5. Gallery hours until then are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Gallery is also open during events in the Whipple Fine Arts Building. The gallery will close for the summer and will reopen with the beginning of fall term around Oct. 1. 541-440-4691.

CLARK STUDIO AND GALLERY, 130 N.E. Exchange Ave., Roseburg — Kevin Clark wood block prints, Japanese collection of art, artists from the past and selection of present day local artists through the summer. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 541-672-2180.

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg — From the historic dig pit to the Ore-gon Trail tales exhibit, the museum focuses on learning for all ages. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors and free for children 17 and younger. 541-957-7007 or umpquavalleymuseums.org.

ELKTON COMMUNITY EDUCA-TION CENTER, 15850 Highway 38 West, Elkton — Plein Air display, photography show, Elkton artists and various other art shows pre-sented through the year. In addition, the library building features year-round shows that change periodi-cally. From Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From Labor

Day to Memorial Day, library gallery is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Free admission. 541-584-2692.

FISHER’S FLOWERS AND FINE ART GALLERY, 638 W. Harrison St., Roseburg. — Throught June 19, “Seeing the Light” by Irv Williams, limited edition digital print, and “Friends of Mine,” Claudia Lapham, acrylic artist. From June 22 to Sept. 4, Paul Zegers with acrylic cityscapes and Judy Hoiness with acrylic landscapes. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Satur-day by appointment. 541-672-6621.

THE GALLERY AT MARSHANNE LANDING, 175 Hogan Road, Oakland — The Gallery showcases works from 22 Douglas County artists. On display are bronze and porcelain pieces by Ginger Updegrave, pastels by Jan Horn and Trudy Reynolds and works made of fiber, jewelry, glass, raku and iron. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, otherwise by appointment. Free admission. 541-459-7998.

GALLERY NORTHWEST, 625 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg — Features the works of 14 local artists in vari-ous mediums, including pottery, oils, acrylic, pastels watercolor, wood-work and jewelry. Interior displays and work in the window changes each month. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Fri-day and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 541-817-2784.

GALLERY 7, Seven Feathers

Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwale-ta Lane, Canyonville — Seven Feathers’ Gallery 7 features works

created by professional artists from the Pacific Northwest. The art is on display in two main areas within Seven Feathers — the main exhibit hallway across from the River Rock Spa and the lobby area near the Kabi Cafe. Exhibits change four times per year. Gallery 7 is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Free admission. 541-839-1312.

OAKLAND MUSEUM, 130 Locust St. — The museum features the history of Oakland from the 1850s to the present. Exhibits include rooms typical of early Oakland homes plus a bank, post office, and grocery store. The museum is open from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily except holidays. No admission charge, but donations are appreciated. Oakland Museum is publicly supported by contributions and operated by volunteers. 541-459-3087 or historicoaklandoregon.com.

SUSAN COMERFORD STUDIO

AND GALLERY, 485 S.E. Kane St., Roseburg. — Comerford, known for her large oil landscapes of the North Umpqua River and the Pacific Northwest, has works in public as well as private collec-tions. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. 541-784-8722 or 800-563-0417 or susancomerford.com.

UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport — The “Tidewaters and Time” exhibit launches a journey starting with the Kuuich Indians and explorers such as Jedediah Smith, extend-ing through pioneers’ stories of town life and including videos of how logging was done in the past. “Pathways to Discovery” takes visitors on a simulated outdoor

adventure featuring four seasons in various environments – an estuary, forest, meadow and the dunes, with a stop at a weather station. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per adult and $4 for children ages 5 to 16. 541-271-4816 or umpquadis-coverycenter.com.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg — Through June 28, “ArtWorks NW,” a juried show that displays the art of the best of northwest artists in the Hallie Brown Ford Gallery. In the Red Gallery, two selected works from Umpqua Community College’s per-manent art collection and Photo Lu-cida Top 50, a slide presentation of contemporary photography. “Layers” by painter Vinita Pappas is in Gallery II, “High Desert Dreams” by photog-rapher Rich Bergeman is in the cor-ridor and entry way areas, and there is the Student Gallery. From July 17 to Sept. 11, the Umpqua Valley Arts Association’s annual members show, “UVAA Open,” will display members’ artwork of all media and themes. Deadline to submit art is June 10. “Umpqua Plein Air” will be the ex-hibit from Sept. 19 through Oct. 23. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Youth art classes at $5 a child are 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 541-672-2532 or uvarts.com.

YE OLDE ART SHOPPE, 106 N.E. Oak St., Myrtle Creek — At 5,000-plus square feet, the gallery displays local artists’ works of oil, pastel, acrylic paintings, pencil drawings and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 541-863-6843.

The News-Review

GALLERIES

Galleries & ExhibitsExceptional work in all media and styles from throughout the region.Over 30 exhibits a year.

Umpqua Plein AirArtists capture unique landscapes in the beautiful Umpqua Valley.September 16 - 19, 2015

Arts in EducationServing Douglas County youth with Saturday Classes, Field Trips, and in-school art lessons.

Summer Arts Festival47 years celebrating art. Live music, 100+ vendors, art projects for families.June 26 - 28, 2015

1642 W. Harvard, roseburg uvarts.com • 541-672-2532

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR

Country and rock highlights fair entertainment

T he 2015 Douglas County Fair has a stellar music lineup this year, as well as a

number of new events. Country singer, writer and re-

cord producer Martina McBride will take the stage on Wednes-day, Aug. 5. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd will play on Thursday, Aug. 6, with alternative rock band Chevelle on Friday, Aug. 7 and legendary rockers, Kansas, closing the fair on Saturday, Aug. 8.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free with gate admission.

The Douglas County carnival wristband will be offered this year at a new value. The bands will be $25 if purchased before Aug. 5, and $35 during the week of fair.

Regular admission will be $8

on presale until July 31 and $10 at the gate for adults. Children 6 to 12 are $4 on presale until July 31 and $6 at the gate. Chil-dren 5 and under are free.

Special admission days in-clude Wednesday, Aug. 5, which allows seniors in for free until 3 p.m., as well as a 50 percent

military discount. US Cellular’s Buddy Day on Thursday, Aug. 6 will include a buy one get one free until 5 p.m. at the main gate. On Friday, Aug. 7 dress a vegetable to get in for free from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A new event at the Open Class Exhibits will be “Caps for Cancer.” Homemade caps or turbans can be brought into

the fair for judging and prizes. All caps will be donated to the patients at the Douglas County Cancer Center.

Teens will also be excited to know that there will be a new attraction added to the Teen Zone on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. More details on that attraction will be released later.

The News-Review

Martina McBride

Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform at the Douglas County Fair on Aug. 6. COURTESY PHOTOS



Summer festivals offer plenty of summer fun

C ities in Douglas County seem to save their best for sum-mer. Festivals return

to the Umpqua Valley this year, drawing people from their houses to bask in the sunshine.

Each town has something to offer as artists collaborate, car enthusiasts congregate and ath-letes compete in festivals across the county. Get outside to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, and before the warmth yields to another gray Southern Oregon winter.

BLOOMS AND BUTTER-FLIES GARDEN CELEBRA-TION — June 20. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Elkton Community Education Center honors the end of spring by celebrating the season's best attributes. Craft booths, vendors, demonstra-tions, art show, student tours, used book, plant and produce sales are included. 541-584-2692. www.elktonbutterflies.com.

UMPQUA VALLEY SUM-MER ARTS FESTIVAL — June 26-28. The county’s biggest arts show unfolds with more than 130 artists’ booths spread across the grounds of

Fir Grove Park in Roseburg. Live music from a variety of talent will be featured on two stages over the three-day event. Furniture makers, painters, potters, wood carvers, jewelry makers and others display their works, while a caravan of food vendors offers diverse entree selections, snacks beverages and desserts. Beer and wine will be available for adults, and the Kid’s Zone offers crafts and face-painting activities for kids of all ages. $3 admission fee; kids 6 and younger get in free. 541-672-2532.

RIDDLE SAWDUST

JUBILEE — July 2-4. This an-nual Fourth of July celebration boasts South Douglas County’s largest fireworks display. The three-day celebration incluces car shows, outhouse races, mu-sic, vendors, several competi-tions and games. There is a 4th of July parade, as well as the firework show on Saturday at 10 p.m. 541-643-2758.

GRAFFITI WEEKEND — July 8-12. The celebration marks its 34th year in 2015. Roseburg flashes back to the 1950s and early ’60s for this celebration, patterned after the car-crazy youths in the film

“American Graffiti.” Auto events include show-and-shines, a poker run, a car auction, an-tique and working truck show, cruises in downtown Roseburg, Winston and Sutherlin, and a fun run from Roseburg to Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville. Other events include a barbecue at Sherm’s Thunderbird, music, booths and downtown sidewalk sales. 1-800-444-9584 and graffiti-weekend.com.

MYRTLE CREEK SUM-MER FESTIVAL — July 23-26. Numerous food booths, games and arts and crafts ven-dors gather in Millsite Park. Sponsored by the Myrtle Creek Lions Club. 541-863-5233.

NORTH UMPQUA MUSIC FEST — July 17-19. A fami-ly-friendly outdoor festival held on a ranch in Glide. Multiple concerts, food, beer and wine, arts and crafts, a children’s area, camping and musical guests make it fun for all. Gates open on Friday at 4 p.m., 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.www.nu-musicfest.com.

DUNEFEST — July 29-Aug. 2. Thousands of ATV enthusi-asts are drawn to Winchester

The News-Review

FESTIVALS

CONTINUES ON PAGE 8

A monarch butterfly lands on a leaf in the Elkton Community Education Center Butterfly Pavilion.

MICHAEL SULLIVAN/THE NEWS-REVIEW

Nov 22nd - Jan 1st

Open Every Night

23rdAnnual

FeaturingOne-of-a kind light show

Santa each nightGoodies & Crafts

River Forks Park6 Miles West of Roseburg

Over 300,000 Lights,80+ Animated Displays, Horse

Drawn Wagon Rides, World’s Largest Nutcracker and Holiday Village with a

must-see light show!

Sun- Thurs: 5:30 - 9 pmFri, Sat & Holidays:

5:30 - 10 pmCall for more info: 541-672-3469

umpquavalleyfestivaloflights.com

Annual Duck Race for Children August 29th at River Forks Park

The Duck Race is a benefit to help fundDouglas County Agencies for the

Prevention of Child Abuse

2015

Mark your Calendar


Adventure and animal lovers abound

W INSTON — Wildlife Safari continues to be one the top

tourist attractions not only in southern Oregon, but the entire West Coast. The unique des-tination site allows visitors to drive-thru safari-style and view over 550 animals roaming free-ly in their natural habitat.

This year, many new Wildlife Safari animals were welcomed to the park. On March 23, marmoset twins were born. The staff hopes that they are just the first in a series of births by the marmosets. A typical wild marmoset family consists of 15 family members.

The newest cheetah ambas-sador, Pancake, was born Feb. 28. Wildlife Safari is the largest cheetah breeder in the Western Hemisphere, having ushered in 178 cheetahs since its start. The breeding program strives to have two to three cheetah litters annually.

The zoo’s 3-year-old African lioness, Mtai, gave birth in early February to four healthy cubs – the first lion cubs in the last two decades.

A number of animals were also brought to the park, in-cluding three new elephants girls, Sumatran sister tigers and Geoffroy's marmosets.

The Safari has a variety of fun up close and personal animal encounters as well. The el-ephant splash event fea-tures an “Indiana Jones” style underground tunnel and cave where visitors can watch one of the five elephants under the waterfall or in the waterhole.

The park recently took ad-venture to a whole new level with the Roars and Snores

overnight camping ex-perience with the lions, the hippo kiss painting encounter, a chance to give an elephant a bath, opportunities

to meet the new baby lions or sister tigers, and a behind-the-scenes giraffe barn experience. There are also self guided tours and bus tours.

Wildlife Safari includes a free walk-about zoo and Safari Village, featuring additional animals such as reptiles, birds, a petting area, Australian Wal-laroos, cats and more. Shows at the Safari Dome, a playground, camel rides, train rides and food are also available.

In 1972, the park was found-ed by Frank Hart on a 600-acre cattle ranch in Winston. The location was chosen because of

its proximity to Inter-state 5 and

its natural resemblance to South Africa. The Safari is a non-profit

organization relying solely on ticket sales and donations.

BRITTANY ARNOLDThe News-Review

WILDLIFE SAFARI

The hippos had a moment of frolic while a zebra and bear basked in the spring sun during a trip around the drive-through.

TJ McLEAN/NEWS-REVIEW PHOTOS

1790 SAFARI ROAD WINSTON, OREGON

WWW.WILDLIFESAFARI.NET | 541-679-6761

Open Daily!

Over Up closeOver

in our 4.5 mile drive thru Park

with Bears, Lions, Tigers, Giraffes, Elephants and more!in our Village

600 Animals Encounters200 Animals

Page 8 — Visitors Guide Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015CASINO/FESTIVALS

Seven Feathers offers variety of activities

S tarting as a small Cow Creek Bingo Hall on the edge of Canyon-ville in 1992, the Seven

Feathers Casino Resort is now one of the fastest growing re-sorts in region.

The destination spot fea-tures Nevada-style gambling, a

variety of restaurant and food selections, a spa and world-re-nowned entertainment.

The casino features a high-stakes area, more than 1,000 slot machines, video poker and Keno. Gallery 7, featuring orig-inal art from Douglas County, connects the casino and the resort. The K-Bar Steak House opened two years ago.

The hotel features 300 rooms

and indoor pool and fitness center. The Seven Feathers RV Resort across the interstate has 191 spaces.

The River Rock Spa features a variety of massages, body treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures and a full-service hair salon.

Earlier this month, the Steelhead Lounge debuted. The lounge is a new, expanded

non-smoking area, and accord-ing to casino officials, is the largest non-smoking casino area in Oregon. It’s 10,000 square feet is double the size of the casino’s previous non-smok-ing area.

Adjacent to Interstate 5, Sev-en Feathers is located 25 miles south of Roseburg in Canyon-ville, off Exit 99.

The News-Review

Bay, the heart of the Oregon Dunes, for American sand drag races, poker run and more. In addition to all the action on the sand, there are vendor booths, food, music and exhibitions featuring the latest products and vehicles. Sand dune trea-sure hunt, show and shine and concerts. 541-271-3495 or 800-247-2155 or dunefest.com.

CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES — Aug. 14-16. Bagpipe music and jigs await those who attend this celebration of Scot-tish, Welsh and Irish culture in Winston’s Riverbend Park. Ethnic food, along with various competitions and games, will

provide entertainment for the entire family. Edged weapons competition, youth athletic competition, and caber toss and hammer toss. 541-673-7463 or dcscots.org.

SUTHERLIN BLACKBER-RY FESTIVAL — Aug. 14-16. Event celebrates its 27th year and kicks off on Friday night with a cruise-in dance and barbecue. The festival features a variety of entertainment, car shows, cruises, dancing, cookoffs, motorcycle show, BMX racing, mud volleyball, 4×4 barrel races and several prize drawings. Food and craft booths are part of the fun at this event held in Sutherlin’s Central Park. 541-680-1341. www.blackberry-festival.com.

CANYONVILLE PIONEER DAYS — Aug. 27-29. Old-fash-ioned, small-town fun is the backbone for this community event held at Pioneer Park, now in its 49th year. Past Pioneer Days have offered barbecues and pie auctions, cake walks and bingo, a parade, bed race, frog jumps, tug of war, lawn mower race, an antiques and collectibles show, and dances. 541-218-2185.

KOOL COASTAL NIGHTS — Aug. 21-22. Classic car

enthusiasts from around the Northwest cruise to Beach Bou-levard in Winchester Bay for this event, which includes more than 400 1980 cars or vechiles, a burn-out contest, a show-and-

shine and Parade of Champi-ons, Harbor Cruise and poker walk. Free to the public; reg-istration fee for car show and contest. 541-662-1902. www.koolcoastalnights.com.

ELKTON FORT UMPQUA DAYS – Sept. 5-6. A Saturday morning parade marks the beginning of a two-day celebra-tion of country life. Featured are crafts and food booths, art show, games, Fort Umpqua tours, historic activities, music, pancake breakfast, barbecue dinner, butterfly release, bass tournament and a historical pageant. Held at the Elk-ton Community Education Center on Highway 38 West. 541-584-2692.

WINSTON-DILLARD MELON FESTIVAL — Sept. 18-20. Dillard’s claim to fame used to be its melon produc-tion. Today, contestants face off in a contest to see who can swallow the most melon chunks. Other contests and competitions are scheduled and a variety of live entertainment is offered as well as food, craft and game booths. This will be the 47th Melon Festival. Held at Riverbend Park in Winston. 541-679-0118.

FESTIVALSFrom page 6


LEFT - Larry Nelson of Albany helps position a pumpkin before it is weighed at the Canyonville Pumpkin Festival. CORNER - Thomas Mentes of Roseburg participates in the pumpkin pie eating contest.


Page 10 — Visitors Guide Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015BEER CONCERT

Music’s in the air at Douglas County venuesMUSIC ON THE HALF SHELL

ROSEBURGFeatures concerts from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays from June 30 through Aug. 18. There will be no break for the Douglas County Fair.

All shows are free at the Nich-ols Band Shell in Stewart Park, Roseburg.

June 30 — Big Bad Voodoo DaddyJuly 7 — Stone FoxesJuly 14 — Martha Redbone ProjectJuly 21 — King Sunny Adé July 28 — California Guitar TrioAug. 4 — Robert Cray BandAug. 11 — New Hot Club Of AmericaAug. 18 — The Waifs

MUSIC IN THE PARKMYRTLE CREEK

The weekly concert series in its 29th year, features music from 6 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursdays in July and August in Myrtle Creek’s Millsite Park. The series takes a break for the Myrtle Creek Summer Festi-val and the Douglas County Fair.

All shows are free, as is parking.The bandshell and stage include a con-

crete dancing area, and the grassy area can accommodate hundreds of concertgoers. Bring your own seats and blankets. Pets are welcome.

July 9 — Kerry ChristensenJuly 16 — The Eddy Ross BandJuly 31 — The Tim Hall Band (This

changed from Thursday, July 30 to Friday, July 31)

Aug. 6 — Frankie Hernandez - The Old

Craft beer making a comeback in Roseburg

W ine may be the star of the Umpqua Val-ley, but craft beer is

making a strong comeback since it’s

first start in the early

1850s. Roseburg is

now home to a number of pubs,

growler fill sta-tions and brew-eries with tasting

rooms. Check out www.brewburg.com for more information.

Backside Brewing, 1640 Odell St., Roseburg. Thursday 4-7 p.m.; Friday 5-10 p.m. and Saturday 2-10 p.m.

Draper's Draft House, 640 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg. Tuesday through Saturday 3-11 p.m.

Loggers Tap House, 2060 N.W. Stewart Parkway, Roseburg. Sunday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

McMenamin's Roseburg Station, 700 S.E. Sheridan St., Roseburg. Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday noon-10 p.m.

Old 99 Brewing,

3750 Hooker Road, Roseburg, Thursday 5-7 p.m.; Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday noon-8 p.m.

O'Toole's Pub, 328 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg. Monday through Sat-urday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Salud Restaurant and Brew-ery, 537 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg. Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to close.

Splitz Family Grill, 2400 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd., Roseburg. Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.

Two Shy Brewing, 1308 N.W. Park St., Roseburg. Thurs-day 4-8 p.m.; Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 2-8 p.m.

The News-Review

Paint the Town

presentsA breast

cancer awareness fundraiser to benefitDouglas County

EventOctober

17th

Featuring the 4th Annual Amedisys Hospice Bra Auction

Fun evening of food, drinks, shopping and entertainment

at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Visitors Guide — Page 11BEER CONCERT

Music’s in the air at Douglas County venuesMUSIC ON THE HALF SHELL

ROSEBURGFeatures concerts from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays from June 30 through Aug. 18. There will be no break for the Douglas County Fair.

All shows are free at the Nich-ols Band Shell in Stewart Park, Roseburg.

June 30 — Big Bad Voodoo DaddyJuly 7 — Stone FoxesJuly 14 — Martha Redbone ProjectJuly 21 — King Sunny Adé July 28 — California Guitar TrioAug. 4 — Robert Cray BandAug. 11 — New Hot Club Of AmericaAug. 18 — The Waifs

MUSIC IN THE PARKMYRTLE CREEK

The weekly concert series in its 29th year, features music from 6 to 8:30 p.m. most Thursdays in July and August in Myrtle Creek’s Millsite Park. The series takes a break for the Myrtle Creek Summer Festi-val and the Douglas County Fair.

All shows are free, as is parking.The bandshell and stage include a con-

crete dancing area, and the grassy area can accommodate hundreds of concertgoers. Bring your own seats and blankets. Pets are welcome.

July 9 — Kerry ChristensenJuly 16 — The Eddy Ross BandJuly 31 — The Tim Hall Band (This

changed from Thursday, July 30 to Friday, July 31)

Aug. 6 — Frankie Hernandez - The Old

Soul ParadeAug. 13 — ACES WILDAug. 20 — The Tory Rose BandAug. 27 — Mo' Jo BoogieInformation: 541-863-3037.

RIVERFRONT RHYTHMS REEDSPORT

This free concert series takes place in front of the Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport. Concerts are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Outdoor lawn seating. Bring your chairs or blankets. Food vendors on site. No pets, smoking or alcohol. Picnicking welcome. umpquadis-coverycenter.com.

June 25 — Done DealJuly 9 — Soul PieJuly 23 — Timber Wolf

Information: 541-271-4816.

RIVERBEND LIVE!WINSTON

The music gears up this summer from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in Riverbend Park on Thompson Avenue in Win-ston. People are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and to leave their pets at home. Admission is free.

For more information, call 541-430-1496 or riverbendlive.org.

July 3 — The Band Con BrioJuly 10 — Chubby Carrier & The

Bayou Swamp BandJuly 17 — Jonatha BrookeJuly 24-25 — Youth Theater presents

The Wizard of OzJuly 31 — Cowboy poet Andy Nelson

and western singer Dan Roberts

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR ROSEBURG

The county’s largest entertainment venue, taking place this year Aug. 5-8, will feature headline performers on four consecutive nights at the fairgrounds off Interstate 123 at 2110 Frear St., Roseburg. Main stage performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on the Umpqua Park Stage. General seating with fair admission.

Aug. 5 — Martina McBrideAug. 6 — Lynyrd SkynyrdAug. 7 — ChevelleAug. 8 — KansasInformation: 541-957-7010 or www.

co.douglas.or.us/dcfair/fair/entertainment.html

The Record Company was a past performer during the Music on the Half Shell concert series in Roseburg’s Stewart Park.

MICHAEL SULLIVAN/NEWS-REVIEW FILE PHOTO

www.riverbendlive.org

JULY 3

JULY 10

JULY 24-25

JULY 17

PRESENTSCHUBBY CARRIER

& THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND

ANDY NELSON Dan Roberts&COWBOY POET WESTERN SINGER

www.thebandconbrio.com

www.chubbycarrier.com

jonathabrooke.com

JULY 31

YOUTH THEATER

WINSTON’S 2015OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIESRIVERBEND PARK • FRIDAYS 7-9 PM

cowpokepoet.com www.oldbootsmusic.com


Editor’s Note: The following list was compiled by the Roseburg Visitor Center as of late April. Some events may not be included and some may change.

MAYMay 28-31. The Fox on the

Fairway. Umpqua Actors Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays at the Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard, Roseburg. 541-673-2125. www.uact-the-atre.com.

May 28-30. National Theatre Live, Man and Su-perman. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Rd. Roseburg. 541-440-4694.

May 29-30. The 2015 Wine-maker and Guest Chef Dinner Series. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Steamboat Inn, 52705 North Umpqua Highway, Idleyld. 800-840-8825. www.thesteam-boatinn.com.

May 30. Wine Country Trolley Tours opening. $49 per person. Trolley's run until Oct. 3. sevenfeathers.com.

May 30-31. Rabbit and Cavy Show. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Present-ed by Oregon League Rabbit and Cavy at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Building. Admission is free. 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg.

May 30. Modified Mini

Stock, OTRO, Pro 4 and Hor-net. Auto racing by Pacific Rac-ing Association at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010 or dcspeedway.org.

JUNEJune 4-7. The Fox on the

Fairway. Umpqua Actors Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays at the Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard, Roseburg. 541-673-2125. www.uact-the-atre.com.

June 5. The 2015 Winemak-er and Guest Chef Dinner Series. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Steamboat Inn, 52705 North Umpqua Highway, Idleyld. 800-840-8825. www.thesteam-boatinn.com.

June 5. Umpqua Singers concert at the UCC Centerstage Theatre. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Rd., Roseburg.

June 6. 3rd Annual Frontier Great Donate Car Show. A fundraiser for Myrtle Creek's Music in the Park Summer Concerts, this event in-cludes a car show, live music, a silent auction and raffle. 541-863-1155.

June 6-7. Free Fish-ing Weekend. The Oregon

Department of Fish and Wild-life offer Oregon residents and visitors a full weekend to fish, crab and clam without a license. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Cooper Creek Reservoir and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Diamond Lake, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Galesville Reservoir and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Lake Marie (kids 14 and younger). 541-440-3353.

June 6. 76th Annual Lamb Show, BBQ and Auction. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-584-2563.

June 6. Rib Roaring BBQ with the Lions. Close-up en-counter and lunch experience with the lions at Wildlife Safari. $90 per person. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Road, Winston. 541-679-6761, ext. 210.

June 6. The 2015 Winemak-er and Guest Chef Dinner Series. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Steamboat Inn, 52705 North Umpqua Highway, Idleyld. 800-840-8825. www.thesteam-boatinn.com.

June 11-14. The Fox on the Fairway. Umpqua Actors Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard, Roseburg.

541-673-2125. www.uact-the-atre.com.

June 12-14. 14th Annual Koi Show. Presented by the Oregon Koi and Watergarden Society. Judging on Saturday at 10 a.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sherm’s Thunderbird Market parking lot, 2553 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.

June 12-14. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at The Grand Victorian. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. The Grand Victorian, 828 North Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek. 541-680-2089.

June 13. Late Model, Pro 4, Street Stock, Mini Stock, Hor-net, OTRO. Auto racing by Pa-cific Racing Association at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010 or dcspeedway.org.

June 13. Annual Garden Tour of Douglas County. Visit six gardens. Presented by the League of Women Voters. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gardens of Douglas County, Roseburg. 541-496-0526.

June 13-14. South Douglas Rodeo and Parade. Rodeo starts at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Tri City Horse Arena in Myrtle Creek. The pa-rade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, on Main Street, Myrtle Creek. 541-863-3134.

CALENDARJune 13. Tenor Extraordi-

naire David Gustafson at Mar-shanne Landing Vineyard. 7 to 9 p.m. Reservations required. 175 Hogan Road, Oakland. 541-459-7998.

June 14. 43rd Annual Goat Show. Presented by the Rose-burg Dairy Goat Association. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Pavilion Arena, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-430-8792 or roseburgdairygoats.com.

June 18-21. The Fox on the Fairway. Umpqua Actors Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard, Roseburg. 541-673-2125. www.uact-the-atre.com.


June 20. Blooms and But-terflies Garden Celebration. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Highway 38, Elkton. Craft booths, vendors, demon-strations, art show, student tours, used book, plant and pro-duce sales. 541 584-2692. www.elktonbutterflies.com.

June 26-28. 47th Annu-al Summer Arts Festival. Presented by Umpqua Valley Arts Association, this cele-bration of live music and art draws thousands to Roseburg each year. Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard Ave. Roseburg. 541-672-2532. www.uvarts.com.

June 26-28. Murder Mystery

CALENDAR

1540 NE Diamond Lake Blvd • Roseburg • 672-9491Mon-Fri 8:00 to 5:30 • Sat 8:00 to Noon

Jay & Jan Taylor, Owners

QUALITY & SERVICE

Gene’s Brake & al i G n m e n t, in c.

ALIGNMENTSBRAKES SHOCKS & STRUTS

SUSPENSION WHEEL BALANCE

CUSTOM EXHAUSTCUSTOM U-BOLTS

Cars, Trucks, Motorhomes, RVsServing Douglas County for Over 36 years


541-673-2125. www.uact-the-atre.com.

June 12-14. 14th Annual Koi Show. Presented by the Oregon Koi and Watergarden Society. Judging on Saturday at 10 a.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sherm’s Thunderbird Market parking lot, 2553 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.


June 13. Late Model, Pro 4, Street Stock, Mini Stock, Hor-net, OTRO. Auto racing by Pa-cific Racing Association at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010 or dcspeedway.org.

June 13. Annual Garden Tour of Douglas County. Visit six gardens. Presented by the League of Women Voters. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gardens of Douglas County, Roseburg. 541-496-0526.

June 13-14. South Douglas Rodeo and Parade. Rodeo starts at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Tri City Horse Arena in Myrtle Creek. The pa-rade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, on Main Street, Myrtle Creek. 541-863-3134.

CALENDARJune 13. Tenor Extraordi-

naire David Gustafson at Mar-shanne Landing Vineyard. 7 to 9 p.m. Reservations required. 175 Hogan Road, Oakland. 541-459-7998.

June 14. 43rd Annual Goat Show. Presented by the Rose-burg Dairy Goat Association. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Pavilion Arena, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-430-8792 or roseburgdairygoats.com.

June 18-21. The Fox on the Fairway. Umpqua Actors Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sat-urdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard, Roseburg. 541-673-2125. www.uact-the-atre.com.


June 20. Blooms and But-terflies Garden Celebration. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Highway 38, Elkton. Craft booths, vendors, demon-strations, art show, student tours, used book, plant and pro-duce sales. 541 584-2692. www.elktonbutterflies.com.

June 26-28. 47th Annu-al Summer Arts Festival. Presented by Umpqua Valley Arts Association, this cele-bration of live music and art draws thousands to Roseburg each year. Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard Ave. Roseburg. 541-672-2532. www.uvarts.com.

June 26-28. Murder Mystery

Dinner Theatre at The Grand Victorian. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. The Grand Victorian, 828 North Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek. 541-680-2089.

June 27. Bikes, Brews & Bands at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. mo-torcycle and ATV swap meet. 3-7 p.m. breweries and bands. Free admission. 541-957-4234.

June 27. Novelty Night, Late Model, Pro 4, Street Stock, Hornet. Auto racing by Pacific Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.

June 27. Annual Poker Ride. Presented by the Roseburg Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails Mildred Kanipe Memo-rial Park. Proceeds will bene-fit Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park Horse Camp and Trails. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park, 16513 Elkhead Road, Oakland. 541-459-2819.

June 30. Music on the Half Shell Summer Concert Series at the Stewart Park Band Shell. 7 to 9 p.m. Stewart Park, 1005

NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg. 541-677-170.8 www.halfshell.org.

JULYJuly 2-4. Riddle Sawdust

Jubilee Festival. A communi-ty-wide celebration of America’s independence featuring a car show, barbecue, beer garden, street dance, a family area, outhouse races, parade and fire-works. 541-643-2758.

July 3. Riverbend Live! Summer concert series at River-bend Park in Winston, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays.

July 4. Hometown Fire-works in Roseburg. 6 to 11 p.m. Fireworks are at 9:55 p.m. Stewart Park, 1003 W. Stewart Park Drive, Roseburg. rose-burgfireworks.com.

July 4. Diamond Lake 4th of July Celebration. 541-793-3333.

July 4. Winston’s Communi-ty Celebration and Fireworks, Riverbend Park, Winston. 541-679-8721.

July 4. Riddle Fireworks. Riddle High School football field.

July 3-5. North Douglas 4th

of July Celebration. Parade, rodeo, fireworks. 541-849-2152.

July 7. Music on the Half Shell Summer Concert Series at the Stewart Park Band Shell. 7 to 9 p.m. Stewart Park, 1005 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg. 541-677-170.8 www.halfshell.org.

July 8-12. 34th Annual Roseburg Graffiti Weekend. The premier car show event in the Pacific Northwest. Show-n-shines, cruises, auctions, barbe-cues, poker runs, fun run, spe-cial appearances at the Douglas County Speedway. 800-444-9584. graffitiweekend.com.

July 8. Summer Music Con-cert Series at Pioneer Park in Canyonville. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Pioneer Park, Canyonville.

July 9. Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Most Thursday evenings in July and August. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bandshell in Millsite Park, Myr-tle Creek.

July 10. Graffiti, OTRO, Modified, Mini Stock, Hor-net. Auto racing by Pacific Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.

July 11. Summer Nite Cruise in Winston. 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Winston. All vehi-cles welcome. 540-530-7862.

July 12. Crab Feed at Melrose Vineyards. 4 to 8 p.m. $40 non-member, $30 member. Advance tickets required. 885 Melqua Road, Roseburg. 541-672-6080.

July 14. Music on the Half Shell Summer Concert Series at the Stewart Park Band

Volunteer guides take Eastwood Elementary School fifth graders fishing during the annual Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby at Cooper Creek Reservoir in Sutherlin.


CALENDAR

CONTINUED ON PG 14

Open mid-April through mid-January • www.krusefarms.com

Farm Market Bakery & Gift Shop

• Local produce fresh from our fields• Dried fruits & nuts• Handmade chocolates• Bakery items baked fresh daily• Greenhouse plants in season• Kruse’s own fresh salsa• Local beef and lamb

U-Pick Fruits & Vegetables

In Season532 Melrose Road • Roseburg541-672-5697 • 888-575-4268

Roseburg, OR

www.wintergreennursery.net

Cross the bridge south of Winston on 99. Look for the big green roof.

Owned and operated by theWinters family for over 40 years.

• Landscape Contractors License #5200, #10226• Nursery, Trees, Shrubs, Flowers• Florist & Gift Shop

Voted Favorite Nursery &Landscaper 13 Consecutive Years!

2014

©


Shell. 7 to 9 p.m. Stewart Park, 1005 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg. 541-677-170.8 www.halfshell.org.

July 17-18. Sutherlin Stam-pede Rodeo and Parade. Free with a canned food donation. The long-standing community event raises more than 4,000 pounds of food each year. 541-459-5829 or sutherlinstam-pede.com.

July 17. NSRA, Vintage Sprints, Hornets, Karts, OTRO. Auto racing by Pacif-ic Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.

July 17. North Umpqua Mu-sic Fest. Family-friendly out-door festival featuring multiple concerts, food, crafts and other vendors. 4 p.m. Friday. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at 15888 North Bank Road, Roseburg. 541-430-3281. www.numusicfest.com.

July 18. Roseburg Wings and Wheels. Highlighting clas-sic aircraft. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roseburg Regional Airport, 3896 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.

July 18. NSRA, Vintage Sprints, Hornets, Karts, OTRO. Auto racing by Pacific Racing

Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.


July 23-Aug. 3. Oregon Musical Theatre Festival. Multiple performances of “Kiss Me, Kate,” “Choir Girls: On the Road,” and “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College

Rd. 541-440-4691. www.ore-gonmtf.com.

July 24-25. North Douglas County Fair. July 24-25. Cele-brating its 93rd year, the event is touted as the longest contin-uously running fair in Oregon. Music, crafts, food and dance are planned for the Drain Civic Center. Also a parade.

July 25. Oregon Bicycle Ride. “Lighthouses & Lum-berjacks” starting and ending in Roseburg and covering 471 miles. There is nightly camping with the trip ending on Aug. 1. Presented by Bicycle Rides Northwest. 541-382-2633. www.bicycleridesnw.org.

July 25. Myrtle Creek Show and Shine Car Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Creekside Memorial park, Myrtle Creek. 541-863-6343.

July 25. Late Model, Pro 4, Street Stock, Mini Stock, Hornet. Auto racing by Pacif-ic Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.


AUGUSTAug. 4. Music on the Half

Shell Summer Concert Series at the Stewart Park Band Shell. 7 to 9 p.m. Stewart Park, 1005 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg. 541-677-170.8 www.halfshell.org.

Aug. 5-8. Douglas County Fair. Carnival rides, agricul-ture section, food booths, three entertainment stages and more than 150 vendors. Headline entertainment includes Marti-na McBride, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chevelle and Kansas. 541-957-7010 or co.douglas.or.us/dcfair/dcfair.html.

Aug. 11. Music on the Half


Aug. 14-16. Annual Suther-lin Blackberry Festival. Three days of fun in Central Park, featuring live music and danc-ing, cruises, car shows, cook-offs, motorcycle show, food and prizes. 541-680-1341. www.blackberry-festival.com.

Aug. 14-16. Elkstock Music Festival. 5 p.m. Friday and ending at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Highway 38, Elkton.

Aug. 14-16. Annual Celtic Highland Games. Entertain-ment, athletic fields, vendors

CALENDAR CALENDAR

Travis Schwerbel of Terrebonne competes in the bareback bronc riding event during the South Douglas County Rodeo in Myrtle Creek .


CALENDARFrom page 13

KarenVolk

Principal Broker541-637-6363

EmilyVolkBroker

541-580-8549

CHECK ALL OF DOUGLAS COUNTY’S RMLS LISTINGS ON OUR WEBSITE: www.karenvolkrealty.comCALL US WITH ANY OF YOUR REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS!

Office: 541-672-4444 • 1-877-803-0333 • Fax: 541-672-4944 • 448 SE Chadwick St, Roseburg • [email protected] MLSEQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY REALTOR®

“We don’t need to be the biggest!We just need to be the best!”

25 Years Experience

Lifetime DouglasCounty Residents


July 25. Myrtle Creek Show and Shine Car Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Creekside Memorial park, Myrtle Creek. 541-863-6343.

July 25. Late Model, Pro 4, Street Stock, Mini Stock, Hornet. Auto racing by Pacif-ic Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.


AUGUSTAug. 4. Music on the Half


Aug. 5-8. Douglas County Fair. Carnival rides, agricul-ture section, food booths, three entertainment stages and more than 150 vendors. Headline entertainment includes Marti-na McBride, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chevelle and Kansas. 541-957-7010 or co.douglas.or.us/dcfair/dcfair.html.

Aug. 11. Music on the Half


Aug. 14-16. Annual Suther-lin Blackberry Festival. Three days of fun in Central Park, featuring live music and danc-ing, cruises, car shows, cook-offs, motorcycle show, food and prizes. 541-680-1341. www.blackberry-festival.com.

Aug. 14-16. Elkstock Music Festival. 5 p.m. Friday and ending at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Highway 38, Elkton.

Aug. 14-16. Annual Celtic Highland Games. Entertain-ment, athletic fields, vendors

and more. The annual games are sponsored by the Douglas County Scottish Society. River-bend Park in Winston, 243 S.E. Thompson Ave. 541-430-4844 or dcscots.org.

Aug. 15. 3rd Annual Umpqua River Run. A half marathon, 10K and 5K event. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stewart Park, 1005 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg. 541-440-9505 or umpquariverrun.com.

Aug. 18. Music on the Half Shell Summer Concert Series at the Stewart Park Band Shell. 7 to 9 p.m. Stewart Park, 1005 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg. 541-677-170.8 www.halfshell.org.

Aug. 20. Music in the Vines. Thursdays through Septem-ber featuring live music and

light dinner. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Melrose Vineyards, 885 Melqua Road, Roseburg. 541-672-6080 or melrosevineyards.com.

Aug. 22. Novelty Night, Late Model, Pro 4, Street Stock, Mini Stock. Auto racing by Pacific Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.

August 25. National Parks Free Entrance Day. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. all U.S. National Parks.

Aug. 27-29. Canyonville Pioneer Days. Parade, enter-tainment, barbecues and pie auctions, car shows, lawn mow-er race, an antiques and col-lectibles show, craft show and dances. Opening 10 a.m. Friday and closing 5 p.m. Sunday.

541-218-2185.Aug. 29. Rotary Duck Race

for Children at River Forks Park. Ducks dropped into river at noon. Free carnival for children.

Aug. 29. Modified Shootout, Modified, OTRO, Hornet, Pro 4. Auto racing by Pacif-ic Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.

SEPTEMBERSept. 1-3. Crab Bounty

Hunt. Catch a crab and it may be worth a $1,000. Crabs are tagged with numbered metal tags. One of those numbers is

CALENDAR CALENDAR

CONTINUED ON PG 30

1970 West Harvard, Roseburg, Oregonwww.riverviewterrace.com

Call Today for your personal tour!

541.672.2500

“Retirement Livingat its Best!”

Apartments AvailableIndependant or Personal Care,

a Licensed Residential Care Facility

• Distinctive open riverside dining• Relax & recreate with friends

• Scheduled transportation available• Weekly housekeeping & linen service

• 24 hour home security & staffing

2013

©

2014

©

at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

Motorcycle & ATV Swap Meet Vendors and private party sales

7am - 3pm

Local Breweries & Bandsstart at 3pm - 8pm

June 27th 2015Roseburg, ORJune 27th 2015Roseburg, OR

Private Party Swap Meet Space 20 ft x 16 ft $40 10 ft x 10 ft $25

Call to Reserve or for more information

Shannon Smith [email protected]

FREE ADMISSION

Wine industry

N early 135 years ago, Ger-man immigrants introduced vineyards, a winery and distillery to the Umpqua

Valley, and produced about 20,000 gal-lons of wine.

The wine industry in Douglas Coun-ty was slow to grow in the decades that followed, particularly during Oregon’s 19 years of prohibition before the Legis-lature legalized privately-owned grape growing and production of light wine in 1933. It wasn’t until the last 20 years that there’s been a rapid increase in the num-ber of acres planted in wine grapes.

From mountain ranges, through the valleys and to the coast, the Umpqua Val-ley area stretches 65 miles from west to east and 25 miles from north to south. It plants itself at 43º N and 44º N latitudes — the same as those running through some of Europe's greatest wine-growing

districts.Vineyard owners new to the valley have

introduced international grapes, such as syrah, tempranillo and Grenache, in addi-tion to Oregon’s popular pinot noir.

There are now 70 vineyards in the county, totaling more than 1,500 acres, according to the Umpqua Valley Wine-growers Association.

The association has grown to 32 pro-ducers including growers and wineries, and 23 winery members — businesses, individuals and students supporting the wine industry.

The Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College, estab-lished in 2008, is the first viticulture and enology program established in Or-egon outside the Willamette Valley. The tasting room is located at the Southern Oregon Wine Institute at 1140 Umpqua College Rd. It is open 1 to 6 p.m. Fri-days and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

The News-Review

Proceeds from wine sales and incuba-tor fees directly supports the Southern Oregon Wine Institute Viticulture and Enology program.

Information: umpquavalleywineries.org and www.umpqua.edu/sowi.

Anindor Vineyards; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2637

Bradley Vineyards; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2888

Brandborg Winery; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2870

MarshAnne Landing; Oakland, Ore. 541-459-8497

River’s Edge Winery; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2357

Sienna Ridge Estate; Oakland, Ore. 541-849-3300

Becker Vineyard; Roseburg, Ore. 541-677-0288

Cooper Ridge Vineyards; Roseburg, Ore. 541-420-4040

Henry Estate Winery; Umpqua, Ore. 800-782-2686

Misty Oaks Vineyards; Oakland, Ore. 541-459-3558

Evensong Vineyard; Roseburg, Ore. 541-530-3551

WINE

Umpqua Valleye

Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River

Cooper Creek Reservoir

Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek

Ben Irving Reservoir

Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport

ScottsburgDeans Creek Elk Viewing

Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea

Umpqua Discovery Center

Salmon HarborWinchester Bay

Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge

Seven Feathers Casino

Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows

Rock Creek Fish Hatchery

Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls

Horseshoe BendUmpqua Rocks

Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls

Crater Lake Nat’l Park

Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls

WinchesterFish Ladder

Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge

Douglas County Fairgroundsand Museum

South U m pqua River

Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek

Galesville Reservoir

South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek

Self-Guided Tour Routes

North Tour East TourWest TourSouth Tour

Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith RiverPA

CIFIC O

CEANReedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Wine industrydistricts.

Vineyard owners new to the valley have introduced international grapes, such as syrah, tempranillo and Grenache, in addi-tion to Oregon’s popular pinot noir.

There are now 70 vineyards in the county, totaling more than 1,500 acres, according to the Umpqua Valley Wine-growers Association.

The association has grown to 32 pro-ducers including growers and wineries, and 23 winery members — businesses, individuals and students supporting the wine industry.

The Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College, estab-lished in 2008, is the first viticulture and enology program established in Or-egon outside the Willamette Valley. The tasting room is located at the Southern Oregon Wine Institute at 1140 Umpqua College Rd. It is open 1 to 6 p.m. Fri-days and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Proceeds from wine sales and incuba-tor fees directly supports the Southern Oregon Wine Institute Viticulture and Enology program.

Information: umpquavalleywineries.org and www.umpqua.edu/sowi.

Anindor Vineyards; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2637

Bradley Vineyards; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2888

Brandborg Winery; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2870

MarshAnne Landing; Oakland, Ore. 541-459-8497

River’s Edge Winery; Elkton, Ore. 541-584-2357

Sienna Ridge Estate; Oakland, Ore. 541-849-3300

Becker Vineyard; Roseburg, Ore. 541-677-0288

Cooper Ridge Vineyards; Roseburg, Ore. 541-420-4040

Henry Estate Winery; Umpqua, Ore. 800-782-2686

Misty Oaks Vineyards; Oakland, Ore. 541-459-3558

Evensong Vineyard; Roseburg, Ore. 541-530-3551

Paul O’Brien Winery; Roseburg, Ore. 541-673-2880

Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards; Rose-burg, Ore. 541-459-6060

Season Cellars; Roseburg, Ore. 541-673-2241

SOWI Cellars; Winchester, Ore. 541-440-4629

Triple Oak Vineyard; Oakland, Ore. 541-459-4287

Abacela Vineyards; Winston, Ore. 541-679-6642

Chateau Nonchalant; Roseburg, Ore. 541-679-2394

Delfino Vineyards; Roseburg, Ore. 541-673-7575

Freed Estate Vineyards; Winston, Ore. 808-497-3861

Girardet Wines; Tenmile, Ore. 541-679-7252

HillCrest Winery & Distillery; Rose-burg, Ore. 541-673-3709

Melrose Vineyards; Roseburg, Ore. 541-672-6080

Spangler Vineyards; Roseburg, Ore. 541-679-9654

WINE

Umpqua Valleye

Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Tahkenitch Lake

Loon Lake

Umpqua River


Calapooya Creek

North Umpqua River

Steamboat Creek

Little River

Cavitt Creek

Rock Creek


Exit162

Exit148

Exit142

Exit138

Exit136

Exit129

Exit127

Exit119

Exit113

Exit112

Exit108

Exit103

Exit98

Exit88

Exit80

Exit125Exit

124Exit123

Smith River

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Reedsport


Oregon Dues

Nat’l Rec. A

rea



Umpqua Lighthouse

Elkton

Drain

Yoncalla

Rice Hill

Oakland

Sutherlin

ROSEBURG

Umpqua

GlideIdleyld Park

Steamboat

Melrose

Myrtle Creek

Days Creek

Tiller

MiloCanyonville

Glendale

Azalea

Riddle

Winston

Tenmile

Camas Valley

Tyee

Pass Creek Bridge

To Eugene

To Bend

To Grants Pass

To Coos Bay

Rochester Bridge

RiverForksPark

WildlifeSafari

Horse Creek Bridge


Milo Academy Bridge

South Umpqua Falls

Whistler’s Bend

Swiftwater

Wolf Creek Falls

Colliding Rivers

The Narrows


Fall Creek Falls

SteamboatFalls

ToketeeFalls

Watson Falls


Lemolo Falls

Diamond Lake Lodge

Clearwater Falls


Mount Bailey

Mount Thielsen

Crater Lake

Whitehorse Falls

Susan Creek Falls


Cavitt CreekBridge

Cavitt CreekFalls

National S

cenic Byway

Neal LaneBridge



Toketee Lake

Lemolo Lake

Diamond Lake

Lake Creek

North Umpqua River

South Myrtle Creek


South Umpqua River

Cow Creek

Cow Creek



Museums showcase county’s culture, history

R ich in cultural lore and stories about Douglas County’s founders, our re-

gion’s museums offer visitors a glimpse into history and an op-portunity to explore local points of interest.

CENTRAL COUNTYDOUGLAS COUNTY MU-

SEUM 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg — The museum has been collecting, preserving and exhibiting natural and cultural history items for more than 50 years, specializing in displays of nature and the county's leg-endary past. Visitors can see the tools used by native people before Mount Mazama erupt-ed to form Crater Lake and an exhibit on forest history of the area. People of all ages can learn about the Applegate Trail and the hardships endured by early settlers. See the rattle-snake tank display and view the new exhibits featured through-out the year. Children are encouraged to enjoy exhibits through hands-on programs. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans, $2 for

students (5-17) and children free. 541-957-7007. Website: www.umpquavalleymuseums.org. Facebook: Douglas Coun-ty Museum to get the latest updates.

FLOED-LANE HOUSE 544 S.E. Douglas Ave., Roseburg — The house commemorates the life of Joseph Lane, a pioneer soldier and statesman. Lane was a commissioned Brigadier General during the Mexican War and also the state’s first elected U.S. senator from 1859 to 1861. In 1860, he was the Democratic candidate for vice president. During his final years, Gen. Lane lived near his daughter and son-in-law, John and Emily Floed. They owned the Floed-Lane House, which was built between 1866 and 1876. The general spent much of his time with his daughter. The home is now maintained by the Douglas County Historical Society. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment. Admission is free but donations are accepted. 541-673-0466.

NORTH COUNTYOAKLAND MUSEUM 130

Locust St. — This museum features the town’s history from the 1850s to the present, with

exhibits including rooms typical of early Oakland homes, bank, post office, grocery store and more. The museum is open from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily except holidays. There is no admission charge; Oakland Museum is publicly supported by contributions and operated by volunteers. 541-459-3087. Website: www.historicoaklan-doregon.com.

SOUTH COUNTYPIONEER/INDIAN MUSEUM

421 W. Fifth St., Canyonville — The museum is open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednes-days through Sundays, with group tours or genealogical re-search by appointment. Winter closure is Dec. 14 through Feb. 4. The museum has informa-tion on South Douglas Coun-ty, with special attention to pioneer life and artifacts of the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe. The tribe recently donated and built a plank house for the muse-um. There is a display from the Riddle family, which platted the town of Riddle in 1882. The Pickett Building and the Matthews-Pickens Building are stocked with exhibits primari-ly related to farm implements. The Huckleberry Mine Build-ing contains mining tools and equipment. There is also an

outdoor display of logging items and a blacksmith shop. Admis-sion is free, but donations are accepted. 541-839-4845.

WEST COUNTYFORT UMPQUA

15850 Highway 38, Elkton — Fort Umpqua

is a replica of a Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading fort locat-ed along the Umpqua River in the 1830s and 1840s. It current-ly has two buildings, stockade walls and bastions. See exten-sive exhibits in the granary or trading post building, depicting the lives of fur trappers and early pioneers. Monthly events during the summer feature re-enactments. Students serve as tour guides and docents. Fort Umpqua Days are held each year during Labor Day week-end. Highlights include chil-dren’s activities and historical games at the fort site. The fort is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day weekend to La-bor Day weekend and fort dis-plays are viewable by appoint-ment during other seasons. A special display of donated artifacts from the Hudson’s Bay Company era is maintained and available to view year-round in the Elkton Community Ed-ucation Center Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday from September through May, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily June through August. 541-584-2692.

UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport. The museum is an educational and cultural resource designed for people of all ages. Interactive exhibits and programs are featured to illustrate how land, water and people have influenced one another across the ages. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, June 1 to Sept. 30; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 to May 31. Sunday hours are noon to 4

The News-Review

MUSEUMS

Troy Michaels, left, and ranch employee Travis Fuller roll out hay to feed cattle on the Michaels Ranch near Days Creek.


Continued on Page 29


Elk Creek Real Estatewww.YourOregonRealEstate.com

Premier Real Estate AgentsDouglas County

PattiAkins

541-836-2722541-505-0091

Integrity [email protected]

Kathy Collins

541-580-6557

ReMax Professional [email protected]

PattiArchambault

541-784-8340

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate [email protected]

www.DianeMcKillop.com

Diane McKillop541-673-1890

541-580-6516

CENTURY 21 The Neil CompanyReal Estate

[email protected]

GTeam

541-595-TEAM

G. Stiles [email protected]

Gail Azpeitia(Phillips)

541-672-1616541-430-8474

All American Real [email protected]

Tammy Maxwell-Freeman

541-643-3164


BenHorlings

541-680-2552


Diana Osgood

541-580-1880

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesReal Estate [email protected]

The Bernis Wagner Team

541-643-3906

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesReal Estate Professionals

www.daveandjeannemeador.com

Dave & Jeanne Meador

541-430-4334541-430-5180

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesReal Estate [email protected]

“Love Where You Live!”

Mark & Janet Hilton541-670-9639541-315-8238

CENTURY 21 The Neil CompanyReal Estate

[email protected]

Alice Stanfill

541-404-4774


www.janetstringfellow.com

Janet Stringfellow541-643-4037


LindaTipton

541-670-8344


Watching the wonders of nature

F rom majestic elk graz-ing in meadows near Reedsport to butter-flies fluttering through

Elkton to blacktail deer roam-ing the oak savannah hills, op-portunities abound for wildlife watchers in Douglas County.

Waterfowl, steelhead and salmon, white-tailed deer and purple martins are just a few of the creatures that call these parts home. While animals of all kinds can be spotted throughout the county, a few choice locations provide ideal viewing.

DEADLINE FALLSA quarter-mile, disabled-ac-

cessible trail leads to the Deadline Falls Watchable Wildlife Site. Between June and September, visitors may see anadromous fish jumping the falls on a journey from the ocean to their spawning grounds in the North Umpqua and its tributaries.

The trail, maintained by the Roseburg office of the Bureau of Land Management, is at the beginning section of the 79-mile North Umpqua Trail and takes off from Swiftwater Park, on the south side of the river, at Idleyld Park, 23 miles east of Roseburg.

DEAN CREEK ELK VIEWING AREA

The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is located on Highway 38 about four miles east of Reedsport.

Enhanced wetlands and improved pastures attract wild fowl and Roosevelt elk in num-bers sure to please bird- and wildlife-watchers.

Visitors can also catch a

glimpse of deer that are attract-ed to the area.

The best times for viewing elk are early morning and just before dusk. The massive Roosevelt elk that inhabit the viewing area come out as if on cue.

Sixty to 100 of the elk, standing as high as 5 feet and weighing as much as 900 pounds, freely roam 440 acres of bottomland consisting of pasture and wetlands. That area is flanked by another 600 acres of woodlands contain-ing hardwood and coniferous forests.

Roosevelt elk, named for U.S. President Teddy Roos-evelt, are found throughout the rain forests of the Pacific North-west. The massive creatures feed after daybreak and in the evening, enjoying grasses and weeds in early spring and sum-mer. In late summer, fall and winter, the elk prefer huckleber-ries, wild blackberries, salal and other shrubs.

From mid-May to June, the elk cows seek seclusion at higher elevations in the nearby mountains to calve, but by

mid-June both calves and their mothers come back to the area.

The viewing area, joint-ly managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the federal Bureau of Land Management, extends along a 3-mile stretch of the highway.

A shelter doubles as an inter-pretive center, giving informa-tion on all the species viewable through binoculars.

The tourist-friendly viewing area is always open, unless closed for major repairs, and has restrooms, benches, wheelchair access and a spot-ting scope. Travel time from Roseburg is about 90 minutes. For information, call the BLM Coos Bay office at 541-756-0100.

ELKTON BUTTERFLY PAVILION

On a trip to or from the coast, travelers can stop and see some of Oregon’s smaller and more colorful species of wildlife at the Elkton Commu-nity Education Center, 15850 Highway 38.

Butterfly gardens — featuring Oregon native and butter-fly-friendly flowers and plants — serve as a stopping point for monarch and painted lady butterflies.

A pavilion and butterfly life cycle display can help visitors learn how to create habitat and attract butterflies to their own gardens. Native plants are fea-tured along a winding walking path in the Native Oregon Park. Nearly 200 varieties of trees and shrubs representing vari-ous climatic zones in Oregon are featured.

The center also has a green-house to propagate its own native plants, which it also sells.

The nonprofit center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. RV parking is avail-able. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated.

For information, call 541-584-2692.

NORTH BANK HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA

Wild turkeys, a purple martin colony and Colombian white-tailed deer — removed from the endangered species list in July 2003 — are among the wildlife that live in the North Bank

The News-Review

WILDLIFE WILDLIFE

habitat area, which spans 6,500 acres off North Bank Road between Glide and Wilbur.

The BLM acquired the former cattle ranch in 1995 after a land swap to secure habitat for the white-tailed deer. Visitors can explore wildlife on foot or by horse, but vehicles are off-limits on the old roads.

ROCK CREEK FISH HATCHERY

Different sizes of fish from tiny fry to adults are raised throughout the year at Rock Creek. The fish hatchery is part of an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife system that supplements fish runs in Ore-gon rivers and lakes.

The fish include summer and winter steelhead, coho salmon, spring chinook and rainbow trout. A fishway at the hatchery was dedicated in 1988 and allows steelhead, salmon and coho to swim directly from Rock Creek, a tributary of the North Umpqua River, into hatchery holding pools.

Rock Creek Hatchery has a disabled-accessible trail and platform overlooking a natural in-stream holding pool. It also has a picnic area.

The ROCK-ED project is an education-themed building with displays and a classroom.

The hatchery’s half-mile na-ture trail circles the hatchery.

The fish hatchery is about 23 miles east of Roseburg off Highway 138, just east of Id-leyld Park. Turn left onto Rock Creek Road and drive about half a mile to the entrance on McCarn Lane.

Information: Rock Creek Fish

A deer walks through an orchard off Big Bend Road in the Garden Valley area.


Butterfly Pavilion • Native Plant Nursery Historic Fort Umpqua • Gift Shop

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day • 9-5 daily.

Free Admission • Supported by Donations • Easy RV Parking

Website: Elktonbutterflies.com • 15850 Highway 38 W, Elkton, OR 97436

Elkton Community Education Center

541-584-2692 elktonr.v.park

On the Banks of the

Umpqua

(541) 584-2832elktonrvpark.com

A vacation spot for outdoor rest and recreation.Full Hookup R.V. SitesTent Camping Cabins

Shuttle ServicesDay Use Access

Boat Launch Bait * Tackle* Ice Cold Beverages * Firewood

Sawyers Rapids R.V. Resort24828 State Hwy 38Elkton, Oregon 97436

[email protected] 541-584-2226

Watching the wonders of natureELKTON BUTTERFLY

PAVILIONOn a trip to or from the

coast, travelers can stop and see some of Oregon’s smaller and more colorful species of wildlife at the Elkton Commu-nity Education Center, 15850 Highway 38.

Butterfly gardens — featuring Oregon native and butter-fly-friendly flowers and plants — serve as a stopping point for monarch and painted lady butterflies.

A pavilion and butterfly life cycle display can help visitors learn how to create habitat and attract butterflies to their own gardens. Native plants are fea-tured along a winding walking path in the Native Oregon Park. Nearly 200 varieties of trees and shrubs representing vari-ous climatic zones in Oregon are featured.

The center also has a green-house to propagate its own native plants, which it also sells.

The nonprofit center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. RV parking is avail-able. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated.

For information, call 541-584-2692.

NORTH BANK HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA

Wild turkeys, a purple martin colony and Colombian white-tailed deer — removed from the endangered species list in July 2003 — are among the wildlife that live in the North Bank

WILDLIFE WILDLIFE

habitat area, which spans 6,500 acres off North Bank Road between Glide and Wilbur.

The BLM acquired the former cattle ranch in 1995 after a land swap to secure habitat for the white-tailed deer. Visitors can explore wildlife on foot or by horse, but vehicles are off-limits on the old roads.

ROCK CREEK FISH HATCHERY

Different sizes of fish from tiny fry to adults are raised throughout the year at Rock Creek. The fish hatchery is part of an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife system that supplements fish runs in Ore-gon rivers and lakes.

The fish include summer and winter steelhead, coho salmon, spring chinook and rainbow trout. A fishway at the hatchery was dedicated in 1988 and allows steelhead, salmon and coho to swim directly from Rock Creek, a tributary of the North Umpqua River, into hatchery holding pools.

Rock Creek Hatchery has a disabled-accessible trail and platform overlooking a natural in-stream holding pool. It also has a picnic area.

The ROCK-ED project is an education-themed building with displays and a classroom.

The hatchery’s half-mile na-ture trail circles the hatchery.

The fish hatchery is about 23 miles east of Roseburg off Highway 138, just east of Id-leyld Park. Turn left onto Rock Creek Road and drive about half a mile to the entrance on McCarn Lane.

Information: Rock Creek Fish

Hatchery, 541-496-3484.

WEEP-ING ROCKS SPAWNING GROUNDS

Spring chinook salmon spawn-ing activity can be seen easily from Highway 138 at Mile-post 49 in late September and October. Look for the “cleaned” gravel depres-sions, called redds, where these large fish have stirred up the gravel and deposited up to several thousand eggs.

WILDLIFE POND, STEWART PARK

Western pond turtles can be seen basking in the sun and ducks nest on the islands of the wildlife pond next to the Fred Meyer store on Garden Valley Boulevard in Roseburg. Resident and migratory birds, including mallards, wood ducks, wigeons, green-winged teal, swallows, finches and Canada geese are among those that use the pond. Boy Scouts built a bird blind that allows visitors to view, draw or photograph wildlife from a covered shelter. Biologists advise visitors not to feed the birds or animals.

WINCHESTER FISH LADDER

Visitors can watch salmon and steelhead in their native environment as the fish swim by the window at Winchester Dam’s viewing station. The North Umpqua River is the only river in Oregon besides the Columbia to provide a fish viewing area.

In an average year, about 60,000 fish of various species and sizes migrate upstream through the fish ladder.

Different types can be seen at the viewing area as the year goes on: Spring chinook and summer steelhead from May through August, coho and fall chinook salmon from September through November and winter steelhead are the primary fish going up the ladder

from December through May. Squawfish, suckers and lam-prey also may be seen as they pass the window. Educational signs posted near the viewing window help visitors identify fish species.

Winchester Dam, which is managed by the Oregon De-partment of Fish and Wildlife, is off Interstate 5 just north of Roseburg at Exit 129.

AROUND THE COUNTYWild turkey and deer roam in

farm fields near public road-ways and osprey nest along the banks of the South and North Umpqua rivers. Bald eagles have made homes along the main Umpqua River, primarily from Tyee downstream, and at Diamond Lake on the eastern edge of the county.

Jack LaBarge of Portland cools off in the South Umpqua River near Stewart Park.


Fresh discoveries daily!VISITORS CENTER • EXIT 136

541.459.3280 • www.visitsutherlin.com

FISHING • CYCLING • BOATING • WINERIES • SCENIC BY-WAY • BIRDWATCHING • HIKING TRAILS

NR-VisitorsGuide.indd 1 4/14/2015 2:54:42 PM

Crater Lake: Oregon’s national park

Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the country, lies 106 miles east of Rose-burg, just across the Douglas County

line, in Klamath County. Oregon’s one and only national park can be reached by driving east from Roseburg on Highway 138.

The park was established in 1902 as what was then described as a “pleasure ground for the benefit of the people of the United States.” It includes 249 square miles dedicat-ed to the preservation of natural resources.

Long revered and considered sacred by the Klamath tribe, the lake was not seen by white men until 1853, when gold prospec-tors stumbled upon it.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, newspaperman Jim Sutton gave the lake its current name in 1869.

WHAT TO SEE AND DOTwo visitors centers offer information

about park attractions and programs. The Steel Information Center, 4 miles

north of Highway 62, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except on Christmas Day, from November to early April; summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 541-594-3100.

The Rim Village Visitors Center, 7 miles north of Highway 62, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from late May to late September. This center is closed October to May.

Park information is available online at nps.gov/crla.

The park has more than 90 miles of trails for hikers, skiers and showshoers. Trails are generally snow-free from July through October.

Hiking opportunities range from the gen-tle, sloping 1-mile Godfrey Glen trail — one of two wheelchair-accessible trails — to the rigorous 5-mile round trip up Mount Scott, the highest point in the park, to 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.

There’s only one way to get to the surface of the lake: The strenuous 1.1-mile Cleet-wood Trail on the northwest corner of the rim. It takes three hours to get down to the lake and back, and the trail drops nearly 700 feet in one mile.

From the bottom of the trail, boat rides are available around the lake, usually at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. from early July to mid-September. Tours leave at 9:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily to drop people off on Wizard Island for three hours, and pick them up to tour the lake.

Visitors may fish at the lake, which was first stocked decades ago. Kokanee salmon and rainbow trout have taken to the lake and reproduced. No license is required, there is no limit and there is no season.

Private boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing must be done from the shore, from either the Cleetwood Cove docks or Wizard Island.

Bike rentals are not available at the park, but the 33-mile Rim Drive is popular with cyclists. The drive circles the crater and offers spectacu-lar scenic vantage points.

Usually from the end of October to late May the park may only be accessed from the west or south entrance off Highway 62. But sometime in early June, the north entrance opens off Highway 138. The full rim drive normally opens in early July.

Park admission is $10 per car or $5 by bicycle. Annual passes are available for

$20. Passes available for all national parks cost $80.

The park is free during the winter, providing recreational opportunities for showshoers, cross-country skiers and snowboarders.

During the winter, rangers lead free nature tours on showshoes to explain how animals, trees and humans adapt to the chilly climate. Showshoes are provided.

The tours are 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-days. Space on each is limited; the minimum age is 8. To reserve call the Steel Visitor Center.

There are many marked and unmarked cross-country ski trails available to skiers all levels. There are no rental facilities at the park.

WHERE TO STAY AND DINECrater Lake Lodge, a classic Swiss-style

Alpine inn, sits just off the south rim. The lodge is open from late May to mid-October. The lodge offers gourmet meals for break-fast, lunch and dinner during the season. Reservations are required for dinners, which are first reserved for overnight guests.

The nearby Rim Village and Gift Shop serves lighter meals. It is open daily year-round and generally from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer.

Forty rooms are available at the Mazama Village Motor Inn, 7 miles south of the rim from May through September.

Call 541-830-8700 for lodging reserva-tions or visit craterlakelodges.com.

For those on a more limited budget, camping is available at the Mazama Village Campground during the summer at the rate of $21 for tents and $27 for RVs.

Flush toilets and coin-operated showers and laundry are available, along with a gen-eral store, at Mazama Village.

Primitive tent-only camping is on the road to the Pinnacles at Lost Creek for $10. The Pinnacles, an often-overlooked aspect of Crater Lake National Park, are basalt obelisks that rise from the grassy abyss.

Backcountry camping is also available with a permit.

The Annie Creek Restaurant and gift shop will be open during the summer season in Mazama Village. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features an Italian-style buffet, along with entrees, deserts, beer and wine. Gas is available from the Mazama Camper Store.

There is a post office at the Steel Infor-mation Visitor’s Center, 3 miles south of the rim. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The News-Review

NEWS-REVIEW FILE PHOTO

Crater Lake has a beauty during all seasons.

CRATER LAKE


Anglers cruise for Diamond Lake trout

Diamond Lake was ice-free through the recent mild winter and

fishermen in their boats have been cruising the waters or anglers have been casting a line from shore.

Their goal is to catch some of the several hundred thousand legal-sized trout swimming in the high Cascades lake that is about 85 miles east of Rose-burg. Fishing is best through the cooler weeks of late spring and early summer.

Diamond Lake Resort employees have seen 19- to 20-inch fish swimming along the shoreline in past years as the lake transitions from cold to warmer water.

Rick Rockholt, former long-time marketing manager for the resort, said a few years ago, “There could be a 15-pound-er in there just waiting. Who knows?”

Diamond Lake has an eight-fish-a-day limit. It’s the only

water in Oregon with that limit.“I think it’s a wonderful

thing for families that come here to fish, and it’s good for the lake,” said Steve Koch, president and general manager of Diamond Lake Resort.

“I know (the Oregon De-partment of Fish and Wildlife is) trying to balance the food source with the fishery, and this should keep the health of the lake steady,” he added.

Releases totaling 275,000 fingerling trout a year are scheduled for each of the next few years.

Diamond Lake has recovered as a trout fishery since under-going the largest fisheries res-toration project ever by ODFW. The agency in 2006 joined the U.S. Forest Service and other state and federal agencies to mix more than 100,000 pounds of rotenone into the lake and choke out the non-native tui chub, a minnow-like fish of the Klamath Basin that had decimated the lake’s food chain with its proliferation and con-

tributed to algae blooms with its waste.

Visibility, which for years had been marred by poor water quality conditions stemming from tui chub, has reached nearly the deepest part of the lake, about 47 feet.

In anticipation of prevent-ing future algae blooms — or the possible re-introduction of tui chub or arrival of another non-native species — the U.S. Forest Service and the ODFW are requesting all boaters to wash their crafts and trailers before visiting Diamond Lake.

The ODFW is monitor-ing the health of the lake, measuring biological indexes.

Algae blooms during the hot summer months are common for some Douglas County wa-ters. Diamond Lake blooms, however, have been shorter in duration than blooms of past years.

This year’s annual free fishing weekend — no license required — will be held June 6 and 7. The Diamond Lake Resort has scheduled a free Kids Derby Day on June 6 for kids 17 and younger.

The ninth annual Blackbird Fishing Derby is scheduled for June 27. Around a dozen tagged fish, with values of

The News-Review

DIAMOND LAKE

Continued on Page 25

Featuring local Seasonal Foods, Oregon Chefs & Oregon Wines

800.840.8825541.498.2230

42705 N Umpqua Hwy • Idleyld Park, OR 97447

you are a stranger here but once

LODGING AVAILABLE

www.thesteamboatinn.com

28866 North Umpqua Hwy • Idleyld Park, OR [email protected] • www.dogwoodmotel.com

• Modern Units With or Without Kitchens• Picnic & Bar-B-Que Area • Weekly, Winter & Work Rates • Excellent

Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, Hunting & Rafting Nearby • Close to Sporting Goods Stores & Restaurants • Short 1/2 Hr. East of

Roseburg & on the way to Crater Lake

Your Host: Norman Call541-496-3403


County visitor centers welcome, inform

V isitor centers in Douglas County provide information to guests looking for

things to do.The Roseburg Visitor Center

is at 410 S.E. Spruce St., south of downtown Roseburg and east of Interstate 5 Exit 124.

Visual displays and trained volunteers are available to direct visitors toward locations throughout the Umpqua Valley.

For guests who may be in Douglas County during times when the smaller visitor cen-ters are closed, please contact that town’s local chamber of commerce.

Roseburg Visitor Center

410 S.E. Spruce St.Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday year round; closed on major hol-idays. Also open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays from Febru-ary through September; closed on Saturdays October through January. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays from Memorial Day

to Labor Day only.Visitroseburg.com includes a

calendar of events.541-672-9731or 1-800-444-9584.

Canyonville City Hall

250 N. Main St.

Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

cityofcanyonville.com.541-839-4258.

Colliding Rivers Visitor Center

18782 N. Umpqua Highway, Glide.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the last

weekend in April, all weekends in May, then daily Memorial Day through mid-September.

541-496-0157.


15850 Highway 38 West, Elkton.

Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, between Labor Day and Memorial Day; open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed Fourth of July.

Elktonbutterflies.com.541-584-2692.

Myrtle Creek Visitor Information

Myrtle Creek City Hall, 207 N.W. Pleasant Ave.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or in Millsite Mer-cantile 236 N. Main St.. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Myrtlecreekchamber.com.541-863-3171.

The News-Review

VISITOR CENTER

Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce

Oregon Dunes NRA Building855 Highway 101, at the in-

tersection of Highway 38 and Highway 101 in Reedsport.

Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Summer hours are June to September, open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Satur-day, closed Sundays.

Foyer contains brochures, maps and information.

541-271-3495 or 1-800-247-2155.

Lawrence Hill of Oakland salutes after placing a wreath for the American Legion during a recent Memorial Day Tribute at the Roseburg National Cemetery Annex sponsored by the Douglas County Veterans Forum.


Kyle Boswell of Roseburg enjoys the sunny weather in Stewart Park.


www.HawksCo.com541-673-6499

Buying? Selling?We Know Douglas County!

612 SE Jackson #2, Roseburg

541-673-6525 • www.RoseburgSmiles.com

General&

Implant Dentistry

Dentistry for Today’s Family

• Implants, crowns, bridges & fillings• IV Moderate Sedation• New and Emergency Patients Welcome!• Third Party Financing Available• Most Insurances Accepted

1600 NW Hughwood • Roseburg • Near Cinema 7 Theaters

Jeffrey A Kobernik, DMD, PCDavid H White, DMD

>>>>>>>>>>


$100 to $1,000, will be re-leased into the lake. They have to be caught on that day for an angler to be rewarded.

Last year there were about 1,000 angler entries. Nobody caught a $1,000 fish, but a couple of fish with $100 tags were caught.

Diamond Lake Lodge will host its annual Independence Day celebration with games and activities on July 4. Fire-works will be shot off over the lake beginning at 10 p.m.

For bicycling enthusiasts, an 11-mile paved path circles the lake and provides a popular ride.

Hikers have numerous options to explore around Diamond Lake, with the 79-mile long North Umpqua Trail nearby and the Mount Thielsen Trail culminating at 9,182 feet on the spire that looms to the east.

Besides the resort, there are also 450 Forest Service campsites around the lake. The majority, 250, are available to campers on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In the winter, when there is enough snow, skiers and snowboarders come to the lake to glide on cross-country trails or bomb the backcountry with Cat Ski Mt. Bailey, Oregon’s oldest snowcat skiing opera-tion on the 8,363-foot Mount Bailey.

Diamond Lake is especially

popular among snowmobile enthusiasts. The resort grooms more than 300 miles of snow-mobile trails in the woods and around the lake and also has machines available for rent.

For those who are learning how to downhill ski or just want to merrily slide on an in-ner tube, check out the tubing hill at the resort. A tow rope provides countless returns to the top of the hill.

Most snow equipment needs, including rentals, are available at the resort’s shop.

The resort also rents sea cy-cles, single or tandem kayaks, paddle boats and canoes to vis-itors. Patio boats are available to larger groups.

A portion of the lake is roped off for mad, bumper-boat fun and for swimming.

Guided fishing trips are also available on the lake, and so are sightseeing tours for those who like to have someone else responsible for the work.

VISITOR CENTER/DIAMOND LAKE

DIAMOND LAKEFrom page 23County visitor centers welcome, inform

weekend in April, all weekends in May, then daily Memorial Day through mid-September.

541-496-0157.


15850 Highway 38 West, Elkton.

Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, between Labor Day and Memorial Day; open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed Fourth of July.

Elktonbutterflies.com.541-584-2692.

Myrtle Creek Visitor Information

Myrtle Creek City Hall, 207 N.W. Pleasant Ave.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or in Millsite Mer-cantile 236 N. Main St.. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Myrtlecreekchamber.com.541-863-3171.

VISITOR CENTER

Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce

Oregon Dunes NRA Building855 Highway 101, at the in-

tersection of Highway 38 and Highway 101 in Reedsport.

Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Summer hours are June to September, open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Satur-day, closed Sundays.

Foyer contains brochures, maps and information.

541-271-3495 or 1-800-247-2155.

Sutherlin Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce

1310 W. Central Ave.April through October,

open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; June through August check website for addi-tional Saturday hours; closed Sunday. November through March, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon-day through Friday and closed on weekends.

visitsutherlin.com.Visitors Center:

541-459-5829.Chamber: 541-459-3280.

Winston-Dillard Visitor Center

30 N.W. Glenhart St., Winston

Summer hours are May 21 through Sept. 8, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Fri-day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur-days, closed Sundays and Mon-days. Winter hours are Sept. 10 through mid-May, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sundays and Mondays.

Winstonoregon.net.541-679-0118.

Kyle Boswell of Roseburg enjoys the sunny weather in Stewart Park.


541-679-62114373 Hwy. 99 South • Roseburg

Serving all of

Oregon

Rentals • SalesLeasing • Parts

Don’t Miss Douglas County’s

Greatest Hidden Treasure

Open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm541-672-1961 • 1175 W. Harvard Ave.

Voted #1 Gift Store14 Years Running!

GIFT SHOPand

PHARMACY

Last of the Old FashionedDrug Stores!2014

©

1175 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, OR • Exit 124 off I-5 • www.harvardavenuedrugs.com

Phil & Jo Kaser - Owners

Page 26 — Visitors Guide Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015 WATERFALLSWATERFALLS

Cascading waterfalls bathe Douglas County

Douglas County boasts one of the highest concentrations of

waterfalls in Oregon. A total of 75 waterfalls are listed in a di-rectory compiled by the World Waterfall Database, with more than 60 publicly accessible within the Umpqua and Rogue basins.

Brochures listing many of the most popular falls are available online at tinyurl.com/umpquafalls2. A full listing of Southern Oregon waterfalls can be found at waterfallsnorth-west.com/nws.

HIGHWAY 138 EASTSusan Creek FallsA .8-mile trail, which is

moderately accessible to people with disabilities, leads hikers through a forest setting to the 50-foot drop of Susan Creek Falls. A moss-lined rock wall borders the falls on three sides. To reach the falls from Roseburg, take Highway 138 East to the Susan Creek Picnic Area, about 29 miles. The parking area is across from the Susan Creek picnic area.

Fall Creek FallsA 1-mile trail winds around

and through slabs of bedrock and past the natural, lush vegetation to a double falls with each tier 35 to 50 feet in height. It’s a good walk for families with children and grandparents, with a few mod-erately steep climbs. The Job’s Garden Trail, which takes off at the half-mile point, leads through a Douglas fir forest to the base of basaltic, columnar rock outcropping. Both trails are located off Highway 138 at Fall Creek, about 32 miles east of Roseburg in the Umpqua National Forest.

Little FallsFish jump up 5 to 15 feet at

this spot on Steamboat Creek. The falls can be found by driving a mile up Steamboat Creek Road 38, which leaves Highway 138 at Steamboat, 39 miles east of Roseburg.

Steamboat FallsA viewpoint showcases this

25-foot waterfall. Some steel-head attempt to jump the falls, while others use an adjacent fish ladder. Drivers take High-way 138 east to Steamboat, about 39 miles, turn north on Steamboat Creek Road 38 and continue for 6 miles, turn onto Road 3810 and travel to the Steamboat Falls Camp-ground entrance.

Toketee FallsToketee Falls is one of

Oregon’s most celebrated waterfalls. A 300-foot hard-wood stairway with 200 steps that lead visitors to the platform overlooking the falls, which plunges 100 feet over a sheer wall of basalt with a double-tier waterfall on top. Take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Toketee, about

59 miles. Turn off Highway 138 on Road 34, the west entrance to the Toketee Ranger Station. Cross the first bridge and turn left. The trail is a half-mile long.

Watson FallsThis majestic waterfall is the

highest in Southern Oregon and fourth-highest in Oregon, with a drop of 272 feet over the edge of a basalt lava flow. Watson Falls is located on Road 37, off Highway 138 near the east entrance to Toketee Ranger Station, about 61 miles east of Roseburg. The falls are not wheelchair-accessible.

Whitehorse FallsRelax on the porch-like vista

overlooking this punch bowl waterfall 10 to 15 feet high along Clearwater River. Take Highway 138 east of Roseburg about 67 miles to Whitehorse Falls Campground. A viewing platform is wheelchair-acces-sible.

Clearwater FallsThis 30-foot cascade is only a

short walk up Clearwater River. To get to the falls, drive 3.5 miles east from Whitehorse Falls

to the turnoff for Clearwater Falls — about 70 miles east of Roseburg. The falls are wheel-chair-accessible to the bottom.

Lemolo FallsThe Indian word Lemolo, a

Chinook term, means “wild” or “untamed.” The meaning comes to life as the waterfall thunders 75 to 100 feet down-ward to the North Umpqua River. From Clearwater Falls, drive 3 miles east toward Lem-olo Lake. Turn off Highway 138 to Forest Service Road 2610, go 6 miles to fork in road. Take left fork onto Forest Service Road 2610-680 for a mile. Turn left across wooden bridge. The falls are not wheelchair-acces-sible.

Warm Springs FallsColumns of basalt are

punished day and night as this waterfall thunders over the rocks and drops more than 70 feet into the creek bed below. Use caution nearing the edge of the bluffs, there are no guard-rails. To reach the falls, turn off Highway 138 east of Roseburg to Forest Service Road 2610, go 6 miles to fork in road. Take left fork to Forest Service Road 2610-680 for two miles to Road 2610-600. The falls are not wheelchair-accessible.

LITTLE RIVER AREAWolf Creek FallsA trail of slightly more than

a mile leads to Wolf Creek Falls, which slides down a mountainside in two parts. The upper portion drops 75 feet and the lower tumbles 50 feet. Water flows vary from full-fan in spring to a narrowed spout in late summer. Take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles. Turn onto Little River Road and follow for 10.7 miles to the trailhead at the arched bridge

The News-Review

JESSE KIZER/THE NEWS-REVIEW

over Little River. A picnic table is located half a mile up the trail.

Cedar Creek FallsWater trickles 40 to 60 feet

from a cliff to create Cedar Creek Falls. Take Highway 138 east of Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles. Turn on Little River Road and follow it for 12.1 miles to Road 2700-095. Drive 1 mile to a sharp switch-back in the road. The falls are on an adjacent cliff.

Hemlock FallsRocks, ferns and trees

surround this 80-foot rush along Hemlock Creek. To get to the falls, take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles. Turn on Little River Road and follow it for about 25.8 miles to Lake-in-the-Woods Campground. The trailhead is located just before the campsites.

Yakso FallsLittle River drops 60 feet and

protruding rocks spread the water flow to make Yakso Falls a spectacular sight. The falls are three-quarters of a mile from the trailhead at the en-trance to Lake-in-the-Woods Campground. From Roseburg, head east on Highway 138 for 16 miles and turn right on Little River Road. Follow for 25.8 miles to the campground.

Grotto FallsThe shimmering waters of

this waterfall plunge 100 feet along Emile Creek. Visitors can walk into the grotto behind the fall, but be careful — it’s

Clearwater Falls can be seen just off Highway 138.

Auto CareCenter

We Install Quality NAPA Parts

Serving Douglas County for over 45 years!

225 S. Main-Canyonville(541) 839-4125

JAKE’S AUTO CENTERYour Car Care Specialists! South Umpqua

Property Management

“We Rent Property”Houses • Apartments • Studios • Shops

129 S. Old Pacific Hwy • PO Box 1300 Myrtle Creek, OR 97457Office: 541-863-5271 • Fax: 541-863-6695

Roseburg, Oregon — Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Visitors Guide — Page 27WATERFALLSWATERFALLS

Cascading waterfalls bathe Douglas Countyto the turnoff for Clearwater Falls — about 70 miles east of Roseburg. The falls are wheel-chair-accessible to the bottom.

Lemolo FallsThe Indian word Lemolo, a

Chinook term, means “wild” or “untamed.” The meaning comes to life as the waterfall thunders 75 to 100 feet down-ward to the North Umpqua River. From Clearwater Falls, drive 3 miles east toward Lem-olo Lake. Turn off Highway 138 to Forest Service Road 2610, go 6 miles to fork in road. Take left fork onto Forest Service Road 2610-680 for a mile. Turn left across wooden bridge. The falls are not wheelchair-acces-sible.

Warm Springs FallsColumns of basalt are

punished day and night as this waterfall thunders over the rocks and drops more than 70 feet into the creek bed below. Use caution nearing the edge of the bluffs, there are no guard-rails. To reach the falls, turn off Highway 138 east of Roseburg to Forest Service Road 2610, go 6 miles to fork in road. Take left fork to Forest Service Road 2610-680 for two miles to Road 2610-600. The falls are not wheelchair-accessible.

LITTLE RIVER AREAWolf Creek FallsA trail of slightly more than

a mile leads to Wolf Creek Falls, which slides down a mountainside in two parts. The upper portion drops 75 feet and the lower tumbles 50 feet. Water flows vary from full-fan in spring to a narrowed spout in late summer. Take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles. Turn onto Little River Road and follow for 10.7 miles to the trailhead at the arched bridge

over Little River. A picnic table is located half a mile up the trail.

Cedar Creek FallsWater trickles 40 to 60 feet

from a cliff to create Cedar Creek Falls. Take Highway 138 east of Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles. Turn on Little River Road and follow it for 12.1 miles to Road 2700-095. Drive 1 mile to a sharp switch-back in the road. The falls are on an adjacent cliff.

Hemlock FallsRocks, ferns and trees

surround this 80-foot rush along Hemlock Creek. To get to the falls, take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles. Turn on Little River Road and follow it for about 25.8 miles to Lake-in-the-Woods Campground. The trailhead is located just before the campsites.

Yakso FallsLittle River drops 60 feet and

protruding rocks spread the water flow to make Yakso Falls a spectacular sight. The falls are three-quarters of a mile from the trailhead at the en-trance to Lake-in-the-Woods Campground. From Roseburg, head east on Highway 138 for 16 miles and turn right on Little River Road. Follow for 25.8 miles to the campground.

Grotto FallsThe shimmering waters of

this waterfall plunge 100 feet along Emile Creek. Visitors can walk into the grotto behind the fall, but be careful — it’s

slippery. To reach the trail-head, take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Glide, 16.3 miles. Take Little River Road to Road 2703 at Coolwater Campground. Take Road 2703 nearly 4.5 miles to the turnoff at Road 2703-150. Continue another two miles to reach the trail.

Shadow FallsThis triple-tiered waterfall

has eroded its way through a rock fracture to form a narrow, natural grotto. The descent to-tals 80 to 100 feet along Cavitt Creek. Immediately down-stream from the falls, next to the trail, are interesting weath-ered bedrock formations. The falls are located on Shadow Falls Trail, about 9 miles from the junction of Cavitt Creek Road and Little River Road on Road 25. To reach Little River Road, take Highway 138 east from Roseburg to Glide, about 16 miles.

SOUTH UMPQUA AREACampbell FallsThe South Umpqua River

is the site of this waterfall that honors Robert G. Campbell, a former U.S. Forest Service employee who was killed in action in World War II. The falls are about 12 miles northeast of Tiller on Forest Service Road 28, near Boulder Creek Campground. To get to Tiller, take Interstate 5 south to Can-yonville. Follow County Road 1 to Tiller. From Tiller, take Coun-ty Road 46, which becomes Forest Service Road 28, for 13 miles to a gravel turnout.

South Umpqua FallsA unique formation in the

South Umpqua, the river flows shallow over a wide slab of bedrock and plunges 10 to 15 feet into a deep pool. An observation deck overlooks the falls while protecting a fish ladder. To get to the falls, take Interstate 5 to Canyonville and

County Road 1 east to Tiller. At Tiller, take County Road 46, which becomes Forest Service Road 28, for 21 miles to South Umpqua Falls Picnic Ground.

Deer Lick FallsA mere tenth of a mile hike

leads to this 20-foot cascade that flows through a narrow chute into a deep pool in Black Rock Fork. Take Interstate 5 to Canyonville and County Road 1 east to Tiller. At Tiller, take County Road 46, which becomes Forest Service Road 28, for 28 miles to a gravel turnout where the trail begins.

Cow Creek FallsA drop of 25 to 40 feet along

a series of rock steps makes up this waterfall. Cow Creek Falls is near Devils Flat Camp-ground on Cow Creek Road, 17.2 miles from Azalea, about 36 miles south of Roseburg.

COASTAL DOUGLAS COUNTY

Kentucky FallsSpectacular waterfalls and

pools in a pristine, forested setting make Kentucky Falls a coastal attraction worth see-ing. Cool pools and falls can be reached via a 6-mile trail. Drivers will travel to Reedsport and then north on Highway 101 for about three-quarters of a mile. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 48, also known as Smith River Road, and continue 15 miles before a turn onto Forest Service Road 23. The trailhead is seven miles ahead on the right side of the road.

JESSE KIZER/THE NEWS-REVIEW

Watson Creek is a tributary of the North Umpqua River.

Douglas County Specialists

New Location

Same Service

Since 1964

Scott Barraza, Broker ..................863-1433

Jackie Wagoner, Broker ..............670-6486

Archie Jones, Broker ....................643-6048

Carol Matson, Broker ...................680-2588

Carolyn Ferch, Broker ..................430-0116

Melodie Sherwood, Broker, .......863-9495

Sandee Ethington, Broker..........520-9743

R. Todd Theiss, Principal Broker ..863-1321

For All Your Real Estate & Financing Needs

EMAIL: [email protected]: WWW.CORKBOOT.COM

(541) 863-3134135 S. MAIN ST.

MYRTLE CREEK, OR. 97457

SOUTH UMPQUA PROPERTY MGMTProperty Management and Rentals

129 S. Old Pacific HWY. • (541) 863-7811

DOUGCO INVESTMENT & LOANS“For All Your Real Estate & Financing Needs”NMLS#286151 ML-295 • (541) 863-3135

We Do What Others Can’t!

www.canyonvillechamber.org

Check out our website for events!

•SHOP •DINE •PLAY


Oregon coast offers year-round activities

The land where the Pacific Ocean meets Oregon teems with life. Summer is the

busiest time, with festivals, live music and parades. But with one-of-a-kind shops, breathtak-ing views, whale watching and fresh seafood, the coast offers plenty of activities year-round.

REEDSPORT AND WINCHESTER BAY

Whale watchers and anglers will find what they’re looking for in the Reedsport and Winchester Bay areas, home to the mouth of the Umpqua River, many lakes and the Pacific Ocean shore-line.

Reedsport serves as the headquarters for the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, a 47-mile stretch of sand dunes from Florence to North Bend that boasts 30 lakes, 14 hiking trails and numerous campgrounds and day-use areas. The visitors information center is located at the junction of Highways 38 and 101.

If you’re interested in fishing for salmon, bottom fish, sturgeon, bass, trout and many other varieties, catch a charter boat in Winchester Bay. Clamming and crabbing are popular, too.

Umpqua Aquaculture is fa-mous for the Umpqua Triangle

oysters it raises between the southern jetties at Winchester Bay. Look for the “Shucking Oysters Today” sign outside 723 Ork Rock Road. A video at the retail shop explains the process on other days. Infor-mation: 541-271-5684.

The Umpqua Discovery Center in Reedsport provides interactive exhibits showing how land, water and peo-ple have shaped each other over time. The center has a weather exhibit in addition to its “Pathways to Discovery” and “Tidewaters and Time” exhibits. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children 5 through 16. Children young-er than 5 get in free. From June 1 to Sept. 30, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the rest of the year. Sunday hours are noon to 4 p.m. year-round.

The center’s waterfront area plays host to Riverfront Rhythms, a free concert series offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays from June through August. It’s also a prime spot to watch whales in the winter and spring. Information: 541-271-4816, umpquadiscoverycenter.com.

The center is in its 22nd year.

Other attractions:• The Dean Creek Elk

Viewing Area is a worthwhile stop on the way to Reedsport. Three miles east of town on Highway 38, it features speci-mens of Oregon’s largest land

mammal and other wildlife that can be watched in their natural habitat.

• Memorial Day Weekend is packed with patriotic cele-brations in both Reedsport, Gardiner and Winchester Bay. Each event includes a fireworks display.

• The 14th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpt-ing Championships features artists from all over the world, with daily timed quick-carve events June 18 to 21 in Reed-sport’s Rainbow Plaza.

• The three-day Ocean-fest in mid-July includes live music, a children’s parade, Coast Guard rescue demon-strations, kayak races on the Umpqua River and a seafood barbecue in Winchester Bay. Dates of the event haven’t yet been set.

• Dunefest attracts thou-sands of ATV enthusiasts to Winchester Bay July 29 to Aug. 2 for drag races, chal-lenges, music, exhibitions and more. Information: 541-271-3495, dunefest.com.

• In September, crabbing in Winchester can be rewarding during the Crab Bounty Hunt, when catching a crab with a numbered metal tag can mean a $1,000 cash prize. Information: 541-271-4471.

• Kool Coastal Nights is for those who like loud cars and lots of smoke, plus a ’50s cruise, street dance and seafood barbecue Aug. 22 and 23.

The News-Review

COASTCOASTFor more information on

events and attractions, call 541-271-3495 or visit reed-sportcc.org.

UMPQUA RIVER LIGHTHOUSE

Located off Highway 101 south of Winchester Bay, this scenic lighthouse overlooks the mouth of the Umpqua River and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

The lighthouse opened in 1894 and is one of five still operating on the Oregon Coast.

The 65-foot conical tower stands 165 feet above the water. The hollow lens is 6 1/2 feet in diameter, 9 1/2 feet tall and weighs 2 tons. Its 616 prisms were hand-cut in Paris and assembled in 1890. To-day, the lens revolves around a stationary 1,000-watt lamp.

The Douglas County Parks Department has renovated the former Coast Guard Sta-tion Umpqua River building north of the lighthouse into a museum. Guided lighthouse tours begin at the muse-um, which has information about the first Umpqua River Lighthouse and the timber industry.

The platform near the lighthouse provides a prime location to watch the whale migration twice a year, usually during spring break. Call for dates.

Admission to the muse-um, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the summer and fall, is free. Lighthouse tours are of-fered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through the end of October. The fee is $5 per person for adults, $3 for students and seniors, and children under 5 get in free. Payment is by cash or check only.

Information: 541-271-4631.COOS BAY,

CHARLESTON, NORTH BEND

Coos Bay, Charleston and

SHAWNA McKIM/THE NEWS-REVIEW


Visitors to the resort enjoy spectacular waterfront views of Salmon Harbor, the entrance of the Umpqua

River and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy fine restaurants and specialty shops within walking distance. Easy

access to the beaches and dunes. World class fishing! Ocean Charters & River Guides available. Golf course

nearby. Event and wedding venue available!

Reservations 541-271-0287 • Boat Moorage 541-271-3407www.winchesterbayrvresort.com

Winchester Bay RV Resort


Oregon coast offers year-round activitiesmammal and other wildlife that can be watched in their natural habitat.

• Memorial Day Weekend is packed with patriotic cele-brations in both Reedsport, Gardiner and Winchester Bay. Each event includes a fireworks display.

• The 14th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpt-ing Championships features artists from all over the world, with daily timed quick-carve events June 18 to 21 in Reed-sport’s Rainbow Plaza.

• The three-day Ocean-fest in mid-July includes live music, a children’s parade, Coast Guard rescue demon-strations, kayak races on the Umpqua River and a seafood barbecue in Winchester Bay. Dates of the event haven’t yet been set.

• Dunefest attracts thou-sands of ATV enthusiasts to Winchester Bay July 29 to Aug. 2 for drag races, chal-lenges, music, exhibitions and more. Information: 541-271-3495, dunefest.com.

• In September, crabbing in Winchester can be rewarding during the Crab Bounty Hunt, when catching a crab with a numbered metal tag can mean a $1,000 cash prize. Information: 541-271-4471.

• Kool Coastal Nights is for those who like loud cars and lots of smoke, plus a ’50s cruise, street dance and seafood barbecue Aug. 22 and 23.

COASTCOASTFor more information on

events and attractions, call 541-271-3495 or visit reed-sportcc.org.

UMPQUA RIVER LIGHTHOUSE

Located off Highway 101 south of Winchester Bay, this scenic lighthouse overlooks the mouth of the Umpqua River and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

The lighthouse opened in 1894 and is one of five still operating on the Oregon Coast.

The 65-foot conical tower stands 165 feet above the water. The hollow lens is 6 1/2 feet in diameter, 9 1/2 feet tall and weighs 2 tons. Its 616 prisms were hand-cut in Paris and assembled in 1890. To-day, the lens revolves around a stationary 1,000-watt lamp.

The Douglas County Parks Department has renovated the former Coast Guard Sta-tion Umpqua River building north of the lighthouse into a museum. Guided lighthouse tours begin at the muse-um, which has information about the first Umpqua River Lighthouse and the timber industry.

The platform near the lighthouse provides a prime location to watch the whale migration twice a year, usually during spring break. Call for dates.

Admission to the muse-um, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the summer and fall, is free. Lighthouse tours are of-fered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through the end of October. The fee is $5 per person for adults, $3 for students and seniors, and children under 5 get in free. Payment is by cash or check only.

Information: 541-271-4631.COOS BAY,

CHARLESTON, NORTH BEND

Coos Bay, Charleston and

North Bend, which are lo-cated south of Reedsport on Highway 101, offer beautiful scenery and a variety of ac-tivities. The area boasts many festivals, fun runs, walks and relays.

The South Slough is a paradise for birds, seals and other wildlife, and Shore Acres State Park features a 7-acre botanical garden and spectacular views of waves crashing against the rocks.

The 10K Prefontaine Memorial Run on Sept. 19 is one of the highlights of the annual Bay Area Fun Festival on Sept. 18, 19 and 20. The event also includes a car show, parade, arts and crafts venders and more.

Information from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: 541-269-0215, 800-824-8486, oregonsbayareacham-ber.com.

BANDONA drive south from Coos

Bay takes visitors to the rock formations along Bandon’s beaches, which give the area a rugged quality unique on the Oregon coast. Add some of the best agate and fossil hunting in the state, along with golf courses, opportu-nities for camping, fishing, crabbing and horseback rid-ing, and you have one of the south coast’s most popular destinations.

Bandon-by-the-Sea fea-tures quaint shops and art galleries throughout its His-toric Old Town district located on the waterfront.

Don’t miss the Cranberry Festival, a celebration of the harvest in the cranberry cap-ital of the West Coast, slated for Sept. 11-13. It features a grand parade, barbecue, golf challenge, music, arts and crafts, the Cranberry Bowl high school football game, a food fair and a street fair marketplace in Old Town.

Information: 541-347-9616, bandon.com.


MUSEUMSFrom page PG 18

p.m. year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Adults are $8, children (5-16) $4. 541-271-4816, www.umpquadiscovery-center.com.

UMPQUA RIVER LIGHT-HOUSE MUSEUM Six miles south of Reedsport, 1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay, Oregon. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March, April, November and into December. Open daily 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the last full week of December

and the last week of March for “Whale Watching Weeks.” Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May through October.

The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and the special 1st order Fresnel lens is maintained by Doug-las County for the U.S. Coast Guard. The lighthouse build-ings, grounds and museum are operated by Douglas County. Admission to the museum is free. Guided lighthouse tours are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, children age 3 to 5 are free. 541-271-4631, www.umpquavalleymuseums.org. Facebook: Umpqua River Light.


Traversing 79 miles of scenic wilderness

H iking, horseback rid-ing, mountain biking, photography, fishing

and sightseeing opportunities are plentiful among the 79-mile North Umpqua Trail along the North Umpqua River.

The trail starts at Swiftwater Park, 22 miles east of Roseburg, and ends at Maidu Lake, the source of the North Umpqua River, in the Mount Thielsen Wilderness Area.

Segments of the trail vary from 3.5 to 15.7 miles in length and can be accessed by 12 main trailheads.

Primitive camping is allowed along the trail.

The 9.6-mile Deer Leap Seg-ment boasts the Medicine Creek Indian Pictographs and Toketee Falls, a double-tiered waterfall that plunges 80 and 40 feet over a sheer wall of columnar basalt into the emerald pool.

Hikers can follow a half-mile trail off the Hot Springs Seg-ment that leads to a 108-degree hot springs covered by a log structure.

Trail users contact these offices for updated maps, trail conditions and information:

Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management

777 N.W. Garden Valley Blvd.Roseburg, OR 97470541-440-4930http://www.blm.gov/or/

districts/roseburg/recreation/umpquatrails/index.html

Umpqua National Forest2900 N.W. Stewart ParkwayRoseburg, OR 97470541-672-6601http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua

North Umpqua Ranger District18782 North Umpqua HighwayGlide, OR 97443541-496-3532

Diamond Lake Ranger District2020 Toketee Ranger Station RdIdleyld Park, OR 97447541-498-2531

TRAIL SEGMENTSTioga

Length:15.7 milesDifficulty: Difficult, steep ter-

rain, long distanceTrailheads: Swiftwater and

Wright Creek

MottLength: 5.5Difficulty: ModerateTrailheads: Wright Creek and

Mott

PantherLength: 5 milesDifficulty: ModerateTrailheads: Mott and Panther

CalfLength: 3.7 milesDifficulty: ModerateTrailheads: Panther and Calf

MarstersLength: 3.6 milesDifficulty: ModerateTrailheads: Calf and Marsters

Jessie WrightLength: 4.1 milesDifficulty: ModerateTrailheads: Marsters and Soda

Springs

Deer LeapLength: 9.6 milesDifficulty: Moderate (west to

east); difficult (east to west) Trailheads: Soda Springs and

Toketee Lake

Hot SpringsLength: 3.5 milesDifficulty: ModerateTrailheads: Toketee Lake and

Hot SpringsLimitations: The Deer Creek Bridge

was destroyed. To reach the Umpqua Hot Springs, go to the trailhead off Forest Service Road 3401, hike past the restroom and make a hard left onto the North Umpqua Trail. To reach the hot springs, cross the trail bridge over the river.

Dread and TerrorLength: 13 milesDifficulty: DifficultTrailheads: Hot Springs and

White Mule

LemoloLength: 6.3 milesDifficulty: ModerateTrailheads: White Mule and

Kelsay Valley

MaiduLength: 9 milesDifficulty: DifficultTrailheads: Kelsay Valley and

Digit Point Access

The News-Review

CALENDAR/NORTH UMPQUA TRAIL

sealed in the vault of Umpqua Bank. Register that number be-fore the end of the contest and win the cash prize. Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Sept. 5-6. Art By The Bay. More than 40 booths present artists from far and wide. Each artist not only has art for sale but works on pieces during the festival: stained glass, weaving, steel, silver jewelry, pottery, ce-ramics, glassblowing, stepping stones, wood working and gem artistry. Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Sept. 5-6. Fort Umpqua Days. Labor Day weekend event featuring historic-themed activities, a parade and pag-eant. Opening 10 a.m. Satur-day and closing 5 p.m. Sunday. Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 Highway 38, Elkton. www.elktonbutterflies.com.

Sept. 5-7. Open Houses at Umpqua Valley Wineries. Special Labor Day weekend event starting at 10 a.m. Sat-urday and ending at 5 p.m. Monday. Presented by Umpqua Valley Winegrowers. 541-673-5323. www.umpquavalleywin-eries.org.

Sept. 10. Downtown Rose-burg Wine Walk. Sample wines, foods at participating shops, restaurants and busi-nesses. 5 to 8 p.m. 541-673-3352. www.downtownroseburg.org.

Sept. 12. Vineyard Tour Bike Ride. Five routes ranging from 15 to 100 miles along the scenic, rural roads of the Umpqua Valley. Registration from 7 to 9 a.m. Presented by the Umpqua Velo Club. River Forks Park, 380 River Forks Park Road, Roseburg. www.thevineyardtour.com.

Sept. 12. North Umpqua Fly Tying Festival. Presented by the Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glide

Community Center, 20062 North Umpqua Highway, Glide. www.uvff.org.

Sept. 12. Championship Night, Modified, Pro 4, Street Stock, Mini Stock, Hornet, OTRO. Auto racing by Pacif-ic Racing Association at the Douglas County Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 S.W. Frear St., Roseburg. 541-957-7010.

Sept. 16–19. Umpqua Plein Air opening weekend at the Umpqua Valley Arts Center. Competition and exhibit run-ning until Oct. 23. 1624 West Harvard Avenue, Roseburg. www.uvarts.com.

Sept. 18. 47th Annual Win-ston-Dillard Melon Festival. Starting at 1 p.m. Friday at Riv-erbend Park in Winston.

Sept. 19. Dahlia Show. Admission is free. Presented by the Douglas County Dahlia Society. Noon to 5 p.m. in the Floral Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg.

Sept. 22. Fireworks En-semble, a Roseburg Commu-nity Concert. 7 to 9 p.m. in the Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Rd., Rose-burg. 541-440-5414.

Sept. 26-27. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. Present-ed by Rusty Wallace Racing. 8 a.m. Friday to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Douglas County Fair-grounds, 2110 Frear Street, Roseburg. www.shoprwre.com.

Sept. 26. National Parks Free Entrance Day. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. all U.S. National Parks.

Sept. 26. Oktoberfest. Ger-man food, music, dancing and more. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38, Elkton. www.elktonbutter-flies.com.

Sept. 26. Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival at Melrose Vineyards. $30 per person, members $25. 4 to 8 p.m. 885 Melqua Road, Roseburg. 541-672-6080.

CALENDARFrom page 15


SUPERPOWERS

Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe of Indians This message brought to you by

Don’t Work In Water.

Non-SwimmersWear LifeJackets

NoDiving

Learnto Swim

KEEP OUR LITTLEHEROES SAFE!

Know WaterDepth

Swim witha Buddy


5 Airlines/10 Nonstop Destinations/Infinite Connections

2015 Visitors Guide

Documents

north douglas county

south umpqua river

north umpqua river

douglas county features

douglas county fair

umpqua community college

north umpqua trail

umpqua discovery center