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Information on attractions, accommodations, and dining in Oregon -
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Visitor Information
The following information was
provided by Travel Oregon. www.traveloregon.com
Welcome to a place called Oregon.
It�s a place where people often find themselves roaming endlessly with no
other goal than the next great meal, powdery slope, lighthouse view or salmon
run. From suggestions on where
to go and what
to do to where to stay and where
to eat�and of course our
abundant outdoor
recreation�you�re cordially
invited to roam traveloregon.com,
the complete source of Oregon travel information. ,
We encourage you to approach Oregon the way Oregonians do, with a sense of humor
and adventure. So giddy-up! You've got some exploring to do, just click on the
following link to find your perfect vacation. Discover
your next adventure using the Oregon interactive map
Oregon Tourism Commission
775 Summer Street, N.E.
Salem, OR 97310
1-800-547-7842 fax 503-986-0001
http://www.traveloregon.com.
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Climate and Weather Information
For climate information on Oregon, click on
Climatologies
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State Parks and Recreation Areas
Sunset Bay State Park has
been a popular recreation site for years. Fishing, swimming, surfing, skin
diving, and boating are some of the activities that make this bay an outstanding
recreational area.
Pacific Crest Trail Association -- Good information on trails in Oregon.
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Annual Events
Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in three theatres plus numerous ancillary activities, and undertakes an extensive theatre education program. Operating on a budget exceeding $22 million, OSF presents more than 780 performances annually with attendance of approximately 360,000. Street Address: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR 97520. Fax: (541) 482-0446. Request Brochure: Phone: (541) 482-2111, Email: brochures@osfashland.org. Box Office: Ticket Sales: (541) 482-4331, Group Sales (15 or more): (541) 488-5406, Fax (541) 482-8045. Email: boxoffice@osfashland.org or groupsales@osfashland.org. www.osfashland.org.
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Attractions and Things to See and Do
Oregon - Order FREE Travel Brochure!
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Umpqua Discovery Center
| The Umpqua Discovery Center is an educational
and cultural resource for all ages making active, innovative contributions
to preserving the Oregon "Tidewater Community" experience. Interactive
exhibits and programs illustrate how land, water and people have shaped each
other over time. The Umpqua Discovery Center is open 7 days a week year
round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year�s Days. The
Umpqua Discovery Center is wheelchair accessible and has one wheelchair that
is available for use by Center visitors. Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport, OR, 97467. Phone: (541) 271-4816. E-mail: info@umpquadiscoverycenter.com. www.umpquadiscoverycenter.com
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Fishing
River's End guide Service and Ocean Charters
Oregon Coast fishing guide, Dennis Sherwood has 40 years of experience on the
Umpqua River, Winchester Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Salmon season normally
starts on the Oregon Coast on the 15th of March, and runs until the
31st of October. Sturgeon fishing on the Umpqua River starts in January & runs
through June. EMAIL :
riversend@charter.net.
www.umpquafishing.com.
Gold Beach
Jerry's Rogue Jets -
Jerry's Rogue Jets operates on the lower 52 miles of the Rogue River. Their
largest vessels are 40 feet long and are licensed for 75 passengers. The smaller
White Water vessels are 32 feet long and licensed for 42 passengers. The fleet
has 8 triple engine jet boats using the 496 and 454 Chevy Vortec Marine engines
coupled with triple Legend Jets and Hamilton Jets. The vessels are all equipped
with a modern sound suppression system that reduces all noise to an acceptable
level for all river users. The total daily passenger capacity on our combined
fleet is 425 passengers. Jerry's Rogue Jets will transport between 25,000 and
30,000 passengers annually on a Rogue River tour, the trip may be the short 6
hour lower Rogue scenic trip or a 8 hour White Water trip.
Call 1-800-451-3645 to discuss your travel plans or
FAX (541) 247-7601. Use the 800 number for more personalized service. Open seven
days per week, year round.
www.roguejets.com.
Mail Boat Hydro Jets - EXPERIENCE THE WILDLIFE, SCENERY AND HISTORY OF THE ROGUE RIVER CANYON. Today, the original Mail Boats still deliver the U.S. Mail to the remote village of Agness, just as they have for over one hundred years, since 1895. Our mail boats are consistently judged to be one of the very best attractions in the entire Northwest. FEDERALLY DESIGNATED AS A "WILD & SCENIC RIVER" Oregon's famed Rogue River is born as a gushing stream high in the Cascade Range, 215 miles from the sea. It comes bubbling from massive, icy Boundry Springs in the Northwest corner of Crater Lake National Park, at the foot of Mount Mazama, the extinct volcano that holds Crater Lake. Fed by Mazama Creek, Cascade Creek, National Creek, and numerous other streams and springs, the Rogue quickly gathers size as it dashes and tumbles south down the slopes of the Cascades. Reservations are highly recommended for all of our trips. Post Office Box 1165, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444. Toll Free: 800-458-3511. Local Calls: 541-247-7033 Fax: 541-247-6225. www.mailboat.com.
Ashland
Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest
professional non-profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF
presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in three theatres plus
numerous ancillary activities, and undertakes an extensive theatre education
program. Operating on a budget exceeding $22 million, OSF presents
more than 780 performances annually with attendance of approximately 360,000.
Street Address: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer Street, Ashland,
OR 97520. Fax: (541) 482-0446. Request Brochure: Phone: (541)
482-2111, Email:
brochures@osfashland.org. Box Office:
Ticket Sales: (541) 482-4331, Group Sales (15 or more): (541) 488-5406, Fax
(541) 482-8045. Email:
boxoffice@osfashland.org or
groupsales@osfashland.org.
www.osfashland.org.
Cape Foulweather
| Lookout Observatory & Gift
Shop - I am not big on shopping, but this is a must stop for a gift
shop. The shop is one of the oldest historical landmarks along the Oregon
Coast. It is located on top of a promontory of land that was discovered and
named in 1778 by the famous British navigator Captain James Cook. The
Look-out is perched 500 feet above the ocean, and crashing surf, sea birds
on rocks, sea lions in the sun and whales are just a few of the special
sights that can be enjoyed from our windows. The Lookout Gift Shop has a
large oil painting of Captain Cooks ship Resolution
adorning it's fireplace, a reminder of the rough conditions the Captain and
his crew faced as they discovered North America. Built in 1937, The Lookout
has been a tourist and local destination view-point for thousands of
worldwide visitors a year.
The Lookout Observatory & Gift Shop is located on Highway 101 3 miles South of Depoe Bay at Cape Foulweather, or 9 miles North of Newport at milepost 131.5. PO Box 248, Depoe Bay, OR 97341. (541) 765-2270. E-mail: Lookoutgiftshop@aol.com. Website: www.lookoutgiftshop.com. |
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Florence
Sand Master Park is the first park of its kind in
the United States. The park has
Newport
Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a private, not-for-profit aquatic and marine
science educational facility offering a fun and interesting way to learn about
Oregon�s unique coastal ecosystem. The Aquarium is dedicated to teaching marine
wildlife and ocean conservation through responsible management and exhibition of
marine life. Exhibits showcase seabirds, fishes, invertebrates, marine mammals
and plants native to the Oregon coast. The Aquarium serves nearly 50,000
schoolchildren annually, opening doors to new interests and introducing science
in a meaningful way. The Aquarium receives no on-going governmental support and
relies on visitor-related revenues, grants and donations to finance its annual
operations, including wildlife rehabilitation activities. As an accredited
member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Oregon Coast Aquarium
provides excellent care for animals, a great experience where people can connect
with the animals and a better future for all living things. 2820 SE Ferry Slip
Road, 541.867.FISH.
www.aquarium.org.
Oroville
Old Oroville Train
Depot Museum - Located in the original Great Northern depot that served the
city since 1907, this museum includes railroad items, photographs and more.
There is a genuine Burlington Northern caboose you can walk through. Open
Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Street Address - 1210 Ironwood,
Oroville, WA 98844. Phone - 476.2570. Mailing Address - P. O. Box 853, Oroville,
WA 98844.
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Dining
Suggestions
Mo's Restaurants - For some great clam
chowder, and other Oregon seafood, try Mo's. You will find them in Cannon
Beach, Lincoln City Otter Rock, Newport and Florence. Find out more at
www.moschowder.com.
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Some Favorites in Oregon
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