Reedsport and Winchester Bay
Umpqua Riverfront Revitalization and the Umpqua Lighthouse Loop.

A major attraction in the area is the Umpqua Discovery Center. There is also a boardwalk along the waterfront, interpretive exhibits and great places to watch the birds in the river.

For the Winchester Lighthouse Loop, turn off Highway 101 at Wincester Bay onto Salmon Harbor Drive. Look for pelicans in summer along the jetty. In the bay look for common loons, grebes, mergasers, buffleheads, cormorants, and gulls. Follow the road to the Umpqua River Whale Watching Station. It is a good place to watch for pelagic birds as well as whales. The Station is located near Umpqua Lighthouse State Park.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights La Grande November 27

Other upcoming events include: Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12 Polar Plunge Oregon Bend February 26 Fisher Poets Gathering Astoria February 26 thru February 28 Facing Statehood Salem continuing thru May 31 Hometown Holiday Toledo December 12