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Shore Acres State Park

The Legacy of Pioneer Lumberman Louis Simpson

Shore Acres was where Louis Simpson, the founder of North Bend, built both his mansions. The first was destroyed by fire. The second was pulled down by the State of Oregon after WW II to save the cost of maintaining it.

Simpson's famous gardens are preserved within the park and are available for viewing during park hours. During the holiday season, the garden comes alive with over a quarter of a million lights and refreshments in the Gardener's Cottage.

Simpson Cove is a short walk south from the gardens. Most of the garden is wheelchair accessible.

This is one of three state parks southwest of Charleston, the others being Cape Arago State Park and Sunset Bay State Park.

Quality experiences await visitors to more than 200 state parks managed for the public by the Oregon State Parks.

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Location: Charleston Oregon 97420

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1
Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13
PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12
Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28
10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23

Other upcoming events include:
Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort Redmond November 26 thru January 1
Oregon Zoo Zoolights 2009 Portland November 28 thru December 27
Whale of a Christmas Depoe Bay December 5
25th Annual Historic Homes Parlor Tour Baker City December 12
Tinsel, Trees & Traditions: 150 Years of Christmas Portland November 23 thru December 31

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