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Oregon Bennidict House

Located on Cox Island near Florence. Cox Island is a 187-acre estuary reserve owned by the Nature conservancy. A refuge for 80 species of birds.

The house itself may be the inspiration the Stamper house in Ken Kesey's "Sometimes a Great Notion".

While only 1.7 miles from Florence, it is across the river. Access is via Mapleton, which is 14 miles east on Highway 126. Turn onto Sweet Creek Road off Highway 126 (immediately east of the bridge over the Siuslaw River). Proceed Downriver to South Bank Road which leads to the reserve.

Location:Florence OregonTelephone Toll Free: 800-524-4864

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Philomath) Alsea Fish Hatchery
(Eugene) Bob Houghton Guided Fishing Trips
(Phillipsburg) Crossroads Vet Clinic
(Reedsport) Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
(Corvallis) Don's Guide Service
(Alsea) Fall Creek Fish Hatchery

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12/20 Coming to The Florence area
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Rhododendron Days Florence OR May17-19 The annual celebration of the blooming of rhododendrons along the central Oregon Coast.
Bohemia Mining Days Cottage Grove OR July18-21 Prospectors' breakfast, miners' parade, food booths, gold panning, a pow wow, carnival, kiddie parade, street dance, and more.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.