oREGON
Lane County & Beyond
A Comprehensive Map & Resource Section to Discover the Local Cascades, Valley & Coast
oREGON
Lane County & Beyond
Newport
DiscoverNewport.com
20
Aufderheide Scen for scenic beaut Class Road
VisitCorvallis.com
Corvallis
Home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Home of the Oregon State University Beavers
101
Waldport
Yachats.org
Yachats
4
5
Monroe
Waldport.org On the Outskirts of Monroe is rich Wine Country with six different vineyards to visit.
Three Rivers Casino
Mapleton Florence
99W
Fern Ridge Reservoir
126
126
Eugene Springfield
Veneta
1
FlorenceOregon.net Sand Dunes, Golf Shopping & Dining
101
Deep Sea Fishing
Fall Creek
Cottage Grove has 18 Beautiful Building Murals & the Bohemia Mining Museum. It is known as the Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Cottage Grove Rodeo on July 8-9 & Bohemia Mining Days on July 14-17
Reedsport
ReedsportCC.org
Elkton
5 Cottage Grove
38
Dorena Reservoir
Row River Trail is a paved bikeway on an old railroad.
The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is the yearround residence for a herd of about 100 Roosevelt elk. A mild winter climate and abundant food allow the Roosevelt elk to remain at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area all year. Dean Creek is a Day Use Only site.
Coastal Hwy 101 offers spectacular scenic views, hiking, beach combing and of course shopping & dining opportunites.
Distance Breakdown Eugene/Springfield to & Belknap Springs 56 Miles (about 1hr) Eugene/Springfield to Odell Lake 56.6 Miles (about 1hr 30 min) Belknap Springs to Sisters 47 Miles on Hwy 20 (1 hr) Eugene/Springfield to Newport 99 Miles (2 hr)
2
Dexter & Look Ou Reservoir
O
Detailed Map Sections #1-4 in Pages to Follow
nic Highway known ty and as a World Bike Riding.
Where will you GO? What will you DO?
Three Fingered Jack
3
1
20 Sisters
Mt. Washington
Waterfall
242 20
Belknap Springs Three Sisters
Mt. Bachelor
ut
Bend
Broken Top
Sun River Resort
NF19
Fishing
Hiking
Biking
Sun River Crane Prairie Reservoir
Oakridge
Waldo Lake
58 Hills Creek Reservoir
Willamette Ski Resort Davis Lake
Wickiup Reservoir
97
Dining
LaPine
1352
Lodging
Odell Lake
Diamond Peak
Golfing
46
Crescent
Newport to Waldport 16 Miles (20 min) Eugene/Springfield to Florence 61 Miles (1 hr) Florence to Yachats 25 Miles (45 min) Eugene/Springfield to Cottage Grove 19 Miles (30 min) Cottage Grove to Reedsport 67 Miles (1hr 30 min)
Hwy 126: McKenzie River
1
VisitMcKenzieRiver.com Map Area
Blue River Lake
Rainbo Vida 126 Leaburg
Springfield
Eugene 5
Finn Rock Nimrod
Cougar Rese & Hot Sprin
Terwilliger Hot Springs
Walterville 126
126
Leaburg Dam is a great fishing spot. Next to the Hydropower Dam is a fish hatchery. Whether on bike or by car – Aufderheide (NF-19) is said to be one of Oregon’s most beautiful drives. The highway consists of paved roads which carve a path through scenic forests.
58
Dexter Lake
Aufderheide 60 mile Scenic Drive Lookout Point Lake
5 NF19
99
2 Ma
p Area
58
Oakridge & Hwy 58 Mountain Biking T
Hardesty Mnt. Trailhead
Westfir
Oakridge
INFO CENTER Middle Fork Ranger Station 46375 Hwy 58 541.782.2283 www.fs.usda.gov Hills Creek Lake
Willamette Pass: Hwy 58 Diamond Peak is part of the Cascade Range. The top is a collection of five different climbing route summits and there in trail to the top. No climbing gear needed just alot of stamina to reach the gorgeous view. The elevation is 8,743 feet. Check forest Service for current ascent conditions.
ow
oREGON
Aufderheide Scenic Drive
Oregonians, put this on your To-Do List this summer. Aufderheide Scenic Drive is considered one of Oregon’s most beautiful stretches and it is in our own backyard. Aufderheide Drive was named after Robert Aufderheide, the Willamette National Forest Supervisor from 1954 until his death in 1959. During his career, Aufderheide was instrumental in helping the Forest Service complete the transition from custodial management to professional intensive forest management under multiple-use principles. “Bob was an influential leader of forest managers during this important time in National Forest history,” said Jeff Sirmon, Pacific Northwest Regional Forester.
126 Belknap Hot Springs
McKenzie Bridge
242 INFO CENTER McKenzie River Ranger Station 57600 McKenzie Hwy. 541.822.3381 www.fs.usda.gov
ervoir ngs
Aufderheide scenic highway connects Hwy 58 at Westfir to Hwy 126 at Cougar Reservoir just east of Blue River through the Willamette National Forest. This 58 mile stretch of HWY offers day trips with spectacular scenery, camping opportunities, hiking, horseback riding and world class road biking. The total loop from Eugene/Springfield is 145 miles.
Willamette The Upper McKenzie is reknown for its Forest scenicNational beauty & World Class Fly Fishing. Soak in two mineral hot springs and explore many acres of gardens. For more information visit: www.belknaphotsprings.com or call (541)822-3512.
Waldo Lake is the 2nd deepest lake in Oregon and one of the purest lakes in the world. A true gem of the Cascades. Located 73.3 Miles from Eugene.
8 has fantastic Trails.
McCredie Springs
Salt Creek Falls is Oregon’s second highest single drop waterfall. A drop of 286 feet! Then hike 2 miles down the trailhead and view Diamond Fall while you are there.
Diamond Peak
Waldo Lake
Resource/Information Center Middle Fork Ranger District 46375 Highway 58 Westfir, OR 97492 541-782-2283 Willamette Pass
Odell Lake
Salt Creek Falls
OdellLakeResort.com
Diamond Creek Falls
The road will take you through Box Canyon where a log cabin replica of the old guard station stands near the summit of the drive. Here you’ll also find the Box Canyon Horse Camp. There are also several trails in this area that access both roadless and wilderness areas. You may want to explore Chucksney Mountain trail, Grasshopper trail and Crossing Way trail. Wilderness area entry permits may be required. Camp sites and cabin rentals are available. Check with the Middle Fork Ranger Station. From the summit the road will wind you down the South Fork of the Mckenzie River to Cougar reservoir and Terwilliger Hot Springs (also known as Cougar Hot Springs). The hot springs are a fantastic place to soak at the end of this journey. There is a day use fee of $6 per person in place. If you care for a different kind of soaking experience continue down to Hwy 126 and head east about 20 minutes to Belknap Hot springs with two large soaking pools. Whether by car or bike along the way you will find multiple ideal spots for a picnic or snack. For road bikers the starting elevation is about 1,200 feet and climbs to 3,815 feet (elevation gain of 2,880 feet).
58 Gold Lake Rd to NF-5897
The scenic byway 58 mile drive itself takes as little as an hour and onehalf but you’ll likely want to spend more time exploring the area. If you head out Hwy 58 take the Westfir exit and then head north on NFS Rd – 19. You will follow the North Fork of the Willamette River. This forks headwaters come from Waldo Lake.
oREGON
Dee Wright Observatory
To Salem
To Corvallis McKenzie River Trailhead
3
126
r p A ea
Ma
Clear Lake
Article Coming Soon
Koosah Falls
Shahalie Falls
Tamolitch Falls
Shahalie, Koosah & Tamolitch (Blue Falls is a must-see if traveling on Hw 126. The hike is an easy family-frien 2.6 mile loop.
McK
enzi
e Ri
ver T rail
Smith Reservoir
Tamolitch Trail Head
126
The McKenzie River Trail is considered the #1 Trail in America and it offers many outdoor recreational activities (Hiking, Rafting, Fishing, Biking, etc). See Details at www.VisitMcKenzieRiver.com
Belknap Springs To Eugene
242
Proxy Falls
Santiam Pass Loop Three-Fingered Jack
Camp Sherman
SW Suttle-Sherman Rd.
20 Suttle Lake
Hoodoo Ski Resort DEE WRIGHT OBSERVATORY Seven Cascade Mountains and Eight Other Points of Interest can be seen on a clear day!
Big Lake
Black Butte Ranch 20
Mt. Washington
Pac ific
e Pool) wy ndly
Cre rail st T
242
To Redmond
Sisters Black Crater Trailhead
www.SistersCountry.com To Bend
Pacific Crest & Black Crater Trailhead
Recommended Day Hikes
242
Limited Area Access Points - Check with the McKenzie River Ranger District (541) 822-3381
Hand Lake Trailhead
Scott Lake Trailhead
Obsidian Falls Obsidian Trail is an 11.6 mile out and back trail that offers scenic views into the base of North Sister. The trail is rated as difficult and primarily used for hiking.
Obsidian Trailhead
Black Crater: The barren summit of black and red cinders rewards hikers with one of the best views in Central Oregon. The hike is 7.6 miles round-trip. Three Sisters
Linton Lake
Linton Falls
Proxy Falls: This lava-rock trail is an easy family friendly loop totaling 1.5 miles leading to a waterfall of 226 ft. Park along the road between mileposts 64 & 65. Linton Lake: Linton Lake Trail is a 3 mile out and back trail located near Blue River, OR that features a lake and is rated as moderate. There is a short hike to Linton Falls but it is extremely steep.
The Coast: Yachats to Florence Map Area
4
To Newport
[
Up North
NyeBeach.org
Yachats
Yachats.org
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Nye Beach
Newport
Hatfield Marine Science Center
DiscoverNewport.com To Corvallis
Cape Perpetua
Oregon Coast Aquarium
INFO CENTER Cape Perpetua Visitor Center www.fs.usda.gov
101
101
Seal Rock
Devils Elbow State Park
Sea Lion Caves This Sea Lion Cave is America’s largest. Visit www.sealioncaves.com for more information.
Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail is a 0.9 mile and is good for all skill levels. The lighthouse was built around 1892.
Heceta Beach
Things to do 101
126
Florence
FlorenceChamber.com
INFO CENTER Florence Visitor Visitor Center 541-997-3128
• Play on the Oregon Dunes • Rent a Dune Buggy • Horseback Riding • Shopping & Dining • Three Rivers Casino • Golfing And More!
oREGON Waterfalls
Salem Area Name: Salmon Creek Falls Location: Near Stayton Hike Distance: .1 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible May through October Contact Info: 541-588-5036 Directions: Travel forty miles from Salem via Hwy 22, and one mile above Mehama turn left onto North Fork Rd. Salmon Falls Park is located 14 miles up the road. Name: Henline Falls Location: Near Stayton Hike Distance: 1.8 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible April through October Contact Info: 503-854-3366 Directions: On I-5 exit onto Hwy 22 and head east towards Stayton. In 22 miles turn left onto North Fork Rd SE. After 15.5 miles of pavement road turns to gravel at the national forest boundary. In 0.6 miles you will cross a bridge - Lower Henline Falls is visible to the left. In another 0.7 miles the road forks at a sign Bear left at the fork (Rd #2209). In 1/2 mile there will be an area that appears to fork to the left and right. Go to the left and there you will find a sign leading the way. Name: Silver Falls (10 Falls to See) Location: Near Salem Hike Distance: 7 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: Yes Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 503-873-8681 Address: Silver Falls State Park 20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE Sublimity, OR 97385 Directions: From I-5 take exit 253 onto Hwy 22. Take exit 9 onto Shaw Hwy SE which turned into Hwy 214 is Silver Falls HWY SE.
Oregon has an abundance of majestic waterfalls. Most of these destinations are the perfect place to go on an adventure, a family outing, a date or to just relax and take in the sights and sounds of our lush green state. Take a moment to choose which ones you will explore.
Name: Sullivan Creek Falls Location: Near Stayton Hike Distance: 0 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible April through October Contact Info: 503-854-3366 Directions: On I-5 exit onto Hwy 22 and head east towards Stayton. In 22 miles - at second yellow light just east of Mehama - turn left onto North Fork Road SE. After 15.1 miles road turns to gravel. Another 1.2 miles you will reach a fork in the road. Bear right at the fork where the sign says “Three Pools�. This will be Forest Road #2207. 3.8 miles from the fork will be a wide spot off to the left of the road for parking. Name: Gooch, Marion & Downing Creek Falls Location: Near Detroit Lake Distance from Eugene: 92 Miles Hike Distance: .1 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible May through October Contact Info: 503-854-3366 Directions: Head east on Hwy 126. When 126 meets up with Hwy 20 head east on 20 for three miles until junction with Hwy 22. Turn left onto the access road, then turn left at the stop sign (Hwy 22). In about 15 miles turn east onto Marion Creek Road between mileposts 67 and 66 on Hwy 22. Name: Butte & Echo Creek Falls Location: Near Silverton Hike Distance: .7 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 503-859-2151 Directions: From the town of Scotts Mills, follow Crooked Finger Rd. for 11 1/2 miles (2 miles past the end of the pavement) and turn left onto Road 400, signed for Butte Creek Falls and drive another 2 miles to the trailhead. Follow the trail, staying to the left at all junctions, for about 1/3 of a mile to the viewpoint overlooking the falls.
Lebanon Area Name: Lower McDowell, Royal Terrace, Crystal Pool & Majestic Falls Location: East of Lebanon, Near Sweet Home Hike Distance: 1.6 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-967-3917 Directions: From I-5 exit onto Hwy 20 and head east towards Lebanon. Continue 4 miles east of Lebanon turn left onto Fairview Rd. and bear right at the T-junction (road to McDowell Creek Park) drive 0.9 miles bear left to stay on McDowell Creek Rd. Go another 7.6 miles turn right into the parking area for McDowell Creek Park. Name: Upper & Lower Panther Creek Falls Location: East of Sweet Home Hike Distance: 1.3 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-967-3917 Directions: From I-5 exit onto Hwy 20 and head east towards Lebanon. At milepost 33 east of Sweet Home turn left onto Green Peter Dam/Quartzville Rd. Continue 16 miles turn left onto unmarked Trout Creek Rd. The upper falls is located 3 miles up the road at a curve in the road. For the lower falls, go back to Trout Creek Rd. then once Quartzville Rd. turn left. The fall is located across the road behind a guardrail.
Corvallis Area Name: Alsea Falls & Green Peak Falls Location: West of Monroe, Near Glenbrook Hike Distance: 3 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: Yes Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-750-7000 Directions: From the Alsea-Deadwood Hwy from the town of Alsea 1 mile to the South Fork Rd. Follow that road for 8.5 miles, then turn left into the signed Day Use parking area. Then to get to Green Peak Falls head back to the top of Alsea Falls and go across the footbridge. About 1 mile down the trail to see the falls.
Salt Creek Falls is Oregon’s Largest Highest Single drop waterfall.
McKenzie River Hwy Name: Sahalie & Koosah Falls Location: On Hwy 126 Hike Distance: 3 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-822-3381 Directions: Highway 126 traveling east. Follow signs. Name: Terwilliger Falls Location: East of Springfield Hike Distance: 0 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: Yes Accessible Year-round Contact Info: oakridge 541-822-3381 Directions: Located along Cougar Reservoir, off Highway 126. Cougar Reservoir is accessed from the northern end of the Aufderheide Memorial Parkway, located about 4 ½ miles east of Blue River, or 5 miles west of McKenzie Bridge along Highway 126. Pass Cougar Dam, go 4.5 miles further. Name: Tamolitch Falls (aka Blue Pool) Location: Near Springfield Hike Distance: 2.1 Mile Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-822-3381 Directions: From Hwy 126, travel approximately 14 miles east of McKenzie Bridge, turn onto an unmarked road by the EWEB power station on the upper end of Trail Bridge Reservoir. Cross the bridge, turn right and go half a mile down the gravel road until you see signs for the trailhead. Name: McKenzie River Falls Location: On Hwy 126 Hike Distance: 3 Mile (Loop) Difficulty Level: Moderate Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-844-5990 Directions: From McKenzie Ranger River Station, take Highway 126 east 15-1/2 miles to Carmen Diversion Reservoir. The Waterfalls Loop Trail can also be accessed from the parking areas of Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls Viewpoints.
Old McKenzie Hwy Name: Obisdian Falls Location: On Hwy 242 Hike Distance: 8 Miles Difficulty Level: Difficult Parking Fee: Online Permit Required Accessible August & September Contact Info: 541-822-3381 Directions: Travel east on Hwy 126 to Hwy 242, pass the Proxy Falls Trailhead. Drive about 8 miles to Obsidian Trailhead. Name: Proxy Falls Location: On Hwy 242 Hike Distance: 1.6 Mile (Loop) Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: Yes Accessible March-November Contact Info: 541-822-3381 Directions: From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Hwy 126 to Highway 242. Travel east on Hwy 242 for 9 miles to Proxy Falls Trailhead.
Willamette Pass Name: Salt Creek & Diamond Creek Falls Location: Near Oakridge-Westfir Hike Distance: 50 Yards-3.75 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: Yes Accessible Closed Winter Contact Info: 541-782-2283 Directions: From Hwy 58 look for the signs, turn onto FS Rd. 5893 and follow the signs. To reach Diamond Creek Falls follow the Diamond Creek Trail across Salt Creek and make a slight right at the first junction.
Oregon
has at least
23 8
Waterfalls. which is more than any other state in the country,
Including HAwaii & Alaska .
From Cottage Grove Name: Brice Creek & Parker Falls Location: Near Cottage Grove Hike Distance: .3 Miles & .8 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy & Difficult (Parker) Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-957-3200 Directions: From Cottage Grove, OR take exit 174 on I-5, on Row River Rd., #2400, east 19.4 miles to the junction of Layng Creek Rd., #17, and Brice Creek Rd., #2470. Slight right on Brice Creek Rd. #2470 continuing 4.7 miles ton Road 22 to Cedar Creek Campground. Follow Brice Creek Trail #1403 up-stream to numberous small waterfalls. Name: Wildwood Falls Location: Near Cottage Grove Hike Distance: .25 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy (Use Caution) Parking Fee: Yes Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-682-2000 Directions: Exit I-5 at Cottage Grove. Drive east on Row River Rd. for approximately 17 1/² miles. Just past the small berg of Culp Creek, take a signed road to the left, pointing the way to Wildwood Falls Park. Name: Pinard, Spirit & Moon Falls Location: Near Cottage Grove Hike Distance: 1.25 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-942-5591 Directions: Exit I-5 at Cottage Grove (exit 174), Head east on Row River Rd. Past milepost 4 continue straight onto Shoreview Dr. (Row River Rd. splits off to the left - Shoreview Drive rejoins Row River Rd in another six miles) Past milepost 19 Row River Rd. ends. Turn left onto Layng Creek Rd. (aka Forest Service Rd. #17). About 9 miles later you’ll find a rest area and a sign to its right. Name: Upper Trestle Creek Falls Location: Near Cottage Grove Hike Distance: 2.6 Mile (Loop) Difficulty Level: Difficult Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-767-5000 Directions: From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Rd. #2400 for 19 miles to the junction of Layng Creek Rd. 17 and Brice Creek Rd. #2470. Turn right on Brice Creek Rd. #2470 and continue for another 8.2 miles to the Champion Creek Trailhead for Brice Creek Trail.
Near Mapleton
Name: Trestle Creek Falls Location: Near Cottage Grove Hike Distance: .75 Miles Difficulty Level: Moderate Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-767-5000 Directions: From Cottage Grove, OR take exit 174 on I-5, take Row River Rd., #2400, east 19 miles to the junction of Layng Creek Rd., #17, and Brice Creek Rd., #2470. Slight right on Rd. #2470 continuing 8.2 miles to the Champion Creek Trailhead, of the Brice Creek Trail #2470. The Brice Creek Trail begins across the bridge and on the left. Hike 1/3 mile west on the Brice Creek Trail, #1403, to the Trestle Creek Falls Trail junction (just west of the Trestle Creek Trail Bridge), then travel north for another .3 miles to the waterfalls.
Name: Kentucky Falls Location: Near Mapleton Hike Distance: 2.2 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-750-7000 Directions: Go west on Hwy 126.Turn Left between mile markers 26 and 27 at “Whittaker Creek Recreation Area” sign. Travel 1.6 miles turning right across a bridge onto Rd. #188-28. Travel this road for 1.5 miles, turning to the left onto Rd. #18-8-28.1 (Dunn Ridge Rd.) Continue on this road for 7 miles to a “T” shaped junction at the end of the pavement. Turn left onto Road #18-8-9 (Knowles Creek Rd.). Travel for 2.8 miles veering to the right onto Forest Rd. #919 for 1.6 miles to a “T” shaped junction. Turn right onto Forest Rd. #23 and travel for 2.8 miles to the Kentucky Falls Trailhead. Name: Sweet Creek Falls (11 Falls to See) Location: Near Mapleton Hike Distance: 2.2 Miles Difficulty Level: Easy Parking Fee: No Accessible Year-round Contact Info: 541-750-7000 Directions: Go west Hwy 126 to Siuslaw River Bridge in Mapleton, cross the bridge from town and make immediate turn west on Sweet Creek Rd. After 10.2 miles, Homestead Trailhead is on the right. Continue on Sweet Creek Rd. to Sweet Creek Falls and Wagon Rd. Trailheads.
Article Coming Soon
oREGON Covered Bridges
Oregon’s got you covered if you are looking for covered bridges. Pioneers began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid1850’s. In the early 20th century, the state provided standard bridge designs to each county, most of these structures incorporated the Howe truss. The abundance of Douglas Fir and the shortage of steel during the world wars continued construction of covered spans well into the 1950’s.
Salem Albany Corvallis
226
Scio Sweet Home
20
5
Eugene
Marcola 58
126
Lowell
A wooden bridge was covered to keep the huge truss timbers dry. A covered bridge could last 80 years or more, while an uncovered span would deteriorate in about nine years. In 1987, legislation was established to help fund preservation of these links to our past. Many of the bridges are within an hour and a half drive. You can make a day of it because as you will see many towns have more than one to explore. Oregon once had more than 600 covered bridges and now only 50 remain.
Cottage Grove
Photo by ls.com
lliott.pixe
e w.wendylliott | ww Wendy E
Photo by Carrie Brownell | www.teafirst.com
Sweet Home Crawfordsville Covered Bridge Built in 1932 105 feet across the Calapooia River Directions: from I-5, take Hwy 228 (exit 216) east through Brownsville to Crawfordsville. Crawfordsville Bridge is located at the west end of Crawfordsville, beside Hwy 228.
Cottage Grove Centennial Covered Bridge Built in 1987 84 feet across the Coast Fork Willamette River Directions: Located at the corner of Main St. and River Rd. in downtown Cottage Grove. Dorena Covered Bridge Built in 1945 105 feet across the Row River Directions: To get to the Dorena Covered Bridge, travel five miles east of Cottage Grove on Row River Rd. to the junction of Government Road. Continue east on Government Rd. 7 miles to the bridge. Currin Covered Bridge Built in 1925 105 feet across the Row River Directions: travel four miles southeast of Cottage Grove on Row River Rd. to the intersection of Layng Rd. The bridge crosses the Row River at this location and is located one mile from the Mosby Creek Bridge, also on Layng Rd.
Mosby Covered Bridge Built in 1920 90 feet across Mosby Creek Directions: travel one mile east of Cottage Grove on Row River Rd. Follow the sign to Mosby Creek Rd. by turning right, and crossing the railroad track. Turn left on Mosby Creek Rd. and travel southeast two miles to the bridge. Steward Covered Bridge Built in 1930 60 feet across Mosby Creek Directions: Travel one mile east of Cottage Grove on Row River Rd. Follow the sign to Mosby Creek Rd, turning right and crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left (south) on Mosby Creek Rd and travel approximately 3.5 miles to Garoutte Rd. Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge Built in 1925 78 feet across the Coast Fork Willamette River Directions: exit I-5 at Cottage Grove. Travel south on Hwy 99 to Harrison Ave. Turn west on Harrison to Old River Rd. Turn south on Old River Rd. Chambers RR is off of Old River Rd. just south of Harrison.
Weddle Covered Bridge Built in 1937, then rebuilt in 1989. Now it spans 120 feet across Ames Creek Directions: From I-5, take the Albany exit US Route 20 (exit 233) southeast through Lebanon to Sweet Home. From Hwy 20 turn south at 12th Ave. Turn east on Kalmia St. and then south on 14th Ave. for two blocks. Sankey Park is on the left. Alternately, exit I-5 at exit 216 and travel east through Crawfordsville to Sweet Home. Dahlenburg Covered Bridge Built in 1989. 20 feet across Ames Creek Directions: from I-5, take the Albany exit US Route 20 (exit 233) southeast through Lebanon to Sweet Home. From Hwy 20 turn south at 12th Avenue. Turn east on Kalmia Street and then south on 14th Avenue for two blocks. Sankey Park is on the left. Alternately, exit I-5 at exit 216 and travel east through Crawfordsville to Sweet Home. Whittemore Covered Bridge Built in 1989. 20 feet across Stone Brook Creek Directions: Travel to Sweet Home and the bridge is located in Clover Memorial Park on the west end of town. Short Covered Bridge Built in 1945. 105 feet across South Santiam River Directions: Return to Hwy 20 and turn right heading East. Short Bridge is located approximately ½ mile West of Cascadia, off US Hwy 20.
Scio
Corvallis
Lowell
Shimanek Covered Bridge Built in 1966. 103 feet across Thomas Creek Directions: From I-5, take exit 238 and travel east to Jefferson. Just east of the arch bridge over the Santiam River, turn right on South Main St. and continue until the street becomes Jefferson-Scio Dr. Continue east into Scio and turn left onto Hwy 226. Follow Hwy 226 two miles east and turn left (north) onto Richardsons Gap Rd.
Harris Covered Bridge Built in 1929. 75 feet across the Mary’s River Directions: From Corvallis take Hwy 20 through Philomath to Wren. Exit the highway, turn right twice to head back under the highway (veering) to the right at the “Y”. Continue to travel west on Harris Rd. for approximately 2.5 miles.
Lowell Covered Bridge Built in 1945. 165 feet across Dexter Lake Reservoir Directions: I-5, take the Hwy 58 exit, travel east to Lowell. Alternately, from Unity follow Jasper-Lowell Rd. about 3 miles to Hwy 58. The Lowell covered bridge is on the south side of Dexter Lake.
Hannah Covered Bridge Built in 1936. 105 feet across Thomas Creek Directions: from I-5, take exit 238 and travel east to Jefferson. Just east of the arch bridge over the Santiam River, turn right on South Main St. and continue until the street becomes Jefferson-Scio Dr. Continue east into Scio and turn left onto Hwy 226. Follow Hwy 226 approximately six miles west to Camp Morrison Dr. and turn right (south). Alternately, exit Hwy 226 from I-5 in Albany and travel to Scio. Hoffman Covered Bridge Built in 1936. 90 feet across Crabtree Creek Directions: At the Albany exit, take Hwy 226 (US Route 20) (exit 233) east to Crabtree Dr. Exit the highway and travel to the town of Crabtree. From Crabtree travel north on Hungry Hill Dr. for approximately 1 mile. Larwood Covered Bridge Built in 1939. 105 feet across Crabtree Creek Directions: From I-5, at the Albany exit, take Hwy 226 (US Route 20) (exit 233) east to the community of Crabtree. From Crabtree travel east on Hwy 226 approximately 1 mile to Fish Hatchery Dr. Travel east on Fish Hatchery Rd. for approximately 6 miles. Gilkey Covered Bridge Built in 1939. 120 feet across Thomas Creek Directions: From I-5, take exit 238 and travel east to Jefferson. Just east of the arch bridge over the Santiam River, turn right on South Main St. and continue until the street turns into Jefferson-Scio Dr. Continue east towards Scio and turn right (south) onto Robinson Dr. As Robinson Dr. curves east, turn right on Goar Rd. and travel 1.5 miles to the bridge. Alternately, travel one-half mile south of Scio on Hwy 226, then three miles west on Gilkey Rd. Turn north on Goar Rd. and travel ½ mile to the bridge.
Oak Creek (Irish Bend) Covered Bridge Built in 1954. 60 feet across the Willamette Slough Directions: From I-5, exit 234 at Albany, travel southwest on Hwy 20 to Corvallis. Follow Hwy 34 southwest toward Philomath. Turn right (north) on 53rd Street and park in the County Fairgrounds on the west side of 53rd. Follow the foot path (Campus Way) on the east side of 53rd to the bridge. Hayden Covered Bridge Built in 1918. 91 feet across the Alsea River Directions: Follow Hwy 34 out of Philomath for about 18 miles. Turn left on Hayden Rd. and follow it for a short distance to the bridge.
Marcola Earnest Covered Bridge Built in 1938. 75 feet across Mohawk River Directions: From I-5, exit onto I-105 east and travel a few miles to Marcola Rd. Follow Marcola Rd. approximately 14 miles. Earnest Bridge is visible from Marcola Rd. and is located on Paschelke Rd. Wendling Covered Bridge Built in 1938. 60 feet across Mill Creek Directions: From I-5, exit onto I-105 east and travel a few miles to Marcola Rd. Follow Marcola Rd. approximately 14 miles. Follow Paschelke Rd. about 1.3 miles to Wendling Rd. Turn east on Wendling Rd. to Mile Point 3.5. Also from Springfield you can follow the Marcola Rd. to Wendling Rd.
Depending on where your journey begins, there may be a more efficient alternative route.
Parvin Covered Bridge Built in 1921. 75 feet across Lost Creek Directions: From I-5, take the Hwy 58 exit and travel east to Dexter, just west of Lowell. Turn south on Lost Creek Rd. Turn right onto Rattlesnake Rd. from Lost Creek Rd. at Mile Point 1.8, and follow Rattlesnake west for ½ miles. Turn south on Lost Valley Lane to Parvin Rd. Alternately, exit Hwy 58 at Lost Creek Rd. and travel southeast to Parvin Rd. Continue south on Parvin Rd. to the bridge. Pengra Covered Bridge Built in 1938. 120 feet across Fall Creek Directions: From I-5, take the Hwy 58 exit and travel east to Parkway Rd. Follow Parkway Rd. north to the community of Jasper. Turn southeast on Jasper-Lowell Rd. for about 3 miles. Turn left (east) on Little Falls Creek Rd. and travel 1/4 mile to Place Rd. Unity Covered Bridge Built in 1936. 90 feet across Fall Creek Directions: From I-5, take exit Hwy 58 and travel east to the town of Lowell. Turn left at the Lowell Covered Bridge and continue north through Lowell on County Rd. 6220 (Lowell-Unity Rd.) for two miles to Unity.
McKenzie Belknap Covered Bridge Built in 1966. 120 feet across McKenzie River Directions: From Springfield take Hwy 126 east approximately 46 miles to the community of McKenzie Bridge. One mile west of the small town of Rainbow, turn south on McKenzie River Dr. Follow McKenzie River Dr. for about 0.8 miles to King Road West.
This photo features the Belknap Covered Bridge.
Article Coming Soon
oREGON
Beautiful Lighthouses
e
s hthou er Lig ua Riv
Umpq
Lighthouses can be said to date back to antiquity with fires lit on top of hilltops to mark the entry to a port. Often times the fire was built on a platform to raise the visibility and this became the foundation for modern day lighthouses that now are now used as a warning signal for reefs or promontories such as a peninsula. In the Greek-Roman period sturdy structures began to be built to withstand gale winds. During these times local fuels were supplemented by coals and oil to keep the fire buring during the night and the lighthouse would be constructed with a chimney through the top room. With only a few remaining intact towers of this time period little is known about the inner workings of them. During the middle ages as navigation improved lighthouses expanded into Europe and in 1780 an Argand lamp (using oil and a wick) and a parabolic rotating mirror was installed in the Cordouan tower in France, establishing modern day lighthouse concepts.
The first lighthouse in America was the Boston Light, built in 1716 at Boston Harbor. The fuel source for these lighthouses was still wood or coal. The Fresnel lens which is now used in most lighthouses today was established in the 1820’s and help improve visibility. This allowed light from a small source to be gathered and refracted into a concentrated beam. In 1865 gas illumination was invented and by 1870 the revolving lens was added to create the world’s first group flashing lighthouse. Today lighthouse are automated and the only “keeper” in the US (by Order of the US Congress) is in the Boston Lighthouse.
9
1
6
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Contact: info@theoregoncoast.info Tours: No Tours are Available Location: Cannon Beach Year Lit: Jan. 21, 1881 turned off on Sept. 10, 1957 Height: Tower height 62’-133’ above sea level.
2
Cape Mears Lighthouse
3
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Contact: 503-842-2244 Tours: April thru October; 11am-4pm Location: Oceanside Year Lit: Jan. 1, 1890 - turned off 1963 Height: Tower height 38’-217’ above sea level
Contact: 541-574-3100 Tours: Are Available Location: Newport Year Lit: August 20, 1873 - present Height: Tower height 93’-162’ above sea level Light: Reaches 19 miles
4
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
5
Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse
6
Contact: 541-574-3100 Tours: Are Available Location: Newport Year Lit: Nov. 3, 1871, extinguished on Oct. 1, 1874 after Yaquina Head lighthouse as completed. Relit by the U.S. Coast Guard in1996 - present Height: Tower height 42’-161’ above sea level. Light: Reaches 6 miles
Tours: Not Open to Public Location: Yachats Year Lit: 1976 - present Height: Tower height 34’-110’ above sea level. Light: Reaches 16 miles
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Contact: 541-547-3416 Tours: Daily tours Location: Florence Year Lit: March 30, 1894 Height: Tower height 56’-205’ above sea level Light: Reaches 21 miles
2
10 Colum bia Riv er 30
7
8
1 CANNON BEACH
Umpqua River Lighthouse
Contact: (541) 271-4631 Tours: Tours are available May-October Location: Winchester Bay Year Lit: 1894 - present Height; 65’-165’ Light: Reaches 21 Nautical miles
6
2
5 22
SALEM
Coquille Lighthouse
4
3 NEWPORT 20 CORVALLIS
34
5 YACHATS 6
EUGENE
FLORENCE
126
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
Contact: (541) 332-2973 / 1(800) 551-6949 Tours: Available Wed.-Mon. Apr. thru Oct., 10-3pm; closed Tuesdays Location: Port Orford Year Lit: Dec. 20, 1870 Height: Tower height 59’-245’ above sea level Light: Reaches 22 miles
11
OCEANSIDE
18
Contact: (541) 347-2209 Tours: Seldom Inside (call & pay tours between Mid-May thru mid-Oct.) Location: Bandon Year Lit: Feb. 29, 1896; abandoned in 1939, lit again for centennial celebration in 1991 - present Height: Tower height 40’-47’ above sea level Light: Reaches 12 Nautical miles
10
26
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Tours: No access Location: Charleston Year Lit: 1934 Height: Tower height 44’-100’ above sea level Light: Reaches 16 miles
9
26
101
Pelican Bay Lighthouse
Tours: Not Available Location: Brookings Year Lit: July 4, 1999 - present Height: Tower height 35’-141’ above sea level Light: Reaches 11 Nautical miles
38
7 WINCHESTER BAY 8
CHARLESTON ROSEBURG
9
BANDON
42
10 PORT ORFORD
5
101
MEDFORD BROOKINGS
11
199