Applegate Trail Interpretive Center
www.rogueweb.com/interpretive/500 Sunny Valley Loop, Sunny Valley, OR 97497
541 472-8545 or 888 411-1846
Experience the colorful history of this rugged area through the stories of the pioneer settlers, the naming of Grave Creek, the discovery of gold, the impact of the stageline and the building of the railroad.
Douglas County Speedway
www.co.douglas.or.us/fair/
Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123 Roseburg, OR 97470
541 957-7010
Driving Tours
China Ditch Historic Area and Automobile Loop
www.or.blm.gov/roseburg/Rec/sites.htm
Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
www.or.blm.gov/roseburg/Rec/ScenicByway/index.html
sova.org/driveru.htm
This 180-mile tour takes you past Diamond Lake, along the wild Umpqua and Rogue rivers with their riffles and pools that sport world-class trout and steelhead fly fishing, and to waterfalls, parks and campgrounds. Follow the National Byway signs along this special Discovery Drive. Estimated travel time: Full day.
Cow Creek Back Country Byway
www.or.blm.gov/roseburg/Rec/cowcr-photo.html
Forty-three miles of county roads travel through rural and forest settings to make up this byway. The road parallels scenic Cow Creek and portions of the Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad, which exists on some of the original O&C railroad grade.
Umpqua Valley Winery Route
Visit nine wineries on this 35-mile drive in the Land of Umpqua. Taste award-winnning wines as well as unique blends.
Fishing
Great year-round fishing - salmon, steelhead, trout, bluegill - is less than an hour away. The North and South Umpqua rivers will keep you coming back for more fishing fun. Galesville Reservoir is less than 30 minutes away and is open all year round for boating. Stop by Canyonville's Ace Hardware to pick up a copy of fishing regulations for seasonal fishing.Hellgate Jetboat
hellgate.com
966 SW 6th, Grants Pass, OR 97524
800 648-4874
Museums
Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History
www.co.douglas.or.us/museum/
123 Museum Dr., Roseburg, OR 97470
541 957 7007
Located at exit 123, adjacent to the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, Oregon. Visitors can expect to see professional, creative depictions of historical figures and events represenative of the Pacific Northwest and specifically the Umpqua Valley. Open daily.
Pioneer-Indian Museum
421 W. Fifth Street, Canyonville, OR 97417
541 839-4845
Other nearby museums are the Oakland Museum, the Umpqua Discovery Center and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum.
Music Festivals
Three towns, three music festivals will keep you busy. June through August you can enjoy Music on the Half Shell in Roseburg, Oregon (25 miles north), Riverbend Live in Winston, Oregon (20 miles North), and Music in the Park in Myrtle Creek, Oregon (10 miles North). Donations are encouranged and gladly accepted. Ask the Box Office at the Casino Main Entrance for more information.Myrtle Creek Golf Course
www.myrtlecreekgolf.com/
P.O. Box 6007, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
541 863-GOLF
888 T-MYRTLE
Directions: www.myrtlecreekgolf.com/directions.html
Oregon Ridge & River Excursions
www.umpquarivers.com/
1-888-454-9696 or 1-541-496-3333
Parks
Pioneer Park
One mile south in historic downtown Canyonville is a hometown park with safe child play areas and comfortable picnicking areas. Managed by the city of Canyonville, the park is day use only.
Stanton Park
A half mile north on Frontage Road and on the South Umpqua River, this beautifully maintained park has overnight RV spaces, showers, pavilion by reservation, fishing, and child play areas. Managed by Douglas COunty Park, the park is open all year.
Shopping
Art, Antiques, Collectibles
A half dozen antique shops await your exploration to find one of a kind treasures. Easy walking distance to them all. You'll spend countless hours discovering antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts. Most shops are open all year long, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Seven Feathers Gift Gallery
The Oregon Vortex - House of Mystery
www.oregonvortex.com
4303 Sardine Creek L Fork Rd., Gold Hill, OR 97525
541 855-1543
Trees of Mystery
www.treesofmystery.net
15500 Hwy 101 N, Klamath CA 95548
800 638-338
Wildlife Safari
www.wildlifesafari.net
P.O. Box 1600, Winston, OR 97496
541 679-6761
800 355-4848
Directions: I-5, Exit 119, west 3 miles turn right on Lookingglass Road then right on Safari Road.
Wildlife Safari sets on over 600 acres of grasslands and wooded areas just outside Winston, Oregon. While you, the visitor, are on safari in your own car, view exotic animals from Africa, Asia and South America as well as many native North American animals can be seen anytime of the day.Wineries
Umpqua Valley Winery Route
www.visitroseburg.com
Visit nine wineries on this 35-mile drive in the Land of Umpqua. Taste award-winning wines as well as unique blends.
Abacela Winery
www.abacela.com
12500 Lookingglass Road, Roseburg, OR 97470
541 679-6642
Giradet Wine Cellars
www.giradetwine.com
895 Reston Road, Roseburg, OR 97470
541 679-7252
Henry Estate
www.henryestate.com
P.O. Box 26, Umpqua, OR 97486
541 459-5120
800 782-2686
Spangler Vineyards
www.spanglervineyards.com
491 Winery Lane, Roseburg, OR 97470
541 679-9654
Melrose Vineyards
www.melrosevineyards.com/
3193 Melrose Rd., Roseburg, OR 97470
541 672-6080
River's Edge Winery
www.riversedgewinery.com
1395 River Drive, Elkton, OR 97436
541 584-2357
Wolf Creek Inn
www.oregonstateparks.org/park_108.php
100 Front Street, Wolf Creek, OR 97497
54) 866-2474
Take a step back in time and visit. The Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places. In front of the tavern you'll find interpretive panels depicting life on the Applegate Trail. The Inn still provides lodging and meals to the weary traveler.
