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Roseburg
The Land of Umpqua offers plenty of pioneer and Native American history to enjoy. History buffs should begin exploring in Roseburg. Founded by Aaron Rose in 1851, the city offers many historic buildings including the Douglas County Court House and the Floed-Lane House. The Court House is a marked site of the Applegate Trail, which was a popular north/south route for the early pioneers.
For a glimpse of the roots of the Land of Umpqua, explore the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History. This award winning museum, just south of town on I-5, shares with visitors the events that shaped the history of Douglas County. For a ride on the "wild" side, plan on experiencing the Wildlife Safari adventure...a drive-through animal park where wildlife from around the world roam free. After visiting the Safari, continue south on I-5 to Myrtle Creek in the South Umpqua River Basin. Two covered bridges can be found here, including Neal Lane Bridge, one of the shortest in Oregon at only 42 feet and Horse Creek Covered Bridge.
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Canyonville
Canyonville, the third oldest town in Oregon, is your next stop. This town was an important supply station for early travelers and the first wagons passed through here in 1843. Today, modern RV wagons enjoy "rest and relaxation" due to the success of the sprawling Seven Feathers Casino and Resort, operated by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
To learn more about the area, stop by the Pioneer-Indian Museum and the Applegate Trail interpretive Kiosk at the Canyonville city park. East of Canyonville, there is another covered bridge in the small town of Milo which will "ferry you across" the South Umpqua River. Further east the "thundering waters" of South Umpqua Falls let you view a historic Indian gathering place and fishery.
For your free Roseburg Visitors Guide call 1-800-444-9584 or check out our website at
VisitRoseburg.com