6/2/08

Umpqua River

This lighthouse has a 65-foot tower, which started in 1890. It is located near Reedsport and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. First illuminated in 1894, Umpqua River lighthouse gives off very distinct red and white flashes. Visitors can check out the inside of the lighthouse, nearby park, or Lake Marie.

Distance: 33.01 miles Time: 57 mins
Starting in CHARLESTON, OR on CAPE ARAGO HWY go toward TROLLER RD - go 3.7 mi
Continue on EMPIRE BLVD - go 1.0 mi
Turn Right on NEWMARK AVE - go 1.4 mi
Continue on NEWMARK ST - go 1.5 mi
Turn Left on TREMONT ST(US-101) - go 0.9 mi
Continue to follow US-101 - go 24.0 mi
Bear Right on LAUREL AVE - go 0.1 mi
Bear Right on UMPQUA AVE(OR-38) - go 0.2 mi
Continue to follow OR-38 - go 0.1 mi
Arrive at the center of REEDSPORT, OR

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