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Learn about the people of the Umpqua Valley at the UV Life website.

Here you will find information about real estate, schools, healthcare, job opportunities, recreation activities, attractions, wineries and more.

If you’re into hiking or mountain biking, the North Umpqua Trail system is the place to explore endless trails and epic rides. Starting just 22 miles northeast of Roseburg on Highway 138, the North Umpqua Trail system is world-famous and for good reason. The 79-miles of developed trail featuring hundreds of scenic spots, 16 waterfalls and a variety of ecosystems will take your breath away. Trails range from easy to extremely difficult. The wooded wonderland also accommodates photography, camping and horseback riding.

North Umpqua Trail brochures are available at the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center as well as the Umpqua National Forest and Bureau of Land Management offices in Roseburg.

Roseburg offers several miles of biking and pedestrian paths. Check out the City of Roseburg website for more information and a Roseburg Walking & Bikeway map.

Located east of Roseburg via Highway 138, the Wild and Scenic section of the North Umpqua River offers the visitor unsurpassed recreational opportunities among the most beautiful vistas in Oregon. Read more in the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic brochure.

Camping, fishing (excellent Salmon and Steelhead fishing), hiking and mountain biking (79 mile long North Umpqua Trail parallels the river), picnic sites, waterfalls, rafting (class IV rapids in spots!) and watchable wildlife viewpoints. This spectacular scenic route to Crater Lake is part of the National Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway. Permits are not required when rafting, and commercial outfitters are available for hire.

Diamond Lake, located off Highway 138 approximately 76 miles east of Roseburg, is Douglas County’s Cascade Mountains Gem. Summer and winter outdoor recreation and adventure opportunities are some of the finest you will find anywhere in the county. Diamond Lake Resort provides motel and cabin accommodations and abundant camping sites along with a restaurant and convention center year-round.

In the summer the resort offers a variety of boat rentals including fishing boats, patio boats, even paddle, and bumper boats. Guests will also enjoy mountain bike rentals and horseback riding opportunities.

During the winter months, the resort shifts its gears for some fun in the snow. A popular tubing destination featuring a Wonder Carpet conveyor, the second-longest in the northwest at 470 feet. The conveyor transports 1,000 people an hour–no more waiting in line for a tow to the top, just enjoy an amazing snow tubing day.

A visit to the Oregon Coast wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the aquarium. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a world-class marine educational attraction nestled on beautiful Yaquina Bay in Newport. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is surrounded by an established woodland and estuary where many of the species exhibited within the Aquarium flourish in their native habitat.

Interested in signing your child up for swim lessons? Youth sports? Is there a yoga class or spin class you want to join? YMCA offers a variety of fitness options including personal training and group classes. They also offer childcare, youth and adult sports, swim lessons, and youth activities for children (and teens) of all ages!

Annually, mid-November to January 1, River Forks Park is transformed into a magical drive-through display of holiday lights for the Festival of Lights. Visitors enjoy 90 light displays containing nearly 500,000 lights and all the traditional attractions that have made the Festival famous, including the Holiday Village, wagon rides, the World’s Largest Nutcracker and visits from Santa Claus himself!

For over 25 years, Roseburg offers Music on the Half Shell from June – August at the beautiful Stewart Park. Music-goers start putting out blankets to claim their spot as early at 6 AM on Tuesday morning in order to reserve their favorite spot on the grassy knoll overlooking the South Umpqua River. Each Tuesday evening offers a different genre of music, an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy dancing, food, and drinks! Bring a picnic and your own beverages, or purchase some from a local vendor.

Kruse Farms Market, Bakery & Gift Shop is located at 532 Melrose Road (just off Garden Valley Blvd) in Roseburg, Oregon. Open from May – December each year offering fresh, local produce, a bakery and gift shop as well as wonderful homemade pies, turnovers and cookies. Definitely a must-stop during the summer and fall.

In October, they offer a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hay-bale maze for smaller children. On the weekends, you can even enjoy a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch.

OSU offers many different year-round options for local sports fans! Anything you can imagine from football, basketball, cross country, rowing, golf, wrestling, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics and swimming.

Beaver fans of Roseburg are not intimidated by a quick 2-hour drive to Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Over the last 10 years the capacity of the stadium has increased by 11,000 and now features some of the best viewing in all of college football. The home of the Oregon State University Beavers has had over $200 million in fiscal improvements completed since the 2005 season. The east side of the complex houses some of the finest amenities in all of college and NFL football, including the popular Club, and a new playing surface (FieldTurf). Recently, the popular Terrace was introduced to Reser Stadium providing a unique fan experience showcasing the state’s premier food and beverage. Reser Stadium has become a shining monument for not only Athletics, but the entire University. “Beaver Nation” has embraced the upgrades to the facility that has become a source of pride for all of Oregon State University.

Toketee Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon, and is only about an hour drive from Roseburg. The trail to the waterfall is a fairly easy hike and is about 1/3 of a mile in length. Douglas County has an ample amount of hiking trails for all skill-levels. For more information on Toketee Falls visit the Forest Service website or Northwest Waterfalls website. Once you have made the drive to Toketee, you might as well just travel a few more minutes up the highway and visit Watson Falls; the highest waterfall in Oregon, plunging 272 feet.

Pick up the Thundering Waters Brochure that includes falls along the North Umpqua River at the Roseburg Visitor Center, or view it online for a full list and directions to hikes and waterfalls found all along Highway 138. For an exhaustive list of waterfall locations visit the BLM website (includes information on Row River Waterfalls, North Umpqua River Waterfalls, Little River Falls and South Umpqua River Waterfalls).

Reservoirs, lakes and rivers throughout Douglas County offer a variety of boating opportunities. The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has boating information available including location of boat access points along the North, South and main Umpqua Rivers.

Check out Oregon Boaters Handbook for more information.

North Umpqua Outfitters and Orange Torpedo Trips offer whitewater rafting equipment rentals and more.

With a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States – and one of the most beautiful. The water’s intense blue color is an indication of its great depth and purity. Surrounded by cliffs, the lake is fed entirely by rain and snow. Scientists consider Crater Lake to be the cleanest and clearest large body of water in the world.

Crater Lake rests in the belly of a dormant volcano. The volcano once stood 12,000 feet tall, but it collapsed after a major eruption 7,700 years ago. Later eruptions formed Wizard Island, a cinder cone that rises from the water. The park has an abundance of fascinating volcanic features, including a second rocky island, the Phantom Ship.

The most popular months to visit Crater Lake are July, August, and September. That’s when the park’s roads, trails, and facilities tend to be fully open. Many still visit in May and June, but it’s best to plan ahead, check weather conditions and go prepared with realistic expectations of what you’ll be able to see and do during your visit.

Wildlife Safari is a fun place to visit, and is open 363 days a year! Visit the Safari Village (FREE!), drive through the 600-acre Wildlife Safari Drive, or get up close with a cheetah, elephant or giraffe with an Animal Encounter.

The “Always Free Safari Village” is open daily from 9:00am- 6:00pm during the summer months and features a botanical wonderland, animal exhibits including cheetahs, alligators, cougars & more, keeper talks throughout the day, a children’s petting zoo and other activities, all for free! Children (and adults!) will enjoy getting to feed the animals treats in the petting zoo or feeding the ducks. The Safari Village also offers train rides and/or camel rides for a small fee.

Enjoy driving through the countryside and stopping at beautiful wineries along the way? Roseburg and surrounding communities have over 25 different wineries, and new ones opening all the time!

The region’s growing list of vintners produce a variety of award-winning wines from around the world, including: Baco Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Visit the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers website (or download the app) for information about the Umpqua Valley, upcoming events and a Umpqua Valley Wine Tour map featuring wineries from Elkton down to Winston, and the areas in between. Many of the tasting rooms are open year-round!

The Umpqua Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Jason A. Heald, is a community orchestra sponsored by Umpqua Community College. The orchestra consists of UCC students and amateur musicians combined with local professional musicians. The UCO performs 4-6 programs per year, including a fall pops concert and a Young Soloist Competition Concert.

Get a list of performance dates or visit their website for more details.

Nothing is better on a warm summer morning, than visiting one of the local farms to pick your own fruit and/or veggies. Roseburg has a variety of blueberry farms, u-pick fruits, veggies and more – such as u-pick flowers! Everything is seasonal, so check out their websites or call before heading out; here are some of the different farms in the area:

Big Bend Berries
458 Big Bend Road
Roseburg, OR 97471
(541) 673-8767

If you visit Big Bend Berries, be sure to stop by Rustic River Farms for u-cut flowers. Remember to bring your own bucket/vase to transport them home in!

DelEv Blueberry Patch
7062 S. Myrtle Rd.
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
(541) 863-6830

Haven Farms
10246 Tyee Road
Umpqua, OR 97486-9719
(541) 459-0364
www.thehavenfarm.com

Holland Farms – Certified Organic
PO Box 89
Oakland, OR 97462
(775) 846-0610
www.hollandorganicfarms.com

Brosi Sugartree Farms
540 Winston Section Road
Winston, OR 97496
541-679-1472

Norm Lehne Garden & Orchards
386 Cleveland Rapids Road
Roseburg, OR 97471
(541) 672-2745
http://www.normlehnefarm.com/garden/

Feeling up for a short scenic drive? Lighthouse Center Bakery & Café is well worth it. This little gem is open mostly for lunch, so double check the hours before heading out there. They have vegetarian burgers, sandwiches, soups (Tomato Basil is A-MAZING), salads and more. Lighthouse Bakery offers some of the best homemade breads, pastries and baked goodies (cookies, carrot cake, sticky buns – yes, please) in the valley. Definitely a must-see, must-eat location, especially on a nice sunny day, when you can dine outside and enjoy the beautiful patio!

The Jersey Lilly is another option for awesome burgers. It’s a dive-bar, that offers breakfast on the weekends (Thursday – Sunday) starting at 7 AM. Downside: 21 and over only, sorry kids.

Brix Grill is a wonderful breakfast/brunch spot that is kid friendly; the crab benedict is delightful. Brix offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, a roof top lounge in the summertime, and even offers an event center.

What about something fresh, authentic and traditional? Why not try Alexander’s Greek Cuisine in downtown Roseburg? Everything on their menu is delicious, some of our favorites include their homemade hummus, lamb burger, gyros and Greek fries – of course!

And much, much more!

Speaking of restaurants in downtown Roseburg, we would hate to forget to mention True Kitchen + Bar or Dr. Taylor’s personal favorite, Dino’s Ristorante Italiano. In keeping with the classy theme, another great restaurant to check out for a special occasion is The Parrott House.

Roseburg has some wonderful options, and Eugene is just a short one-hour drive or Portland is only three-hours away. A day trip, or mini-weekend getaway is not out of the question.

Oregon has an abundant amount of parks, hiking trails and outdoors to explore, and Roseburg has its share! There are several wonderful unique local parks, such as Stewart Park (near the YMCA), River Forks Park (home to the Festival of Lights) and Central Park in Sutherlin which offers a brand new playground and splash pad.

Stewart Park Playground, 1700 W Stewart Park Dr, Roseburg, OR 97471

Stewart Park is a 236-acre regional park. The park is home to the Stewart Park Golf Course, Umpqua Valley Tennis, and Roseburg American Legion Baseball, Music on the Halfshell, and Movies in the Park. In addition to the amenities listed there is also a concrete skate park, butterfly garden, and an antique steam locomotive.

River Forks Park, 380 River Forks Park Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471

Check out the City of Roseburg website for a full list of city parks, bike paths and more.

Fishing brochures are available at the Visitor Center and Douglas County offer some of the finest fishing in Oregon, from ocean fishing at Winchester Bay to lake and river angling, providing a wide variety of fish. The North Umpqua River is internationally recognized as a bountiful habitat for steelhead, Chinook salmon, small-mouth bass and much more. Some of the finest fishing in Oregon is right here in the Land of Umpqua.

Grants Pass, Oregon is approximately one-hour South of Roseburg and offers the Jetboat Excursions. A wonderful way to spend time with your family or significant other on a nice warm summer day. The Hellgate season runs from May 1 through mid-September and offers a variety of different excursion packages (brunch, lunch, dinner, whitewater, etc.).

Visitors from all over the world make up the 70,000 people who make Hellgate Jetboats their destination for summer fun every season; with 59 years of trips up and down the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. This allows many who would not otherwise be able to experience the beauty of the Rogue and learn its history. The fully narrated trips are safe for the whole family and allows you to experience the beauty of the Rogue and learn its history.

Many Oregonians and Roseburgers would agree that the Oregon Coast is a wonderful place to visit, even if it is just for a mini-weekend getaway or a quick day-trip (it’s only a 2 hour drive!) All along the Oregon Coast you will find quaint little towns, each with their own unique feel. There are many hotels, motels, bed and breakfast locations all up and down the coast, some towns are larger than others, and in some you may only find one or two places to stay or eat.

Some of our favorite must-see towns include: Brookings, Gold Beach, Bandon, Newport, Tillamook and Astoria. Newport has a wonderful aquarium and some fun breweries – Rouge Brewing Company! Tillamook has the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory and the Tillamook Naval Air Museum. And if you have seen The Goonies, well then Astoria is a coastal town you must take time to visit.

We found a fun website with a little bit of information about lots of coastal towns, check it out here.

Enjoy golfing? Year round, 18-hole course offers challenges for golfers of every skill level. The Country Club is not only for golfers, social memberships are a great alternative for those that only golf occasionally or do not prefer to golf.

The City of Roseburg Parks & Recreation offer Movies in the Park at the Nichols Halfshell in Stewart Park on Friday nights in June. Bring a blanket and come enjoy this free event! Showings can be found on the City of Roseburg website.

UACT is a community-based live theatre, which gives it a unique position within the set of entertainment options in Douglas County. UACT consists of community members producing live theatre while providing education and support to active organizations related to the performing arts for the enjoyment and edification for all Douglas County residents and beyond. Productions are led by several hundred volunteers during the course of each theatre season.

U of O offers many different year-round options for local sports fans! Anything you can imagine from football, basketball, cross country, tennis, golf, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling.

Duck fans of Roseburg know that Autzen Stadium is just a short 1-hour drive. If you haven’t been, Oregon’s Autzen Stadium is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 10 venues to watch a college football game. Prior to the 2002 season, it underwent a $90 million facelift that added 12,000 seats and 32 luxury boxes to the stadium’s south-side skyline. The renovation also encompassed much-needed restroom and concession facilities, a 10,000-square-foot entertainment center (Club at Autzen), widened walkway and concourse areas to better accommodate the increased capacity from 41,698 to 54,000 fans, as well as new ticket distribution centers and guest services windows to cater to the needs of its patrons.

The Annual Graffiti Weekend is the premier car show event in the Pacific Northwest located in Roseburg, Oregon. This regional event began in 1982, and with each successive year, Graffiti Weekend has grown to attract visitors and car enthusiasts in neighboring states such as Washington, Idaho, California, and beyond!

One of the best county fairs around; held annually (early August) at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Check out their website for more details.