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| | Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor | | This park is a quiet park with a hiking trail that extends half way around the island. Different species of birds roost at the end of the trail. Other wildlife species have been spotted as well. The trail also provides a nice view of the Umpqua River. There's no drinking water at this site. |
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| | Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park | | This park provides several trails of varying difficulty leading from the campsites to the beach. Visitors have been able to find areas to watch the whales migrate. The surf can be heard from the campground. Facilities are provided. |
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| | Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint | | This viewpoint has been the focus of an American Indian legend that says some people can hear a maiden's voice on the wind. The face in the rock can easily be made out. Recreation such as hiking, fishing, rock climbing, swimming, and wildlife viewing is available. Facilities are not provided. |
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| | Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint | | A recently-completed trail gives visitors a spectacular view of the coast north to Cape Perpetua. Heceta Head trail is part of a 7-mile network. Trails of varying difficulty feature beach and wildlife viewing areas. Wildlife refuge islands feature a view of puffins, cormorants, gulls, and other bird nesting areas. Sea lions and whales can be seen from the beach and cliff-top lighthouse. Migrating gray whales can be seen as they travel to and from Alaska and Baja California. May is a great time to look right down on the migrating mothers and calves as they travel close to shore. There are natural caves, tidepools, a sandy beach for building sandcastles, and good conditions for surfing. There are plenty of picnic tables for groups and areas to set up volleyball nets. |
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| | William M. Tugman State Park | | is relatively unknown -- a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Tugman offers 115 campsites with electric/water hookups tucked away in a mature stand of shore pines. The day-use area has a restroom and gazebo-style shelter surrounded by broad green lawns. The waters of Eel Lake are outstanding for fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing and boating. A trail around the south end of the lake allows hikers to get away from the developed area of the park and explore the lakes many inlets. |
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