Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cave Junction, 28 miles south of Grants Pass on US 199 (Redwood Hwy), provides the
region's services.
Illinois Valley Visitor Center
(
541-592-4076; 201 Caves Hwy;
9am-4pm Mon-Fri,
10am-4:30pm Sat & Sun)
Information on the area.
Wild Rivers Ranger District
(
541-592-4000;
www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou
; 26568 Red-
wood Hwy;
8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
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Roseburg
POP 21,500
Sprawling Roseburg lies in a valley near the confluence of the South and North Umpqua
Rivers. The city is mostly a cheap, modern sleepover for travelers headed elsewhere
(such as Crater Lake), but it does contain a cute historic downtown area and is surroun-
ded by award-winning wineries. Two exceptional area sights include a regional museum
and drive-through safari park.
Sights & Activities
Douglas County Museum
MUSEUM
( 541-957-7007;
www.co.douglas.or.us/museum
; 123 Museum Dr, I-5 exit 123; adult/child $5/free;
10am-5pm Tue-Sat; )
Don't miss this excellent museum, which displays the Umpqua
River Valley's cultural and natural histories. Especially interesting are the railroad derail-
ment photos, logging exhibit and local wine history. Kids have interactive areas and live
snakes to look at.
Wildlife Safari
ZOO
( 541-679-6761;
www.wildlifesafari.net
;
1790 Safari Rd, I-5 exit 119; adult/child 4-12yr $18/12;
9am-5pm; )
Ten miles southwest near Winston is where you drive your car (convert-
ibles, motorcycles and pets not allowed!) around a 600-acre park dotted with inquisitive
ostriches, camels, giraffes, lions, tigers and bears - among other exotic animals. Includes
a small zoo where 'encounters' are available.
Sleeping & Eating
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