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Roseburg OR
 South Umpqua River at Stewart Park, Roseburg OR Historic Downtown Roseburg I happened on historic downtown by happy accident. Of course I am drawn to historic architecture, parks, maps . . . One of the historic buildings that intrigued me was the Perkins Bldg . . .
Garden Valley Shopping Center--NW Garden Valley Blvd, right off I-5 Roseburg Marketplace--1438 NW Garden Valley Blvd, NW Garden Valley Blvd & NW Stewart Parkway Stewart Park--from NW Stewart Parkway, and along the South Umpqua River
 Umpqua Valley Arts--1624 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471; take Stewart Park Dr. (the next street to the east) north to Fir Grove Park. Quality Inn Central Roseburg--427 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 Chevron gas & Family Mart--346 NW Garden Valley Blvd, across from Quality Inn Central Roseburg The guy was so accommodating, washed my windshield without being asked . . . good service, anxious to please. Roseburg Regional Airport--3896 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg, OR 97470 Brochures for Roseburg OR Scenic Hwy 138 Glide Ranger Station & Colliding Rivers Viewpoint This is a stop not to be missed, only 17 scenic miles east of Roseburg. The photogenic little old ranger station was built in 1938 by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). It's closed now, but the newer station is close by. Though its hours are limited, info and brochures are available on the outside of the buildings. The Colliding Rivers Viewpoint is just across the street, and beautiful. Umpqua National Forest links Very helpful brochures available at the Glide Ranger Station The "Thundering Waters" pamphlet has photos and symbols for amenities for each waterfall, including accessibility. The ranger suggested the "North Umpqua Trail" brochure is helpful even for non-hikers because the trailheads offer room to park or turn around when pull-outs may not be convenient or large enough. The Narrows Wayside, east of Glide OR Swiftwater Park--OR-138, Idleyld Park, OR 97447 The scenic North Umpqua River, near Deadline Falls just east past Swift Water, and toward Fern Falls As heartbreaking the fire damage is, it does clear the views North Umpqua Wild & Scenic River
Baker Wayside, about 12-13 min east of Glide via Hwy 138 (associated with Clay Creek & Richard G. Baker Park) Picnic areas, vault toilet, hikes, river views with a bit of walking. Susan Creek Day Use Area & Falls Trail--about 29 mi east of Roseburg OR on Hwy 138 The sign a half mine west of the Susan Creek area mentions the N Umpqua Trail, which is along the river, not up to the falls. Parking on the right is paved with not quite adequate handicapped parking. The Trailhead parking on the left is also paved, and has better handicapped spots. Pedestrians can cross the highway with care. Note: at that sign is the closest pull-off for accessing the intriguing Tioga Pedestrian Bridge, so I only got a photo in my rearview mirror, and didn't see a reasonable way to get there in my wheelchair. A travel buddy would have made it easier to check out. I was enthused to "hike" the trail to Susan Creek Falls (I didn't think about the name until just now as I'm writing; glad I didn't have to name this section "Susan Falls"), as it was supposed to be accessible. But it's .8 mi, and I didn't realize how uphill. The trail is packed gravel/dirt, and has some water damage that causes complex slopes, so dangerous for wheelchair use. I advise, as always, to have a buddy, and on the way down I was glad there were people behind me. Going downhill can be more scary than going uphill. It was a lovely sunny day when I was there, and I was delighted with the flowers. The fire damage cleared the views some. I was very grateful to the rangers for trail upkeep. Steamboat Creek--45 mi east of Roseburg OR, off Hwy 138 I don't know if the following fotos are in order, I was pretty much lost the whole time I was looking for the falls. I'm not sure the directions match the road numbers. It's tempting to call it a waste of an hour or so, but I guess even failure has value, learning what not to pursue. More hearty intrepid travelers, or those more familiar with the area, might find it less anxiety producing. Steamboat Falls Campground
Somehow in my wanderings in the Steamboat Creek area I came upon what seemed to be a county campground, that was obviously closed at the time. Whitehorse Falls--mile post 65.9 on Highway 138 is the entrance to Whitehorse Falls & Campground After my troubled travel looking for Steamboat Falls (and a harrowing ordeal I won't detail), this was such a wonderful experience. Well, I have to admit to a little trepidation at first, because while I was driving along happily thinking April was the perfect month to travel in southern Oregon, I reached 3500’ altitude: snow patches. Not scary at the side of the road, a little more daunting on the road. As I drove into the entrance of Whitehorse Falls, there was a slushy snow patch that was pretty deeply intimidating (for a solo old wheelchair-bound grandma). Others had gone before me, so I timidly tried to stay in their tracks, and soon made it to the little picnic area, which was clear of snow. I was debating whether I could get out and get to the accessible viewing deck, when another group came. Their leader was the friendly, knowledgeable guy I had met down at the Colliding Rivers Viewpoint. He checked out the trail to the accessible deck, and guided my parking so my ramp could be appropriately deployed. What a great blessing! The deck was great, and the falls were beautiful. Clearwater Falls—70 miles east of Roseburg OR on Hwy 138 I was so disappointed not to be able to see Clearwater Falls, supposed to be another accessible site, but below is what the entrance looked like late April of 2024.
 Clearwater Falls clearly impassable in late April 2024; very disappointing. Mt Thielson & Mt Bailey from Hwy 138, near Diamond Lake OR Diamond Lake Recreation Area, Umpqua National Forest, OR Diamond Lake Resort--350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR 97731  Klamath Falls OR
Hagelstein County Park--17301 US-97, north of Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Mt McLoughlin & Upper Klamath Lake--north of Klamath Falls OR Mt Shasta from Upper Klamath Lake--north of Klamath Falls OR There's a hill on the north side of Hwy 30/Crater Lake Pkwy on Foothills Blvd (the north end of Washburn Way), that might have a good view of Mt Shasta when skies are clear. Check out Steen Sports Park--4500 Foothills Blvd, Klamath Falls OR 97603  Mt Shasta & Shastina--Hwy 97 by Upper Klamath Lake just south of Hagelstein County Park, Klamath Falls OR Comfort Inn & Suites--2500 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 I enjoyed my stay, except that I thought the ADA room with a tub would work for me, but I couldn't get close enough to the tub seat with my electric wheelchair to be able to make the transfer without great difficulty. There was a little rust around the tub drain. Washburn Way & near Comfort Inn & Suites--2500 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Downtown Klamath Falls OR See also Klamath County Museum—1451 Main St, Klamath Falls OR 97601 Embedded in the walk up to the entrance to the museum are not only pebble rivers, but little historic plaques. I parked in front where no one could park next to me to allow my van ramp to deploy. I love history and science, so of course I loved this museum, housed in the old Klamath Armory. Below is the text from the plaques.
Brochures for Klamath County and Southern OR
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Susan Ternyey
7/6/2024 07:17:48 pm
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