Umpqua River Lighthouse

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The Umpqua River and the Pacific Ocean meet in Winchester Bay, on the Southern Oregon Coast, and a lighthouse has stood guard over the area since 1857.

Construction on the current lighthouse was completed in 1894, and with a few modifications in the lighting system, it is still in use today.

The lighthouse is situated on a state park, and also on the southern end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Along with traditional camping, hiking and picnicking activities, the dunes area is also well known as a great place for dune buggy rides.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels