OK, to all of you who wrote that Roseburg is boring, I challenge you to look around and do something fun! I always enjoy my stay in Roseburg.

One of my favorite activities is inner tubing down the Umpqua River. All that is required is a $12 tube, sunscreen and the optional beer. Take your stuff over to Amacher Park and raft down to at least Hestness Landing. If you are over 21, you’ll want to check out some of the Umpqua Valley Wineries. I didn’t physically go to any, but I tried two wines from these wineries and enjoyed the one from Abacela the most. If you’re an avid bicycle rider, you can put together some awesome 20-40 mile rides which are absolutely gorgeous. I rode on part of this ride’s route. Also, going to the Wildlife Safari is a must.

Roseburg is also a good home base for a little bigger day trips. Bandon on the Oregon Coast is just two hours away by car. Going east up the North Umpqua River, there is cliff jumping at Steamboat Falls and a bit further up the road you’ll find Diamond Lake which has all kinds of summer and winter activities. Also, Crater Lake is driveable from Roseburg.

So there ya go, Roseburg and the nearby area have a lot to offer. Enjoy!