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65. Reedsport museum explores coastal life, environment. It's a place to hear, view and learn about nature first-hand. At the Umpqua Discovery Center, interactive exhibits and programs take visitors through a voyage illustrating how land, water and people have shaped each other over time. 67. Let someone else do the driving. For a scenic ride without the driving...	66. Walking on the docks by the bays. With the double attraction of boats (sometimes big fishing boats) and sea life, a walk on the docks in Charleston or at Winchester Bay is a great way to keep your kids busy for an afternoon. Visitors can see everything from sea anemones to harbor seals, and watch the people crabbing and the commercial fishing boats come in with their catches. An amazing amount of sea life lives in and around the docks. Sea lions are a common sight, hoping for a meal from a fishing boat and all kinds of critters hang onto the docks. There are many books available to help identify them, both in bookstores and at the local libraries. There are usually people crabbing, if you want to get a close look at a crab out of its natural environment. Also, the commercial fishing boats are a lot of fun to look at and watch unload their catch. There are all kinds of other boats to see as well.
69. The Rogue River's not just for rafters. For the more hardcore hikers, the Rogue Trail is an excellent option. It is a little far for a day hike, but if you want to make a weekend of it, this is a great trail for it. 70. Coastal estuaries attract more than feathered visitors. Fresh water meets salt water at the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve just inland from the Charleston Harbor. Dozens of species of birds have been recorded in and around this tranquil aquatic wildlife sanctuary. 71. Scuba diving for exploration, dinner.	68. Local theaters feature variety shows and classic plays. Visitors should stop in at area chambers of commerce and visitors centers for updates on current plays and other events. Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence On Broadway Theater, 226 S. Broadway, Coos Bay Little Theater on the Bay, 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend Waterfront Players, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend Sawdust Theatre, First and Adams streets, Coquille Performing Arts Theater, 97900 Shopping Center Ave., Brookings Nesika Beach Little Theater, Grange and Nesika Beach Loop, Nesika
72. Sailing: Not all visitors arrive by plane, car or motorhome. Passing through the eye of the wind, the sails begin to luff, sounding like a hundred flags snapping in the breeze...
73. Off-highway routes worth a leisurely afternoon drive. The Smith River/Umpqua River Auto Tour is a relaxing way to spend the day exploring two coastal rivers systems in the Reedsport area. The tour is about 65 miles long, starting at the Smith River Highway between Gardiner and Reedsport off U.S. Highway 101.	74. Coastal wildflowers are favorites with photographers.