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  Florence Visitor Information - Eugene, Cascades & Coast

  Florence, Oregon 97439

  800-547-5445

  Eugene, Cascades & Coast... Real Adventures. Real Close. Located on the central Oregon coast at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, Florence offers visitors the opportunity to experience all of the region's variety in one visit. From fresh water lakes to miles of sand dunes and world-class landmarks, Florence is a favorite destination for visitors across the globe.

  http://www.travellanecounty.org/florence

• Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge

  Florence, Oregon 97439

  The Wildcat Bridge is located on a small winding road a short distance from Highway 126. From the bridge site where Wildcat Creek flows into the Siuslaw River, Stagecoach Road hugs the hillside until it drops into the narrow plain at Swisshome. Stagecoach Road was the original road to the coast, but was bypassed after the Linslaw Tunnel and Mapleton Bridge were built in the 1930s. The nearby Austa boat ramp provides access to the river for fishermen on the Siuslaw River. The bridge was closed for repairs several times in the 1980s and in the autumn of 2000, when the structure was strengthened. HOW TO GET THERE: Travel 33 miles west of Eugene on Oregon Highway 126 to Whitaker Creek /Clay Creek Recreation Area turnoff. Exit the highway on the south side and follow the road back under the highway and railroad tracks (north) a short distance to the bridge.