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Elk can be seen year-round by travelers on this portion of the Umpqua River Scenic Byway near Elkton.
On Sept. 18, after a seven-year process, the 66-mile stretch from Oakland to Reedsport was officially named the first and only scenic byway running from Interstate 5 to the coast's Highway 101.
The Umpqua River Scenic Byway designation took time and support from the community. Chairman Tom Llewellyn was motivated to do so after driving it every day.
“This is really a beautiful drive,” says Llewellyn.
After rounding up community members from all over, including Oakland Mayor Bette Keehley, Llewellyn went to state officials. Having more scenic byways than any other state, Oregon is serious about its terms and conditions for granting a road that distinction.
For the full version of this story, read Sunday's News-Review, or check back Monday.
The Umpqua River Scenic Byway designation took time and support from the community. Chairman Tom Llewellyn was motivated to do so after driving it every day.
“This is really a beautiful drive,” says Llewellyn.
After rounding up community members from all over, including Oakland Mayor Bette Keehley, Llewellyn went to state officials. Having more scenic byways than any other state, Oregon is serious about its terms and conditions for granting a road that distinction.
For the full version of this story, read Sunday's News-Review, or check back Monday.
