Umpqua River Light

01/04/2017

Thanks to USCG Station Umpqua River for this gorgeous photo from this morning!

An awesome view of the Light House this morning!

08/07/2014

Today, August 7th, we celebrate National Lighthouse Day, a day to honor and pay tribute to our nation's rich lighthouse history, and to the men and women who worked and sacrificed in all weather conditions and at times gave their own lives so that others could be saved.

Our light was first lit on December 31, 1894 at 4:34pm, by M. Stream, Lightkeeper, and today is 121 years old. Thanks to an incredible partnership with U.S. Coast Guard, federal legislators, local and state support, we reached a historic lease agreement to save our First Order Fresnel Lens from being dismantled, and to continue preservation, protection and maintenance of our iconic beacon.

Come and SEA our lighthouse ... take a tour to the top of the light, and browse the lighthouse museum to learn about the cultural heritage and rich maritime history of Wi******er Bay. And if you can't visit our lighthouse today, be sure to visit a lighthouse in your region and experience what makes these historic landmarks such a special part of our nation's history.

08/05/2014

"Come SEA Us!"
Inside the Lantern Room ~ Photo copyright by Tara Wieshart

What do you love about Umpqua River Light?

07/03/2014

It's always a very sad day when a lighthouse goes dark, and we are especially sorry to see the beautiful little lighthouse and beacon at Cape Mears, Oregon decommissioned.
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CAPE MEARES, Ore. - One hundred and twenty-four years after the U.S. government illuminated the Cape Meares Lighthouse, the U.S. Coast Guard permanently removed an automated beacon at Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint, leaving the headland in the dark for the first time in modern history. The Air S…

03/30/2014

03/21/2014

Come & SEA Us!
Spring Break & Whale Watch at Umpqua River Light

Beginning today, the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum is open daily from 10am-3:30pm through March 30th for Spring Break and the Annual Whale Watch migration.

Bring your family and friends out to learn all about the Gray Whale migration along the Oregon Coast. Volunteers will be at the Spyhoppers Whale Watch Observation Platform directly in front of the lighthouse, one of 24 specialized “Whale Watching Spoken Here” sites in Oregon and very proud to be selected as the #1 Spot for whale watching by The Oregonian newspaper, who cites that last Spring 494 whales were counted passing by and we had a total of 513 visitors during Spring break.

While you’re here, be sure to visit the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum, with some beautiful exhibits and displays honoring our cultural heritage and maritime history. And sign up for a tour of our beautiful lighthouse!

The Museum is located at 1020 Lighthouse Road in Wi******er Bay. Parking at the museum is free. Admission to the museum is free. Guided Lighthouse Tours are $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors & Students; Children age 3-5 are free. Sign up for Lighthouse Tours at the Museum, and be sure to visit the museum Gift Store for March Madness Specials. For more information: call (541)271-4631

03/12/2014

Whale Watching Week is March 22-29, and our thanks to The Oregonian newspaper for picking Umpqua River Lighthouse as the #1 spot to Whale Watch on the Oregon Coast! We agree .... but if you can't make it here to see us and the whales, please find a location close to you and don't miss the annual migration!

Spring Whale Watching Week is fast approaching, March 22 to March 29, but how do you know where to go to see the migrating whales? Using the Oregon State Parks data on whales and visitors from last year's migration, I've calculated the top 10 places to go whale watching on the coast.

03/02/2014

Come SEA Us! We are Open Spring Season during March & April on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 3:30pm.

Special Hours for Spring Whale Watch Week: Open Daily, March 24 through 28, 10 am – 3:30 pm

02/12/2014

Come Sea Us! We're Open This Weekend!!

Bring your family and friends out to the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum this President’s Day Weekend. We have tour guides on duty ready to take you up into the Lighthouse, and we are treating everyone to a 25% Sale off everything at the Lighthouse Museum’s Gift Store.

The Umpqua River Lighthouse & Museum will be open Feb. 15th through 17th (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) from 10am until 3:30pm.

Confluence Festival Attendees: come to the Museum and show us your Festival wristband and you’ll get a free prize.

The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum is located at 1020 Lighthouse Road in Wi******er Bay. Admission to the Museum is free. Parking at the Museum is free. Please dress accordingly for the winter weather.

Guided Lighthouse Tours are $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors & Students; Children age 3-5 are free. Sign up for Lighthouse Tours at the Museum.

For more information: call 541-271-4631

02/04/2014

Rainbows? Yep ... We got 'em ... and a whole lot more!
COME SEA US!!

Thanks to our volunteers Dave & Heather Cross for this beautiful photo of the Triangle in Wi******er Bay.

01/28/2014

Hey, you missed a spot!
Just kidding ... we are very thorough when it comes to maintenance and preservation!

01/22/2014

Tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd, the curtain will be closed in the lantern room. We'll be conducting routine inside and outside maintenance and we do that for protection. Thanks!