Umpqua River Lighthouse

The Umpqua River Lighthouse is an original. Standing at the edge of the dunes near Reedsport, it was Oregon's first of its kind. Built originally in in 1857, it's now part of a state park.

After being undermined by a flood in 1864 (still three years before the birth of Canada) it was rebuilt between 1891 and 1894. The illumination came from an oil lamp. In 1934, the first electric light was put in.

I didn't camp at this place, but Trip Advisor recommends staying in a yurt. These round tents, which originated in central Asia, have become popular among North American campers. One Yelp review says Umpqua has the "best camping ever." Most illuminating.