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Summer Travels
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It's summer! Whether you're headed to the beach or the mountains, the concert hall or the big city, here are some resources, tips, and tools to help you make the most of your summer travels.
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Summer Safety
Summer Safety
An informational page put together by the American Red Cross with suggested safety tips for boaters, swimmers, hikers, campers...and those out for a tan or a BBQ.
Travelers' Health
A general resource for those in the United States from the Centers for Disease Control, this site covers recommended vaccines, international health warnings and hazards, tips for traveling with children and pets, and more.
How Not To Get Hit By Cars: Tips on Avoiding Car on Bike Intimacy
A guide to averting the ten most common types of car/bike tragedy for urban and road cyclists complete with diagrams and presented in a variety of languages, including Spanish and French. From C.I.C.L.E., a Los Angeles bicycling advocacy group.
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Swim, Hike, Sip, and Sightsee in Douglas County
Umpqua National Forest
Information on trails, campgrounds, permits, passes, recreation opportunities, and more. Updated by the United States Forest Service.
Crater Lake National Park
Hours, activities, geologic history of the park, camping and hiking opportunities.
Douglas County Parks
The brief descriptions of each local park include facilities available, driving directions, and phone numbers for more information.
City of Roseburg Visitors and Convention Bureau
Tourism, lodging, dining, and recreation opportunities around the greater Roseburg & Douglas County area.
Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail runs from the California/Mexico border all the way to northern Washington, for a stunning total of 2,650 miles. Whether you want to hike the entire trail or just a portion (the PCT skirts Crater Lake), this website will help you get started.
American Hiking Society
All kinds of resources for hikers across the United States.
Northwest Hiking Trails
Exactly what the title implies- a listing of trails in the Pacific Northwest, organized by region and type.
OneDayHikes.com
A self-proclaimed listing of "the best day hikes in the world." Includes trails in Oregon, Northern California, and Washington.
Umpqua Wineries
A listing of local wineries and vineyards, with links to websites where possible. From the City of Roseburg Visitors & Convention Bureau.
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Music, Theater, Events
Music on the Half Shell 2007
A free-to-the-public concert series held in Stewart Park, Roseburg every Tuesday of the summer at 7pm. This year's lineup includes The Wailers, Pink Martini, and more.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Take in a play- Shakespearean or otherwise- at one of the best drama festivals in the country. Ashland, where the festival is located, also has wonderful options for shopping, dining, or just taking an evening stroll.
Britt Festival
This annual summer music celebration in Jacksonville (20 miles north of Ashland) attracts some big names. This year includes The Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett & k.d lang, Los Lonely Boys, and more. Tickets are available for purchase by phone, mail, fax, or in-person (not online).
Oregon Country Fair
"For four days every summer, the Oregon Country Fair becomes the fourth-largest city in Oregon!" This year, the fair is July 13, 14, and 15 in Veneta, OR. Bring a costume, bring lots of water, and leave the dog at home (pets are not permitted at the fair).
Eugene Summer Events Guide (Eugene Weekly)
Watch My Neighbor Totoro in an outdoor park. Go mini-golfing at the "Lifecycle of a Salmon" exhibit at the Willamette Hatchery. Enjoy an awful, bad, no-good movie. Run a steeplechase. All this and more in this guide to Eugene's summer events, listed by date.
Columbia Gorge Concerts
The Columbia Gorge Amphitheater hosts concerts during the summer months, as scheduled by its owner, House of Blues.
Ticketmaster
Check for major events in the Portland and Vancouver, WA area. Buy tickets online.
MoJam
Search for concert by venue, city, or band. Features major cities (Portland, Seattle) only.
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Travel- Domestic & Abroad
Google Maps
Find an address online, or get driving directions. Includes a "fuzzy" search that allows you to find all businesses of a certain type within an area.
MSN Autos- Gas Prices
Find the lowest and highest current gas prices by zip code- updated daily!
AAA Fuel Cost Calculator
Find out how much gas money to plan on for that next road trip! This free online calculator allows you to choose two city names, and find out the estimated fuel cost based on the regional average gas price.
LA.com
If a Hollywood-bound roadtrip is in your near future, this website lists the best of everything Los Angeles, from a local point-of-view.
Seattle Events Calendar
On the other hand, if the road north is calling your name, check out what's happening in Seattle here. (Note: This site requires Internet Explorer to display properly.)
U.S. Department of State Traveler Information
Read travel warnings, find recommendations and advice, and get your travel documents in order at this federal resource site.
What not to bring on airplanes
Large bottles of shampoo. Shoes with gel in the soles. Lighters. Find out more about the items that will delay you at the security checkpoint at this resource site. From the TSA.
Security Checkpoint Waittimes
From the TSA, this tool lets you look up the expected wait time for the security checkpoint at your airport of choice.
U.S. Department of State: Passports
Leaving the U.S.A.? You'll need one of these.
Universal Packing List
Take only what you need and skip the baggage check-in line! This tool will give you a packing list for a trip of any length in any type of weather.
OneBag.com
More tips and recommendations for packing light, including information and pricing on the best business and casual traveler bags.
Hostels.com
Check availability, make reservations, and read reviews for youth hostels in the United States and abroad.
STA Travel
STA arranges discount travel and accommodations for students and educators who are currently affiliated with an accredited institution of higher learning. Find cheap plane tickets, or a special package deal to Europe- features change weekly.
FareCompare
Find the lowest-priced airfare to a destination, or compare fares to different destinations side-by-side from your departure point on a map. A great tool for early travel planning.
Universal Currency Exchange Calculator
Find out how much a Euro is in U.S. Dollars, or visa versa.
Page created on June 4, 2007 by UCC Library.
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This page last updated 9-21-06.