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Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor, Florence, OR

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Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor

Small day-use island park on the Umpqua River near Florence, with a trail and a large cormorant nesting colony.

Florence, OR

About Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor

A calm spot where a trail runs partway around an island in the Umpqua River. Along the river side, a large colony of double-crested cormorants has nested in the trees for decades, and visitors can watch the birds from the path. The site also offers river views and a marker recalling an early overland journey along the Oregon coast. Facilities are minimal: there are no toilets and no drinking water, and the park is for day visitors only.

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