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Whether you seek giant Chinook salmon, acrobatic steelhead, or the rare and vigorous wiper bass, head to Southern Oregon when the leaves begin to turn. Each fall thousands of salmon migrate upstream, and the resident trout are eager to bite as they prepare for the coming winter.

From waterfalls to whitewater, the North Umpqua River region is a summertime playground that stretches along the river corridor from Roseburg to near Crater Lake in the northern part of the 1-million-acre Umpqua National Forest. There’s almost too much to choose from in this area. Some visitors enjoy a heart-thumping paddle down Class IV rapids; others prefer a gentle float. You can grab a fly rod to angle for steelhead, explore breathtaking waterfalls or find a swimming hole for a lazy day. Here’s how to plan your outdoor adventure in Umpqua country.