The sixty-mile route along the McKenzie Highway is an Oregon gem and was once a thriving economic engine for the small towns from Springfield up to Belknap Springs. Small businesses, stores, restaurants, tourism operations and small inns were the hallmark of this engaging area along the McKenzie River.
For the past several years leading up to Labor Day in 2020, local community organizations have been working on a project to develop branded signage along the McKenzie Highway to delineate and define the economic region. The Holiday Farm Fire in September of 2020 put a temporary stop to this project but much planning and work went into creating a clearly defined economic area.
In May 2022 after the Oregon State Legislature secured $150,000 for the East McKenzie Gateway sign project, MCP began working with the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce to provide funding for the West Gateway sign. Please become a supporter of this project.
Help Build the 2nd Sign
Update, the first sign was built in Walterville, we need funding for the 2nd sign by Fish Lake (Just above Clear Lake).