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SPECIAL SECTIONS All Around the Area .........................10 Chambers of Commerce..................... 9 Coastal Ale & Spirits Trail.................6-8 State & National Parks & Scenic Areas ... 9 Wineries & Inland Breweries ...........11-13

AREAS

Agness .................................... 37-38 Ashland ................................... 72-75 Brookings-Harbor........................ 25-30

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Inset middle photo by Steve Hammons Redwood National Park see pages 22-23 Inset right photo by Carolyn Birch Medford Rogues Baseball MedfordRogues.com see page 71

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All Around

Coastal Breweries & Distilleries ....6-8 Southern Oregon Wineries and Inland Breweries .................. 10-13 3 Del Norte County Casinos .............10 4 RV Camping .............................10

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Klamath

Klamath River Jet Boat Tours ........14 Klamath Overlook, Requa Road ......16 Klamath River Rafting .................16 Tour Thru Tree .........................17 Trees of Mystery .......................17

Crescent City

Northcoast Marine Mammal Center .20 Crescent Trail Rides ...................20 Ocean World Aquarium ................20 Crescent City Area Beaches ..........21 Battery Point Lighthouse..............22 Redwood National and State Parks ..22

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16 Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery ..........24

Brookings-Harbor

17 Pelican Bay Lighthouse ................25 18 Harris Beach and Chetco Point Park ...............................26 Alfred A. Loeb State Park .............26 Chetco River ...........................26 Azalea City Park ........................27 Port of Brookings-Harbor .............28 Fishing in Brookings ....................29 Tidewind Sportﬁshing .................29 Arch Rock ...............................30 Natural Bridges and Thunder Rock Cove ....................30 27 Whaleshead Beach .....................30 28 Lone Ranch Beach .....................30

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Gold Beach

29 Gold Beach Treasure Hunting ........31 30 Prehistoric Gardens and 31 32 33 34 35

Rainforest ...............................32 Cedar Bend Golf Course ...............32 Horseback Riding Near Gold Beach ..............................34 Pistol River State Park ................34 Pistol River Wave Bash ................34 Rogue River Myrtlewood Carving Factory ........................35

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Cave Junction ...........................44-46 Central Point............................. 56-57 Crater Lake ..................................67 Crescent City, CA ....................... 18-23 Eagle Point ............................... 59-61 Gold Beach ............................... 31-37 Gold Hill .................................. 55-56 Grants Pass............................... 49-52 Hiouchi & Gasquet, CA ................. 42-43 Hwy 62 .................................... 58-67 Crater Lake, Eagle Point, Lost Creek Lake, Prospect, Shady Cove, Union Creek, White City Hwy 199 .................................. 42-48 CA: Gasquet, Hiouchi, Patrick Creek OR: O’Brien, Cave Junction, Kerby, Selma Jacksonville ..................................68 Kerby..........................................47 Klamath, CA.............................. 14-17 Lost Creek Lake .............................64 Medford................................... 69-71 Merlin ..................................... 53-54 Port Orford...............................40-41 Prospect ......................................65 Rogue River ..................................55 Selma .........................................48 Shady Cove ............................... 62-63 Smith River, CA ..............................24 Union Creek ..............................66-67 White City ....................................59

Agness ........................................38 Ashland .......................................73 Brookings-Harbor............................27 Port of Brookings Harbor ................28 Cave Junction ...............................45 Central Point.................................57 Coastal Ale & Spirits Trail................... 6 Crescent City ................................19 Del Norte/Southern Oregon Region .....4-5 Gold Beach ...................................33 Gold Hill ......................................55 Grants Pass...................................50 Hiouchi & Gasquet ..........................43 Hwy 62 ........................................58 Kerby..........................................47 Klamath, CA..................................15 Medford.......................................70 Merlin .........................................53 Port Orford...................................41 Selma .........................................48 Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor ...........................30 Wineries & Inland Breweries .......... 12-13

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67 The Oregon Vortex and House of

OUTSIDE THE AREA Humboldt County, CA .................. 77-78 Shasta-Cascade Region, CA ................76 Western Oregon and the Coast ...........76

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Gold Hill & Central Point

Gold Beach ..............................35

37 Cape Sebastian State Scenic

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38 Jerry’s Rogue Jets .....................36 39 Fishing the Lower Rogue and the Oregon Coast ...........................37

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41 Agness Lodging .........................38 42 Agness Hiking and Biking Trails ......38

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43 Cape Blanco State Park .............. 40 44 Humbug Mountain State Park ....... 40 45 Port Orford Heads State Park & Battle Rock Park .......................41

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Hiouchi, Gasquet, Cave Junction, Kerby, Selma 46 The Wild and Scenic Smith River ....42 47 Bear Basin Butte Lookout .............42 48 Stout Grove .............................43 49 The Chateau at the Oregon Caves .. 44 50 Out’n’About Treehouse Ziplines......45 51 Oregon Caves National Monument ...45 52 Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise .................................46 Grayback Campground ................46 Illinois River Forks State Park .......46 Great Cats World Park .................46 Kerbyville Museum & History Center ...................................47 57 Siskiyou Field Institute ................48

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Grants Pass

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions ..........50 The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio ....51 Grants Pass Museum of Art ...........51 Cary’s of Oregon .......................52 Valley of the Rogue State Park .......52 Grants Pass to Merlin, to Gold Beach Scenic Drive .............................52

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64 Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center ......................53

65 Rainie Falls Trail ........................53 66 Orange Torpedo Trips .................54

Mystery ..................................55 Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure .....56 Upper and Lower Table Rocks ........56 Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop .......57 Lillie Belle Farm’s Fine Chocolate ...57

72 Eagle Point National Veterans

Cemetery ................................59 Agate Lake ..............................59 Alpacas at Lone Ranch ................60 Butte Creek Mill & Country Store ....60 Butte Creek Mill Antique Gallery ....60 Parks Near Shady Cove ................63 Trail Creek Tavern Museum ...........63 Lost Creek Lake & Marina ........... 64 Mill Creek Drive Scenic Waterfalls.. 64 Prospect Historic Hotel ...............65 Avenue of the Boulders ...............65 Union Creek Resort ...................66 Natural Bridge & Lava Tubes, Natural Bridge Falls ....................67 85 Rogue River Gorge Trail ...............67 86 Crater Lake National Park ............67

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Jacksonville

87 Britt Music and Arts Festival .........68 88 Segway of Jacksonville ................68

Medford

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Collier Center ............................ 70 Medford Railroad Park .................70 Dodge Bridge Park .....................70 Rogue Valley Family Fun Center .....71 Medford Rogues ........................71

Ashland

94 Mount Ashland Ski Area ...............72 95 Historic Lithia Park ....................73 96 Oregon Chocolate Festival ............73 97 Oregon Shakespeare Festival .........74 98 WellSprings..............................74 99 Lithia Springs Resort...................74 100 ScienceWorks Museum ...............75 101 Emigrant Lake .........................75

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Misty Mountain Brewing Misty Mountain Brewing and Tap Haus is Oregon’s southernmost brewery, located just north of the California state line and just off Highway 101.

Coastal Breweries & Distilleries

Here in Southern Oregon and Del Norte County, tours and tasting rooms are not just for wine lovers. Local breweries and distilleries also provide opportunities for aﬁcionados of other adult beverages to observe many of their favorite libations being created, and to sample the ﬁnal product. Beer, ale, brandy and liqueur, lovingly crafted from natural ingredients, often local and/or organic, are all available to be enjoyed. The area’s skilled artisans have succeeded in capturing lightning in a bottle for lucky locals and visitors to take home with them. Be sure to call ahead for tasting hours and the times of tours, or to make reservations where tours are by appointment only. It’s fun, educational and tasty!

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The Tap Haus has an ocean view to the west, Oregon’s largest Monterey Cyprus to the east, and an assortment of hand crafted ales produced in small batches using only the finest ingredients. With eight taps flowing, you will certainly find a new favorite. A pint and a pub lunch is a great way to spend time relaxing with friends and family. Skol. WHERE: 15440 Museum Rd., Harbor MORE INFO: 541-813-2599, MistyMountainBrewing.com

Brandy Peak Distillery Rainforest Moonshine. There is something cooking up in the forested hills just north of Brookings. Some might call it sophisticated moonshine, but we’re talking about carefully crafted brandies made from pears and grapes. Produced in unique wood-ﬁred pot stills, the spirits range from rustic grappas to elegantly aged brandies. And let’s not forget the luscious blackberry liqueur. A “from scratch” distillery, the Nowlin family crafts these award-winning brandies using techniques developed by founder R.L. Nowlin over his 65-year tenure in the business. Using neither ﬂavorings nor other additives (except for the sugar in the Blackberry Liqueur) these Brandy Peak products are just pure fruit. Now celebrating more than 20 years of operation, Brandy Peak distillery is run by son David and his wife Georgia. Tours are available along with tastings and sales. WHERE: just north of Brookings, four miles up Carpenterville Rd. off Hwy 101 MORE INFO: 541-469-0194, BrandyPeak.com BrandyPeak.com

Port O’Pints Brewing Co. coming soon Rick White, with help from his wife Carol, is realizing a long-time dream by opening a new brewery and tap house in Crescent City. Called Port O’Pints, it will offer handcrafted and specialty beers on tap in an Irish pub-like setting with a celtic ﬂavor and a nautical theme. Rick’s journey into brewing began when Carol presented him with a Mr. Beer brewing kit for Christmas one year. Port O’Pints Brewing Co. Once the bug bit him, there was no going back. After winning 50 medals as a home brewer, he was offered a job at Great Basin Brewing Company in Reno, Nevada. He became the head production brewer there, and eventually decided it was time to make a go of it on his own. The happy result is Ports O’Pints Brewing Company. WHERE: 1215 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City MORE INFO: 707-460-1154, see them on Facebook

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DISTILLERY COME VISIT AND SAMPLE award-winning Brandies, Grappas, Eaux de vie and Blackberry Liqueur. See our wood-fired pot stills and enjoy a beautiful forest setting. Just north of Brookings, take Carpenterville Rd., drive exactly 4 miles to Tetley Rd. Turn right and stay right. Open March 1 through the first weekend of January, Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 pm. Please call for other times. These spirits are also available at many fine liquor stores.

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Arch Rock Brewing Co. Arch Rock Brewing Company is a quality-focused production microbrewery. They are a small team with over two decades of combined professional brewing experience and are passionate about producing quality, consistent beer, batch after batch. You can ﬁnd their award-winning beers on tap throughout the Rogue Valley and the coast from Brookings to Florence, Roseburg, Eugene and Portland. They offer three signature beers and a rotating “Brewer’s Select Series” specialty batch. They don’t have food at the brewery, but they do offer a small area to sample and ﬁll growlers to go. Look for their beers on tap around Oregon! WHERE: 28779 Hunter Creek Loop, Gold Beach MORE INFO: 541-247-0555, ArchRockBeer.com

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Wild River Pizza Co. & Handcrafted Ale Even among Oregon’s impressive number of microbrews and uncommon beer culture, Wild River Brewing stands out. Brewed just over the hills in Cave Junction, the Brookings location offers 12 different original ales, including six standards and six seasonals. And what goes better with beer than pizza? Pair your pint with a tasty pie from the wood-ﬁred oven. Brookings’ Wild River Pizza is a tasty place for Oregon-brewed beer on tap. Stop in for a pint, pitcher or try a taster tray featuring 12 different brews and grab some bottles to go. WHERE: 16279 Hwy 101 South, Brookings Harbor MORE INFO: 541-469-7454, WildRiverBrewing.com

Chetco Brewing Co. Small town brewing, world class beer. That’s the Chetco Brewing Company story. Intrigued by the beer selection in Oregon, they tried their ﬁrst home brew kit in 2002. After planting hops and toying with the idea of opening Chetco Brewing Company for about three years, they registered the company in late 2011. There were life delays along the way, including the loss of their four legged family members, ChetcoBrew.com Hazel & Flo, but they knew they were going to brew and they did. The ﬁrst year out of the gate, they won a Silver Medal for their American Style Imperial Stout at the World Beer Cup. They continue to grow, introducing new craft beers, supporting their beautiful little community, attending events across Oregon, and now operating their very own Tap Room in Brookings, thanks to outstanding customers and fans. Read more at ChetcoBrew.com. WHERE: 927 Chetco Ave., Brookings MORE INFO: 541-661-KEGS (5347), ChetcoBrew.com

Black Trumpet Bistro Black Trumpet Bistro and Bar reinvigorates the bistro experience. Their menu offers traditionally inspired International dishes with a refreshing modern twist. Reﬂecting true bistro roots, they offer delicious yet reasonably priced food, all encapsulated in a casual and relaxing atmosphere. If you are in the mood for a cold pint of local Oregon beer at the FULL service bar, a night out with your friends or a tranquil romantic date, Black Trumpet Bistro is the place BlackTrumpetBistro.net to be. Hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 9pm. WHERE: 625 Chetco Ave., Suite 200, Brookings MORE INFO: 541-887-0860, BlackTrumpetBistro.net Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

State & National Parks & Scenic Areas

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION SITES Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park photo by Chmee2

California Del Norte County

REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS INFORMATION CENTERS

www.nps.gov/redw Crescent City Information Center 1111 Second St., Crescent City, CA 95531 707-465-7335

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

7 mi. S of Crescent City on Hwy 101. 10 mi. of hiking trails, beach access, water access.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

9 mi. E of Crescent City on Hwy 199. RV and tent camping in the redwoods. Hike, bike, visitor center.

Reservations:

ReserveAmerica.com, 800-444-7275

Tolowa Dunes State Park

2 mi. N of Crescent City. From Crescent City take Northcrest Dr. N off Hwy 101. Day use only. No fee.

• Big Flat Campground – 14 miles SE of Hwy 199 on South Fork Road • Grassy Flat Campground – 4.5 miles east of Gasquet Ranger Station on Hwy 199 • North Fork Campground – 25 miles from Gasquet Ranger Station on Forest Road 18N28 via Hwy 199, Forest Road 17N49 and Low Divide Road • Panther Flat Campground – 2.5 miles east of Gasquet Ranger Station on Hwy 199 • Patrick Creek Campground – 7.5 miles east of Gasquet Ranger Station on Hwy 199

Oregon

Curry, Jackson and Josephine Counties

NATIONAL PARKS CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

P.O. Box 7, Crater Lake, OR 97604 541-594-3000, www.nps.gov/crla Breathtaking lake in collapsed volcano, Rim Drive, campground & RV park, boat tours of lake, interpretive programs, lodging and dining, historic inn, coffee shop.

OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT

707-445-6547, 21 mi. N of Crescent City on Hwy 101. Great for fishing, beachcombing, walking. Wheelchair accessible.

19000 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-2100, www.nps.gov/orca On Hwy 46, 20 mi. E of Cave Junction. Spectacular caves & striking scenery. Lodging & dining in historic inn, campgrounds and RV parks nearby.

SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

Pelican State Beach

NATIONAL FOREST

707-442-1721, www.fs.usda.gov/srnf GASQUET RANGER DISTRICT/SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 19 miles east of Crescent City on Highway 199, Gasquet, CA 95543 707-457-3131

NATIONAL FORESTS

3040 Biddle Rd., Medford, OR 97504 541-618-2200, www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

2900 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg, OR 97471 541-957-3200, www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua

OREGON STATE PARKS INFORMATION CENTER 800-551-6949 www.OregonStateParks.org Reservations: 800-452-5687 www.ReserveAmerica.com

Port Orford Heads State Park

Day Use. Hwy 101, Port Orford. Important whale watching site. Picnic, hike, great views, museum.

Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor

Day Use. Hwy 101, 4 mi. N of Brookings. View 12 mi. of Oregon’s most awe-inspiring coastline.

Curry County:

Winchuck State Recreation Site

Alfred A. Loeb State Park

10 mi. NE of Brookings on the Chetco River. Year-round campsites & log cabins, day use.

Cape Blanco State Park

Day Use. Hwy 101, 1 mi. N of Oregon border. Beach access.

Jackson County:

Off Hwy 101, 9 mi. N of Port Orford. Camping, day use & RV facilities. Beach access, lighthouse, wildlife viewing.

Casey State Recreation Site

Day Use. 7 mi. S of Gold Beach. Panoramic views, walking trails, whale-watching.

541-560-3334 • Hwy 62, 35 mi. NE of Medford. Camping, marina, swimming, hiking trails, bike trail.

Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor Crissey Field State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 101, 5 mi. S of Brookings. Beach access, visitor’s center.

Geisel Monument State Heritage Site Day Use. Hwy 101, 7 mi. N of Gold Beach. Secluded picnic area.

Day Use. Hwy 62, 29 mi. NE of Medford. Picnic, fish, boat on the Rogue River.

Joseph Stewart State Rec. Area

Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint

Day Use. Hwy 62. Picnic, hike to Pearsony Falls and the amazing Rogue River Gorge.

TouVelle State Recreation Site

Day Use. Off Hwy 62, 9 mi. N of Medford. Picnic, fish, boat, hike, watch wildlife.

Tub Springs State Wayside

Harris Beach State Recreation Area

Located just N of Brookings. Dramatic coastline. Popular camping, RV and day use facilities.

Humbug Mountain State Park

Six mi. S of Port Orford. Accessible campsites, day use area. Popular 3 mi. hike to summit.

McVay Rock State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 101 S of Brookings. Picnic area.

Otter Point State Recreation Site

Day Use. Off Hwy 101, 4 mi. N of Gold Beach. Walking and hiking trails overlooking beach.

Paradise Point State Recreation Site

Day Use. Off Hwy 101, 6 mi. N of Port Orford. Parking area, beachcombing, vistas.

Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint

Day Use. 11 mi. S of Gold Beach. Sand dunes, birding, windsurfing.

Day Use. Oregon Hwy 66, 18 mi. E of Ashland.

Josephine County:

Illinois River Forks State Park

Day Use. S of Cave Junction on Hwy 199. Picnic and go fishing.

Valley of the Rogue State Rec. Area

541-582-3128 • Off I-5 between Medford & Grants Pass. Camping, RV, trails, group facilities.

Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site

800-551-6949 • Day use site with hotel and restaurant. Room reservations: 541-866-2474

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Oregon State Office, 503-808-6001 1220 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204

Southern Oregon and Del Norte, CA - Chambers of Commerce Ashland Chamber of Commerce 110 E Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-3486 AshlandChamber.com

Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce

16330 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings, OR 97415 541-469-3181 • 800-535-9469 BrookingsHarborChamber.com

Central Point Chamber of Commerce 650 E. Pine St. Central Point, OR 97502 541-664-5301 CentralPointChamber.org

Crescent City-Del Norte Chamber of Commerce

1001 Front St. Crescent City, CA 95531 707-464-3174 • 800-343-8300 ExploreDelNorte.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Eagle Point & The Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

11136 Hwy 62, PO Box 1539 Eagle Point OR 97524 541-826-6945 EaglePointChamber.org

185 N Oregon St., PO Box 33 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-8118 JacksonvilleOregon.org

Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce

Klamath Chamber of Commerce

29692 Ellensburg Ave. #7 Gold Beach, OR 97444 541-247-0923 GoldBeachChamber.com

PO Box 476 Klamath, CA 95548 800-200-2335, KlamathChamber.com

Grants Pass/Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

Medford/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

1995 NW Vine St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-476-7717 • 800-547-5927 GrantsPassChamber.org

101 E 8th St. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-4847 MedfordChamber.com

Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

201 Caves Hwy, PO Box 312

Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-3326

IllinoisValleyChamber.wordpress.com

Port Orford Chamber of Commerce PO Box 637 Port Orford, OR 97465 541-332-8055 PortOrfordChamber.com

Rogue River Chamber of Commerce

Rogue River Hwy at Depot St. Bridge Rogue River, OR 97537 541-582-0242 RogueRiverChamber.com

Talent Chamber of Commerce 110 E Main St. Talent, OR 97540 541-535-3837 TalentChamber.org

205 Fern Valley Rd., Suite M-1 Phoenix, OR 97535 541-535-6956 Facebook.com/PhoenixOregonChamber

Shady Cove-Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce 21800 Crater Lake Hwy 62 Shady Cove, OR 97539 541-878-2404 ShadyCoveChamber.org

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All Around The Area

Vineyard in Willamette Valley, Oregon, photo by Tom Wachs

Southern Oregon Wineries and Inland Breweries

Del Norte County Casinos

In recent years Southern Oregon has begun to emerge as a significant force in both the wine-making and craft beer-brewing industries, garnering national and international attention with the quality of its fine wines, beers and ales. There are three primary grape-growing regions in the area: the Applegate Valley, Rogue Valley and Illinois Valley appellations. They are home to scores of vineyards and wineries, and a surprising array of varietals. Some of the more well-known Southern Oregon wines include Pinot Noirs, Tempranillos, Malbecs, Merlots, Chardonnays, Pinot Grigios and Rhone Blends. Some of the area’s vineyards and wineries offer tours, and many have tasting rooms where you can sample these excellent wines. The region is also home to many excellent microbreweries, and new ones keep popping up like mushrooms. Microbrewed beers and ales are crafted in small batches. Due to individualized attention and the inclusion of specialty hops, malts and other ingredients, they tend to vary in aroma and flavor from “macrobrewed” beer. Often the ingredients are locally grown. Many brews are unfiltered as well, and since most are brewed on site they are also wonderfully fresh. Some breweries offer tours, and most establishments serve food to go along with the region’s many award-winning beers. MORE INFO: For a list of Southern Oregon’s premier wineries and microbreweries and their locations, please see our Wineries & Breweries section on the next page and our Ale & Spirits section on pages 6-8.

The sounds of buckets ﬁlling with coins as slot machines and video games pay off are all part of the excitement of local casinos. Southern Oregon and Northern California have some of the best gaming establishments on the West Coast. Lucky 7 Casino and Hotel is located in Smith River, California. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, they are always ready to accommodate your favorite casino game. They have live blackjack, poker, slots, and casino bingo, along with special events and surprises. They are a premier venue for musical entertainment and boast a restaurant, sports bar, gorgeous new full-service hotel and a fuel mart/convenience store. MORE INFO: 866-777-7170, Lucky7Casino.com, see page 24. Redwood Hotel Casino in Klamath provides a fun, relaxed setting for casual gaming. It features Las Vegas style slots including a $1,000,000 jackpot, video poker and a host of regular and progressive machines. Join the Yurok Country Rewards Club, and each time you play you’ll earn points for rewards and be notiﬁed of special deals with local businesses. MORE INFO: 855-554-2WIN (2946), RedwoodHotelCasino.com/gaming, see page 15.

RV Camping

RV travel is a great way to roll through scenic Northern California and Oregon. There’s no need to make reservations at hotels; just pull into a campsite at a fraction of the cost, and slip into the back when it’s time for bed. Forget about the bother of hauling your gear into and out of a hotel; it all stays in your self-enclosed home on wheels. Furthermore, a fully equipped kitchen allows you to bring even more of the comforts of home on the road — and to save cash eating in instead of out. Don’t forget the social beneﬁts of RVing as you’re bound to meet a lot of like-minded folks when you set up camp. There are plenty of great RV campgrounds to choose from throughout the area. RV traveling also offers motorists freedom. If you pull into an area that doesn’t appeal to you, there’s no need to stay. If you ﬁnd a place you absolutely love, then put her in park and stick around a while. When the open road is calling, RV travel may be just what you need.

BeachfrontRVPark.com

Here are Some Great RV Parks to Check Out: Agness Rogue River RV Park, Agness, OR 866-729-9043, RogueRiverRVPark.com

Mystic Forest RV Park, Klamath, CA 707-482-4901, MysticForestRV.com

At Rivers Edge RV Resort, Brookings, OR 541-469-3356, AtRiversEdge.com

Rogue River RV Park, Shady Cove, OR 800-775-0367, RogueRiverRV.com

Beachfront RV Park, Port of Brookings, OR 541-469-5867, BeachfrontRVPark.com

Ship Ashore Resort, Smith River, CA 707-487-3141, Ship-Ashore.com

Camp Blanco RV Park, Port Orford, OR 541-332-6175, CampBlanco.com

Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach, OR 800-353-9754, TurtleRockResorts.com

Crescent City Redwoods KOA, Crescent City, CA 800-562-5754, CrescentCityKOA.com

Village Camper Inn RV Park Crescent City, CA 800-470-3544, VillageCamperInn.com

Driftwood RV Park, Brookings, OR 541-469-9089, DriftwoodRVPark.com

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Southern Oregon Wineries & Inland Breweries Listing of Tasting Rooms with Available Varietals

Why all the Color?

We strive to make these listings accurate but information is subject to change. Please email any discrepancies or changes to info@101Things.com

This chart is color coded to match the appellation color zones on our wine map

-T after the winery name denotes tours available, call for details (Area codes are 541 unless otherwise noted)

Winery

Tasting

Varietals

Winery

F3: 2Hawk Winery and Vineyard - T 2335 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford 944-5963 • 2HawkWinery.com

Tu-Th: 11:30-7 Fr: 11:30-8 Sa: 1130-10 Su:12-5

C, CS, SB, Sy, T, Vi

C3: Academy of Wine - T 18200 Hwy. 238, Grants Pass 846-6817

June-Sep, Wknds: 12-5

C, CF, M, PN

May-Oct: 11-5 Nov-Apr, Tu-Su: 11-5

Gr, Mal, Mar, P, PG, PN, PS, SB , Sy, Vi

By Appt.

CF, CS, M, PG, SB

A4: Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery 4210 Holland Loop Rd., Cave Junction 592-4688 • BridgeViewWine.com

Daily: 11-5

C, CS, G, M, Mu, P, PG, PN, R, Ri, SpW, Sy, T, Vi, WD

C3: Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery 16995 N Applegate Rd., Grants Pass 846-1039 • BridgeViewWine.com

Memorial Day thru Labor Day Daily: 11-5

C, CS, G, M, Mu, P, PG, PN, R, Ri, SpW, Sy, T, Vi, WD

F3: Caprice Vineyards - T 970 Old Stage Rd., Central Point 499-0449 • CapriceVineyards.com

Th-Mo: 11-5

C, CS, G

F2: Cliff Creek Cellars - T 1019 McDonough Rd., Gold Hill 855-5330 • CliffCreek.com

Mo-Fr: 12-5 Sa-Su: 12-6

CF, CS, M, Sy

D3: Cowhorn Vineyard 21665 Eastside Road, Jacksonville 846-9557 • CowhornWine.com

Tu-Su: 11-4

BD, Gr, Mar, R, RB, SB, Sy, Vi

D3: Cricket Hill 2131 Little Applegate Rd., Jacksonville 899-7264 • CricketHillWinery.com

MayThanksgiving Sa & Su 12-5

BSB

F1: Crater Lake Cellars 21882 Hwy 62, Shady Cove 878-4200 • CraterLakeCellars.com

Mo-Sa: 11-5

C, CS, Do, Gr, M, PG, PN, RI, Sy, T, Vi

B2 Crow & Bear Winery 5719 Jerome Prairie Rd., Grants Pass 479-0163 • CrowAndBear.com

Th-Sun 11-5:30 & By Appt.

C, M, P, PS, Sy, Vi, Z

F3: Daisy Creek Vineyard 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville 899-8329 • DaisyCreekWine.com

By Appt.

Mal, M Sy, Vi

F3: DANCIN Vineyards - T 4554 South Stage Rd., Medford 245-1133 • DANCINVineyards.com

Su-Th: 12-7 Fr-Sa: 12-8

C, PN, Sy

A3: Deer Creek Vineyards 2680 Deer Creek Rd., Selma 597-4226 • DeerCreekVineyards.com

Su-Fr: 11-5 Sa: 11-9

C, M, PG, PN, R

E2: Del Rio Vineyards 52 North River Rd., Gold Hill 855-2062 • DelRioVineyards.com

Winter/ Fall: 11-5 Summer: 11-6

C, CS, Gr, M, Mu, P, PG, PN, Sy, Vi

D3: Devitt Winery 11412 Highway 238, Jacksonville 899-7511 • DevittWinery.com

Daily: 12-5

CF, CS, M, R, Sy, Vi

F2: Agate Ridge Vineyard - T 1098 Nick Young Rd.., Eagle Point 830-3050 • AgateRidgeVineyard.com G4: Ashland Vineyards & Winery 2775 East Main St., Ashland 488-0088 • Winenet.com

F3: EdenVale Winery 2310 Voorhies Rd., Medford 512-2955 • EdenValleyOrchards.com

Mo-Sa: 11-6 Su: 12-5

Ba, C, CF, CS, Do, Gr, M, Mal, P, PG, PN, R, Sy, T, Vi, WD

D3: Fiasco Winery / Jacksonville Vineyards - T

Jun-Nov: 11-5 Jan-May, Sa-Su: 11-5

CF, CS, M, Sa, Sy

8035 Highway 238, Jacksonville 846-3022 • JacksonvilleVineyards.com

Daily: 12-5 Jan: Open Sa-Su Only

C, Do, PG, SpW, Sy T, Vi, WD

E2: Folin Cellars - T 9200 Ramsey Road, Gold Hill 855-2018 • FolinCellars.com

Jun-Oct, Daily: 12-5 Off Season, Wknds: 12-5

GR, PS, Sy, T, Vi

A4: Foris Vineyards Winery - T 654 Kendall Rd., Cave Junction 592-3752 • ForisWine.com

Daily: 11-5

C, CF, CS, G, M, Mu, PB, PG, PN, R,

D3: Fly High & LongSword Vineyards 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville 899-1746 • FHLV.net

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Tasting

Varietals

G3: Grizzly Peak Winery 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland 482-5700 • GrizzlyPeakWinery.com

Th-Su: 12-4

C, CF, M, Mal, PG, PN, Sy, T

C3: John Michael Champagne Cellars 1425 Humbug Creek Rd., Jacksonville 846-0810 • JohnMichaelWinery.com

May-Dec, Fr-Su: 11-5

C, M, PG, PN, SpW, Z

Daily: 11-5:30

CF, CS, SB, T, Vi

H1: LaBrasseur Cellars - T 2444 Cobleigh Rd., Eagle Point 865-3648 • LabrasseurVineyard.com

Mar-Dec, Fr-Su: 11-5

BSB, CF, CS, M, PG, R, Ri, Sy, Vi, WD

F2: Ledger David Cellars 245 North Front St., Central Point 664-2218 • LedgerDavid.com

Apr-Aug, Daily: 12-5 Sep-Mar: Open Th-Su

BSB, C, CF, ChB, R, Sa, SB, Sy, T, Vi

G3: Paschal Winery & Vineyard 1122 Suncrest Rd., Talent 535-7957 • PaschalWinery.com

May-Oct, Daily: 12-7 Nov-Apr, Th-Su: 12-6

PG, PN, R, Sa, Sy, T, Vi

F3: Pebblestone Cellars - T 1642 Camp Baker Rd., Medford 512-1655 • PebbleStoneCellars.com

Daily

BSB, CF, CS, M, PG, PV, Sy, Vi

Daily: 12-6 Closed Tu

CF, M, R, Sy, T, Vi

Mon 11-5 Th-Su: 11-7 Sept-May 11-6

CF, Gr, Mu, P, R, RB, RD, Sy, Vi, WD

D3: Red Lily Vineyards - T 11777 Hwy. 238, Jacksonville 846-6800 • RedLilyVineyards.com

Fr-Su: 11-5

C3: Rosella’s Vineyard - T 184 Missouri Flat Rd., Grants Pass 846-6372 • RosellasVineyard.com

Th-Su: 11-5

C, CS, M, Z

F3: RoxyAnn Winery 3285 Hillcrest Rd., Medford 776-2315 • RoxyAnn.com

Daily: 11-6

CF, CS, M, PG, PS, Ri, Sy, T, Vi

C3: Schmidt Family Vineyards 330 Kubli Rd., Grants Pass 846-9985 • SFVineyards.com

Daily: 12-5

C, CS, M, PG, Ri, SB, Sy, Vi, Z

C3: Serra Vineyards 222 Missouri Flat Rd., Grants Pass 846-9223 • SerraVineyard.com

Daily: 11-5

C, PN, R, Sy

F3: South Stage Cellars 125 South 3rd St., Jacksonville 899-9120 • SouthStageCellars.com

Daily: 12-5

BSB, C, CF, CS, Do, G, Gr, M, Mal, Mar, Mu, PB, PG, PN, PS, Ri, R, RB, S, Sa, SB, SpW, Sy, T, Vi, WD

F2: Kriselle Cellars 12956 Modoc Rd., White City 830-8446 • KriselleCellars.com

C3: Plaisance Ranch 16955 Water Gap Rd., Williams 846-7175 • PlaisanceRanch.com F3: Quady North Winery 255 California St., Jacksonville 702-2123 • QuadyNorth.com

Th-Su: 12-5

C, CF, Gr, Mal, M, PG, PN, Sy, T, Vi

Apr-Oct, Daily: 11-5:30 Nov-Dec: Sa-Su Only

CS, PG, Vi,

C3: Troon Vineyard 1475 Kubli Rd., Grants Pass 846-9900 • TroonVineyard.com

Daily: 11-5

C, CF, CS, G, M, Mal, Mu, P, PV, R, RB, Ri, SpW, Vi, Z

D3: Valley View Winery 1000 Upper Applegate Rd., Jacksonville 899-8468 • ValleyViewWinery.com

Daily: 11-5

C, CS, Sy, T, Vi

F3: Stone River Vineyard 2178 Pioneer Rd., Talent 535-4661 • StoneRiverVineyard.com F4: Trium Winery 7112 Rapp Ln., Talent 535-4015 • TriumWines.com

G4: Weisinger’s Winery 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland 488-5989 • Weisingers.com C3: Wooldridge Creek - T 818 Slagle Creek Rd., Grants Pass 846-6364 • WCWinery.com

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APPELLATIONS Illinois Valley

Applegate Valley

Rogue Valley

Varietals Key Ba Barbera BSB Bordeaux Style Blend C Chardonnay Ca Carignane CF Cabernet Franc ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne Mu Muscat N Nebbiolo P Port PB Pinot Blanc

PG Pinot Gris / Grigio PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petit Verdot RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon / Fume Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah / Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel

Wineries produce some varietals and special blends not listed here.

Inland Breweries F3: Opposition Brewing Company 545 Rossanley Dr., Medford • 210-8550 F3: BricktownE Brewing Company 44 S. Central Ave., Medford • 973-2377 • BricktowneBeer.com G4: Caldera Brewing Company - Brewery & Restaurant, 590 Clover Lane, Ashland • 482-4677 - Tap Room, 31 Water St., Ashland • 482-7468 • CalderaBrewing.com B2: Climate City Brewing Company 509 SW G St., Grants Pass • 479-3725 • ClimateCityBrewing.com B2: Griess Family Brews & Taproom 220 SW H St., Grants Pass • 450-9090 • GFBrews.com B2: JDs Sports Bar & Brewery 690 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pas • 471-0383 • JDSportsPub.com F3: Portal Brewing Company 100 E. 6th St., Medford • 941-0240 • PortalBrewingCo.com F3: Southern Oregon Brewing Company 1922 United Way, Medford • 776-9898 • SOBrewing.com G4: Standing Stone Brewing Company 101 Oak St., Ashland • 482-2448 • StandingStoneBrewing.com G4: Swing Tree Brewing Company 300 Hersey Street #7, Ashland • 591-8584 • SwingTreeBrewing.com F3: Walkabout Brewing Co Tap Room 921 Mason Wy., Medford • 734-4677

May-Sep: 11-5 Oct-Apr, We-Su: 11-5

Ba, C, CF, CS, G, M, P, PN, Sy, T, Vi

Daily: 11-5

C, G, M, Mal, P, PN, Ri, R, Sy, T, Vi, Z

Wild River Pizza & Brewing • WildRiverBrewing.com A3: Brewery & Restaurant 249 N Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction • 592-3556 B2: Brewery & Restaurant, 595 NE E St., Grants Pass • 471-7487 Pub, 533 NE F St., Grants Pass • 474-4456 F3: Restaurant, 2684 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford • 773-7487

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Klamath

Klamath River next to Klamath Jet Boat Tours, photo by Gregg Gardiner

he town of Klamath, at the southern end of Del Norte County, is a favorite getaway for campers, hikers, ﬁshermen and other visitors. Named after the adjacent river, the town at one time was a stopping-off point for steamers out of San Francisco that supplied mines up the river. Today Klamath is known for its diverse recreational opportunities and unique natural beauty. Located in the center of Redwood National and State Parks at the mouth of the mighty Klamath River and less than a mile from the Paciﬁc Ocean, the town has lots of activities available for any outdoor enthusiast. There are services and lodging available with cabins, motels, bed and breakfast inns, a hostel and hundreds of campsites. Some amenities include restaurants, a grocery market and a bait and tackle store.

Activities in the Area

• Miles of hiking trails in the area’s parks, as well as on the California Coastal Trail. • World-class steelhead and salmon ﬁshing on the Klamath River. • Outstanding areas for kayaking and canoeing. • Incredible jet boat tours on the Klamath River.

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The Klamath River is a beautiful, pristine river that ﬂows into the Paciﬁc Ocean in southern Del Norte County. Set out on a two-hour trip from its estuary in a shallowdraft boat powered by twin jets, and enjoy this picturesque river from a comfortable seat onboard. This round-trip tour is more than 45 miles, with the captain providing a fully-narrated river trip that touches on the Klamath River’s history, Native American culture and the area’s wildlife. View bear, osprey, hawks, eagles, black-tail deer and elk, all of which are found in the area. The jet boats will pause to allow for picture-taking. It can be cool in the morning and evening, so wear layers that can be shed in the afternoon warmth, and wear a hat and sunglasses. Tours are given three times daily between May and September. Reservations are recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Personalized and group tours can be accommodated. WHERE: 17635 Hwy 101 South, Klamath MORE INFO: 800-887-JETS (5387), 707-482-7775, JetBoatTours.com

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Klamath River Rafting

Whitewater rafting is one of the most exhilarating, heart-pounding adventures you can experience. Climb into an inﬂatable raft guided by an experienced

Klamath River Overlook, Requa Rd., photo by Tracy McCormack

Klamath Overlook, Requa Road

The sweeping vista of the Pacific Coast viewed from Klamath Overlook in Redwood National Park is absolutely stunning. On a clear day you can see the Klamath River flowing into the ocean, the long sand spit at its mouth, and the spectacular coastline to the south. Along the south bank of the river you can see the remains of an old wagon road that ran from Arcata to Crescent City in the 1890s. Bring binoculars for a chance to see whales (the best times for whale-watching are late November through January and March through May), sea lions, and a large array of birds including bald eagles, ospreys and kestrels. There is a trail from the overlook to your left as you drive in that leads down half a mile to a lower vista point with views some say are even more magnificent than those from higher up. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers — it can get pretty windy and chilly. Interesting fact: according to the California Coastal Commission, the Klamath is the second largest river in California by volume of water. WHERE: About 1.5 miles up Requa Rd. from the Historic Requa Inn, or 2.3 miles from Hwy 101, in ancestral Yurok territory.

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whitewater rafter and head down the river for the ride of a lifetime. As the rapids approach, you can help guide the boat around rocks and through the turbulent water. The Klamath River stretches from Altamont in Klamath County, Oregon, all the way to the Pacific Ocean near the town of Klamath in Del Norte County, California. Rafting trips are offered on the upper and lower portions of the river, and range in difficulty. The upper portion, known for its long rapids, is classified 3-4 based on the International Rating Scale of 1-6. One is very relaxing and easy-going, while 6 is often considered impossible to raft. This section is one of the nationally protected “Wild and Scenic” rivers and is generally considered to be the only “big water” river that can be found in the region from late June through October. The Lower Klamath is more easy-going, providing mild to moderate trips. There are many businesses in the area that can take you down either section of the river. Trips vary from a few hours to several days, with camping along the shore. Most rafting tours do not require any experience — guides can help you get accustomed to the bumpy ride ahead. For your safety, life preservers and helmets are provided. Whitewater rafting is a great experience for the thrill-seeker, nature lover and almost everyone else. MORE INFO: Orange Torpedo Trips, 866-479-5061, 541-479-5061, OrangeTorpedo.com

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THE COAST ~ Klamath, CA

View from the summit terminal, Trees of Mystery, photo by Steve Hammons

Tour Thru Tree

Between 900 and 1,000 years ago, a redwood began to grow outside Klamath. It withstood the test of time and the elements, and today stands as a healthy living redwood. However, this tree is even more unique. A tunnel was made through it in 1976, so today you can actually drive through this enormous giant known as the Tour Thru Tree. As you take your car through the trunk of the tree, make sure to look up to get an idea of its astounding height. The sheer size of this redwood is startling — not to mention the fact that you are actually driving through a tree! You are welcome to hop out of the car and take a picture. Picnicking is available at tables near the tree. Close to the toll station there is a one-of-a-kind modern restroom made in a section of an eight-foot diameter redwood. Across the street from the toll station view emus, which are large Australian ﬂightless birds. WHERE: Take Terwer Valley off-ramp from Open Daily Call for Hours Hwy 101, go east .25 mile on Route 169 707-482-0400 for Take Out MORE INFO: 707-482-5971

Trees of Mystery

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in front of Trees of Mystery, photo by Steve Hammons

Northern California’s redwood trees are some of the most remarkable sights in the world. A great place to enjoy them is at Trees of Mystery in Klamath. When you arrive, the official hosts, a towering 50 ft. Paul Bunyan and 35 ft. Babe the Blue Ox, will greet you. One of the most popular attractions is the nearly mile-long, groomed interpretive trail that takes you through the redwoods and allows you to learn the legend of Paul Bunyan. At the end of the trail there is a Native American museum that houses one of the greatest privately-owned collections in the world. An exciting feature of the Trees of Mystery experience is the nearly 1/3 mile journey through the forest tree tops via the unique SkyTrail gondola ride. A total of 8 Gondola Cars continuously make the approximately 8 to 10 minute, 1570 ft. trip up the mountain each day, giving riders not only spectacular views of magnificent redwoods, but a fine mountaintop ocean vista from the observation deck at the summit as well. There are also several other trails available for exploration. If you’re hungry, head to the Forest Café, which features fine food and remarkable murals. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop and pick up a unique redwood keepsake. Accommodations are available at Motel Trees right across the street. Trees of Mystery is open daily, with hours varying from summer to winter. WHERE: 15500 Hwy 101 N., Klamath MORE INFO: 707-482-2251 or 800-638-3389, TreesOfMystery.net

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THE COAST ~ Crescent City, CA

Crescent City

Crescent City, photo by Steve Hammons

Tall ship at Crescent City Harbor, photo by Steve Hammons

Ocean View Rooms Just Steps to the Beach! And Walking Distance to Great Restaurants.

Some Rooms with Spectacular Ocean & Bay Views • High Speed Internet Access All Rooms with Microfridges • Free Continental Breakfast with Waffles Indoor Jacuzzi • Guest Laundry

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he crescent-shaped bay that gives Crescent City its name can be seen from a vista point just south of town on Hwy 101. From this vantage point you can see the rugged coast and lush forests that have helped shape this oceanside city’s history. Visitors enjoy the nearby Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area and Scenic Byway, as well as the magniﬁcent coastline. Whether peering up at a skyscraping redwood grove, ﬂoating down the river or taking in a panoramic sunset over a long, empty beach, Crescent City’s natural beauty is something to experience. Learn more about the area at the Del Norte County Historical Society Museum. See artifacts of the local Tolowa and Yurok tribes documenting their lives, culture and history. Throughout the museum there are musical instruments, old radios, phonographic and photographic equipment, weapons, needlework and early logging and mining tools. Photos on the walls and carousels around the building chronicle the history of Del Norte County.

Activities in the Area • Beachcombing, bird-watching • Camping, hiking, ﬁshing • Surﬁng, kayaking, rafting • Exploring Redwood National and State Parks • Visiting Historic museums and lighthouses • Dining & Sightseeing

Events and Festivals • FEBRUARY: Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery Steelhead Derby, 707-487-3443 • MARCH: Redwood Wild River Run, 707-464-3779, RWRR.org

• MAY: “Chip In for Kids!” Golf Tournament, 707-218-7586 • JUNE: Crescent City Poker Run, 707-954-2467 • JULY: Fourth of July Celebration • AUGUST: Del Norte County Fair, 800-350-9556 or 707-464-9556; Salmon Festival, yuroktribe.org/salmonfestival.htm; Crescent City Triathlon, CrescentCityTriathlon.com • SEPTEMBER: Juried Art Show, 707-464-9133 • OCTOBER: Sea Cruise Car Show, 707-464-3174 Juried Photography Show, 707-464-9133 MORE INFO: ExploreDelNorte.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Crescent Trail Rides Guided Horseback Rides

Guided Horseback Rides at the Beach and Redwoods

Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

Crescent Trail Rides

When marine mammals are stranded, sick, or injured along the coastline of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center rescues them. These animals are rehabiliNorthcoastMMC.org tated at the center with the goal of being released back into the wild. The NMMC cares for harbor seals, sea lions, elephant seals, fur seals, and porpoises. Whales are usually assisted via the Whale Entanglement Team that includes the Center’s veterinarian. If you encounter a stranded or injured marine mammal, STAY BACK! Keep people and pets away as these animals can inflict severe bites. Contact them on their Stranding Hotline at 707-951-4722 to insure immediate help. Be prepared to describe the animal and its location. Remember that seals and sea lions sometimes rest on the beaches and should not be disturbed or chased back into the water. Harbor seal pups are usually not abandoned, but are awaiting the return of feeding mothers. Watch only from a distance. Educating children and adults about marine mammals and the importance of the delicate marine ecosystems is ongoing. Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is staffed by dedicated volunteers and funded by donations. When you visit, learn how you can help in our efforts to care for these animals and return them to their natural habitat. A variety of educational materials, books, logo-wear, jewelry, plush toys, and souvenirs are available at our Pinniped (fin feet) Gift Shop. Weekday hours vary by season, but we are open weekends rain or shine. WHERE: 424 Howe Drive in Crescent City’s Beachfront Park MORE INFO: 707-465-6265, NorthCoastMMC.org

If you’ve always wanted to ride on horseback through majestic redwoods or along one of California’s pristine beaches, here’s your chance to take home some wonderful memories. Crescent Trail Rides offers guided horseback rides in the Tolowa Dunes

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Tolowa Dunes State Park, CrescentTrailRides.com

State Park and the Mill Creek area of Redwood National and State Parks. Rides range from an hour and a half to four hours in length, and are available year-round, weather permitting. Ride through old growth redwoods, meadows, sand dunes, marshes, over creeks, along the beach or up a mountain. Along the way you may see deer, elk, porcupines, skunks, geese, ducks, herons, egrets, even bald eagles. Rides are by reservation. Long pants and closed-toe footwear are required, and it’s a good idea to dress in layers because of the cool coastal climate. Family groups are welcome, but riders must be at least 6 years old. MORE INFO: 707-951-5407, CrescentTrailRides.com

Ocean World Aquarium

If you are looking for an exciting family adventure, take a tour of Ocean World in Crescent City. This is one of the best privatelyowned small aquariums in the United States. Go on a fully guided 45-minute tour that begins with a visit to the tide pool where kids and adults can touch the sea life. There are local flora, sea stars, anemones, sea slugs and more. See if OceanWorldOnline.com you can spot Simon the Rockfish in his cave. In the main aquarium there are three environments, one of which features a rocky bottom and has 20 different species of rockfish, wolf eels and giant sea stars. The sandy bottom environment has a school of sharks, and in the open ocean environment you can watch bat rays “fly” along with 40-pound striped bass. Don’t forget to visit the Shark Gallery, where visitors can pet live sharks. There is a show with Cora, the sea lion, and Skull, Marina and Wyatt, harbor seals, who perform tricks. A questionand-answer period with the trainers takes place afterward. Going to Ocean World is a memorable experience for people of all ages! WHERE: 304 Hwy 101, Crescent City MORE INFO: 707-464-4900, OceanWorldOnline.com 20 Del Norte, California • 101Things.com

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Sales • Rentals • Accessories

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Crescent City Area Beaches

When you are in the Crescent City area, visiting the beautiful beaches is a must. Del Norte County boasts some real gems. Just south of Crescent City lies Enderts Beach. From Hwy 101 drive south on Enderts Beach Rd. to an overlook some 500 feet above the sandy beach. This secluded paradise is just what the doctor ordered for collecting yourself and clearing your head. Crescent Beach is another beach just two miles south of Crescent City off Enderts Beach Rd. Picnicking and beachcombing are popular activities at this sandy beach. Just south of the Oregon border you will find Pelican State Beach, the northernmost State Beach in California. This quiet, undeveloped and secluded beach is a great place for a leisurely walk or surf ﬁshing. Whether it is skimming, swimming, windsurfing, picnicking or just taking a stroll at sunset, you will have a memorable time at these wonderful Del Norte County beaches. MORE INFO: Crescent City Chamber of Commerce, 800-343-8300, ExploreDelNorte.com; South Beach Outfitters, 877-330-7873, SouthBeachOutfitters.net

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that Hyperion is about 700 or 800 years old, but coastal redwoods can live to an astounding age of 2000 or more. The tree’s location has been kept secret to protect it from souvenir hunters. Camping in the park is permitted, but you’ll have to hike to reach the designated camping areas, which are located in the backcountry. Stays are limited to five consecutive nights, and you’ll need a permit. You will need to pack your water in with you, or purify or filter the water that you find, and you’re required to carry all your trash out with you. MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, 707-465-7765, www.nps.gov/redw • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park This jewel of a state park protects many acres of old-growth coastal redwoods along with the Smith River, the last major freeJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, photo by Denise Comiskey flowing river in California. Most of the park is watershed for this untamed river and Mill Creek, a major tributary. There are 20 miles of hiking and nature trails that are excellent for exploring, along with many places to access the river for kayaking, swimming or fishing. King salmon and steelhead trout fishing are excellent in the fall and winter. Driving along the gravel Howland Hill Road or strolling in Stout Grove, with some of the most intense old-growth redwood habitat in the world, is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Scenes for the 1983 Star Wars film “Return Damnation CreekTrail, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, of the Jedi” were filmed in this grove. There are also splendid campgrounds available for photo by Susan Comiskey those who would like to spend the night. Make sure you stop in at the Visitor Center; it has many exhibits which will help enhance your experience of the park. The park and its campgrounds are open all year long. • Tolowa Dunes State Park and Lake Earl Wildlife Area WHERE: 9 miles east of Crescent City on Hwy 199 near Hiouchi To find some of the finest wetland habitats on California’s northern coast, head to MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, 707-458-3018, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413 Tolowa Dunes State Park. Stroll along beaches, river banks, open and vegetated sand dunes, wildflower-filled meadows, tree-coated ridges and wetlands full of life. Two very • Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park With 8 miles of wild, rugged coastline and acres upon acres of old-growth redwoods, important parts of the park are the Lake Earl Wildlife Area and the Lake Earl Coastal Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is a wonderful place to spend the day. Tall trees Lagoon. Located on the Pacific Flyway, you will be able to spot hundreds of species of tower above, allowing thin rays of light to shine through. Adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, birds including peregrine falcons, migrating ducks, geese, and swans that gather by the there is a mountain range that runs north to south. The rocky coast is only accessible by thousands. There is excellent fishing for cutthroat trout and starry flounder at Lakes Earl Damnation Trail and Footsteps Rock Trail. Once down there, you will be able to see the and Tolowa. You can pitch a tent at one of the two campgrounds, which include a ride-in cliffs from a new, awe-inspiring perspective. Wilson Beach or False Klamath Cove is a horse camp and walk-in sites. The park is open year-round. half-mile sandy beach that is great for strolling at low tide. Throughout the park there WHERE: 2 miles north of Crescent City off Hwy 101 on Northcrest Dr. and then onto Old Mill Rd., or further down Northcrest Dr. which becomes Lake Earl Dr. Take Lower Lake are miles of biking, hiking and nature trails along with guided tours. Rd. to Kellogg or Pala Rd. WHERE: 7 miles south of Crescent City along Hwy 101 MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=430 MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=414

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Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery

The Smith River, known for its trophy-size fish, is a major route for migrating fish to their native spawning grounds. When a 1964 flood destroyed much of the spawning population, a need for a fish hatchery arose. In 1968, the Kiwanis Club in the town of Smith River raised enough money to sponsor the construction and operation of the first privately owned fish hatchery in California. Today, this nonprofit hatchery is open for daily tours. The goal of the Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery is to increase and perpetuate runs of steelhead and Chinook salmon. The hatchery operates 365 days a year, and is open to visitors from 9am to 4pm weekdays. Fish are present at the hatchery year-round, but spawning season is when the hatchery is most active. Fall (usually November and December) brings busy excitement to the hatchery with the spawning of Chinook salmon. Monday and Thursday mornings, which are spawning days, offer the best chance to see the process. Steelhead return to the hatchery from January to March. The hatchery raises more than 100,000 steelhead each year. A “catch and release” fishing derby is sponsored by the hatchery every spring. WHERE: 255 N. Fred Haight Dr., Smith River MORE INFO: 707-487-3443, RowdyCreek.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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rookings-Harbor, the southernmost community in Curry County, Oregon, is located six miles north of the California border on Hwy 101. This is an area of abundant natural attractions with miles of coastline, wild scenic rivers, state and city parks, and an attractive port. The cities of Brookings and Harbor are nestled on either side of the Chetco River where it meets the sea. Brookings is an incorporated city, while Harbor is not. They are in an area often referred to as the “banana belt” of the Pacific Northwest, thanks to its sunny and temperate year-round climate. This makes Brookings a welcome reprieve for travelers in a region otherwise known for rain and fog. Highway 101 runs through Brookings’ commercial core, which can fill virtually any need a traveler may have. Over 90 percent of America’s Easter lilies are grown between Brookings-Harbor and Smith River to the south, and an early summer drive between Brookings-Harbor and Crescent City takes you through breathtaking views of fields of blooming lilies.

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• ONGOING: Second Saturday Art Walk, • Fishing, hiking, swimming, WildRiversCoastArt.com; picnicking, boating, camping, American Music Festival, free community wildlife viewing concert series, Azalea Park • Brookings-Harbor boardwalk • MAY: Azalea Festival; • Recreational beaches and parks Annual Party at the Port • Salmon Run Golf and Wilderness • JUNE-OCTOBER: Saturday Farmers’ Market Preserve • JULY: Southern Oregon Kite Festival; • Chetco Valley Historical Museum 4th of July Celebration & Chili Cookoff; MORE INFO: Fireworks at the Port; Port-Brookings-Harbor.com, Stout Park Festival of Art BrookingsHarborChamber.com • AUGUST: Pirates of the Paciﬁc Festival; Festival of Art in Stout Park • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER: Slam’n Salmon Ocean Derby • OCTOBER: Octoberfest; Stout Mountain Railway Ghost Express; Sporthaven Marina King Salmon Hawg Derby • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER: Holidays at the Port of Brookings-Harbor • DECEMBER: Stout Mountain Railway Christmas Carnival; Nature's Coastal Holiday Light Show, BrookingsHarborChamber.com

Pelican Bay Lighthouse

The Pelican Bay Lighthouse, one of only two private lighthouses in Oregon, towers 141 ft. over Brookings-Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The lighthouse was built by JoAnn and the late Bill Cady in 1990. The son of a lighthouse keeper, Bill was raised along the California coast at lighthouse stations in Point Loma, Cape Mendocino and Trinidad. Originally, the Cadys’ non-navigational lighthouse was situated at their residence in the town of Harbor. However, because of view obstructions, in 1997 the Cadys moved the lighthouse to its current home above Brookings-Harbor. After settling in at the new location, the couple decided it was time to install a working light. The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned the lighthouse as a private aid to navigation in 1999 and it was first lit on July 4 of that year. The lamp is a fixed acrylic Fresnel lens that can be seen from 11 miles away; it automatically switches on at dusk and off at dawn. Because the Cape Cod-style lighthouse is part of JoAnn Cady’s private residence, it is not open to the public. However, catching a glimpse of the lighthouse is easy — simply visit Brookings-Harbor. You can’t miss it.

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Alfred A. Loeb State Park

Need to relax? Love the outdoors? Alfred A. Loeb State Park combines secluded relaxation with the natural wonders of Southern Oregon. The crisp fragrance of myrtlewood is the prevailing scent in the air; the park is nestled in groves of these marvelous 200-year-old trees. Just beyond the park, the Chetco River rushes toward the Pacific Ocean. Depending on the time of year, the park provides swimming, steelhead and salmon fishing. Fishermen cast from shore or head out in drift boats, spending lazy afternoons on the water. Chipmunks playing on the shore and river otters paddling through the water are also a common sight. Bird-watchers love the area because of the diverse bird population, and ospreys are extremely active at the park. No matter what time of the year, visitors enjoy the self-guided Riverview nature trail. The park is home to the northernmost redwood grove in the United States. Campsites and cabins are available. Take the time to enjoy the wondrous views and sights of the great Oregon outdoors. WHERE: about 10 miles northeast of the town of Brookings. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_72.php

Harris Beach, photo by Steve Hammons

Harris Beach and Chetco Point Park

Brookings is home to several beautiful beaches. Take an afternoon to explore them, picnic or walk the adjacent trails. Some of these beaches boast a treasure trove of shells and stones, while others provide a glimpse into marine life through tide pools. Camping accommodations can also be found. Harris Beach State Park, on the north side of Brookings, has an exceptional rocky coastline dotted by monolithic sea stacks and bordered by gorgeous spruce, fir and pine trees. Sea lions, sea birds and seals are a common sight along the beaches, and in winter and spring you may see migrating gray whales. Bird Island, just offshore, is the largest island off the Oregon Coast and is a National Wildlife Sanctuary and breeding site for rare birds, including the tufted puffin. The park offers RV hookups, showers, restrooms, tent sites, Wi-Fi access, playgrounds, and cabins, yurts and teepees. Interpretive events, tours and educational programs are all available. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org Chetco Point Park is a nine-acre beach park located half a mile west of Brookings, off Wharf St. The park features a large play area with lush rye grass, picnic tables and horseshoe pits. If you follow the walking trail south, both Chetco and Mill Beaches at the end of the trail contain a rich supply of shells, stones, marine life and ever-changing views of the power of the sea. MORE INFO: 541-469-1103, Brookings.or.us/facilities/facility/details/Chetco-Point-Park-6

Salmon Run Golf Course, photo by Steve Hammons

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Chetco River

To see the rugged and wild side of nature, take a trip along the 55-mile long Chetco River. The upper 45 miles of the river, from its headwaters to the Rogue RiverSiskiyou National Forest boundary, has been given the federal designation of wild and scenic river, with the last 9.5 miles from Eagle Creek a recreational segment. In the summer, visitors love to go fishing, four-wheel driving, hiking, swimming, picnicking, rafting, kayaking, camping and wildlife-viewing on the river. In the winter, people partake of excellent salmon and steelhead fishing, and a few brave and hardy souls go white-water kayaking. At its headwaters in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, the mountainous terrain is steep, sparsely vegetated and deeply dissected; the river floor is narrow and boulder-strewn, with many rapids and falls. Leaving the wilderness, the river begins to widen but still narrows at points, crossing through rocky outcroppings where it leaves behind gigantic boulders. The dramatic Chetco River Gorge, with its abrupt sides and unique rock formations, is well worth a visit. Below it, the river continues to broaden with sandbars and raised river terraces. The river eventually empties into the Pacific Ocean between Brookings and Harbor, just five miles north of the California border, where it is gentler, the river bottom wider and its banks covered by dense forest. Along its journey it drops 3,700 feet in elevation. WHERE: The Chetco River winds through the southern part of Curry County and can be found by going to the Kalmiopsis Wilderness in Siskiyou National Forest or driving along North Bank Chetco River Rd. off Hwy 101 near Brookings. MORE INFO: 541-618-2200, www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=74289

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Fishing in Brookings

Fishermen love Brookings. The area, known for its warm, mild climate and natural beauty, offers superb year-round ocean and seasonal river fishing. The Port of Brookings-Harbor has one of the safest entries to the Pacific Ocean on the West Coast. It is a working port that caters to sport fishermen, sailors, pleasure boaters, and a fleet of commercial fishing vessels. The supporting infrastructure provides dock, electrical, fuel and sewer services. Numerous ocean-going boats are available for charter. Sportsmen may try their hand at bottom fishing (lingcod and a variety of rockfish such as rock cod and Pacific snapper) or go after salmon, halibut, albacore, red tail perch, Dungeness crab or shark. For the more laidback, fishing from shore is another option. River fishing is also a popular pastime in and around Brookings. The Chetco River, which flows into the Port of BrookingsHarbor, and the Winchuck River to the south, both receive rave reviews for their salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout populations. MORE INFO: Port-Brookings-Harbor.com, 541-469-2218.

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Whether you are an experienced fisherman or have never picked up a rod, you will enjoy the exhilaration of sport fishing on the high seas, stalking those elusive record catches. Lingcod and vermillion cod are the two most sought-after fish off the coast of Southern Oregon. If you are seeking the perfect fishing trip, this is the place to go. Family-owned and operated for over 35 years, Tidewind Sportfishing has provided the ultimate fishing experience. This team’s expertise will guarantee you get to enjoy the most fantastic fishing possible. There is nothing like waking up at dawn and heading out over the calm, cool Pacific to find spots that are teeming with enormous fish. You will never forget the challenge of reeling them in. The goal of these professional guides is to make your trip as successful as possible. WHERE: 16368 Lower Harbor Rd., Brookings MORE INFO: 541-469-0337, TidewindSportfishing.com

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Take the turnoff at milepost 346 to visit Natural Bridges, one of the most popular viewpoints in the entire scenic corridor. A wooden viewing platform, easily reached by a short trail from the parking area, overlooks a wave-cut natural bridge rock formation where you can watch the surf crash through the arches. Lesser trails branch off and descend more steeply to afford closer views of the natural bridges. The main trail connects to the Thunder Cove Loop, part of the Oregon Coastal Trail, after a quarter of a mile. That trailhead can also be accessed at the milepost 345.8 pulloff. The loop itself is a mile long, and descends steadily but not too steeply. It is wellmaintained. The view is dramatic, but visitors should be careful and keep a close eye on children and pets, because the trail runs along the edge of dizzying drops in places. WHERE: About 10 miles north of Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 346 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-0224, OregonStateParks.org

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Positioned roughly halfway between Gold Beach and Brookings, Arch Rock is the most well-known and easily viewed of the wave-cut natural arches and “bridges” in the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor. The squat, ﬂat-topped formation is about 500 feet offshore and lies next to another small island. Extending to the north are a series of sea stacks that make up Mack’s Reef, a part of the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Preserve. Arch Rock is best viewed from the end of a short trail from the parking lot at the milepost 344.6 turnoff. The walk takes you through a meadow brightened by dazzling wildﬂowers in the spring. The trail also connects with the Oregon Coast Trail, a favorite with day hikers. The Arch Rock Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible, and has a public toilet. There is no day use fee. WHERE: About halfway between Gold Beach and Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 344.6 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-0224, OregonStateParks.org

Whaleshead Beach

At a mile in length, and crossed by three streams, Whaleshead Beach is the longest stretch of open, sandy beach in the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor. The beach takes its name from Whaleshead Island, a large rock just offshore that shoots a water Thunder Rock Cove Viewpoint, photo by Steve Hammons spout into the air when waves hit it at a certain angle. The beach is easily accessible from a parking lot at the milepost 349.1 turnoff, or by a somewhat more challenging but rewarding hike along the Oregon Coast Trail from Hwy 101. There is also a breathtaking view of Whaleshead Island from a pullout at milepost 349.3. The Whaleshead area is also home to the only cluster of businesses along the corridor, including a small store, a restaurant and RV campsite. About a mile north of Whaleshead Beach along the Oregon Coast Trail, or accessible from a turnoff at milepost 348.6, you can see Indian Sands with its unusual sandstone formations and a spectacular view of the coastline. At the northern end of Whaleshead Beach are a picnic area with tables and a public rest room. Like the rest of the scenic corridor, there is no day use fee. WHERE: 8 miles north of Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 348.6 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-0224, OregonStateParks.org Lone Ranch Beach, photo by Steve Hammons

Located at the southern end of the spectacular 11-mile long Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor, Lone Ranch Beach is comprised of sandy beach, rocks and close-in offshore sea stacks. At low tide, easily accessible tide pools form amid the rocks, providing the perfect opportunity for children (and grown-ups!) to safely explore these fascinating, miniature marine habitats. The area is also a prime location for whale-watching and bird-watching. A rich variety of raptors, water fowl and perching birds make their home there. The beach is easily reached by a well-maintained trail from the Lone Ranch Beach Picnic Area parking lot, located at the end of the highway turnoff. The picnic area has picnic tables, ﬁre rings and a public restroom, and is handicapped accessible. Immediately north of the parking area, a half-mile trail climbs up a grassy headland to a dramatic viewpoint on the 300-ft. summit of Cape Ferrelo. From the northern end of Lone Ranch Beach you can walk around the base of the Cape at low tide, but take care to return before the tide comes back in. There is no day use fee. WHERE: 4 miles north of Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 352.6 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-0224, OregonStateParks.org Whaleshead Beach, photo by hairballusa

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Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge (Rogue River Bridge), photo by Jerry Moorman

Glass floats for the Treasure Hunting Season, photo by Sue Dawson

iscover Nature’s “Wild Side” in Gold Beach — a great escape with uncrowded beaches, pristine wide-open spaces, incredible hiking trails, vast forests and rugged mountains. Located in Oregon’s “Banana Belt,” the city has more sun hours than any other town on the Oregon or Washington coasts. This peaceful but activity-rich community rests on the banks of the Rogue River where it ﬂows into the Paciﬁc Ocean, and has become known as “Nature’s Adventure Center.”

Gold Beach Treasure Hunting

February through April is Treasure Hunting Season in Gold Beach! Each year thousands of colorful glass floats are “hidden” on the beach for visitors to find. Every week the floats are placed above the high surf line on the beach from just south of Kissing Rock wayside to a little north of the Rogue River north jetty (approximately 3 miles of beach). During the week of Valentine’s Day, only red floats are put out. Visitors who find a glass float get to keep it, plus they also get to enter a monthly drawing at the Gold Beach Visitor Center. One lucky winner is chosen each month for a vacation package valued at over $300. Select local retailers also participate in the treasure hunting. Spend at least $25 in one of the stores and take your receipt to the Visitor Center to receive a glass float and be entered in the special retailers’ monthly prize drawing. MORE INFO: 800-525-2334 or 541-247-7526, GoldBeach.org

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Activities in the Area

• Gold Beach area activities include beachcombing, tidepooling, clamming and crabbing, photography, nature walks and wildlife and bird-watching. Gold Beach is highly rated for windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and is considered one of the Northwest’s choice bases for whitewater jet boating, kayaking and biking. It is probably best known for exciting jet boat tours up the Rogue River. • The Rogue River is famous for world-class salmon and steelhead fishing; professional guides are available. • There is excellent ocean fishing out of Gold Beach. Charter trips are available at the Port of Gold Beach. Lingcod, snapper and other rock fish are all caught locally.

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• Horseback riding on the area’s scenic beaches and through the coastal mountains. • Hikers have many trails to choose from. The Oregon Coast Trail both south and north of Gold Beach is spectacular. Inland trails include the Rogue River Walk, Shrader Old Growth Trail and the Myrtlewood Trail.

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• Whale-watching and winter storm-watching.

Events and Festivals

• FEBRUARY: South Coast Writers Conference • FEBRUARY, MARCH and APRIL: Gold Beach Treasure Hunt • MARCH: Rogue River Rampage • MAY: Whale of a Wine Fest

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• MAY-OCTOBER: Jet Boat Tours • JUNE: Pistol River Wave Bash (windsurﬁng) • JULY: 4th of July Celebration, Hydroplane Races on the Lower Rogue, Curry County Fair • SEPTEMBER: Salmon Derbies, Bike the Rogue, Festival of Quilts Brew and Art Festival, GoldBeachBrewfest.org MORE INFO: Gold Beach Visitor Center, 800-525-2334, GoldBeach.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do

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Celebrating 61 Years! Step Back in Time! • Life size, hand sculpted replicas of Prehistoric Animals • Follow the Dinosaur Tracks on self-guided tours winding through the ancient Oregon Rainforest Unique Gifts & Souvenirs • All things Prehistoric! • Fossils, rocks and precious stones Open All Year Summer 9am-6pm Call for winter hours 36848 Hwy. 101 South • 541-332-4463 PrehistoricGardens.com Between GOLD BEACH & PORT ORFORD

Prehistoric Gardens and Rainforest

Did you know there is a forest in Oregon that gets between 80 and 100 inches of rainfall a year? One of the best and certainly most unique ways to experience this amazing piece of Oregon’s landscape and beauty is to visit the Prehistoric Gardens and Rain Forest. This temperate rainforest exhibit is replete with life-sized re-creations of dinosaurs that kids will love. Each dinosaur is as exact a replica as possible of the real dinosaurs that walked the earth millions of years ago.

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This is much more than just a roadside attraction. The exhibit is enhanced by a description of the diet and habits of the dinosaurs. Visitors can linger and examine the different dinosaurs that are displayed in this wonderful combination of fairy tale and natural history. The more than 20 dinosaur statues are anatomically correct, although the sometimes-wild color schemes can be a bit fanciful. But don’t let yourself be mesmerized by the dinosaur exhibit alone. Remember to look around and experience this unique environment. The lush, green vegetation is abundant. Do not be discouraged if it is raining when you make your stop; the canopy of treetop branches and leaves are thick and protective, and umbrellas are offered. Rain adds to the experience of the rainforest adventure! Children of all ages will love stopping by this wonderful area and taking in the natural beauty as well as the scientific and educational amusements. WHERE: Hwy 101 between Gold Beach and Port Orford MORE INFO: 541-332-4463, PrehistoricGardens.com

Cedar Bend Golf Course

Nestled between the mountains of beautiful Cedar Valley and graced by the clear waters of the Cedar Fork Creek, Cedar Bend Golf Course is a mentally engaging golfer’s destination on the Oregon coast. This nine hole course has two flags on each green and dual tees, allowing it to also function as a par-72, 18 hole golf course. Golfers are challenged with the combination of elevated tees and greens, as well as water hazards throughout the course. The course provides a stimulating challenge for experienced golfers, but also plenty of forgiveness for those new to the game. Cedar Bend welcomes all levels of golfers from beginners to scratch.

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Cedar Bend Golf Course is owned by its members, many of whom generously donate their time and resources to keep the grounds beautifully well kept. The course offers a fine clubhouse facility that houses a snack bar, barbecue pits, pro shop, and the “19th hole” - their friendly little bar. The clubhouse is available to groups or large parties for special events. Enhance your next visit to the Southern Oregon coast by visiting this friendly, yet challenging Gold Beach golf course. The membership and staff are eager to make your visit one to remember. WHERE: 34391 Cedar Valley Rd., Gold Beach MORE INFO: 541-247-6911, CedarBendGolf.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Horseback Riding Near Gold Beach

The forest-covered hills, open meadows, sandy dunes and rock-strewn shores around Gold Beach provide the perfect setting for an adventure on horseback. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced rider, or anywhere in between, the Gold Beach area is just right for you. Hawk’s Rest Ranch is a 200-acre ranch situated in the Pistol River Valley about 10 miles south of Gold Beach. Their horses are very gentle and have been featured in movies and commercials. They offer boarding and guided trail rides past open meadows, through the woods and along bubbling creeks where you will be able to see the Siskiyou Mountains to the east. There are 60-minute and 90-minute rides on the ranch, and private half-day and full-day rides can be arranged. Rides along the beach are also available. WHERE: 94667 North Bank Pistol River Rd., Pistol River MORE INFO: 541-247-6423 and on Facebook

Pistol River State Park

Pistol River Wave Bash

Pistol River State Park was the site of a fierce battle in the Rogue River Indian Wars of the 1850s, but today is known primarily for its beauty, its flora and fauna and the many recreational opportunities it offers. The Pistol River carves its way past fantastic rock formations, between towering sand dunes and finally into the ocean. It has repeatedly changed its course, and left behind unique pothole ponds that provide waterfowl with ideal habitats, making the area very popular with bird-watchers. The park also offers superb windsurfing, with conditions so ideal that the national windsurfing championships have been held there. Walking, swimming, hiking and boating are among the many recreational activities popular at the park. Interpretive tours are offered and you are almost guaranteed to see abundant land and sea wildlife, including a wide variety of the birds who make the park their home. A horse trail is maintained there as well. WHERE: About 11 miles south of Gold Beach just off Hwy 101 MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_76.php

Every June some of the world’s best windsurfers come to Gold Beach for a high-powered tournament known as the Pistol River Wave Bash, a major event on the American Windsurfing Tour (AWT). It’s held in the surf off Myers Beach in Pistol River State Park, just south of Gold Beach. The naturally occurring combination of wind and surf here make this area one of the world’s premier locations for this unbelievably exciting sport, and the dazzling natural beauty of the surroundings makes it absolutely perfect. The event attracts champions from all over the U.S., the South Pacific, South America, Europe and the rest of the world. WHERE: About 11 miles south of Gold Beach just off Hwy 101 PENPEN EARYEAR ROUND WITH ESERVATIONS AROUND WITH RESERVATIONS MORE INFO: AmericanWindsurfingTour.com

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Some of the most majestic sights of coastal Oregon are the enormous old Douglas ﬁrs. Schrader Old Growth Trail is an easy hike and home to some of the oldest trees in the area. Bring your mountain bike and ride the trails. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the wildlife that inhabits the forest around these 300-year-old trees. This interpretive trail is a one-mile loop. Pick up a brochure at the trailhead and learn about the different plants and animals that you might see along the way. After you have looped around the Shrader Old Growth Trail, you can cross the Lobster Creek Bridge and head to the Myrtle Tree Trail. Since this trail is much shorter, about a quarter mile, you might want to try it out ﬁrst. The largest myrtle tree in the world can be found on this trail. This stately myrtle stands at nearly 90 feet tall and 42 feet around. These two trails offer excellent, short hikes for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. The Myrtle Tree and Shrader Old Growth Trails are located on either side of the Lobster Creek Bridge. To get to the bridge, follow the signs at Jerry’s Flat Rd. MORE INFO: Gold Beach Visitor Center, 800-525-2334 GoldBeach.org

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Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor offers gorgeous panoramic vistas. There are two parking areas that provide direct access to the overlooks. The first of them sits 200 feet above sea level and offers a view that can extend over 40 miles north. Mt. Humbug is a dominant part of this remarkable vista. The view to the south is even more amazing, spanning out for more than 50 miles toward St. George Lighthouse and Crescent City. Most of the park is covered by Sitka spruce. A 1.5 mile walking trail to the cape leads to a great spot for hikers and bird-watchers. Head down to the beach and enjoy the rolling waves and foaming waters of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy fishing or watch for wildlife on land and in the water. During certain times of the year, the park becomes the perfect place on the Oregon Coast to watch enormous grey whales migrate either south for the winter or north for the summer. WHERE: 7 miles south of Gold Beach, just off Hwy 101 MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_73.php

Unique, one-of-a-kind lighthouses, complete with a light which has a revolving appearance, are manufactured at Rogue River Myrtlewood in Gold Beach, Oregon. The light is controlled by a small circuit board. Combined with the custom made stained glass lens, the light produced casts beautiful patterns. Also featuring a large selection of gifts made from Oregon’s most beautiful hardwood.

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Jerry’s Rogue Jets

What is the best way to experience the beautiful rivers, scenery and wildlife of Southern Oregon? Take a jet boat ride with Jerry’s Rogue Jets on the Rogue River. Glide over the water past enormous rock cliffs, viewing diverse plant and animal life. Ready your camera to photograph the osprey, deer, bear, otter and other wildlife. These powerful boats take people up and down the Wild and Scenic Rogue River on a trip that will excite even the hardiest thrill-seeker. After more than 80 miles of white water and rapids, you will ﬁnd yourself in the middle of some of the most spectacularly beautiful backcountry in the state of Oregon. Only salmon, steelhead and these ﬂat, powerful boats are capable of going this far up the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. WHERE: Jerry’s Rogue Jets is located a short distance from the mouth of the Rogue River in Gold Beach. MORE INFO: 800-451-3645, RogueJets.com

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THE COAST ~ Gold Beach to Agness, OR

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Gold Beach offers not just world-class fishing year-round, but it offers the best of both worlds. From here you can fish the world-famous Rogue River, or you can enjoy fishing the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the Southern Oregon coast — or do both! There is nothing like watching the spectacular views of sunrise or sunset over the ocean and mountains as you enjoy calm water fishing on the Rogue River in the Gold Beach area. Spring Chinook (or king) salmon are caught between Gold Beach and Agness (2 to 35 miles upriver). Similar to fall Chinook, these “springers” are in peak physical condition as they leave the cold waters of the Pacific and come into the Rogue system Rogue River on the way to Agness, photo by Gregg Gardiner

t the crossroads of Hwy 101 and County Road 595 (better known as Jerry’s Flat Rd. in Gold Beach), try this: just go east instead of north. County Rd. 595 is the “road less traveled.” Follow the Rogue River up into the hills about 20 miles and the road turns into National Forest Development Rd. 33, also called Agness Rd. There is a photo opportunity around every turn, and the unspoiled beauty is breathtaking. Giant conifers line one side of the road and the legendary Rogue River is on the other. Keep following the Rogue about 15 miles to the small town of Agness, where the river runs right through the center of town. Agness is located where the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River area and the Illinois Wild and Scenic River area converge. The town has a “city” limits sign proclaiming “Pop: Small.” For a town its size it has so much to give. Spend some time with the locals and ﬁnd out for yourself. The 35-mile drive from Gold Beach to Agness is exceptionally scenic and enticing, and travelers will want to stop many times along the way. En route enjoy hiking, camping, ﬁshing, rafting, jet skiing and kayaking… or just head straight to Agness to get away from it all. In September The Gathering of the People Pow Wow Festival is held in Agness.

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in search of their spawning grounds during springtime. Known for their mouthwatering flavor, spring Chinook range in size from 10 to 40+ pounds. In summer and fall you can troll the Rogue River Bay for fall Chinook salmon that, once hooked, give even the most experienced angler a challenging fight. These fine fish also range from 10 to 40+ pounds. In fact, one weighing over 70 pounds was landed by a fisherman several years ago. Summer steelhead (or half-pounders) also provide excellent fishing during these months. December through March is a favorite time of the year for many locals because Gold Beach typically has multiple days of sunny, mild weather during this period. Steelhead fishing reaches its peak in February, with opportunities to cast in as many as five rivers within a five-minute to one-hour drive from the center of town. How does a covered, heated 21-foot powerboat sound? Or an open drift boat with heater? These vessels carry two to four people, depending on conditions and fishing method. Guides, boats, licenses and tackle are all available in Gold Beach. If you are not boating, you can also drive upstream. Locals can point out many public river access spots for good fishing. The ocean is, of course, a different kettle of fish altogether, with a variety of fish available throughout the year. Gold Beach offers the best ocean bottom fishing opportunities on the Oregon coast. Try your luck just a few miles offshore in 40 to 125 feet of water for a chance at great catches of excellent-eating seafood.

Wild Rogue Wilderness

The Wild Rogue Wilderness is a prime example of the natural, scenic beauty that is seemingly everywhere in Southern Oregon. It was established as a wilderness area in 1978 to provide watershed protection for the federally designated “wild” portion of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. This area, although accessible by car, lives up to its “wild” name. Nearly vertical cliffs and razor-sharp ridges provide a breathtaking backdrop for the pristine mountain creeks that ripple toward the rivers. The region was originally settled by hunters and gold prospectors, who were drawn to the land by the prospect it held for wealth. Little gold was ever found in the area, but as you wander through you are likely to run across 150-year-old remnants of the search. Stamp mills, flumes and trestles still speckle this otherwise undeveloped tract of land. If you are a fisherman, you will be delighted by the tremendous steelhead and salmon fishing. If you prefer pulse-pounding excitement, test the exquisite whitewater the Rogue River has to offer. Hikers love the National Recreation Trail that provides the only access year-round to the portion of the Rogue from Graves Creek to Illahe. And it should be no surprise that the Wild Rogue Wilderness is a camper’s paradise. MORE INFO: Gold Beach Ranger District, 541-247-3600 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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The only way to truly experience the backcountry east of Gold Beach is to spend some time with the locals: eat, sleep, shop, see the sights and get your feet wet. Follow the Rogue River from the rugged Pacific Coast along what is called Jerry’s Flat Rd. inland to the little town called Agness and take a step back in time. Your 35-mile sojourn from the coast will take you through a slow corridor lined with giant conifers on one side and the rushing river on the other. What you will find when you reach the village of Agness is a century-old riverside experience. • The Historic Lucas Pioneer Ranch and Fishing Lodge has been operating continually since 1903. The tradition of good old-fashioned hospitality has continued at the lodge for seven generations now. Lucas Lodge is the place to “get away” and relax in a peaceful, tranquil setting. The ranch features cabins and overnight accommodations in the lodge itself, plus wonderful, home-cooked food reminiscent of days gone by. MORE INFO: 541-247-7443, LucasLodgeOregon.com • Singing Springs Resort offers Rogue River visitors well-known hospitality, fine food, casual overnight accommodations and an escape from the hustle of everyday life. It is known for its friendly atmosphere. They feature experienced driftboat operators and fishing guides on the Rogue. MORE INFO: 877-330-3777, SingingSpringsResort.com • Cougar Lane Lodge is a favorite stop after the drive from Hwy 101 to Agness. The Cougar Lane Lodge has it all: a full restaurant and bar, a country grocery store complete with gas and fishing supplies, and a comfortable motel. Pack a picnic, rig your fishin’ pole and get down to the river bar for a day you won’t forget. MORE INFO: 541-247-7233, CougarLane.com

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Agness Hiking and Biking Trails

Agness is a hiker’s paradise, offering a large network of spectacular hiking trails. Here are three popular ones: • Lower Rogue River Trail: Hikers can enter this beautiful trail next to the Library/Community Building at the east trailhead. The trail continues twelve miles downriver, a wonderful day hike with lots of wildlife, going past Copper Canyon and ending at Morey Meadow. • Upper Rogue River Trail: It’s a short drive of about 3 miles to the trailhead at Foster Bar, the beginning of a spectacular 42-mile-long hike along the Rogue River. It goes past many historic sites including Paradise Lodge, the famous Rogue River Blossom Bar Rapids, Mule Creek Canyon and the Rogue River Ranch museum at Marial, and ends at Grave Creek. • Illinois River Trail: Beginning at Oak Flat near Agness and ending at Silver Creek, the route will take you through the north end of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It is a fairly difﬁcult trail, especially near Bald Mountain, but offers breathtaking views of the rugged canyon. The trail is approximately 27 miles long and follows the course of the river. It is considered one of the best hikes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and offers spectacular wildﬂowers, old-growth trees, rugged and steep river canyons and a wide variety of wildlife. MORE INFO: 541-618-2200, www.fs.usda.gov/main/rogue-siskiyou/home

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PLAYING - Info about local tour boat trips, fishing, and drift boat services.

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State & National Parks & Scenic Areas

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California Del Norte County

REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS INFORMATION CENTERS

www.nps.gov/redw Crescent City Information Center 1111 Second St., Crescent City, CA 95531 707-465-7335

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

7 mi. S of Crescent City on Hwy 101. 10 mi. of hiking trails, beach access, water access.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

9 mi. E of Crescent City on Hwy 199. RV and tent camping in the redwoods. Hike, bike, visitor center.

Reservations:

ReserveAmerica.com, 800-444-7275

Tolowa Dunes State Park

2 mi. N of Crescent City. From Crescent City take Northcrest Dr. N off Hwy 101. Day use only. No fee.

Pelican State Beach

707-445-6547, 21 mi. N of Crescent City on Hwy 101. Great for fishing, beachcombing, walking. Wheelchair accessible.

NATIONAL FOREST

SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST

707-442-1721, www.fs.usda.gov/srnf GASQUET RANGER DISTRICT/SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA • 19 miles east of Crescent City on Highway 199, Gasquet, CA 95543 707-457-3131

Oregon

Curry, Jackson and Josephine Counties

NATIONAL PARKS CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT

Day Use. 11 mi. S of Gold Beach. Sand dunes, birding, windsurfing.

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION SITES

Port Orford Heads State Park

OREGON STATE PARKS INFORMATION CENTER 800-551-6949 www.OregonStateParks.org Reservations: 800-452-5687 www.ReserveAmerica.com

Winchuck State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 101, 1 mi. N of Oregon border. Beach access.

Curry County:

Alfred A. Loeb State Park

10 mi. NE of Brookings on the Chetco River. Year-round campsites & log cabins, day use.

Cape Blanco State Park

Off Hwy 101, 9 mi. N of Port Orford. Camping, day use & RV facilities. Beach access, lighthouse, wildlife viewing.

Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor

Day Use. 7 mi. S of Gold Beach. Panoramic views, walking trails, whale-watching.

Crissey Field State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 101, 5 mi. S of Brookings. Beach access, visitor’s center.

Geisel Monument State Heritage Site Day Use. Hwy 101, 7 mi. N of Gold Beach. Secluded picnic area.

Harris Beach State Recreation Area

Located just N of Brookings. Dramatic coastline. Popular camping, RV and day use facilities.

Humbug Mountain State Park

Six mi. S of Port Orford. Accessible campsites, day use area. Popular 3 mi. hike to summit.

McVay Rock State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 101 S of Brookings. Picnic area.

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

Day Use. Off Hwy 101, 4 mi. N of Gold Beach. Walking and hiking trails overlooking beach.

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

2900 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg, OR 97471 541-957-3200, www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua

Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor

Day Use. Hwy 101, 4 mi. N of Brookings. View 12 mi. of Oregon’s most awe-inspiring coastline.

NATIONAL FORESTS

3040 Biddle Rd., Medford, OR 97504 541-618-2200, www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou

Day Use. Hwy 101, Port Orford. Important whale watching site. Picnic, hike, great views, museum.

Otter Point State Recreation Site

Paradise Point State Recreation Site

Day Use. Off Hwy 101, 6 mi. N of Port Orford. Parking area, beachcombing, vistas.

Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint

Jackson County:

Casey State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 62, 29 mi. NE of Medford. Picnic, fish, boat on the Rogue River.

Joseph Stewart State Rec. Area

541-560-3334 • Hwy 62, 35 mi. NE of Medford. Camping, marina, swimming, hiking trails, bike trail.

Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint

Day Use. Hwy 62. Picnic, hike to Pearsony Falls and the amazing Rogue River Gorge.

TouVelle State Recreation Site

Day Use. Off Hwy 62, 9 mi. N of Medford. Picnic, fish, boat, hike, watch wildlife.

Tub Springs State Wayside

Day Use. Oregon Hwy 66, 18 mi. E of Ashland.

Josephine County:

Illinois River Forks State Park

Day Use. S of Cave Junction on Hwy 199. Picnic and go fishing.

Valley of the Rogue State Rec. Area

541-582-3128 • Off I-5 between Medford & Grants Pass. Camping, RV, trails, group facilities.

Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site

800-551-6949 • Day use site with hotel and restaurant. Room reservations: 541-866-2474

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Oregon State Office, 503-808-6001 1220 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204

Southern Oregon and Del Norte, CA - Chambers of Commerce Ashland Chamber of Commerce 110 E Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-3486 AshlandChamber.com

Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce

16330 Lower Harbor Rd. Brookings, OR 97415 541-469-3181 • 800-535-9469 BrookingsHarborChamber.com

Central Point Chamber of Commerce 650 E. Pine St. Central Point, OR 97502 541-664-5301 CentralPointChamber.org

Crescent City-Del Norte Chamber of Commerce

1001 Front St. Crescent City, CA 95531 707-464-3174 • 800-343-8300 ExploreDelNorte.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Eagle Point & The Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

11136 Hwy 62, PO Box 1539 Eagle Point OR 97524 541-826-6945 EaglePointChamber.org

185 N Oregon St., PO Box 33 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-8118 JacksonvilleOregon.org

Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce

Klamath Chamber of Commerce

29692 Ellensburg Ave. #7 Gold Beach, OR 97444 541-247-0923 GoldBeachChamber.com

PO Box 476 Klamath, CA 95548 800-200-2335, KlamathChamber.com

Grants Pass/Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

Medford/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

1995 NW Vine St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-476-7717 • 800-547-5927 GrantsPassChamber.org

101 E 8th St. Medford, OR 97501 541-779-4847 MedfordChamber.com

Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

201 Caves Hwy, PO Box 312

Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-3326

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Port Orford Chamber of Commerce PO Box 637 Port Orford, OR 97465 541-332-8055 PortOrfordChamber.com

Rogue River Chamber of Commerce

Rogue River Hwy at Depot St. Bridge Rogue River, OR 97537 541-582-0242 RogueRiverChamber.com

Talent Chamber of Commerce 110 E Main St. Talent, OR 97540 541-535-3837 TalentChamber.org

205 Fern Valley Rd., Suite M-1 Phoenix, OR 97535 541-535-6956 Facebook.com/PhoenixOregonChamber

Shady Cove-Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce 21800 Crater Lake Hwy 62 Shady Cove, OR 97539 541-878-2404 ShadyCoveChamber.org

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THE COAST ~ Port Orford, OR

Port Orford

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he oldest established town site on the Oregon coast and the westernmost incorporated city in the lower 48 United States, Port Orford is a jewel-like coastal village perched on scenic bluffs about 30 miles north of Gold Beach. It is also an open-water port, with no bar to provide natural protection for moorage in the water. As a result, it’s become one of only a small handful of “dolly dock” ports in the world. Two giant cranes hoist fishing boats into and out of the water. On the dock they set the boats down on custom-made dollies (trailers) parked in rows. Because there is no dangerous bar to cross, ocean sport fishermen enjoy more fishable days per year, and good fishing can be found just a few minutes from the dock. The Orford and Blanco reefs offer excellent bottom fishing. These waters are also popular among divers, and kayaking and windsurfing have become increasingly popular there as well. The absence of a bar also means that the port’s beaches are a beachcomber’s and rockhound’s paradise, where the ocean yields up treasures of agate, driftwood, seashells and even the occasional Japanese glass float. Nearby points of interest include Cape Blanco State Cape Blanco Lighthouse, photo by FernandoAH Park, Battle Rock Park, Humbug Mountain, Port Orford Heads State Park, and Garrison Lake, a natural freshwater lake located entirely within city limits. The town is also an anchor point for the spectacular Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway, a 60-mile course that runs along the ocean and along the wild and scenic Elk River in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Cape Blanco State Park MORE INFO: Port Orford Chamber of Commerce, 541-332-8055, PortOrfordChamber.com, OregonStateParks.org Cape Blanco is located about 9 miles north of Port Orford along a mountainous stretch of Oregon coastline. Jutting out a mile and a half into the Pacific, it is a large and fairly level promontory about 200 feet above sea level, with white, chalky cliffs that face the ocean (hence its name) and jagged, rocky formations extending from its northern end. The Sixes River flows into the Pacific Ocean at the northern border of Cape Blanco State Park, and a short 2-mile hike along the Oregon Coast Trail leads south from the park to the mouth of the wild and scenic Elk River. The cape’s two most notable landmarks are the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and Hughes House. The lighthouse went online in 1870 and is still in service today. It is open to the public from April through October, and the view of the coastline from the lens room is absolutely spectacular. The Hughes ranchhouse was built in 1898, and has been completely restored. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is now operated as a historic house museum. There is also a nearby pioneer cemetery. Visitors to the park can also enjoy hiking and biking, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking, beachcombing and camping. There is a great campground with enormous, shaded campsites and amenities including water spigots, vault toilets and showers. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-332-2973, OregonStateParks.org/park_62.php

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Humbug Mountain State Park

Rising majestically from the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean about 6 miles south of Port Orford, Humbug Mountain is a massive headland visible from miles away, both to the north and the south. Heavily forested (much of it old growth) and offering a variety of scenic hiking trails, it is the centerpiece of Humbug Mountain State Park and the tallest mountain directly on the Oregon Coast. Abundant flora and fauna provide a lush environment and excellent wildlife viewing. Although hiking is the most popular activity in the park, you can also enjoy windsurfing, scuba diving, fishing in creeks, and exploring rich tide pools and sea lion caves, among other recreational activities. Children will have the chance to enjoy evening presentations and Junior Ranger activities that run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A campground along Brush Creek in Humbug Canyon offers 95 developed campsites for overnight stays, although the park is also open for day use. Humbug Mountain State Park is open year-round, but be prepared for heavy rains during the winter. December and January tend to be the wettest months, and July and August the sunniest. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-332-6774 ext. 0, OregonStateParks.org/park_56.php 40 Southern Oregon • 101Things.com

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Port Orford Heads State Park is a beautiful expanse of coastal land running along the western edge of Port Orford, and Battle Rock Park another, running along the town’s southeastern shore. Both are rich in natural beauty, recreational opportunities sand historical significance. Port Orford Heads State Park has excellent hiking trails on the headlands affording dramatic views up and down the Pacific Coast. In the park you’ll find the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. From 1934 until 1970 it housed US Coast Guard members who regularly risked their lived to protect sailors in distress. Today the barracks/office building is on the National Register of Historic Places and has become a museum (admission is free). Four other historic buildings also remain on this site. Battle Rock Park is named after a large rock extending from the northern end of the beach out into the ocean. It was the site of a fierce battle between crewmen from an old steam propeller vessel, the Sea Gull, and American Indians of the Qua-to-mah tribe in 1851. Today Battle Rock is where fireworks are set off for Port Orford’s annual 4th of July Jubilee. MORE INFO: Port Orford Heads State Park 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=43 Battle Rock Visitor Center 541-332-4106

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 199 ~ Hiouchi & Gasquet, CA

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he tiny hamlets of Hiouchi and Gasquet are located on Hwy 199 near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. They provide restaurants, lodging, RV sites, propane, supplies and ample outdoor recreation, as well as several public river access points. This area of Hwy 199 is home to the Smith River National Recreation Area, acclaimed as the cleanest watershed in the 48 contiguous United States. The road itself is a perfect example of a rural byway. Serving as the connection between California’s Crescent City at Coastal Hwy 101 and Oregon’s Grants Pass where it connects to I-5, Hwy 199 is a diverse adventure unto itself. No road on the West Coast can match it; it offers access to three wilderness areas, three Wild and Scenic rivers, Redwood National and State Parks, Oregon Caves National Monument and Smith River National Recreation Area.

Confluence of the Middle and North forks of the Smith River, photo by Steve Hammons

These are some of the most botanically and geologically diverse landscapes in the nation, as well as some of the most pristine and beautiful. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, immediately adjacent to Hiouchi, preserves a magniﬁcent old-growth redwood forest and an untouched section of the Smith River. A trail through the Stout Grove section of the park (see next page) was featured in a San Francisco Chronicle article on the “Ten Great Hikes in California.”

Activities in the Area

Rafting the Smith River, photo by Steve Hammons

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The Wild and Scenic Smith River

The Smith River waterway is the northernmost of California’s major rivers. Its mouth is about 5 miles south of the Oregon border and 10 miles north of Crescent City. It is the largest free-flowing river in the state, producing the largest steelhead and Chinook salmon. The untamed nature of this river, without a single dam along its entire length, makes it especially prized among conservationists; it is considered one of the crown jewels of the National Wild and Scenic River program. The river flows through some of the most beautiful scenery in California, from Six Rivers National Forest through Jedediah State Park and out to the Pacific Ocean. About 8.5 miles from the town of Gasquet towards the Oregon border, Patrick Creek Lodge sits in a beautiful spot along the river. You can hike or bike on numerous trails nearby. Fishing begins just outside the lodge doors where cutthrout trout fishing is available throughout summer. Salmon and steelhead fishing is available throughout the fall and winter. Fishing information and economical fish storage are both available at the lodge. Keep following the Smith River, as it cuts its way through the canyon, and you’ll hit the Collier Tunnel and the Oregon border. MORE INFO: PatrickCreekLodge.com

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The area is ﬁlled with scenic vistas and opportunities for swimming, salmon and steelhead ﬁshing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, wildlife viewing, photography, camping, hiking and gazing in awe-struck wonder. Also very popular are relaxing and taking it easy. MORE INFO: Six Rivers National Forest, 707-442-1721 www.fs.usda.gov/srnf Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, 707-465-7335, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413

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Bear Basin Butte Lookout

If you really want to get away from it all and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, spend the night in a fire lookout at Bear Basin Butte Lookout in the heart of the Smith River National Recreation Area. Perched atop a narrow ridge at 5,300 feet, the lookout features breathtaking 360-degree views of the Siskiyou Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. If you rent the lookout, a 1930s-style cabin comes with it, providing sleeping accommodations for up to 12 people. The lookout and cabin are available for one- to four-night stays between July 1 and September 30. MORE INFO: Reservations are taken after January 1 at 877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov. When traveling along Hwy 199, be sure to enjoy the Smith River National Recreation Area. Go kayaking, whitewater rafting, and swimming in the Smith River and other rivers in the area. Fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon on the rivers is considered world-class due to the trophy-sized catches and the challenge of landing a fish. There are also numerous hiking trails through the Siskiyou Wilderness, along Myrtle Creek and on the Darlingtonia interpretive trails, where you will be able to spot rare and endangered plants including wildflowers. You can find the recreation area throughout much of Del Norte County, and Hwy 199 runs right through it. MORE INFO: 707-442-1721, www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/srnf/recarea/?recid=11440 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Hiouchi & Gasquet Stout Grove

In an region where scenic attractions are difficult to describe without an excess of superlatives, Stout Grove pulls out all the stops. Located on a flood plain between the Smith River and Mill Creek, the periodic flooding prevents the growth of an understory of tanoak, madrone, red alder and other small trees that obscures the view in other stands of redwood. As a result, you can see the trees here better than in perhaps any other redwood grove in the world. With coast redwoods towering more than 300 feet overhead and waist-high sword ferns, you might think you’ve been transported to a fairyland. RedwoodHikes.com describes it like this: “Best seen in the late afternoon, the grove has a remarkable cathedral-like appearance, hushed and serene, with huge straight trees rising through the gloom into brilliantly backlit foliage.” There is a flat, wide, loop trail through the grove, about 0.6 miles long. It’s an easy but spectacular walk. The grove is almost never crowded, because it’s a little out of the way. The parking area above the trailhead has pit restrooms, and there is a paved walkway leading down to the trail. There are no parking or entrance fees. WHERE: Ten miles inland from Crescent City. Follow Hwy 199 until you’ve gone about a mile and a half past Hiouchi to a sign that says South Fork Rd. / Howland Hill Scenic Drive / Stout Grove. Turn right onto South Fork Road and go half a mile, crossing over the Smith River and then the South Fork of the Smith. Just past the South Fork turn right onto Douglas Park Dr. After a mile and a half it runs into Howland Hill Rd. and becomes a hard-packed gravel road. Continue along Howland Hill Rd. for another mile to the parking area for Stout Grove. MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413

Stout Grove (top) and Roosevelt Elk near Hiouchi (bottom), photos by Steve Hammons

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The largest World War II Memorial in the United States is located near Hiouchi, about 10 miles from Crescent City. From the beginning of World War II until shortly after its conclusion, from all across America, donations, many as small as 10¢, poured in to buy 5,000 acres of old-growth redwoods as a living memorial to honor those who fought. Today it comprises about half of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Called the National Tribute Grove, at its dedication in 1949 a memorial stone with a bronze plaque was erected along Hwy 199, so that those driving by would see it and remember. However, as the years passed the stone became obscured by vegetation, and was lost from view and almost lost from memory. Then in September of 2014, thanks to efforts by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Garden Club of America and Redwood National and State Parks, the 2,000 lb. stone was relocated to the picnic area of the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park’s campground. Now once again people can see it, and be reminded of the sacriﬁces of those who served. The monument was unveiled by World War II veteran Robert D. Maxwell, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, at a ceremony rededicating the National Tribute Grove. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 199 ~ Cave Oregon Junction, OR

Cave Junction

oving eastward into Oregon on Hwy 199, you encounter the town of Cave Junction, at the heart of the Hwy 199 corridor. It is located in the basin of the Illinois River Valley and its tributaries, and nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains in the Klamath Range at an elevation of about 1329 ft. Scenic Cave Junction is a center for wine, retirement, tourism and small businesses. There are many shops and other amenities.

Activities in the Area • Hike, ﬁsh, raft, swim, camp or hunt on public lands, Info: Forest Service ofﬁce, 541-592-4000 • Illinois Valley Golf Course, north edge of Cave Junction, 541-592-3151 • Bigelow Lakes, 15 miles east of Cave Junction • The Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside, 5 miles south of Cave Junction on Hwy 199 • Illinois River Forks State Park, 800-551-6949

Oregon Caves National Monument, www.nps.gov/orca/

• Grayback Interpretive Area • Kalmiopsis Wilderness at Babyfoot Lake • Siskiyou Smokejumper Museum • Rusk Ranch Nature Center, 541-287-2164 MORE INFO: Illinois River Valley Visitors Center, 541-592-4076; Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, 541-592-3326, CaveJunctionOregon.com

Events and Festivals • ONGOING: Art Walk, second Fridays May-August, irvac.com, 541-592-4444; Concerts in the Park, Jubilee Park, Thursdays, June-August, 541-592-3326 • JUNE: 10K Moon Tree Run, 541-592-4888; Hathkapasuta River Fest, 541-592-4440; Hope Mountain Barter Faire, HopeMountainBarterFaire.org; Classic & Antique Car Show • JULY: Siskiyou Bluegrass Festival, siskiyoubluegrassfestival.com • AUGUST: Lion’s Labor Day Festival & Parade. 541-287-0290 • SEPTEMBER: Illinois Valley Farm & Garden Festival, 541-592-3642; Grape Stomp, 541-592-3326 • OCTOBER: Artoberfest in Kerby, 541-592-5019

Visitors’ Center at the Oregon Caves, NPS.gov

The Chateau at the Oregon Caves

Visiting the Chateau at the Oregon Caves is like traveling back to the 1930s. It’s also an opportunity to experience an architectural masterpiece in a setting of natural splendor. Built entirely from local materials by local workmen, the rustic six-story structure spans a gorge in a marble canyon. Part of the same stream that runs through the caves flows through a replicated stream bed in the dining room of the Chateau — a groundbreaking innovation by the designer, Gust Liam, that predates Frank Lloyd Wright’s first use of an interior stream by three years! Liam, who was an unheralded local contractor, is now considered one of the pioneers of environmental architecture. The lobby is large and cave-like, with a huge double fireplace constructed from marble. There are enormous exposed wood beams supported by 30-inch diameter log posts. The exterior of the building is covered with its original siding of shaggy Port Orford-cedar bark. Outside the diner-style coffee shop, a rock waterfall cascades into a trout pond. The coffee shop was completed in 1937, and still has its original birch and maple counters and knotty-pine paneling. Throughout the lodge, in fact, much of the arts-and-crafts furniture is original, and still in excellent condition. This is one of the most remarkable places anyone could hope to stay. It is an American treasure, and on the National Register of Historic Places. The Chateau is open from early May through the end of October. WHERE: 20000 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction MORE INFO: 541-592-3400, 877-245-9022, OregonCavesChateau.com 44 Southern Oregon • 101Things.com

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Have you ever imagined being Peter Pan? Having the ability to fly throughout your forest home of Neverland and defy age by not growing old? Dashing through the air from treetop to treetop? Playing in an enchanted forest full of surprises around every corner? Well here is a happy thought: you may be able to fulfill this fantasy in Cave Junction, Oregon with no fairy dust required. Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort offers visitors a veritable treetop wonderland with tree houses, platforms, child-sized forts, swings and ziplines. Located on 36 acres adjacent to the Siskiyou National Forest, the treesort is a delightful place where you can forget about your worries and enjoy time spent relaxing amongst the trees. They also have a fresh water swimming pool, performance stages, a campfire site, barbecues and horses, all on the ground. For the more adventurous, the ziplines are the way to go. With over a mile of cable spread at different heights and lengths throughout the trees, the ziplines are an experience not to be missed. Under the watchful eye of experienced guides, participants are able to dash from tree to tree. Feel the exhilaration of flight as you travel from platform to platform at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, or try the outrageous Tarzan Swing! This is definitely an experience for the young at heart. Out’n’About is also home to The Treehouse Institute, devoted to providing basic engineering, design and construction methods for building treehouses. It is kind of like summer camp for the whole family, with courses designed to include everyone in the fun and enjoyment. WHERE: 300 Page Creek Rd., Cave Junction MORE INFO: 541-592-2208, Treehouses.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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On the surface the Oregon Caves National Monument may appear to be much like other outdoor areas in Southern Oregon, but it’s not just the delightful trails meandering throughout beautiful forests that are amazing about this area. Below the earth’s surface lies a vast system of caverns and caves, and the park itself offers many family-focused opportunities. These beautiful marble passages and chambers mystify visitors. Take a guided tour of the caves, and learn about this diverse geological area from experienced ranger-naturalists. Kids can participate in the Junior Ranger program in the summer months and learn to share the responsibilities of preserving and protecting the Monument. Take a hike on one of the scenic trails, or if visiting in the winter, snowshoe through the beautiful Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest. The Oregon Caves National Monument is open year-round for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and snowshoeing. Tours of the caves are operated on a seasonal basis from late April through early November. The Oregon Caves National Monument is the perfect place for young and old to get a chance to explore and discover underground caves, and hike through ancient forests. WHERE: Oregon Caves Visitor Center, 19000 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction; Oregon Caves National Monument, 20 miles east of Cave Junction on Hwy 46 MORE INFO: 541-592-2100, www.nps.gov/orca

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Zipline at Out’n’About, photo by Gregg Gardiner

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Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise is not your average bed and breakfast. Guests actually stay in tree houses, each unique in design. A stay among the trees at Vertical Horizons is a thrill on its own, but the B&B is also located in a beautiful location just off Hwy 199, near the redwood forest and the gorgeous coastline. It offers all manner of opportunities for nature lovers to take in the scenery or embark on their own adventures. This little piece of paradise is quiet and peaceful and open year-round. “Nesting packages” are available November through February. Breakfasts are prepared by the host — a gourmet cook — using fresh, organic fruit and wholesome products, most locally grown. There is plenty of parking for special events, and catering is also available. Guest accommodations include gas barbecue grill, disc golf course, volleyball, craft activities, catch and release ﬁshing and technical tree-climbing adventures! The disc golf course is open to all; bring your own discs, as Vertical Horizons only provides discs for guests. WHERE: 3305 Dick George Rd., Cave Junction MORE INFO: 541-592-4751, TreehouseParadise.com

Escape the hustle of modern life with a stay at Grayback Campground. Located 12 miles east of Cave Junction on Hwy 46 (Caves Hwy), Grayback offers 39 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables and fire pits, available on a first come, first served basis. Drinking water, vault toilets, garbage disposal and a campground host are available. There is a one-mile interpretive loop trail and a nearby swimming hole. The west campground boundary is historic Sucker Creek, where one of the first gold strikes in Oregon was located. A smaller campground, Cave Creek, is located closer to Oregon Caves National Monument but offers fewer amenities. Camping fees at Grayback are modest, and day use is free. Maximum vehicle length for parking is 35 feet. MORE INFO: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Ranger District, Cave Junction, 541-592-4000

If you need a break from driving, or just some respite from the daily grind, check out one of the delightful picnic areas here where the east and west forks of the Illinois River meet. Stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery. Keep your eyes peeled and explore the unique geological features and beautiful plants and animals that live in this park. There are many fantastic ﬁshing holes and spots along the banks of both branches of the river to ﬁsh from. Or if you prefer, you can strap on your binoculars and see the fantastic birds that inhabit the forest and river’s edge. You’ll need to bring your own drinking water, but there are portable toilets. The park is open year-round for day use. There is no fee. WHERE: One mile south of Cave Junction, just off Hwy 199. Follow the frontage road to the park entrance. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_103.php

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Great Cats World Park

Few animals combine power and grace like the great cats. These enormous predators are as beautiful as they are dangerous. Great Cats World Park allows you to watch as trainers work with the animals to bring out their natural predatory behavior. The park is home to one of the largest and most varied collections of wild and exotic cats on the West Coast. The athletic abilities of the more than 40 cats from 17 different species represented at the park will mesmerize you. They will teach you about the different instincts and behaviors that the cats possess and display. Every day there are demonstrations. See tigers and lions, caracals, servals and leopards, along with many others. Snow leopards, lynx and ocelots roam recreated habitats like royalty of the wilderness. Craig Wagner, the park’s director, has worked with cats for movies, magazines and much more. Visitors are encouraged to talk with and ask questions of the knowledgeable trainers. This park is educational and fun, and will delight the imaginations of children and adults. WHERE: 27919 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction MORE INFO: 541-592-2957, GreatCatsWorldPark.com

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elcome to Kerby, a historic town situated along the wild Illinois River and surrounded by the forested splendor of the Siskiyou Mountains. The town of Kerby was the Josephine County seat in the mid-to-late 1800s, and the center of commerce in the heyday of the region’s gold mining past. Today Kerby serves as a hub of creative energy, filled with artists and artisans who are inspired by the area’s natural beauty, wealth of resources, and unique botanical and geological character. There is something homegrown or handcrafted behind nearly every door in Kerby. You will find beautiful handmade fine jewelry, custom cut semi-precious 1 Yanase Jewelers stones and beads, organically grown 2 The Southern Oregon produce and finely crafted furniture and carvings from local and exotic woods. Guild of Artists The art gallery of the Southern Oregon & Artisans Guild showcases the work of over 50 local and regional artists. Its constantly 3 seasons n time changing collection of functional and fine arts ranges from a delightful variety 4 Hampton’s Rock Shop of wall art and ceramics to woodwork, dolls and wearable fiber art.

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niture, clothing and household items. The larger museum building is built on the site of the old general store next to it, and includes exhibits on Native Americans, mining, logging and pioneers. A recently added exhibit, “Seeing the Dragon - America in the Vietnam War 1958 to 1975,” outlines those years with first hand accounts, photos and military items. During the Illinois Valley annual March Heritage Days, Oregon schoolchildren take field trips to the Kerbyville Museum and History Center where they have the opportunity to stand on the porch of an original pioneer home. They get to churn butter, see an original dry goods display and open the post office boxes of the original settlers to their community. They examine spinning wheels, make authentic-styled pioneer rag dolls and learn about the rigors of pioneer life, like how to scrub clothing on a washboard or hammer a horseshoe. During the summer they come back to pan for gold, right in the front yard. Call ahead before visiting; hours vary according to the availability of volunteers. WHERE: 24195 Redwood Hwy 199, Kerby MORE INFO: 541-592-5252, OregonMuseums.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 199 ~ Selma, OR

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Siskiyou Field Institute

The Siskiyou Field Institute (SFI) is the premier Outdoor Education and Research Institute in Southern Oregon. SFI brings in leading experts to offer worldclass, science-based, outdoor education programs for adults and youth, and to conduct original research, focused on the Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregion. SFI’s year-round headquarters, the 850 acre, historic Deer Creek Ranch is in the heart of the Klamath-Siskiyous, a region the World Wildlife Fund calls, “…one of the Earth’s most extraordinary expressions of temperate biodiversity.” The ranch adjoins Deer Creek, the largest tributary to the Wild and Scenic Illinois River and has a long and colorful history, including being used as a private getaway by Hollywood icon John Wayne. Today, Deer Creek Ranch is available for individuals and groups to rent for lodging, camping, special events and group retreats. There are three private rooms, and one bunkhouse inside the ranch house. All rooms are self-contained and include use of the indoor kitchen and eating area. Deer Creek Ranch also has two large yurts, an outdoor kitchen and pavilion, a bathhouse with showers, and a spacious camping area. Whether you want to use Deer Creek Ranch as a launching point for outdoor activities; take world class courses from our expert instructors; have that special day in a unique location; or just sit on the banks of Deer Creek before retiring to John Wayne’s bedroom for a relaxing evening away from it all, there’s something for everyone at SFI! WHERE: 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma MORE INFO: 541-597-8530, TheSFI.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

INLAND CORRIDOR ~ Grants Pass, OR

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Activities in the Area • Fine dining, wineries and craft breweries, unique restaurants and specialty shops • Fishing, boating, waterskiing and swimming; several city parks offer boat ramps; camping and RV facilities are available MORE INFO: TravelGrantsPass.org

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rants Pass is beautifully situated on the Rogue River, which runs through its heart and provides recreation and inspiration to all. The convergence of Hwys 99, 199 and I-5 at Grants Pass plus proximity to Hwys 234 and 62 make this city a great base for exploring Crater Lake, Oregon Caves National Monument, Redwood National Park, the Oregon coast, Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Spend time in Grants Pass to explore the scenic wineries, ﬁne dining, craft breweries, unique shops, hiking and cycling trails and the downtown historic district. Stop in at one of our two Visitor’s Centers: Downtown Welcome Center, 198 SW 6th Street & Grants Pass Visitors Bureau, 1995 Vine Street.

Events and Festivals • ONGOING: First Friday Live (Art, Music, Food); Saturday Grower’s Market • MAY: Boatnik event with ﬁreworks, parades, boat races and carnival rides • JULY: Back to the Fifties & Fabulous Fifties Car Show • OCTOBER: Art Along the Rogue • DECEMBER: Rogue Winterfest MORE EVENTS & INFO: TravelGrantsPass.com

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Grants Pass When it comes to Hellgate Jetboat Excursions, passengers of all ages are treated to the ride of their life. Hellgate Excursions’ jetboats skim just inches off the water’s surface, getting you up close and personal with the Rogue River’s wildlife and fauna. During the excursion, pilots offer historic educational narratives of the area and descriptions of the surrounding habitat. If you so choose, you can also stop and dine at the OK Corral and enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal of your choice. Each meal is made fresh and served family style on open-air decks overlooking the Rogue River. On your return trip, your pilot will indulge you with their famous 360-degree spins and end with a grand ﬁnale. “Everyone returns with smiles on their faces,” says Hellgate owner Robert Hamlyn. “That is the best part; knowing that guests are going to have an experience of a lifetime and hearing people say, ‘I have to do that again.’” As one of the only jet boat excursions on a designated Wild and Scenic river in the United States, Hellgate Jetboat Excursions draws nearly 70,000 people every season, which runs from May through September. Visitors from all over the world make Grants Pass’ Hellgate Excursions their destination of choice. Reservations are highly recommended — and be sure to come early. Their 6,000 sq.ft. gift shop, ShopRiverRock, offers something for everything from a Hellgate T-shirt to beautiful home décor. You’ll also ﬁnd Pandora Jewelry and Brighton upstairs. Call or go online to book your reservation today. WHERE: 966 Southwest 6th St., VIN E Grants Pass MORGAN LANE MORE INFO: 800-648-4874, Hellgate.com

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The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio

Grants Pass Museum of Art

Started in 1998 by Lee Wassink, Nathan Sheafor and Butch Kreuzer, The Glass Forge quickly became the “hot spot” of Grants Pass. When entering the 5,000 sq.ft. gallery and studio, viewers can almost touch the molten glass. The furnace that holds 300 pounds of molten glass is always on and running at 2000 F degrees. The blowers take their blowpipes and dip them into the glass, getting an apple-sized gather on the end. After adding color and manipulating the glass with tools whose designs date back two thousand years, the glass takes shape. The piece then must be slowly cooled in a kiln-like oven. The gallery has bowls and vases, sculptures and pendant lights. If you don’t see what you like, you can have it made specifically for you, sometimes even on the same day. Tours are GlassForge.com more than welcome, and the only requirement is to call ahead with groups of 10 or more. Kids are also welcome to come and watch this ancient craft. The studio is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. You can watch glass blowing demonstrations Monday through Friday from 8am to 4-ish pm, and most Saturdays (call ahead). Closed Sundays. On the first Friday of every month, Grants Pass has an Art Walk and the artists of The Glass Forge have the chance to show off their craft from 6 to 9pm. WHERE: 501 SW G St., Grants Pass MORE INFO: 541-955-0815, GlassForge.com

Hellgate Excursions, photo by Ben Blankenbaker, Flying Toad Graphics

If you love to look at fine art, the Grants Pass Museum of Art provides impressive displays of both national and local origin. A variety of media is represented, from sculptures and various other three-dimensional art to paintings, drawings and other two-dimensional work. The museum hosts several fundraising community events throughout the year. An Art in the Garden Tour is held the third weekend in June when ten gardens throughout Grants Pass are chosen. Guests are invited to view and photograph these gardens. Artwork is displayed in them as well, and is on sale. Art for Golf in May is a golf tournament benefiting the GPMA. The Black, White & Blues art auction takes place in winter. Other periodic events include movie screenings and poetry readings. Museum hours are noon to 4pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free. WHERE: 229 SW G St., Grants Pass MORE INFO: 541-479-3290, GPMuseum.com

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501 SW G Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526

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Grants Pass

Caveman Bridge, TravelGrantsPass.com

“The Best Toffee on Earth” 413 Union Avenue Grants Pass, OR 97527 888-822-9300 • 541-474-0030

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An Oregon Lege

Built in 1924, The Weasku Historic Lodge sits in grandeur along the banks of the scenic Rogue River. It was a vacation retreat to many Hollywood personalities including Clark Gable, Carol Lombard, President Herbert Hoover and Walt Disney. In 1993 Country House Inns purchased the Weasku Inn, restoring the lodge and grounds. Today the upgraded lodge, in addition to eleven new cabins, await the venturous Oregon traveler. Step back in time, restore yourself and create new beginnings at the wonderful Weasku Inn. “One of the top 25 lodges in the United States” —Travel & Leisure magazine

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See our Award-Winning Brewery! 595 Northeast “E” St • (541) 471-7487

GRANTS PASS Plus Standup Comedy at

WILD RIVER PUB & PUBLICK HOUSE half block away, 533 Northeast “F” St. 541-474-4456 • www.wildriverbrewing.com

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Cary’s of Oregon

Visitors with a sweet tooth will not want to miss Cary’s of Oregon, located in Grants Pass. Known for the “best toffee on Earth,” Cary’s makes this mouth-watering English treat fresh daily and it’s gluten-free. Much of the candy is still made by hand and each batch uses all natural, top quality ingredients. From their factory they service toffee lovers all over the country — stop in, enjoy a sample and take advantage of their kettle of “seconds” — imperfect pieces at a perfect price. Cary’s of Oregon is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. WHERE: 413 Union Ave., Grants Pass MORE INFO: 541-474-0030 or 888-822-9300, CarysOfOregon.com

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Valley of the Rogue State Park

Grants Pass to Merlin, to Gold Beach Scenic Drive

The beautiful Rogue River is one of Oregon’s true treasures, and Valley of the Rogue State Park is a great place to stop and experience it. The park is conveniently located just off I-5, and has a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along 3 miles of Rogue River shoreline. Launch a boat and spend the day on the water. Spend an afternoon fishing, drifting down the river, or keep your feet firmly planted on dry ground as you cast a line and enjoy a lovely day. Take a relaxing stroll along the river, or ride the bicycle trails that crisscross the park. Camp and play right at the park, or use the campground as a place to stay while exploring all that the area has to offer. The campground is well-developed with full hookup sites, sites with electricity and water, tent sites, yurts, flush toilets, hot showers, laundry facilities and much more. Accessible to campers with disabilities. WHERE: located about 10 miles south of Grants Pass off Exit 45B on I-5 MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_109.php

This visually arresting backcountry drive follows the Rogue River and crosses the majestic mountain wilderness of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. It is the only route to the Oregon coast from I-5 between the California-Oregon border and the Rogue. From spectacular vistas of the Rogue River’s rugged canyons, over the 4,600 foot summit at Bear Camp Overlook, and on past Agness to Gold Beach, travelers are rewarded with some of the most breathtaking views of unspoiled beauty in the Western United States. The road is one lane wide in places and often steep and winding, with turnouts and occasional graveled stretches where the paved surface has been repaired. From the beginning of November to the end of May it is impassable because of snow. During the summer, however, it is a popular route, particularly with local residents. If you are from out of town, the drive is a once in a lifetime experience. Be sure to bring along a camera. It is about 87 miles from Grants Pass to Gold Beach along this route, with an estimated drive time of a little over 3 hours. WHERE: Take I-5 north from Grants Pass to the Merlin exit (#61) and follow Merlin/ Galice Rd. to Galice Creek Access Rd. Here you can take a stunning but little known side trip by continuing north on the Merlin/Galice Rd. for 8 more miles of magniﬁcent river and canyon views to the end, at Grave Creek Bridge, or you can turn west at the juncture and continue your journey to the coast without interruption. As you travel west the road changes name, character and designation several times, becoming Bear Camp Rd., Agness Rd. and Jerrys Flat Rd. MORE INFO: For road conditions call Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Ranger District, Grants Pass, at 541-471-6500. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

INLAND CORRIDOR ~ Merlin, OR

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Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center in Grants Pass was founded in 1981 to provide for the care and treatment of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. It has since expanded to provide WildlifeImages.org educational programs on wildlife, conservation, and the environment to schools, organizations and the general public. It is located on 24 acres of land adjacent to the wild and scenic section of Oregon’s famous Rogue River. Animals treated there who have permanently disabling injuries that make them unable to live in the wild are integrated into one of its educational programs. In 2010, Wildlife Images formally opened a premier animal habitat affectionately called “Critter Creek.” This new habitat embodies a sense of wonder that supports Wildlife Images’ goals to involve, educate and inspire every guest, allowing them to get up close and personal with bears, birds of prey, cougars, wolves and more. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center is open for public tours all year, rain or shine, except for some holidays. Reservations are required. From mid-June to mid-September visitors can catch a ride to Wildlife Images via a bear-themed trolley from several stops in downtown Grants Pass. WHERE: approximately 12 miles west of downtown Grants Pass and 3.5 miles from Merlin, at 11845 Lower River Rd., Grants Pass MORE INFO: 541-476-0222, WildlifeImages.org

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he quaint community of Merlin is a delightful jumping off point for river rafting and fishing adventures that will take you through some of the most beautiful and exciting portions of the Rogue River. Much of the river’s charm lies in its thrilling whitewater stretches, which alternate with mild ripples and placid pools. It offers conditions suitable for the beginner, and challenges appropriate for the veteran rafter. Experienced local guides and rafting companies are available to assist visitors with their river adventure. The journey down the river is framed with dramatic canyons (Hellgate Canyon being the most famous) and hillsides covered with old growth Douglas-firs mixed with deciduous trees that together create a perfect wildlife habitat. Otter, beaver, deer, black bear and cougar all call the area home. Great blue heron, osprey, bald eagles, mallards, wood ducks and wild turkeys are just a sampling of the birds that thrive in the area. Rainie Falls Trail, TravelGrantsPass.com The town of Merlin provides a wide range of services for travelers, from a fly fishing shop to a beauty shop to restaurants, a gas station, grocery store, post office and bank. Plus, there is a Wi-Fi coffee shop to keep you in touch with the rest of the world while you experience the warm hospitality of some of Southern Oregon’s most friendly people. Just seven miles from downtown Merlin is Indian Mary Park. Located on the banks of the Rogue, it is probably Josephine County’s most popular picnic, camping and boat launching facility. Experience nature while you experience hospitality in beautiful Merlin.

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The guidebooks call it a moderate hike, but a lot of people describe it as pretty easy and well worth the effort. The scenery is spectacular, with great views of the Wild Rogue River plunging through a steep, rocky canyon and Rainie Falls at the end. Lots of wildlife, too. The hike is just under 2 miles each way, with an elevation gain of about 400 ft., but no steep hills. The entire trek, out and back, takes about 4 hours. The trail is in good condition overall, but gets narrow and rocky in places. Dogs are welcome but should be kept on a leash. At the end of the hike is Rainie Falls. These are low, block-style falls — more like big rapids than typical waterfalls. It’s a great place to stop and have a snack, ﬁsh, or watch the salmon and steelhead leaping the falls (October-November), or rafters and kayakers riding down them. WHERE: Take Galice Rd. north from Merlin for 22 miles to Graves Creek Bridge. The trailhead is on the west side of the bridge. Or, from I-5 going north, take exit 76. Turn left at the end of the off-ramp and then right onto Old State Hwy 99, followed by a left on Front St. into the town of Wolf Creek. Follow Front St. past Main St. and bear left onto Lower Wolf Creek Rd. Follow it for about 15 miles (it changes name to Lower Graves Creek Rd. after about 5 1/2 miles) to Graves Creek Bridge. Park along the road. Warning: don’t park right next to the rock wall — falling rocks may land on your car! MORE INFO: BLM, 541-618-2200 101Things.com • Southern Oregon 53

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Merlin Orange Torpedo Trips

The Rogue River has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful rivers on the West Coast, and probably the most exciting way to see and experience it is by raft. Merlin is the perfect departure point for this incredible river adventure. Your rafting journey will take you through the Rogue River’s most beautiful and scenic parts. There are many recreational sections to play in. Trips are available up to 40 miles long through the “Wild and Scenic” stretch. A pioneer in this field, Orange Torpedo Trips provides a rafting experience that is both family-friendly and adventurous enough for the most eager thrill seeker. As the first rafting company to lead guests down the river in inflatable kayaks, they are experts in this form of river-running. Orange Torpedo Trips has been providing whitewater rafting adventures on the Rogue River and Klamath River (among others) for over four decades. For the adventurous, their customized, time-tested guiding style gives you the opportunity to learn how to paddle your own inflatable kayak down the famous rivers of the Northwest. If you’re looking for something a bit more relaxed, then ride an oared or paddle raft with one of their friendly guides. Their ability to cater to the different levels of excitement each individual desires allows them to create a great whitewater rafting vacation for just about anyone. Orange Torpedo Trips offers options ranging from day trips to overnight adventures, two to four days that cover nearly 40 miles by river. You may choose to camp out under the stars, stay in historic wilderness lodges, or combine one or two nights of camping with

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a night of lodging. With a stopover in a rustic wilderness accessible only by water or by trail, this is an incredible experience. Check with Orange Torpedo Trips to make sure you plan the trip that’s right for you. WHERE: 210 Merlin Rd., Merlin MORE INFO: 866-479-5061, OrangeTorpedo.com

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The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery

Just when you think you’ve figured out how things work, you stumble onto a place like the House of Mystery. It is claimed it is a unique “vortex,” and that no one standing there stands up straight. They say that all who visit seem to subconsciously incline their postures toward magnetic north, that perspectives are thrown off, and that everything people see seems unbelievable. Seeing really isn’t believing at this remarkable location. The House of Mystery is more than 100 OregonVortex.com years old and was once used as an assay office where precious metals were evaluated. The story of the Oregon Vortex goes back even further: Native Americans apparently first noticed the inexplicable happenings and named the area “Forbidden Ground.” It was not until relatively recently that scientists have observed and recorded data attempting to explain the astounding anomalies that people see and experience while visiting this mysterious place. Be amazed as things appear to tilt, teeter, grow, and change right before your eyes, throwing off your ability to separate the real from the surreal. Are these merely incredibly bizarre optical illusions — or something much more mysterious? WHERE: 4303 Sardine Creek Left Fork Rd., Gold Hill More info: 541-855-1543, OregonVortex.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Events and Festivals • JUNE: Gold Dust Days, parade, antique car show, music and more, Gold Hill; National Rooster Crowing Contest, weekend festivities, crowing contest, parade and car show, Rogue River • JULY or AUGUST: King of the Rogue, the ultimate raft/kayak/SUP whitewater race, Gold Hill • SEPTEMBER: Ride the Rogue, a bicycle ride to raise funds for the Rogue River Recreational Corridor & Greenway, Rogue River

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Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure

This thrilling ROGUE VALLEY ZIPLINE ADVENTURE will take you high above the Rogue Valley as you soar through over 2,700 ft. of Zip on their five Zipline course. Did you know they have the longest ZIPLINE in the Pacific Northwest? After being geared up in your five-point harness, your adventure begins with a refreshing mountainside hike to their beginner ZIPLINE. Certified RV ZIPLINE guides will familiarize you with what you need to know about the ZIPLINE rules and recommendations and assign you a fun nickname. Your knowledgeable guides will enlighten you with interesting Rogue Valley facts while hiking your way from ZIP to ZIP. After viewing the amazing scenery and visible landmarks from above the tree tops, for example, Crater Lake Rim, Mt. McLaughlin, Mt. Thielson and the Table Rocks, you will take your fifth and final ZIP on the longest ZIPLINE in the Pacific Northwest. Finish the tour with reflections in our miniature Gold Mining Town “Kane Creek Canyon.” It’s a great place for one last photo opportunity before you reluctantly head back to reality via their 4x4 shuttle van. Ask about their summertime Zip, Dip & Sip Tour. By teaming up with Rogue Rafting Company, Laurel Hill Golf Course and Del Rio Vineyards, they’re able to offer ZipLining, lunch, rafting and wine tasting for a day-long adventure you will not forget. Fly high, get wet, then relax and reminisce. Advanced reservations are recommended. This tour operates June through August and fills up fast! WHERE: Shuttle is located at the Laurel Hill Golf Course off of Interstate 5 – Gold Hill (Exit 40), 9450 Old Stage Rd., Central Point, OR 97502 MORE INFO: 541-821-ZIPN (9476), RVZipLine.com ***RESERVATIONS REQUIRED***

A Thrilling Experience!

Just off Interstate 5 between Medford & Grants Pass Experience views from above the rogue valley, while certified ZipLine guides take you on a 3 1/2 hour guided tour. You will Zip on 5 ZipLines equalling over 2700 feet of zip. Open year round (weather permitting)

Reservations required

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Upper and Lower Table Rocks

About 10 miles northeast of Medford are two eye-catching buttes,Upper and Lower Table Rock. They are composed of sandstone with erosion-resistant lava caps that were deposited during an ancient Cascade eruption. Over the years, wind and water erosion wore away the exposed sandstone but not the capstone, leaving nearly vertical slabs. Their names come from their locations — Lower Table Rock is downriver from Upper Table Rock. More than 140 kinds of plants occur in the area, creating an exquisite wildflower display that reaches its zenith in April. There are abundant lichens and mosses that grow on the lava, painting the black basalt with luxuriant greens and fluorescent yellows during the wetter months. The two-mile trail to the top of the horseshoe-shaped Lower Table Rock is a hikers’ treat. Be sure to look for the “mima mounds” or “patterned ground” that distinguishes the surface of the butte. How the mounds were formed is still a matter of scientific debate. The trail up Upper Table Rock is a little over a mile and steep. It’s sticky and slippery in the wet season, but affords wonderful vistas of the Rogue River and Sams Valley to the north. There are two benches along the way—perfect places to stop, rest and savor the view. WHERE: From Interstate 5, take Exit #33 at Central Point. Head east on East Pine St. for 1 mile. Turn north (left) on Table Rock Rd. Drive 5.3 miles to Modoc Rd. for Upper Table Rock; drive 8 miles to Wheeler Rd. for Lower Table Rock. MORE INFO: 541-618-2200, BLM.gov/or/resources/recreation/tablerock Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Chocolatier Jeff Shepherd of Lillie Belle Farms Handmade Chocolates was chosen as one of the top ten chocolatiers in North America in 2009 by Dessert Professional magazine. The award honors the ten North American-based chocolatiers whose confectionery craft exemplifies the use of chocolate, and whose contributions have elevated the chocolate industry. Lillie Belle Farms started as a certified organic farm that grew hundreds of LillieBelleFarms.com organically cultivated raspberry, marionberry and strawberry plants. The first truffles and bons bons created, which were sold at local farmers markets, utilized these luscious berries. After 20 years in the restaurant business, chocolatier Jeff Shepherd started by making a few truffles in his home kitchen. Fast forward 10 years and his confections have garnered numerous awards and been heralded in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall St. Journal, Sunset magazine, and Martha Stewart Living. This small but mighty chocolate shop has become a showcase for his incredible culinary design skills. With over 100 different chocolate creations on display there is something for everyone’s taste, as long as it involves chocolate. The shop in Central Point has a complete exhibition kitchen in full view of the elegant tasting room. Every aspect of the unique chocolate creations made at Lillie Belle Farms can be experienced first hand while munching on tasty free samples. They’re open seven days a week, but weekdays are the best time to see the chocolatiers in action. WHERE: 211 N. Front St. (Hwy 99), Central Point MORE INFO: 541-664-2815 or 888-899-2022, LillieBelleFarms.com

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311 N Front St (Hwy 99) Central Point, Oregon 866-396-4704 RogueCreamery.com

211 N Front St (Hwy 99) Central Point, Oregon 541-664-2815 LillieBelleFarms.com

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Do you love cheese? There is a great spot in Southern Oregon where you can taste and buy some of the best handcrafted artisan cheeses you might ever experience. Everyone knows the reputation that Wisconsin has for making great cheese, but the Rogue Creamery is staking out quite a reputation for Oregon. Rogue Creamery RogueCreamery.com has been dedicated to making cheese for more than 80 years and has won numerous awards for their palate-pleasing creations, including ribbons for their Oregon Blue Cheese. You can watch the cheese being made through a viewing window, then taste these hand-crafted cheeses. Take some home to enjoy with one of Southern Oregon’s great wines. Sample the mouth-watering blue or “Oregonzola.” Try a cheddar or TouVelle®. No matter what style or taste you like, you will love the handmade creations from the Rogue Creamery. Try a cheese infused with herbs or a smoked cheese. Don’t be afraid to sample something new — you might even ﬁnd a new favorite. WHERE: 311 N. Front St. (Hwy 99), Central Point MORE INFO: 866-396-4704, RogueCreamery.com

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• Cultural events abound nearby at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Britt Music Festivals, Southern Oregon University and the Craterian Theater.

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ighway 62 is so much more than just the road to Crater Lake National Park — it’s an adventure all its own. This scenic Upper Rogue region offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in the midst of hundreds of square miles of endless beauty: towering pines, mountain meadows, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife. Nature lovers will love this area, with plenty of campsites and pristine hiking, bicycling and horseback trails. For the more adventurous, 127 miles of off-highway vehicle trails await with staging areas in Prospect. Sportsmen will find ample opportunity as well with world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing, or elk, deer and bear hunting. The Rogue River — along with the Lost Creek Reservoir and numerous smaller creeks and lakes — provides the perfect playground for swimming, fishing, boating and rafting. Be sure to bring along your camera; you’ll find a thousand perfect shots on the beautiful Upper Rogue. In winter, the area becomes a snow lover’s paradise. Crater Lake provides spectacular cross-country skiing with several marked ski trails available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Snow laden trees, open meadows, deep snow and pristine vistas await those who venture out onto these ungroomed wilderness trails. Take in the views at a more sedate pace with a pair of snowshoes, or add a bit of speed to your vacation with 150 miles of well-groomed, uncluttered snowmobile trails. Local outfitters and guide services will help to make your outdoor adventure safe and exciting. The area’s hotels and resorts provide the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploration.

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Eagle Point

INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Eagle Point, White City

agle Point was once Oregon’s “best kept secret,” but the secret is out. Eagle Point is ranked as one of Oregon’s fastest growing communities. It is big enough to attract a number of businesses, yet small enough to be caring and distinctly charming. With one of the valley’s most productive salmon streams bisecting the community and the world famous Rogue River just ﬁve minutes away, recreational activities are abundant. The beautiful and historic covered bridge over Little Butte Creek in Eagle Point is a point of pride for the community and is frequently used by residents and visited by tourists. It currently serves as a pedestrian bridge, primarily for school children, approached through Eagle Point’s Veteran’s Memorial Park. This park has a path with large trees, a ﬂag pole and large boulders with bronze plaques honoring war veterans. The bridge was recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. From the time of its construction by Jackson County in 1922 until 1987, the bridge spanned Antelope Creek at its historic location roughly eight miles southeast of Eagle Point. The bridge was bypassed in 1975 following the construction of a newer span and left to deteriorate. It was moved on August 30, 1987 to its current location over Little Butte Creek, replacing an earlier covered bridge that had washed away. Today it is one of 51 surviving examples of the estimated 450 covered timber truss bridges that once existed in Oregon. CityOfEaglePoint.org

Events and Festivals Eagle Point National Veterans Cemetery

Visiting a national cemetery is a chance to walk among headstones that chronicle American history, an opportunity to remember and honor the nation’s war heroes and a place to say a last farewell to family and friends. National cemeteries in the United States were introduced during the Civil War, near the battleﬁelds, military hospitals and campgrounds of the war. In 1862, legislation was signed photo courtesy Eagle Point National Cemetery authorizing the federal government to purchase ground for use as national cemeteries “for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country.” Up until then, the dead were hastily buried in ﬁelds, churchyards, or close to the hospitals or prison camps where they died. Today, there are 141 national cemeteries in all. Eagle Point National Cemetery is one of three National Cemeteries in the state of Oregon. WHERE: 2763 Riley Rd., Eagle Point MORE INFO: 541-826-2511, Cem.Va.Gov/cems/nchp/EaglePoint.asp

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oughly six miles from I-5 in Medford along Hwy. 62 lies White City, a town that grew from Camp George A. White, a World War II training camp in the Agate Desert. Today the Camp White hospital buildings remain and have been converted to a VA rehabilitation center and clinics, and much of Agate Desert (really a prairie and not a desert) has been preserved as the Nature Conservancy’s Agate Desert Preserve. The preserve is home to shallow vernal pools which contain a rare species of fairy shrimp, and is the only place in the world where the big-ﬂowered woolly meadowfoam is known to grow. Other nearby natural attractions include the Kenneth Denman Wildlife Area and Agate Lake County Park.

Activities in the Area • White City’s Jackson County Sports Park is home to the Southern Oregon Speedway’s 1/3 mile oval dirt track, a 1/4 mile drag strip, a go-kart track, public shooting and archery ranges, a ballﬁeld complex, and ﬁshing ranges.

• Camp White Military Museum is open to the public weekdays 10am-3pm Mon-Fri. Free admission.

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• MARCH: Exotic Dessert Benefit for • Eagle Point Golf Course community activities • Fishing, hiking, biking, camping • APRIL: Easter Egg Hunt • Eagle Point Museum • MAY: Memorial Day Parade, Vintage Faire • Numerous parks and miles of (Butte Creek Mill) walking paths • JUNE: Peddler’s Faire (Butte Creek Mill), Tour de Eagle Point Bike Ride • Harnish Wayside Tourist Center • JULY: 4th of July parade/fireworks • Scenic drives, covered bridges • AUGUST: Annual Street Dance, Music at the Mill (Butte Creek Mill) • SEPTEMBER: Golf Tournament • OCTOBER: Mill Harvest Festival (Butte Creek Mill) • NOVEMBER: Veteran’s Day ceremony/parade, Gobble Till You Wobble cook-off (Butte Creek Mill) • DECEMBER: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa Party, Santa Shop, Caroling & Bonfire (Butte Creek Mill) MORE INFO: 541-826-4212, CityOfEaglePoint.org; 541-826-6945, EaglePointChamber.org

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• Local nature activities include hiking, camping, boating, ﬁshing, hunting and birdwatching.

Agate Lake

A beautiful and popular recreational destination just outside of White City, Agate Lake County Park is 216 acres of natural beauty that include 3 miles of lake frontage. It is perfect for ﬁshing, swimming, picnicking, agate hunting or just taking in the view of Mt. McLoughlin while enjoying a peaceful day by the lake. Black-tailed deer can be found here, and over 190 species of birds have been spotted around the lake. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, catﬁsh, yellow perch and crappie all thrive in the lake, which is stocked with legal and trophy-sized trout every year. Amenities include a boat ramp for non-motorized and electric motor boats only, and concrete vault restrooms. There is no parking fee. WHERE: Off Highway 140, about 5 miles east of White City MORE INFO: 541-774-8183 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Eagle Point, OR

Eagle Point

. a terrific family outing, For experience these gentle, mystical animals up close. Then visit our ranch store for unique alpaca products: yarn spun from the fleece of our alpacas, socks, sweaters, hats and scarves, and much more.

Tours by appointment 541-821-8071 conveniently located off Hwy 234 • Eagle Point

Celebrate life where time stands still

Discover a National Treasure Take a tour of a 144 year old fully operational water-powered Grist Mill

Picnic and Unwind along the banks of Little Butte Creek near the Historic Covered Bridge with tastes from the nostalgic general store

Take Home a Treasure from the timeless beauty of antiques found in the Butte Creek Mill Antique Store

BUTTE CREEK MILL and COUNTRY STORE 402 N Royal Ave, Eagle Point, OR 541-826-3531 Open 7 Days a Week • Tours Daily Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm • Sun 11am-5pm

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Butte Creek Mill & Country Store

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photo by Renate Gyuro, AlpacasOnTheWeb.com

Remember that alpaca sweater you saw in a store? How would you like to have a close look at the animals that grew the fleece that turned into the yarn that made that sweater? Head for Alpacas at Lone Ranch, where owners Richard and Renate Gyuro maintain a herd of about 30 of these unique animals. For a terrific family outing, you can experience these gentle, mystical animals by walking in their pastures and getting your hands into their fleece. Designated public relations alpaca Kimaree makes it her job to ensure a memorable experience. You are guaranteed to fall in love with her. Learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about alpacas. Your tour concludes at the Alpaca Store, where you will be able to put your hands into a bag of raw fleece and learn about the process of turning it into yarn. This stop is a must for all fiber enthusiasts, especially knitters and spinners. You will also have a chance to buy that sweater you’ve always wanted. Private overnight accommodations for up to four are available. WHERE: 13856 Weowna Way, White City MORE INFO: 541-821-8071, AlpacasOnTheWeb.com Tours by appointment only.

A broad overhang throws shadows over the front loading dock that leads inside the Butte Creek Mill. A wooden bench on the dock allows visitors to sit a spell while taking in the clacking and humming of pulleys and belts working the mill’s machinery. The aroma of freshly crushed grain wafts out the open doors to the street. A trip to the Butte Creek Mill and Country Store is like taking a step back in time to when people were a bit friendlier and service was more personalized. Take a tour of the mill and see its pulleys, belts and original millstones use 100% water power to grind grain. The mill operates as it has for nearly 143 years and still produces some of the highest quality whole-grain flours and food products available. The Butte Creek General Store takes pride in selling flour, corn meal, grain cereal and many other stone-ground products that, while being perfectly healthy, also taste downright delicious. Make sure to pick up a ButteCreekMill.com few packages of award-winning pancake or muffin mix while perusing the aisles of the old-fashioned country store. You’ll love the diverse products and the friendly people you meet along the way. The time-tested methods of stone grinding displays how the folks at Butte Creek Mill pack mouthwatering flavor and nutrition into every product they create. WHERE: 402 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point MORE INFO: 541-826-3531, ButteCreekMill.com

Adjacent to the Butte Creek Mill & Country Store in Eagle Point is an 1895 cheese factory that has been converted to an antique store. The store offers an incredible collection of antiquities including toys, old-fashioned signs, country store materials and much more. Proprietor Bob Russell brought 14 truck loads of handpicked items from his personal collection of 45 years. He traveled extensively ButteCreekMill.com throughout the Northwest specializing in collecting the unusual, including an 8-foot wooden barber pole he hauled home at the age of 11. Step back in time while browsing through lots of old drug store memorabilia as well as barber shop collectables. A massive 1880’s oak saloon back bar, from Placerville, CA is complimented by a classic Wurlitzer jukebox. A 12-foot bean counter came from an old store on SE Hawthorne Blvd., and oak cabinets came from a north-east Portland pharmacy. Stop by and stretch your legs along the creek, or tour the Mill and Antique Store. The Antique Store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is closed on all major holidays. WHERE: 402 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point MORE INFO: 541-826-3531, ButteCreekMill.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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“Gateway to the Lakes” Eagle Point Golf Course

Eagle Point is nestled on beautiful Little Butte Creek, along the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, with access to Crater Lake, the Rogue River and many other Southern Oregon lakes and other recreation venues.

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Positively Eagle Point Livability:

• A walkable community with many parks and miles of walking paths • Wide variety of housing types and needs • Excellent school system • Quality medical & dental facilities, major hospitals nearby

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Avenue of the Flags

• 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, II • Numerous parks with year ’round recreation programs • One of the best July 4th events in the region (activities all day & evening) • Check our website for monthly events

Eagle Point Library

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• 1870s working grist mill and country store • 1922 vintage covered bridge • 1925 school house converted into a historical museum containing the second largest collection of historic artifacts in Jackson County • National Veterans Cemetery

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Eagle Point Museum

• Centennial Plaza • Eagle Point Museum • Harnish Wayside Park & Tourist Information Center (photos below)

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Shady Cove, OR

Shady Cove

t an elevation of 1401 feet, Shady Cove, the “Jewel of the Upper Rogue,” is a jewel of a community nestled along the majestic Rogue River. Whether you’re headed to Crater Lake National Park or looking for a rafting or ﬁshing adventure, Shady Cove is a great town to explore. In 1940 Ginger Rogers bought a ranch on Hwy 62 three miles south of Shady Cove. The movie star and dancer known for doing everything Fred Astaire did “only backwards and in high heels” (cartoonist Bob Thaves), lived there for 50 years.

Rafting the Rogue, photo by Mackenzie Kincaid

PHIL’S FROSTY

Open Every Day at 6am Breakfast Lunch Dinner Eat In or Take Out

an Upper Rogue Landmark for Over 40 Years!

Burgers, Shakes & Fries ALL DAY Breakfast until 11am

541-878-2509 • 22161 Hwy 62 • Shady Cove, OR

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On the Banks of the Rogue River in Shady Cove, Oregon

Rogue River RV Park

No matter what season it is, there is something to do in this little haven for outdoor activities, and the friendly businesses cater to your needs. The city of Shady Cove has all the services you could want to enhance your vacation experience. Lodging includes a riverside motel, camping, RV parks and cabins. Plus there are delicious dining opportunities in and around Shady Cove. Shopping and browsing are a must at unique shops in Shady Cove.

Activities in the Area Where elegance meets the splendor of the outdoors! Located along the banks of the Rogue River. Within minutes you can visit Crater Lake, Eagle Point Golf Course and the Ashland Shakespearean Festival. Enjoy premier rated restaurants along with the best salmon and steelhead ﬁshing in the Northwest. Off the National Scenic Byway, Hwy 62, at the Gateway to Crater Lake National Park

7800 Rogue River Dr. Shady Cove, OR 888-811-3171 edgewaterinns.com 62 Southern Oregon • 101Things.com

• Cable TV • Wireless Internet Access • Picnic Tables • Laundry Facilities • Rest Rooms w/ Hot Showers

• RV Supplies • Fishing Decks • Boat Ramp • Horseshoes • Group BBQ Area • Outdoor Pavilion

• Year-round activities include whitewater rafting, fishing, boating and excellent wildlife-watching all along the RogueUmpqua National Scenic Byway. Waterfalls and great hiking trails are a short drive up the highway. Bring the bikes or take a hike in the spring through fields of vibrant wildflowers. • Crater Lake National Park is only a 45 minute scenic drive away. In the winter months, you’re just a short ride away from nearby snowmobile parks that offer breathtaking excitement and heartpounding thrills.

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Over 2,500' of River Frontage and 90 Full Service Sites

21800 Hwy 62 Shady Cove, OR 541-878-2404 800-775-0367

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• MAY: Wild Flower Show, Daffodil Self-Tour • JUNE: Salmon Fever Fishing Derby; Arts, Wines & Microbrews; Alpacas & Accordions • AUGUST: Hillbilly Jamboree – Timber Carnival • SEPTEMBER: Music in the Mountains • DECEMBER: Deck the Halls Holiday Celebration MORE INFO: ShadyCoveChamber.org

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Shady Cove, OR

Shady Cove

Parks Near Shady Cove

Trail Creek Tavern Museum

Take the time to stop and enjoy the beauty of nature at nearby state recreation areas. Casey State Recreation Site is a day-use area that makes a perfect, relaxing stop off Hwy 62. Have a picnic among the trees. Raft the river or bring along your rod and reel and see if you can snare some salmon, steelhead or trout. Nearby, you can take yourself on a self-guided tour of the Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery, which raises rainbow trout, coho, spring and fall Chinook salmon, and summer and winter steelhead. The viewing room will offer you a look at the spawning area, while the observation deck offers a good view into the collection pond and Chinook salmon holding ponds. Check out trout and steelhead in the display ponds. During authorized seasons, anglers can ﬁsh at Hatchery Hole for coho and Chinook. For a longer stay, set up camp at Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area. This site overlooks Lost Creek Reservoir and offers ample opportunities to get out on the water. The 10-mile lake is perfect for ﬁshing, waterskiing and boating. Over 11 miles of paved hiking trails and bike paths wind their way through forest thick with large conifer trees, year-round streams and wildlife. The campground offers RV hookups, restrooms and showers, volleyball area, horseshoe pits and many other amenities. Services are offered at the nearby marina and store. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org

Depending on who you talk to, the old Trail Creek Tavern was the embodiment of a Wild West saloon, complete with fistfights and shootouts, or a watering hole with live music and a clientele that sometimes got a little too rowdy, or a little too loud, or both. In any event the tavern, which opened in 1934 shortly after the end of prohibition, failed to get its license renewed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission at the end of 1996. The following spring the building was purchased by the Upper Rogue Historical Society and converted into a museum. The Trail Creek Tavern Museum is located in the town of Trail, just north of Shady Cove on Hwy 62. Since the museum’s founding, the old Shady Cove Town Hall and Trail Post Office were moved there and added to it. There is a blacksmith’s shop, which was built by volunteers, and three acres of outdoor displays, mostly historical logging equipment. Some of the items date as far back as the 1800s. There is also a picnic area. And of course, there’s the fascinating collection of exhibits inside the tavern building itself. Those exhibits focus on the history of the Upper Rogue area, going back to the pioneers who founded the local communities and the indigenous native people who were there first. Two exhibits in particular deserve special mention. One is a small collection of Ginger Rogers memorabilia. The famous actress and dancer lived near Shady Cove for 50 years, and her memory has become an indelible part of the local landscape. The other exhibit showcases some of the remarkable work of Carl Jantzer, a woodsman and metal sculptor from Shady Cove who passed away in 2008. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome, and help the museum stay open. Hours are 12:30-4:30pm, Wednesday through Sunday, April-September, and the same hours on weekends, OctoberDecember. Also open by appointment. WHERE: 144 Old Hwy 62, Trail MORE INFO: 541-621-4462

Shady Cove and the Upper Rogue Have it All — Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall ! Rafting, Hiking, Waterfall Ventures, Wine Tasting Tours, Family or Business Retreats in one of our Riverside Motels or Vacation Rentals. Many Venues for the Wedding of your Dreams. Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Hillside Sliding, World-Class Fishing and Hunting. On your way to Crater Lake visit local Lakes and Prospect. Enjoy our Shops and many Restaurants. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Lost Creek Lake, OR

Lost Creek Lake to Prospect

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Lost Creek Lake & Marina

When looking for a fun time out on the water, there is no need to look any further than Lost Creek Lake and Marina. Lost Creek Lake is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, and with 3,430 acres of surface area it is the largest lake in the area. The lake is a popular wakeboarding and jetskiing area, and with sturdy afternoon winds it is a popular sailing, windsurfing and paragliding destination as well. There is an extensive trail system around the lake designed to accommodate all levels of hikers, runners and bicyclists, whether they are looking for a low-impact stroll or an all-day adventure. Just be sure to bring your camera, because deer, elk, osprey and bald eagles are a common sight. Lost Creek Lake is also open all year to sport anglers and boaters. The lake supports a plentiful trout and bass population and is stocked regularly by Oregon Fish and Wildlife. In recent years the small mouth bass fishery has taken off, and several national bass fishing associations sponsor multiple tournaments at the lake throughout the year. The Marina features a lodge and cafe atmosphere offering extraordinary views of the lake with additional seating available outside on the spacious deck. They serve excellent food at a reasonable price, are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with breakfast served all day. There is a store stocked with ice, beer, wine, sodas, ice cream, snacks, camping supplies and fun clothing. You can get your Oregon fishing and hunting licenses here, and boat & seadoo rentals and boat moorage are available. Everything is open year-round — see the ad on this page for days and hours. WHERE: 35211 Hwy 62, Trail MORE INFO: 541-560-3646, LostCreekLake.com

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If you like waterfalls, the Upper Rogue Region is a great place to visit. Here are a few spectacular falls located off Hwy 62, in or very near Prospect: Barr Creek Falls and Mill Creek Falls: Take Hwy 62 to Mill Creek Dr. and follow it through the town of Prospect to the Mill Creek Falls Trailhead, about 1.5 miles south of Hwy. 62. A parking area on the left has a trail going down towards the falls, with vantage points from which to view them. Barr Creek Falls is multi-stepped, dropping first 60 ft., then another 30 ft, and finally 150 ft. to the canyon floor. Mill Creek Falls is about 175 ft high. The greatest amount of water flow is generally in the spring. Pearsony Falls: Take Hwy 62 to Mill Creek Barr Creek Falls, photo by Steve Hammons Dr. and go for .75 mile to a large parking area on the left side of the road (if you cross the Rogue River you’ve gone too far). Follow the trail from the north side of the parking lot for about .5 mile to the falls. Pearsony Falls is not as high as the others, but can nevertheless carry a significant amount of water, and is quite lovely in its own right.

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Prospect, OR

Prospect

Events and Festivals • MAY: Mill Creek Veterans Memorial Festival, Cougar Fun Run, 541-531-8307 • JULY: Prospect Fly-In, Prospect Search and Rescue, 541-621-1731, 541-560-2374 • AUGUST: Prospect Jamboree and Timber Carnival, 541-560-3322 • SEPTEMBER: Music in the Mountains, 541-560-3664

Prospect Store 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am-8pm

Groceries • ATM Beer & Wine • Liquor Store Lottery • Phone Cards Sporting Goods Hunting, Fishing Licenses Service Station featuring Pat’s Prospect Auto Repair

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Prospect Historic Hotel

Drop in for a fascinating tour of this historic building. Linger a little longer and book a room for yourself to discover beautiful Prospect. Additional lodging is available right behind the hotel in the family and pet-friendly modern motel. The hotel assists and supports a number of local events like the Mill Creek Memorial Festival, a day-long event honoring our veterans on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in May, and the annual Prospect Jamboree and Timber Carnival in August. Or come for Music in the Mountains in September, a Prospect Hotel music festival featuring folk, country, bluegrass and Americana music. Call for hotel packages for Murder Mystery and Wine Tasting dinners. The hotel’s Dinner House Restaurant has been written up in Sunset magazine as “the best dinner house between Medford and Crater Lake.” It’s open May through October, most holidays, and for prearranged groups. Group gatherings are more than welcome and accommodated, such as motorcycle groups, car clubs, reunions, bicycle tours, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and cross-country ski and snowshoe clubs in the winter. Prospect Hotel is located between national forests and wilderness areas on the banks of Mill Creek. Take a short stroll to the Rogue River and three spectacular waterfalls. The area is ideally situated for hiking, biking, rafting, ﬁshing, birding, boating, summer hunting adventures, or winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Crater Lake. Find adventure in the upper Rogue River region, then return to the Prospect Hotel to relax in the sitting parlors, warm your toes at the ﬁreplace or unwind on the wraparound veranda. WHERE: 391 Mill Creek Dr., Prospect. Just 28 miles to Crater Lake National Park, and only 30 miles from Diamond Lake, which is on Hwy 138. MORE INFO: 541-560-3664, ProspectHotel.com

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The Avenue of the Boulders is located on Mill Creek Drive, the scenic road that parallels Hwy 62 into the quaint town of Prospect. At this location the Rouge River drops some 75 feet and creates truly spectacular water scenery as the water ﬂows down and around these magniﬁcent boulders. The Avenue can be viewed directly from the Mill Creek Drive Bridge where it crosses the Rogue River. For the slightly more adventurous, trek down the well-maintained Mill Creek Falls Trail. At the bottom of the trail turn left, and you will see the Avenue of the Boulders. If you were to turn right and travel just a short distance you would come to Mill Creek Falls (175 ft. high) and Barr Creek Falls (over 200 ft. high). For another perspective, go back to Mill Creek Dr. Turn right, then from the parking lot across from the gas station, take the trail to Pearsony Falls (not nearly as tall as the others, but still worth seeing). Further down the trail you will come to the edge of a 100 ft. tall cliff with a view of the Avenue of the Boulders from above. The Avenue of the Boulders was created at the same time as Crater Lake was formed, after the collapse of an ancient volcano posthumously named Mt. Mazama. This volcano violently erupted approximately 7,700 years ago with a blast 42 times as powerful as the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. When Mt. Mazama blew, it deposited ash in what would later be eight states and two Canadian provinces. It blew huge, room sized boulders 20-some miles to present-day Prospect.

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“the best dinner house between Crater Lake and Medford” —Sunset Magazine On the banks of year-round Mill Creek and close to Rogue River and waterfalls, summer and winter adventures await.

391 Mill Creek Drive | Prospect OR Call for reservations 541-560-3664 | 800-944-6490

Set on 5 beautiful acres, enjoy the ambiance of the Prospect Historic Hotel B&B, and a modern motel, both open year-round. Dine in an elegant yet informal atmosphere 5-9pm, 7 nights a week, May - October.

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Union Creek , OR

Union Creek

Union Creek Resort

Enjoy rustic comfort for an unforgettable experience in a comfortable historic cabin in the Rogue River National Forest. Just 23 miles from Crater Lake National Park, historic Union Creek Resort proudly offers 23 unique cabins and vacation rentals, a Lodge with nine beautifully restored rooms, a game room and fireside library, Beckie’s Café, a BBQ chuck wagon and ice cream shop in the warmer months, and a well-stocked country store and gift shop. With nearby Crater Lake, the Rogue River Gorge, and Natural Bridge, Union Creek Resort is an outdoor-lover’s paradise open 365 days a year. Activities include scenic waterfalls, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and horseshoes, plus winter fun with sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and more. Winter brings snowfall up to six feet and a snowpark is just 1/4 mile away. Conveniently located on Hwy 62, the resort was built in 1922 and photos courtesy of Union Creek Resort UnionCreekOregon.com is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Union Creek Resort was once a favorite of Zane Grey, Jack London and Herbert Hoover. Its historic ambiance and charm creates a comfortable setting for groups, retreats, reunions, business meetings, and families wanting to spend time quality together. Its location begs for adventurous visitors, as well as those seeking solitude. The fun and homey cabins are brimming with country charm and modern amenities. Cabins and rooms are continually being updated and renovated with guests’ comfort as the top priority. Enjoy the rustic touches of log-style bedframes and bunk beds, new country bedding, rich wood flooring and furniture, newly finished bathrooms, and clean, stocked kitchens in the cabins. And on those cool evenings, you can enjoy a warm campfire just outside your front door. Beckie’s Café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, of course, its homemade pies made fresh daily. The Country Store and Gift Shop has a little bit of everything for stocking up Enjoy hand-dipped on staple groceries, ice, bait, tackle, drinks, cones, sundaes, snacks, Oregon wines and microbrews. Knowlmilkshakes, edgeable staff can assist with rentals of mounhot dogs, sodas, tain bikes, snowshoes, cross country skis, sleds, candy & snacks! and fishing poles, fishing and hunting licenses, UNION CREEK and snow park passes. CONES & CO. RESORT ICE CREAM SHOP WHERE: 56484 Hwy 62, Prospect SINCE 1922 MORE INFO: 866-560-3565, Open during the warm-weather months 56484 Hwy 62, Between Prospect & Crater Lake, OR UnionCreekOregon.com

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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ HWY 62 ~ Union Creek, Crater Lake

Union Creek

Natural Bridge & Lava Tubes, Natural Bridge Falls

Rogue River Gorge Trail

One of nature’s many wonders is found at the Natural Bridge. The mighty Wild & Scenic Rogue River disappears into a hole in volcanic rock, and emerges some 200 feet downstream. Your visit to the Natural Bridge provides unique opportunities for observing and interpreting one of this area’s most fascinating features. It’s hard to believe your eyes when you stand above the inlet and watch the Rogue River vanish. The river actually ﬂows into an ancient lava tube, or a natural bridge, taking some 35 seconds to travel 200 feet to reach the tube’s outlet. Seasonal ﬂooding can cause the river to cover the bridge. Looking around, you will see “blow holes” on the surface of the Natural Bridge. These small openings hint of the turbulent nature of the hidden river below. At its peak, approximately 335,000 gallons of water rush from the Natural Bridge each minute at a speed of 6 ft. per second. And not only is it fast, but also very cold. Fed by melting snow on the slopes of Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake) in the high Cascades, the river’s temperature varies from 32 to 60 F. The Rogue River received its name from a French-Canadian trapper who named it after the local Indian “Coquins” (rascals or roués). One look at this river will tell you that name is well deserved. WHERE: Natural Bridge is located on the Upper Rogue Trail with a trailhead at the Natural Bridge day-use area a mile south of Union Creek Resort at mile marker 55. The trail, a one-mile round trip, starts at the end of the Natural Bridge Campground parking lot near interpretive signs.

See and hear the powerful, gushing waters of the Wild & Scenic Rogue River as it courses through a narrow channel – as little as 10 feet in places – of basalt lava at this breathtaking, aweinspiring sight. The Rogue River Gorge, across Hwy 62 from Union Creek Resort, features cascading waterfalls at the head of the gorge and churning, rushing waters through ancient lava tubes. These tubes have formed caves in and around the Rogue River, some of which you can see and some remaining unseen under the water’s surface. The Rogue Gorge Overlook and Interpretive Site provides a short, easy, paved trail with signs to help you with the geological history, which dates back 1.25 million years. The magic of the river thundering down the narrow gorge will remain with you. The Gorge Overlook is also the start of the north entrance to the 3.5-mile Rogue River Gorge Trail, a National Recreation Trail which also leads to Natural Bridge. Even recently the Rogue River has continued to change. In the big 1996 ﬂood, the Rogue River changed course just before entering the gorge. The river now runs right along the highway, making it easy to stop your car and get a great photo. WHERE: About 11 miles north of Prospect on Hwy 62, on the east border of the Rogue River National Forest. Just across the highway is the Historic Union Creek Resort.

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Crater Lake

LODGING NOTICE for Crater Lake For people traveling to Crater Lake, accommodations are very difﬁcult in Crater Lake National Park. Listed below are several places that have been reviewed and approved by this publication. Edgewater Inn Hwy 62, Shady Cove, 888-811-3171 EdgeWater-Inns.com

Historic Prospect Hotel and Bed & Breakfast Hwy 62, Prospect, 541-560-3664 ProspectHotel.com

Union Creek Resort Hwy 62, Union Creek, 866-560-3565 UnionCreekOregon.com

Crater Lake National Park

On a trip to Crater Lake, Oregon’s only National Park, you will be transported into a magical wonderland with an explosive volcanic past. The deep blue lake is surrounded by sheer cliffs almost 2,000 ft. high. Take a boat tour over the surface of this marvelous lake, or hike the rim of the gigantic crater that holds the water. There are trails that meander through the park’s wilderness areas. Hike to the top of Mount Scott, which tops out at more than 8,000 ft. With more than 500 inches of snowfall per year, much of the park is closed for the winter, but you can still enjoy cross-country skiing and weekend snowshoe hikes. There are numerous interpretive programs led by experienced and knowledgeable rangers, who make learning about the park fun for all ages. Kids can get into the Junior Ranger program and enjoy hands-on activities led by the rangers. The north entrance of Crater Lake National Park is located on Route 138, and the west entrance is located on Route 62. WHERE: 46611 Hwy 62, Prospect MORE INFO: 541-594-3000, CraterLakeTrust.org

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JACKSONVILLE, OR

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Jacksonville

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Jacksonville, Oregon

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he historic town of Jacksonville, situated amid the rolling foothills of Oregon’s Siskyou Mountains, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. Strolling down its streets, you may feel like you’ve just stepped out of a time machine. The town is so well preserved with saloons and historic buildings that you just might expect cowboys to come flying out of swinging saloon doors and a gunfight to erupt in the street. But don’t worry — the stately brick buildings are home to numerous shops and restaurants, and the streets are filled with wandering tourists, not drunken gunfighters. During the summer months you can explore Jacksonville in style, in a horsedrawn carriage. You can also enjoy a trolley car ride, which has become a venerable Jacksonville tradition. The conductor, wearing an old time costume, will entertain you with fascinating stories about the points of interest you’ll encounter along the way.

Events and Festivals • JUNE-OCTOBER: Farmers Market, JacksonvilleFarmersMarket.org

LIVE CONCERTS | CLASSICAL FESTIVAL | EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT Find out more at www.brittfest.org

• AUGUST: Oregon Wine Experience, 541-946-3411, WorldOfWineFestival.com; Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts • JULY: Children’s Festival, 541-774-8678, StorytellingGuild.org • OCTOBER: Haunted Trolley Tours, Halloween weekend • DECEMBER: Jacksonville Victorian Christmas, 541-899-8118, JacksonvilleOregon.org

Britt Music and Arts Festival

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Celebrating more than 50 seasons of concerts under the stars, Britt Music and Arts Festival is the Paciﬁc Northwest’s premier outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s Gold Rush town of Jacksonville, Britt presents a series of summer concerts featuring world-class artists in classical music, jazz, bluegrass, rock, blues, folk, pop and country music. Britt’s performance venue is a naturally formed amphitheater set among majestic ponderosa pines and native madrones on the beautiful hillside estate of 19th century photographer Peter Britt. Music lovers travel from all over the West to enjoy Britt’s outstanding performances, spectacular scenery and casual, relaxing atmosphere. Britt patrons are encouraged to come early and enjoy a picnic and pre-concert music on the scenic hillside amphitheater. Britt’s summer season is announced each spring, with 30 to 40 concerts offered every year. Britt is a convenient day’s drive from Seattle or San Francisco, and is located just ﬁve miles west of Medford and 15 miles north of Ashland. MORE INFO: 800-882-7488, BrittFest.org

During the 1850’s in Jacksonville, gold miners roamed the streets. Pioneers, roughnecks and men on horseback would clip-clop down the main thoroughfare, most likely with six-shooters holstered at their sides. Visitors to Jacksonville still saunter through the streets, but can now do it on a Segway PT, a two-wheeled self-balancing personal transportation device. Segway of Jacksonville features a 2-hour “Glide Through History Tour.” This tour takes you on an adventure through Nunan Square where you will see gorgeous Victorianstyle homes, past the historic courthouse and jail, up the hill to Britt Gardens and through the historic Jacksonville Cemetery, where you can catch a spectacular view of the Rogue Valley. You will hear stories of the early pioneers and wild shenanigans that made Jacksonville famous. Want to explore the town on your own, at your own pace? Segway PT rental packages start by the hour and can be extended to weekly or even monthly rates. Open daily, rain or shine, during Summer (June-Sept); open Tues-Sat, or by appointment the rest of the year. WHERE: 360 North Oregon St., Jacksonville MORE INFO: 541-899-5269, SegwayofJacksonville.com

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edford is a prosperous and fast-growing community. Situated on I-5, Medford lies 25 miles southeast of Grants Pass and 10 miles north of Ashland. It has numerous exciting facets for visitors to explore. Medford’s past is still evident in many of its well-maintained historical buildings. A Medford Historic Walking Tour pamphlet is available through the Medford Visitors and Convention Bureau (101 East 8th St.) One of its most notable landmarks is the Craterian Theater at the Collier Center (see below). Although almost all of the original historic building has been replaced by the modern structure standing in its footprint, the resulting state-ofthe-art theater is now one of southern Oregon’s premier venues for the performing arts. Set next to Lithia Motors corporate headquarters and surrounded by new retail shops and restaurants, the recently developed Commons has become a sort of public square in the heart of downtown Medford. Teeming with activity, it is home to frequent festivals that invariably include a wide range of vendors and live entertainment.

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Activities in the Area • Fishing, hiking, skiing and rafting are all available nearby. Activities mainly revolve around the Rogue River, with local outﬁtters offering exciting whitewater raft trips. • Downtown Medford has restaurants, cafés and coffee shops for every taste; lodgings; and shopping opportunities that range from large malls to small boutiques. • Kid Time! Discovery Museum, 541-772-9922, Kid-Time.org • MORE INFO: Medford Visitor and Convention Bureau, 800-469-6307, VisitMedford.org

Event and Festivals • Medford Rogues Baseball Games • APRIL: Pear Blossom Festival & Parade, 541-734-PEAR, PearBlossomParade.org • MAY: Art in Bloom Festival, Art-in-Bloom.com • JUNE: Medford Cruise Classic Car Show, 541-608-8527, MedfordCruise.org • SEPTEMBER: Multicultural Fair, 541-618-1910, RVMCF.com • OCTOBER: Southern Oregon Music Festival, 866-448-1948, SOMusicFest.org; • DECEMBER: Festival of Trees, 541-732-6768 TravelMedford.org

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Craterian Performances is the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the theater for the benefit of the community. It presents outstanding arts and entertainment events, produces the Teen Musical Theater of Oregon and Next Stage Repertory Company, and provides the facility to the community as a rental venue and gathering place. In August 2012, in gratitude for the financial support of James Morrison Collier, the Craterian building was renamed the Collier Center for the Performing Arts. Within it, the Craterian Theater thrives in the heart of Medford as a vibrant facility that enhances the lives of Southern Oregon’s residents and visitors. And, since Ginger Rogers danced on the Craterian’s stage in 1926 as a 14-year-old and appeared there again in 1993 at a fundraiser for it, as well as having lived in the Rogue Valley for many years, that stage is now named in her honor. The Craterian is that rarest of happy coincidences, where audiences can experience extraordinary performances in an intimate setting, and take home memories that will last them a lifetime. WHERE: 23 South Central Ave., Medford MORE INFO: 541-779-3000, Craterian.org

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Erected in 1924, the Craterian Theater has gone through several incarnations, including vaudeville house and movie theater. Recently redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up, today it is southern Oregon’s stateof-the-art community performing arts center. The facility features excellent acoustics and sightlines, an impressive array of theatrical equipment, and is operated by a professional staff. The auditorium is intimate, comfortable and seats just over 700 patrons, yet the stage can accommodate large national concert, dance and theatrical tours.

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Railroads and locomotives played a pivotal role in the development of the West Coast. The transcontinental railroad connected both coasts of our vast continent and allowed Oregon to grow and develop commercially, culturally and industrially. In order to really understand this area, you need to learn about the railroad, and the most enjoyable way to do it is at the Medcourtesy of City of Medford ford Railroad Park. There is so much for the family to do and see at this fun and instructive park. The main attractions are the miniature trains that you can ride, affectionately known as “Steamers.” They loop around a mile-long track that winds through the park. The Rogue Valley Model RR Society also holds an open house at the park, where you can see models of many different types of trains. Watch them as they wind their way through a charming world of miniature landscapes. One of the most impressive exhibits at the Medford Railroad Park is the historic railroad equipment. There you will see life-sized, working equipment that was used by the men who made the railroads run many years ago. You can also see a demonstration of Morse code and Morse telegraphy, which helped to unite the East and West coasts. WHERE: Located on Table Rock Rd. The park’s picnic area is open year-round, but the attractions are open 11am to 3pm, the second and fourth Sundays of the month, April through October. MORE INFO: 541-774-2400, Tunnel13.com/park.html

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Dodge Bridge Park

For a fun and relaxing getaway, don’t miss the gorgeous Oregon landscapes and scenic Rogue River at Dodge Bridge Park. A boat launch allows easy access to the water, making this park a popular spot during fishing season. There is also a convenient platform that young children and the disabled may fish from. Boaters enjoy this part of the river for its calm waters and serenity. Float down the river in a kayak, enjoying the crisp, cool water and the sunshine on your face. This lovely 23-acre park offers over a third of a mile of river frontage with lots of room for strolling, playing, picnicking or just relaxing. WHERE: Dodge Bridge Park is located just 15 miles from Medford, off Route 234. MORE INFO: Jackson Co. Parks Dept, 541-774-8183, JacksonCountyParks.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Harry and David Field, photo by Al Case, TravelJapanBlog.com

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center

Are you, your friends and family looking for something fun and exciting to do? The Rogue Valley Family Fun Center is Southern Oregon’s #1 destination for family fun! The Rogue Valley Family Fun Center has the area’s largest video game arcade featuring the hottest new redemption and video games available to play. The arcade also includes Cactus Jacks Playhouse, a 3-story soft play house with a web craw, twist and tangle, slides and much more. The Rogue Valley Family Fun Center has the longest Go Kart track in the Northwest at over a quarter mile long. Challenge your friends and family on two 18-hole miniature golf courses, or cool off in our Bumper Boat pond with boats that feature water cannons. They offer Kid Karts for those not tall enough for their go karts and batting cages that include over seven different speeds in Softball and Baseball. You are sure to make memories that last a lifetime at the Rogue Valley Family Fun Center. WHERE: 1 Peninger St., Central Point, off I-5, exit 33 next to Jackson County Fairgrounds, just north of Medford MORE INFO: 541-664-4263, RVFamilyFunCenter.com

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You never know who or what you’ll see at a Medford Rogues’ Baseball Game. It’s not only your chance to see the up and coming baseball stars of tomorrow, but also to take in a night of affordable family entertainment. The Medford Rogues are a premiere summer collegiate wood bat baseball team playing in the Great West League, so for baseball lovers there’s plenty of on-field action. There’s plenty to see off the field too. Check out the team’s schedule for special theme and jersey nights including Fireworks, Military Appreciation, Paint the Park Pink, and Country Night, just to name a few. You can also catch a special promotional giveaway night on certain days of the week. Tickets start as low as $6. Special group rates are available, as are fundraising opportunities for community groups. The Rogues’ season is from June- August, and the rest of the time you can take in such events at Harry & David Field as the Rogue Fermentation Festival, Mother’s Day Hispanic Festival, Concerts and Markets. WHERE: 2929 S Pacific Hwy, Medford MORE INFO: 541-973-2883, MedfordRogues.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Ashland

he lovely town of Ashland, home of the internationally famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is full of great things to do. One great way to experience it is by taking a walking tour of Ashland’s many historic buildings; an informative brochure can be picked up at the plaza tourist information kiosk at North Main St. and Winburn Way, or at the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. Other places you’ll want to explore include Ashland’s many ﬁne shops, restaurants, parks and theaters.

Activities in the Area

• Shakespearean & contemporary theater • Rafting the Rogue River and Upper Klamath River, IndigoCreekOutfitters.com photo by Demi~commonswiki • Kayaking, swimming, fishing, water skiing and sailing nearby. • Art galleries and museums • Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument • Hiking and biking trails in the National forests surrounding Ashland • Rogue Valley Appellation wine tasting • Mt. Ashland Ski Area offers skiing and snowboarding • Medford and Ashland Brewery Tour, IndigoCreekOutfitters.com

Events and Festivals • FEBRUARY–NOVEMBER: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, OSFAshland.org • APRIL: Ashland Independent Film Festival, AshlandFilm.org; A Taste of Ashland, ATasteOfAshland.com; Rogue Valley Earth Day, RogueValleyEarthDay.net • MAY: Rogue Valley Bird Day, RogueValleyBirdDay.net; Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival, AshlandSpringThaw.com • OCTOBER: Bear Creek Salmon Festival, BearCreekSalmonFestival.net; Children’s Halloween Parade, AshlandChamber.com • NOVEMBER: Ashland Culinary Festival, AshlandChamber.com • NOVEMBER & DECEMBER: Festival of Light, AshlandChamber.com Mt. Ashland Ski Area, MtAshland.com

MORE INFO: AshlandChamber.com

Mount Ashland Ski Area

Looking for a thrilling winter activity? Hit the slopes at the Mt. Ashland Ski Area and spend a day skiing or snowboarding. Whether you never get off the bunny slope, or love to spend your days carving and thrashing the moguls on a steep and challenging black diamond route, skiing and snowboarding can provide as much fun and excitement as you could possibly want. The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is the perfect place in Southern Oregon to test your skills or learn the ropes. Nestled in the gorgeous Siskiyou Mountains and conveniently located just off I-5 halfway between Portland and San Francisco, you will love the peaceful views and the challenging slopes. With 4 ski lifts, 23 runs and one awesome “bowl,” you can have the perfect ski experience. If you don’t have your own equipment, don’t worry — you can rent everything you’ll need for a day, a weekend or a week on the slopes. Don’t have the slightest idea what you are doing? No problem — you can learn from patient and experienced ski and snowboard instructors. MORE INFO: Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 541-482-2897, MtAshland.com

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Every year in early March more than 40 chocolate companies and over 1500 chocolate lovers converge here for the Oregon Chocolate Festival. Dedicated entirely to Oregon chocolatiers and their amazing creations, chocophiles will encounter unique combinations, unexpected flavor profiles and decadent infusions. Taste truffles, bars, crunchy toffees, marshmallows, chocolate drinks, chocolate flavored cheeses, chewy cookies, cupcakes, sauces and syrups, chocolate covered nuts, ice cream and other gooey, delicious goodies. Well established and nationally recognized chocolatiers who originated in the Rogue Valley will be present along with a host of smaller but very exciting boutique companies. Past participants have included Lillie Belle Farms from Central Point and other notable confectioners from Southern Oregon. In addition to the opportunity for sampling and purchasing chocolate, the festival also offers visitors a wonderful lineup of events. WHERE: 212 E. Main St., Ashland MORE INFO: 541-488-1700 or 888-795-4545, OregonChocolateFestival.com

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Lithia Park began in 1892 as eight acres dedicated to entertainment and culture. It has grown and changed dramatically, and today comprises 93 acres, 42 of which are on the National Register. In 1910 the lower duck pond and waterfall feeding it were constructed. In 1914 John McLaren, who also designed San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, was hired as Lithia Park’s landscape architect. His layout of the park was organic in nature, following the natural canyon of the water course. Many of the features he designed can still be seen today. Lithia Park was also the original home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which began in 1935. The walls of the original theater still stand, surrounding the Elizabethan Stage. More modern features of the park include gorgeous manicured lawns, tennis courts, sand pit volleyball courts, a picnic area and playground. Free performances are frequently offered at the Butler Bandshell. For performance schedules and further information call 541.488.5340 or visit www.ashland.or.us/LithiaHappenings. Ashland Parks & Recreation offers free nature walks with trained volunteer naturalists from May through September, 10 to 11:30am on Saturdays (July and August only) and Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visitors can also take a selfguided tour with the updated Lithia Park Trail Guide, available for purchase at the Ashland Parks & Recreation ofﬁce or the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. WHERE: 340 Pioneer St., Ashland MORE INFO: 541-488-5340, parksinfo@ashland.or.us, AshlandParksAndRec.org and on Facebook

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Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery 130 A Street, Ashland, Oregon (541) 488-0825 www.4and20blackbirdsbakery.com

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival

WellSprings

Ashland’s Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, founded by an enthusiastic young teacher named Angus L. Bowmer, was officially born on July 2, 1935 with a production of Twelfth Night. The Festival has since grown to become one of the oldest and largest professional nonprofit theaters in the nation. The company of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival now numbers more than 500 members. These include artistic and executive directors, the acting company, the artistic staff, playwrights, guest artists, musicians, management and others. The venue has grown from one stage to three (the outdoor Elizabethan Stage and the indoor Angus Bowmer Theatre and Thomas Theatre), and the repertoire has expanded to include performances of not only works by the Bard but by other playwrights as well. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s season runs from February through November, with the outdoor Elizabethan Stage open June through October. Some of the Shakespearean productions are traditional, while others are performed in modern dress and are subject to other modifications. Dedicated theater-goers can see up to nine different plays in one week! It’s a good ideas to buy tickets well in advance. MORE INFO: 800-219-8161, OSFAshland.org

For those seeking rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation, WellSprings is the destination when visiting Southern Oregon. At the turn of the 20th Century, Ashland was known for its warm water springs. More than 100 years later, WellSprings continues to provide year-round swimming, soaking, steam and sauna. Emerging from a fault line between the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges, artesian mineral springs deliver 80,000 gallons of warm water daily to WellSprings’ Olympic-sized swimming pool. A warm water soaking pool overlooks a spacious wooden deck, allowing the perfect environment for sunning and “partaking the waters.” Private single and double Jacuzzi tubs are available, as well.

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Lithia Springs Resort

Deep beneath the lawns and gardens of Lithia Springs Resort bubble warm springs, unique mineral waters reminiscent of the soft mineral waters of Europe. Native Americans discovered the unique healing qualities of these springs thousands of years ago. They declared the springs “common grounds” for the beneﬁt of all local tribes. Tribal differences were left behind so everyone could enjoy the warm, soothing, healing properties of the springs. Stories and legends grew around the water, so that the Native Americans came to consider the area sacred.

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Personalized massage and facials utilize the highest grade, organic skin care products. Treatment modalities range from gentle Swedish massage to deep tissue. Also available are maternity massage and Watsu warm water bodywork. WellSprings hosts an array of weekly events, including dance. Weekend workshops, retreats and musical events are conducted in outdoor and indoor venues including the Casbah, Teahouse, the Community Room, and on spacious lawns and gardens protected by towering, native oak and maple hillsides. Situated one mile north of Ashland, WellSprings offers overnight accommodations including tent camping, teepees, domes and RV sites with hookups. WHERE: 2253 Hwy 99 North, Ashland MORE INFO: 541-482-3776, JacksonWellSprings.com

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The springs at Lithia Springs Resort are rich in sulfur and numerous minerals thought to help the body heal itself from skin diseases, digestive disorders, arthritis, sore muscles, and poison oak, in addition to relieving stress, rejuvenating, and bringing a sense of calmness into one’s whole system. The resort grounds also include beautiful ﬂower gardens, arbors, koi ponds, and secret hideaways. There are quaking aspens, fruit trees, grapes, and colorful rose and berry bushes, all cultivated organically from their early beginnings. Lithia Springs Resort is proud to offer their healing springs to travelers looking for a unique Oregon experience with soft-spoken luxury at a spa-like retreat celebrating healing waters and nature. MORE INFO: 800-482-7128, LithiaSpringsResort.com

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2253 Hwy 99 North, 1 mile north of Ashland, Oregon 541.482.3776 ~ www.jacksonwellsprings.com 74 Southern Oregon • 101Things.com

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Experiences that Create Lasting Memories Phenomenal whitewater rafting trips on Southern Oregon’s beautiful Rogue and Upper Klamath Rivers Ashland, Oregon • 541-282-4535 indigocreekoutfitters.com

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ScienceWorks Museum

ScienceWorks is a nonproﬁt science museum that has been serving southern Oregon and northern California since 2002. It is home to more than 100 interactive exhibits and hosts fun, curiosity-based programs for all ages, year-round.

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1500 E Main St • Ashland, OR 97520 ScienceWorksMuseum.org • 541-482-6767

The #1 Pick of Theatregoers for Over 40 Years! Completely remodeled in 2012. Next to Southern Oregon University. Close to downtown Ashland, Lithia Park, and minutes from Mt. Ashland Ski Resort. ScienceWorksMuseum.org

What could be better than having fun while learning all about science? Whether you’re standing inside a giant bubble or creating bubble tubes, kids of all ages love Bubble-ology, an exhibit that teaches about the science of soap bubbles. Walk into the Hall of Illusions and your senses will not know which way is up. You will begin to doubt your perceptions as you wander through these mind-boggling images. Anyone can learn how electricity works as they hop on a bike and power an electrical train around a track. Curiosity rules in Da Vinci’s Garage, a space to try out new ideas, tinker with familiar materials in new ways, explore new skills, and think with your hands. Strike a pose in front of the Shadow Wall and see your shadow dance and transform beyond you. ScienceWorks is so much fun that you might not realize that you’re learning. It’s a place where everyone can stay curious!. WHERE: 1500 E. Main St., Ashland MORE INFO: 541-482-6767, ScienceWorksMuseum.org

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Enjoy affordable comfort at its finest! u Smoke-Free u Heated Pool u King Rooms, Kitchen Rooms u Free Wi-Fi u 3-Bed Family Rooms u Group Rates u Free Continental Breakfast

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Emigrant Lake

For a day of fun in the sun, head out to Emigrant Lake. With 1467 acres and 12 miles of lake frontage, this popular destination offers a ton of recreational activities. Take your pick of RV or tent camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, playing on the playground, or sliding down the exhilarating, 280-foot twin flume water slide — and that’s just for starters! Amenities include full-hookup RV sites, individual and group campsites, boat ramps, and four covered group picnic areas with tables, electricity, barbecues, large campfire ring, horseshoe pit and nearby restrooms. These sheltered group picnic areas are perfect for large events like family reunions, company picnics and wedding receptions. The water slide area offers dressing rooms, lockers, showers, restrooms, picnic tables, and a concession stand with a full menu. The park is open year-round, although some of the attractions are seasonal. Emigrant Lake is a great place to get away from it all, yet only a short drive from Ashland or Medford. WHERE: Approximately 20 miles southeast of Medford, off I-5, on Hwy 66 MORE INFO: Jackson Co. Parks Dept; 541-774-8183, JacksonCountyParks.com

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Nestled on the quiet side of ttown – the hotel offers panoramic mountain views, b beautiful grounds with two tennis mounta ain view courts, a jacuzzi and an outdoor pool. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, spacious rooms & suites, free WiFi and parking. Pet friendly. Perfectly located just a short drive from downtown! P

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mbark on a new adventure through the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast. On the coast is an area encompassing Bandon to the south and Lincoln City to the north. Inland, the lush Willamette Valley is dominated by the state capital of Salem to the north, and Eugene, Springfield and Roseburg to the south. Farther east are the Willamette and Umpqua National Forests. Visitors come to these areas of Oregon for a variety of reasons, including to enjoy scenic wilderness areas, to relax at luxurious resorts and to view prolific wildlife. Whatever the reason, this area of spectacular natural beauty is sure to impress. The counties that make up the region are as diverse as the great State of Oregon. Between the mountains of the Coast Range and the much higher Cascade Range lie verdant valleys with some of the world’s most productive agricultural land, giant old-growth forests and miles of volcanic wasteland. The opportunities for fun and adventure in this area are as varied as the terrain.

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he Shasta-Cascade Region is made up of the eight northern-most California inland counties. It is a land of stunning mountains and lakes, fields and streams, and some of the most delightful cities, historic small towns and charming communities in the world. Whether your plans include snow skiing or waterskiing, fishing or houseboating, hiking or just relaxing away from it all, Shasta-Cascade has something for everyone, and everything for some. The region is a summertime playground with warm water lakes and the activities that go with them. It is also a wintertime playground of alpine majesty. The Shasta-Cascade region is served from north to south by I-5. Smaller routes traverse the area from west to east and include Hwys 299, 96, 36, 44 and 70, among others. The roads are mostly two-lane and offer incredible scenery for the motorist. Major rivers in the area include the Sacramento, Klamath, Trinity, Feather and McCloud Rivers. These waterways provide excitement for anglers, whitewater rafters and kayakers. The region’s lakes and reservoirs also offer a host of recreational opportunities. The largest body of water in the region is Shasta Lake, with 365 miles of shoreline created by one of the largest dams in the U.S. The lake is visible to travelers at several points along I-5. Cave enthusiasts will enjoy Lake Shasta Caverns, which is 19 miles north of Redding and features a two-hour guided tour after a boat ride across the lake. Mount Shasta, visible from more than a 100 miles away on clear days, seems impossibly massive, its white peak too lofty to be of this world. At 14,162 feet, Mt. Shasta is the highest volcano in the state. The mountain attracts hikers, skiers and campers who cavort on its slopes, and serious mountaineers who strive for its summit. Other notable mountains in the area include Mt. Lassen and the Trinity Alps. These attractions are only a fraction of what’s available in the Shasta-Cascade region.

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Heceta Head Lighthouse in Florence, OR; photo by Jeff Dimmick, TravelLaneCounty.com

Two north-south traffic corridors connect the region. Inland, I-5 bisects the fertile valleys of the Umpqua and Willamette rivers. On the coast, Hwy 101 skirts the edge of the continent between the Coast Range and the Pacific Ocean, offering visitors spectacular views of rocky coastline, lighthouses and crashing surf. On the coast in Florence you’ll find the fascinating Sea Lion Caves. Visitors descend 208 feet into the large cave where Steller sea lions bark, growl, fight and swim as waves wash in from the seaside opening. It is the only natural year-round sea lion habitat on the mainland. Along Hwy 101, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area spans three counties. Beginning near North Bend and extending more than 40 miles north to Florence, this area of gigantic sand dunes extends as far as three miles inland in some places. A series of inland freshwater lakes, created when the dunes dammed up small streams, provide excellent places to fish, sail or swim. There are national, state, county and private campgrounds throughout. At Bandon, the southwesternmost town in Coos County, magnificent sea stacks stand just offshore from miles of sandy beaches. Its Historic Old Town invites strolling, and has a good variety of shops, galleries and restaurants. Wineries throughout western Oregon are open for tours and tastings. Outdoor adventurers will find abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding in western Oregon, and there are ample opportunities for hunters, anglers, and explorers. Discover beautiful scenery and bustling cities as you explore western Oregon. MORE INFO: 101Things.com/westoregon

Mount Shasta, photo by Stacey Councilman

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Sundial Bridge, Redding, photo by Steve Hammons

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umboldt County is a haven for travelers and residents alike, featuring 160 miles of unspoiled coastline, hundreds of thousands of acres of coastal redwood trees, wild rivers, bustling seaports, quaint farming communities and fascinating historical areas. Travelers will find exquisite accommodations, fine restaurants, wonderful shops and numerous campgrounds there. They can explore the area’s rocky coastlines, warm inland communities and major rivers while taking advantage of exceptional local businesses. The county is situated on the Northern California coast, 60 miles south of the Oregon border, and its largest towns are adjacent to Hwy 101. Eureka, the county seat, is roughly halfway between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. Driving north into Humboldt County along Hwy 101, travelers will encounter Richardson Grove State Park with its 2,000 acres of magnificent redwoods. This is where the legendary redwood forests really begin. The state acquired the area in the early 1920s, making it one of the oldest state parks in California. A jaunt down smaller side roads that exit Hwy 101 will lead travelers to the King Range National Conservation Area and Humboldt County’s Lost Coast. This adventure leads to hamlets such as Hidden Valley and Whitethorn, and ultimately ends at the coastal town of Shelter Cove. Further north on Hwy 101, after leaving the towns of Garberville and Redway, you’ll find the internationally famous Avenue of the Giants. It is a 31-mile stretch of two-lane road, dotted with small unique towns, that runs parallel to Hwy 101. An incredible drive, it winds through huge stands of ancient redwoods along the Eel River. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is located along the Avenue, and covers more than 52,000 acres. After leaving the Avenue of the Giants, the traveler will once again be on Hwy 101 and will pass the town of Scotia, located on a striking wooded hillside overlooking a giant bend in the Eel River. Further north is the sunny inland town of Fortuna, known as the jewel of the Eel River Valley. Friendly Fortuna has developed tremendous accommodations for tourists in recent years, including several hotels along the Eel River and an attractive community center. East of Fortuna, along State Hwy 36, is Grizzly Creek State Park, a favorite for hiking, camping and summer sun. Hwy 36 passes through the towns of Hydesville, Carlotta and Bridgeville, and continues to the hamlet of Mad River and to Ruth Lake. Ruth Lake, at an elevation of 2,650 feet and bordered by ponderosas and firs, was formed in 1962 by the damming of the Mad River. The Victorian Village of Ferndale is just northwest of Fortuna and 16 miles south of Eureka. The entire town has been named a State Historical Landmark as a result of its strong preservation policies of commercial buildings and residences.

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