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Contents Southern Oregon & Del Norte County, CA Volume 35 No. 3 • 2021 PO Box 21932 Eugene, OR 97402

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Agness.....................................................38-39 Ashland....................................................67-69 Brookings-Harbor.................................. 22-28

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Cave Junction........................................ 41-42 Central Point............................................51-53 Crater Lake................................................... 62 Crescent City, CA...................................13-18 Eagle Point ��55-57 Gold Beach.............................................29-35 Gold Hill, Rogue River................................50 Grants Pass............................................ 45-48 Hiouchi & Gasquet, CA........................ 19-20 Hwy 62................................................... 54-62 Crater Lake, Eagle Point, Lost Creek Lake, Prospect, Shady Cove, Union Creek Hwy 199...................................19-21 & 41-44 CA: Gasquet, Hiouchi, Patrick Creek OR: Cave Junction, Kerby, Selma Jacksonville............................................ 63-64 Kerby.............................................................. 43 Klamath, CA............................................ 10-12 Lost Creek Lake........................................... 59 Medford.................................................. 65-66 Port Orford...................................................40 Prospect..................................................60, 62 Selma..............................................................44 Shady Cove.............................................58-59 Smith River, CA............................................ 21 Union Creek............................................ 61-62

OUTSIDE THE AREA

Humboldt County, CA............................... 70 Mendocino County, CA..............................72 Western Oregon and the Coast.................73

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Agness........................................................... 38 Ashland.......................................................... 68 Brookings-Harbor.........................................23 Port of Brookings-Harbor....................... 22 Cave Junction.............................................. 42 Central Point.................................................. 51 Crescent City.................................................14 Del Norte/Southern Oregon Region......4-5 Gold Beach................................................... 30 Gold Hill........................................................50 Grants Pass...................................................46 Hiouchi & Gasquet...................................... 20 Hwy 62 & Hwy 234.................................... 54 Kerby.............................................................. 43 Klamath, CA...................................................11 Medford......................................................... 66 Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor......................................... 28 Smith River..................................................... 21 Wineries........................................................8-9

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ALL AROUND

1 Jet Boat Tours & More............................. 6 2 Southern Oregon Wineries..................... 6 3 Southern Oregon Breweries.................... 6 4 RV Camping.............................................. 6 5 Oregon Coastal Trail................................ 6

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6 Klamath River Jet Boat Tours................ 11 7 Klamath River Rafting............................. 11 8 Klamath Overlook, Requa Road............12 9 Trees of Mystery........................................12 10 Tour Thru Tree..........................................12

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11 Ocean World Aquarium..........................15 12 Beachfront Park........................................15 13 Crescent Trail Rides.................................15 14 Battery Point Lighthouse....................... 16 15 Northcoast Marine Mammal Center... 16 16 Brother Jonathan Park............................ 16 17 Redwood Rides Kayak & Bike Trips.......17 18 Crescent City Area Beaches..................17 19 Redwood National and State Parks...... 18

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37 Glass Float Treasure Hunting............... 30 38 Hiking & Biking Trails Near Gold Beach.............................................. 30 39 Pistol River State Park.............................31 40 Pistol River Wave Bash............................31 41 Rogue River Myrtlewood Carving Factory.................................................... 32 42 Jerry’s Rogue Jets................................... 32 43 Prehistoric Gardens & Rainforest......... 34 44 Fishing the Coast & Lower Rogue........ 34 45 Cape Sebastian Scenic Corridor.......... 35 46 Wreck of the Mary D. Hume................. 35

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26 Port of Brookings-Harbor....................... 22 27 Southern Oregon Kite Festival.............. 24 28 Fishing in Brookings................................. 24 29 Harris Beach & Chetco Point Park......... 25 30 Chetco River............................................. 25 31 Alfred A. Loeb State Park...................... 26 32 Azalea City Park...................................... 26 33 Arch Rock................................................. 28 34 Natural Bridges & Thunder Rock Cove................................................ 28 35 Whaleshead Beach.................................. 28 36 Lone Ranch Beach.................................. 28

53 Oregon Caves National Monument.... 41 54 Grayback Campground......................... 41 55 Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise..................................................... 42 56 Illinois River Forks State Park................ 42 57 Great Cats World Park........................... 42 58 Eight Dollar Mountain........................... 42 59 Kerbyville Museum & History Center..................................... 43

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60 Grants Pass Community Market..........45 61 Grants Pass Museum of Art..................46 62 The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio....... 47 63 Indian Mary County Park....................... 47 64 Rainie Falls...............................................48 65 Grants Pass to Merlin, to Gold Beach Scenic Drive.....................48 66 Valley of the Rogue State Park.............48 67 Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center ...............................48

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68 The Oregon Vortex & House of Mystery.............................................50 69 Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure........ 52 70 Rogue Jet Boat Adventures.................. 52 71 Lillie Belle Farm’s Fine Chocolate........ 53 72 Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop............ 53 73 Upper & Lower Table Rocks.................. 53

HWY 62 EAGLE POINT, SHADY COVE, LOST CREEK LAKE, PROSPECT, UNION CREEK, CRATER LAKE

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47 Agness Hiking Trails............................... 39 48 Wild Rogue Wilderness.......................... 39 49 Agness Lodging...................................... 39

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20 Gasquet Raft Races................................ 19 21 The Wild and Scenic Smith River......... 19 22 Bear Basin Butte Lookout & Smith River National Recreation Area .........20 23 World War II Memorial Monument.....20 24 Stout Grove, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park..............................20

GOLD HILL & CENTRAL POINT

74 Oregon Bee Store...................................55 75 Butte Creek Mill Antique Gallery........55 76 Eagle Point National Veterans Cemetery..............................56 77 Scenic Route from Eagle Point to Mt. McLoughlin.......................................56 78 Willow Lake..............................................56 79 Agate Lake...............................................56 80 Trail Creek Tavern Museum..................58 81 Parks Near Shady Cove.........................58 82 Explore Charming Shady Cove............59 83 Lost Creek Lake......................................59 84 Mill Creek Drive Scenic Waterfalls......59 85 Prospect Historic Hotel.........................60 86 Avenue of the Boulders.........................60 87 Union Creek Resort................................ 61 88 Natural Bridge & Lava Tubes, Natural Bridge Falls................................ 62 89 Rogue River Gorge Trail........................ 62 90 Crater Lake National Park..................... 62

JACKSONVILLE

91 McKee Covered Bridge......................... 63 92 Historic Jacksonville Cemetery............64

MEDFORD

93 Craterian Theater at the Collier Center.......................................66 94 Rogue Valley Family Fun Center..........66 95 Medford Railroad Park...........................66

ASHLAND

96 Pilot Rock.................................................. 67 97 Emigrant Lake..........................................68 98 Oregon Chocolate Festival...................68 99 Schneider Museum.................................68 100 Oregon Shakespeare Festival.............69 101 Historic Lithia Park.................................69 •

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elcome to the Southern Oregon/Del Norte California 101 Things To Do® publication. This publication covers four counties and is your opportunity to see some of the most scenic roads and visit some of the most extraordinary places anywhere on the West Coast. If you just take the time to review this publication, it should be easier to navigate through this wonderland. The magazine is divided into three easily identifiable sections. Color coded bars at the top of each page correspond with the colored major highways on this map. The BLUE coastal section runs south to north on Hwy 101, from Klamath, CA to north of Port Orford, OR, and along Hwy 199 from Crescent City, CA to the Oregon border (see pages 10-40). The GREEN section runs north and east, from the Oregon border to Crater Lake National Park, Oregon (see pages 41-62). The RED section starts in Jacksonville, then runs north to south on I-5, from Medford through Ashland, to the California border (see pages 63-69). This publication describes what you can see and do in these areas, and where you can stop for 3 dining, lodging, or just for supplies. Take the time to review these pages to find out everything this ETNA area has to offer. More importantly, take the time to stop and visit for yourself. One can’t help be excited about this incredible area. And remember... TO REDDING, TO HWY. 299,

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Jet Boat Tours to Exclusive Concert Venues and More!

One of the best ways to experience the Wild and Scenic Rivers of the Wild Rivers Coast is by jet boat. Fun, exciting (but quite comfortable and safe), you’ll experience zipping through the cool water on a toasty summer day with family or friends, and viewing incredible scenery and iconic wildlife. You’re likely to see bear, deer and elk on shore, and eagles, hawks and ospreys soaring overhead or perching in trees by the river. You’ll also learn about the history of those who’ve lived by the river, including the local Native people. The weather on the Wild Rivers Coast is variable, and mornings and evenings tend to be cool. It’s a good idea to dress in layers when taking a jet boat tour. Also, be sure to wear a hat and sunglasses. • Rogue Jet Boat Adventures offers more adventure in one place. Their jet boat tours embark daily from Touvelle Park near Central Point on the Rogue River. Covering a 30-mile stretch of the river, you’ll experience the beauty and history of Upper and Lower Table Rocks. Their boats are smaller and more maneuverable than most jet boats, providing an intimate and pulse-pounding adventure. Rogue Jet Boat Adventures also provides exclusive access to Discovery Park and their floating stage for the Concert At the Rocks Summer Concert Series. WHERE: Check in next door to Rogue Creamery on Hwy 99 in Central Point, OR. A quick shuttle will take you to their boat loading area at Touvelle State Park. MORE INFO: See pages 51 and 74, 541-414-4182, RogueJetAdventures.com • Jerry’s Rogue Jets, out of Gold Beach, was founded in 1958 and was the first commercial jet boat tour company in the United States. Two of its most popular tours are the 64-mi. round trip between Gold Beach and Agness, and the 104-mi. round trip that includes an additional rocky, narrow, 20-mi. stretch of the Rogue River with whitewater rapids. See more on pages 32 and 33. WHERE: Jerry’s Rogue Jets is located a short distance from the mouth of the Rogue River in Gold Beach, OR. MORE INFO: 800-451-3645, RogueJets.com • In Northern California, Klamath River Jet Boat Tours will take you on a 45-mi. round trip on the second largest river in California (by volume of water). The Klamath is a beautiful, pristine river that flows into the Pacific Ocean in southern Del Norte County. You’ll travel in comfort on a shallow-draft boat powered by twin jets, and have plenty of chances to photograph the spectacular scenery and wildlife. See more on page 11. WHERE: 17635 Hwy 101 S., Klamath, CA MORE INFO: 800-887-JETS (5387), 707-482-7775, JetBoatTours.com

2 Southern Oregon Wineries

In recent years Southern Oregon has begun to make waves as a significant force in the wine-making industry, garnering national and international attention with the quality of its fine wines. 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, Reislings, Pinot Grigios and Rhône Blends. Some of the area’s vineyards and wineries offer tours, and many have tasting rooms where you can sample these fine wines. MORE INFO: For a list of Southern Oregon’s premier wineries and their locations, please see our Wineries section on pages 7-9.

3 Southern Oregon Breweries

In Southern Oregon, tours and tasting rooms are not just for wine lovers. Local breweries also provide opportunities for aficionados of certain adult beverages (those with a frothy head) to observe their favorite libations being created, and to sample the final product. Beer and ale, lovingly crafted from natural ingredients, often local and/or organic, are 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!

Port O Pints A cozy Crescent City Local favorite with live music, daily specials & events. A Veteranowned, Independent Craft Brewery catering to the community while providing a fun, relaxing atmosphere for locals and tourists. 22 taps, daily specials, and live music. WHERE: 1215 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, 707-460-1154 MORE INFO: PortOPints.com and on Facebook

Gold Beach / Bandon Brewing Co. Bandon Brewing Company, located at the entrance to Old Town Bandon just steps away from the Coquille River, and Gold Beach Brewing Company, sitting dockside at the harbor at Gold Beach, offer some of Oregon’s best craft beer and wood-fired pizza. They have constantly rotating taps of house-brewed beers and a variety of guest beers fresh on tap. Straight from the oven and made with the freshest ingredients, their wood-fired pizza, salads, breadsticks, appetizers, and more are wonderful. Their pizza pies are built on top of fresh dough made daily and aged for 24 hours. Their sauce is made in house with love, and topped with whole milk mozzarella. Choose from one of their handcrafted pizzas, or create your own. WHERE: 395 2nd St SE, Bandon, 541-347-3911; 10 Harbor Way, Gold Beach, 541-247-0247 MORE INFO: BandonBrewingCo.com, GoldBeachBrewingCo.com and on Facebook

4 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. Here are some great RV parks to check out: • Agness Rogue River RV Park, Agness, OR, 866-729-9043, RogueRiverRVPark.com • AtRivers Edge RV Resort, Brookings, OR, 541-469-3356, AtRiversEdge.com • Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach, OR, 541-247-9203, TurtleRockResorts.com • Village Camper Inn RV Park, Crescent City, CA, 800-470-3544, VillageCamperInn.com

5 The Oregon Coast Trail

Depending on who you ask, the Oregon Coast Trail is either 382 or 425 miles long. The difference depends on what you do when encountering bays, inlets, estuaries and rivers: do you go across, or around? Many creeks and rivers can be crossed only at low tide during the dry season, and require hikers to either take a boat over the water, or hike the long way around the rest of the time. The Oregon Coast Trail runs the entire length of the Oregon coast. It is a work in progress, part of the Oregon state park system. Most of it is completed, but there are still some gaps between existing segments waiting to be filled. It runs as close as possible to the ocean the entire way; almost half of it right along the beach, in the sand — a real leg-killer if you haven’t trained ahead of time. Along the southern Oregon coast, the most pristine segment of the trail runs between Bandon and Port Orford. The character of the coast changes dramatically over the course of the trail. In addition to beaches there are sections that run along the shoulders of roadways, and hiking paths across headlands and ridges as along the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor. Some of it runs through small towns. To hike the entire trail from one end to the other usually takes about a month. Most people hike only part of it. The best time to do it is between June and September, because of the heavy rains that occur during the rest of the year. However, from March to September is also snowy plover nesting season, meaning certain restrictions are in place, such as no dogs and no camping on the beach near snowy plover habitat. Campgrounds can also be found in state parks along the way, as can water, toilets and showers.

The Oregon Coast Trail is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949. Oregon.gov/oprd/PARKS/Pages/OCT_main.aspx; Backpacker.com/trips/long-trails/oregon-coast-trail

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Southern Oregon Wineries — T after the winery name denotes tours available, call for details. (Area codes are 541 unless otherwise noted) We strive to make these listings accurate but information is subject to change. Please email any discrepancies or changes to barb@101Things.com

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

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F2: Agate Ridge Vineyard - T 1098 Nick Young Rd., Eagle Point 830-3050 • AgateRidgeVineyard.com

May-Oct, Daily: 12-6; Nov-Apr, Tu-Su: 12-5

CS,Gr, PN, PS, SB, Vi, Z

G4: Ashland Vineyards & Winery 2775 E. Main St., Ashland 488-0088 • Winenet.com

By Appt.

CF, CS, M, PG, SB

G4: Belle Fiore Winery - T 100 Belle Fiore Ln., Ashland 552-4900 • BelleFioreWine.com

By Appt.

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

Daily: 11-5

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

Th-M: 12-5

F2: Cliff Creek Cellars - T 1015 McDonough Rd., Gold Hill 855-5330 • CliffCreek.com

Th-M: 12-5

D3: Cowhorn Vineyard 1665 Eastside Rd., Jacksonville 899-6876 • CowhornWine.com

Ba, BSB, CF, M. Mal, Mu, PN, R, T, Vi C, CS, G, M, Mu, P, PG, PN, R, Ri, SpW, Sy, T, Vi, WD BSB, R, Vi

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

BSB, C, CF, CS, Gr, M, Mal, Mu, PG, PN, Sy, Vi

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

Daily: 12-5

BSB, CF, CS, M, Sy, Vi

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

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

BSB, C, CS, Gr, M, Mal, P, PG, PN, PS, R, RB, RD, Sy, T, Vi WD

Th-Sa: 12-5

BSB, CF, CS, M, T

D3: Fiasco Winery / Jacksonville Vineyards - T 8035 Hwy 238, Jacksonville 846-3022 • JacksonvilleVineyards.com

May-Oct, Wed-Su: 11-5; Nov-Apr, Sa-Sun: 11-5

CF, CS, M, Mal, P, PG, Sa, SpW, Z

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

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

GR, Mal, 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,

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

G3: Jaxon Vineyards 5709 Hughes Rd., Medford 512-1514 • JaxonVineyards.com

May-Sept Daily: 11-4

BSB, CF, Gr, Mal, RB, Sy, T, Vi

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

Wknds: By Appt.

C, Cha, M, PN, R, SpW, Z

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

W-Su: 11-5:30; Summer, plus Th-Fr ‘til 7

BSB, CF, CS, Gr, M, Mal, R, Sa, SB, T, Vi

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

G3: Eliana Wines 158 Gaerky Creek Rd., Ashland 690-4350 • ElianaWines.com

BSB, CF, CS, M RB, Sy

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

Mar-Dec, Fr-Su: 11-5

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

Th-Su: 11-4 & By Appt.

CO, BD, Gr, Mar, RB, Rou, Sy, Vi

D3: LongSword Vineyard 8555 Hwy 238, Jacksonville 899-1746 • LongSwordVineyard.com

Daily: 12-5

C, CF, M, PN, SpW, Sy, Z

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

MayThanksgiving Sa & Su 12-5

BSB

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

Daily: 12-5

C, CF, ChB, Mal, PV, Sa, SB, Sy, T, Vi, WD

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

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

Daily: 12-6

CS, P, PG, PN, R, Ri, SpW, Sy, Vi

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

Th-Sun 115:30 & By Appt.

M, Mar, Vi, Z

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

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

May-Oct Th-M: 12-5

BSB, M, Mar, PV, RB, Ri, Rou, Sy, Vi

Summer, W-M: 12-6; Winter, F-M: 12-5

C, BSB, CF, CS, M, Mal, PN, PS, PV, R, T, SB, Sy, Vi

Daily: 1-6

Mal, T, R, SB, Vi

F3: Quady North Winery 255 California St., Jacksonville 702-2123 • QuadyNorth.com

Th-Su: 11-6; Summer, ‘til 7 plus M: 11-5

BSB, CF, Gr, M, Mar, Mu, P, RB, Rou, Sy, Vi

Th-Su: May-Sept 12-8 Oct-Apr 12-7

Ba, C, PN, Sy

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

Th-Su: 11-5; Summer, Daily 11-5 & Th: ‘til 8

R, T

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

C, M, PG, PN, R

Daily: 11-5

C, CS, M, R, Z

G3: Dana Cambell Vineyards Vineyards 1320 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland 482-3798 • DanaCampbellVineyards.com F3: DANCIN Vineyards - T 4477 S. Stage Rd., Medford 245-1133 • DANCINVineyards.com A3: Deer Creek Vineyards 2680 Deer Creek Rd., Selma 597-4226 • DeerCreekVineyards.com

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F3: Pebblestone Cellars - T 1642 Camp Baker Rd., Medford 512-1655 • PebbleStoneCellars.com C3: Plaisance Ranch 16955 Water Gap Rd., Williams 846-7175 • PlaisanceRanch.com

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

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F3: RoxyAnn Winery 3283 Hillcrest Rd., Medford 776-2315 • RoxyAnn.com

M-Th: 12-7 F: 11-9 Sa-Su: 11-7

BSB, C, CS, M, PG, PN, PS, R, Ri, SB, 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: Schultz Wines 755 Slagle Creek Rd., Grants Pass 414-8448 • SchultzWines.com

F-Sa: 12-5 June-Aug, F-M: 12-5

C, M, P, PG, PN, Sy, Vi

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

Daily: 11-5

C, PN, R, Sy

C3: Soloro Vineyard 9110 N. Applegate Rd., Grants Pass 862-2693 • SoloroVineyard.com

Apr-Nov, F-Su: 12-5

Gr, Mar, R, Rou, Sy, Vi

F3: South Stage Cellars 125 S. 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

F3: StoneRiver Vineyard 2178 Pioneer Rd., Talent • 864-9234 StoneRiverVineyard.wordpress.com

Th-Su: 12-5

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

F4: Trium Winery 7112 Rapp Ln., Talent 535-4015 • TriumWines.com

Daily: 11-5:30

BSB, CF, CS, PG, R, Vi

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

Daily: 11-5

C, CF, CS, M, Mal, P, R, RB, RD, Sa, Sy, Z

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

Daily: 11-5

C, CS, Sy, T, Vi

G4: Weisinger’s Family Winery 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland 488-5989 • Weisingers.com

W-Su: 11-5; May-Sept, Daily: 11-6

BSB, C, CF, CS, G, M, Mal, Mar, P, PN, R, RB, SB, Sy, T, Vi

D3: Wild Wines 4550 Little Applegate Rd., Jacksonville 899-1565 • EnjoyWildWines.com

F-Su: 12-5 & by Appt.

CO, BD, Fruit & Herbal Wines

C3: Wooldridge Creek - T 818 Slagle Creek Rd., Grants Pass 846-6364 • WCWinery.com

Daily: 11-5

BSB, C, CS, M, PN, RD, SpW, Sy, Vi

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THE COAST ~ Klamath, California

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Klamath Overlook, photo by Tracy McCormack

Activities in the A rea • 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 (check with California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife regarding restrictions, especially for Chinook salmon). • Outstanding areas for kayaking and canoeing. • Incredible jet boat tours on the Klamath River. • Excellent birding, beachcombing and whale-watching (fall and spring migrations). • Gaming at the Redwood Hotel Casino. • The Hidden Beach section of the Coastal Trail on the north side of the mouth of the Klamath is a spectacular 4-mi. hike that follows coastal bluffs to Lagoon Creek. The trail begins at the end of the road at Klamath River Overlook. • Scenic coastal drive: On the south side of the river, follow Klamath Beach Drive west as it hugs the rugged coastline for several miles. This dirt road has an alternate route for trailers and RVs at Alder Camp Road. Several overlooks allow magnificent, unobstructed views of the mouth of the Klamath and the ocean below.

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 casino/ hotel, a hostel and hundreds of campsites. Some amenities include restaurants, a grocery market and a bait and tackle store.

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(Breakfast served all day) Across from Tour Thru Tree Guest Wifi 707-482-0400 301 Hwy 169 at exit 769

4.6 star Google rating Tackle Store • Kayaks & Paddleboard Rentals PROUDLY SERVING KLAMATH, CA & THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Rogue Outdoor Sports is the go-to for kayaks, paddleboards and fishing gear for the Klamath River. We supply everything you need for your trip including kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and lessons. Just bring a camera, sunscreen, and a smile!

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K la m ath LOCATION: On US Route 101 inland from the mouth of the Klamath River. GPS COORDINATES: 41° 31' 35.4324" N 124° 2' 18.2652" W POPULATION: 881 ELEVATION: 30 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 79 in. VISITOR CENTER: Yurok Country Visitor Center 101 Klamath Blvd. Klamath, CA 95548 707-482-1555

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6 Klamath River Jet Boat Tours

photo by Tracy McCormack

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 mi., 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 S., Klamath MORE INFO: 800-887-JETS (5387), 707-482-7775, JetBoatTours.com

7 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 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 generally considered impossible to raft. This section is one of the nationally protected “Wild and Scenic” rivers and is generally regarded as 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 rafting services 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 just about anyone else. MORE INFO: klamath-river.com

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Trees of Mystery, photo by Molly Blakemore

Klamath Overlook, 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 mi. up Requa Road from the Historic Requa Inn, or 2.3 mi. from Hwy 101, in ancestral Yurok territory.

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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 — look for Paul Bunyan and Babe! MORE INFO: 707-482-2251 or 800-638-3389, TreesOfMystery.net

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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 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 Hwy 101, go east .25 mi. on Route 169.

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THE COAST ~ Crescent City, CA

Crescent City

photo by Steve Hammons

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Activities in the A rea • Beachcombing, bird-watching • Whale watching • Surfing, kayaking, rafting • Redwood National and State Parks • Historic museums and lighthouses • Dining and sightseeing • Camping, hiking, fishing Roosevelt elk on the beach, photo by Chris Jetton, CrescentBeachMotel.com

LOCATION: Approx. 20 mi. south of the Oregon border GPS COORDINATES: 41° 45' 20.6964" N 124° 12' 9.3276" W POPULATION: 6,399 ELEVATION: 44 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 67.7 in. VISITOR CENTERS: • Redwoods National Park Info Center 1111 2nd St., Crescent City, CA 95531 • 707-465-7306 • Crescent City / Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Front St., Crescent City, CA 95531 • 707-464-3174 LIBRARY: Del Norte County Library, 190 Price Mall Crescent City, CA 95531 • 707-464-9793

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he crescent-shaped bay that gives Crescent City its name can be seen from a scenic vista stop 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’s main museum at 577 H St., and then gain even greater knowledge of the area’s history by visiting the Battery Point Lighthouse, Museum (also run by the Del Norte County Historical Society) and Lighthouse Keeper’s Residence. For more family fun, be sure to check out Crescent City’s Beachfront Park, and the ever-popular Ocean World, where you can safely pet a shark and watch trained seals and sea lions perform.

MORE INFO: DelNorte.org

• MARCH: Redwood Wild River Run, 707-464-3779, RWRR.org; Spring Whale Watch Week (Brother Jonathan Point) • APRIL–DECEMBER: Live From Downtown — It’s First Friday! • MAY: Wild Rivers Spring Symphony • JULY: Fourth of July Celebration • AUGUST: Del Norte County Fair, 800-350-9556 or 707-464-9556; Crescent City Triathlon, CrescentCityTriathlon.com • OCTOBER: Sea Cruise Car Show, 707-464-3174, NorthernKnights.us • NOVEMBER: Festival of the Trees, 707-464-9019 • NOVEMBER–DECEMBER: Holiday Fair, Del Norte County Fairgrounds • DECEMBER: Wild Rivers Winter Symphony; Candlelight Walk in the Ancient Redwoods, 707-464-9150

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If you are looking for an exciting family adventure, take a tour of Ocean World in Crescent City. This is one of the best privately-owned 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. 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 photo by Tracy McCormack 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

Crescent Trail Rides

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 State Park and the Mill Creek area of Redwood National and State Parks. Rides range from an hour and a half to three 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

Beachfront Park

Whether you’re stopping over in Crescent City or just passing through, Beachfront Park is a great place to stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and have some fun. Located right along the water’s edge, Beachfront Park offers large grassy spaces including a disc golf course, horseshoe pits and soccer fields. There are also a dog park, picnic tables and restrooms. And quite a bit more. One of the highlights of Beachfront Park is Kidtown, a large gated play area with… is it a castle? Is it a fort? A gothic cathedral? Whatever it is, it looks very cool, is constructed of wood, and kids can climb on it and explore it and have a blast. There are slides and swings and all the things you’d expect to find on a playground, but in a setting that looks a little like a cross between Frontierland and Fantasyland. Another of its attractions is the Crescent City Swimming Pool, located right across Play Street from Kidtown. Besides the public pool it also features a water slide, a sauna and a spa. Near the other end of the park you’ll find the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, where stranded or injured marine mammals are rehabilitated. The NCMMC also has a gift shop that is open to the public. (See page 18.) Beachfront Park is also home to a memorial to the S. S. Emidio, a commercial tanker that was the first casualty of Japanese submarine attacks on shipping along the California Coast. Five crew members lost their lives, and the submerged remains of the hull are still in the nearby harbor. WHERE: Beachfront Park – Front Street and Stamps Way, Crescent City Fred Endert Municipal Pool – 1000 Play St., Crescent City MORE INFO: Beachfront Park – 707-464-9506 ext. 2267 Fred Endert Municipal Pool – 707-464-9503 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Battery Point Lighthouse

This iconic structure stands on a tiny islet that connects to Battery Point by an isthmus at low tide. First lit with oil lamps in 1856, Battery Point Lighthouse remained in service until 1965, when it was replaced by a flashing light at the end of the nearby breakwater. In 1982 it was reactivated as a private aid to navigation by the Del Norte County Historical Society, and remains active today as a working lighthouse, museum, and lighthouse keeper’s residence. The lighthouse and its museum are open to the public for tours, and provide opportunities to look into the personal quarters of keepers and their families as well as the furniture and artifacts they’ve left behind since the 1850s. Tours include a climb into the light tower. There are displays of many maritime artifacts, photographs and documents that chronicle its history. Visits to the Battery Point Lighthouse and island are only possible at low tides, and visitors should be on the lookout for sneaker waves when crossing the two hundred feet between the mainland and island. The lighthouse is open, tides permitting, between the hours of 10am and 4pm every day from April through September, and on weekends from October through March. WHERE: From Hwy 101 in Crescent City, go west on Front Street until it ends at A Street, turn left onto A Street and follow it to the parking lot at its end. MORE INFO: 707-464-3089 or Main Museum 707-464-3922, DelNorteHistory.org/lighthouse

Northcoast Marine Mammal Center

When marine mammals are injured, sick or stranded along the coastline of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center (NMMC) takes action. Most marine mammals rescued are rehabilitated at the Center and released back into the ocean. The most common animals you will find there are California Sea Lions, Northern Elephant Seals and Pacific Harbor Seals. While NMMC also rescues porpoise, dolphin, otter and other species of seal, they may be transported to another facility that can provide the additional care required for these animals. Whales are assisted via the Whale Disentanglement Team that includes the Center’s volunteer staff and veterinarian. If you encounter a stranded or injured marine mammal, please stay back and keep people and pets away. These animals are in distress and can inflict severe bites and may carry diseases that are transmissible to people and pets. Contact the NMMC on their NorthcoastMMC.org Stranding/Rescue line, 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. Never drive any marine mammal back into the ocean. This does more harm than good in most instances. Harbor seal pups found on the beach are usually not abandoned. They are awaiting the return of feeding mothers. Watch from a distance so that your presence does not keep mothers away. Educating people about marine mammals and the importance of the delicate marine ecosystem is ongoing. Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is staffed by dedicated volunteers and funded by donations. When you visit, stop by the gift shop and learn how you can help in their efforts to give these marine mammals a second chance at life in the wild. WHERE: 424 Howe Dr. in Crescent City’s Beachfront Park MORE INFO: 707-465-6265, NorthCoastMMC.org

Brother Jonathan Park

A wonderful place in Crescent City to get out and stretch your legs while learning a bit of history from the 1800s. Brother Jonathan Cemetery and Park is home to the grave markers of those who perished on the 30th of July, 1865 during the shipwreck of the steamer known as Brother Jonathan out in St. George’s Reef. After wandering around the informative and Brother Jonathan marker (on the rock), offical historical landmark (California photo by Noe Hill, Wiki commons Historical Landmark Number 541), you can sit comfortably in the soft grass or one of the benches and gaze out at the rough coast line where the wreckage itself took place. The views are spectacular, offering a glance across at the rugged coastline to the south with an excellent perspective of the Battery Point Lighthouse. Because the spot is both high up and has little protection, it is windy and a bit chilly even when the weather is warmer. WHERE: at the end of 9th Street, next to Fraser Park MORE INFO: landmarkadventures.blogspot.com/2011/03/brother-jonathan-cemetery. html?m=1

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Redwood Rides Kayak & Bike Trips

Redwood Rides is da bomb. Seriously. Check them out if you want to experience the outdoors by kayak, raft or bicycle, with top notch gear and guides who know what they’re doing, and not spend a fortune. They are simply the best. They offer a wide range of fully-outfitted epic adventures on California’s Wild Rivers Coast. These are some of the premier outdoor excursions in the entire country. Their guides are certified by Rescue 3 International in Swiftwater rescue and the American Red Cross for First Aid and CPR. Redwoods Rides offers half day and full day tours for everyone from beginners to experts in all sorts of water and terrain. Paddle through gentle rapids amid towering redwoods (open to families and beginners), shoot the rapids on the undammed Wild and Scenic Smith River, or experience the rush of an 8-mile downhill bike ride from mountaintop to the river. Cruise the redwoods, or enjoy the river in the sun. Inflatable kayaks are very stable and great vessels for getting your first taste of kayaking a small or large amount of whitewater. There are many tours to choose from. All the equipment you’ll need is included in the price of the package, and the cost is very reasonable. They also offer kayak, SUP and bike rentals with included shuttle service. WHERE: Adventure-specific locations in Redwood National & State Parks, Six Rivers National Forest, the Wild and Scenic Smith River and beyond! Most trips meet at the Hiouchi Hamlet Chevron station in Hiouchi. MORE INFO: 707-951-6559, RedwoodRides.com

Crescent City Area Beaches

The Crescent City area of Del Norte County is home to some of the most enchanting beaches anywhere. Just south of Crescent City lies Enderts Beach. From Hwy 101 drive south on Enderts Beach Road to an overlook some 500 ft. above the sandy beach. There you’ll find a secluded paradise that’s perfect for collecting yourself and clearing your head. Crescent Beach is another beach just off Enderts Beach Road, about 2 mi. south of Crescent City. Picnicking and combing its sandy beach for washed-ashore treasure are some of the more popular activities there. Just south of the Oregon border you’ll find Pelican State Beach, the northernmost State Beach in California. This quiet, undeveloped and intimate beach is a great place to take a leisurely walk or go 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, 707-464-3174, ExploreDelNorte.com Here is a list of beaches in the area: 1. Hidden Beach 2. Beachfront Park 3. Kellogg Beach 4. Pebble Beach 5. Point St. George 6. South Beach

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Redwood National & State Parks

Known as Redwood NSP by the National Park Service, the entire complex stretches roughly 50 mi. from near the Oregon border to south of Orick. The individual parks border and intersect one another to such an extent that they have come to be managed as if they were one entity, although different rules apply in the national and state-run sections. Truly one of the world’s premier natural destinations, these parks provide a wide spectrum of recreational opportunities that include both the rugged and the sedate. Outdoor activities range from hiking, kayaking, rafting, fishing and camping to nature photography, peaceful strolls and awe-struck quiet contemplation. Many species of wildlife call these parks home. Furthermore, in addition to redwoods there are quite a few other types of trees found in the parks, and a variety of ecosystems, with areas of seacoast, river and prairie as well as densely forested zones. The rivers and streams are among the most pristine in the United States. MORE INFO: Visitor Information Center, 1111 2nd St., Crescent City, 707-465-7335, Daily 9am to 5pm; call for shortened winter hours; www.nps.gov/redw • Redwood National Park The tallest tree currently known to exist in the world was discovered here in 2006. Named “Hyperion,” it is a coastal redwood that stands over 379 ft. in height, making it about 75 ft. taller than the Statue of Liberty plus its pedestal. Scientists estimate 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 7% of all the old growth redwoods left in the world along with the Smith River, the last major free-flowing river in California. Most of the park is watershed for this untamed river and Mill Creek, a major tributary. There are 20 mi. 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 of the Jedi” were filmed in this grove. There are also splendid campgrounds available for those who would like to spend the night. Make sure you stop at the Visitor Center; it has many exhibits which will enhance your experience of the park. The park and its campgrounds are open all year long. WHERE: 9 mi. east of Crescent City on Hwy 199 near Hiouchi MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, 707-458-3018, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413 • Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park With 8 mi. of wild, rugged coastline and acres upon acres of old-growth redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is a wonderful place to spend the day. Tall trees tower above, allowing thin rays of light to shine through. Adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, there is a mountain range that runs north to south. The rocky coast is only accessible by Damnation Trail and Footsteps Rock Trail. Once down there, you will be able to see the cliffs from a new, awe-inspiring perspective. Wilson Beach or False Klamath Cove is a half-mile sandy beach that is great for strolling at low tide. Throughout the park there are miles of biking, hiking and nature trails along with guided tours. WHERE: 7 mi. south of Crescent City along Hwy 101 MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=414 • Tolowa Dunes State Park and Lake Earl Wildlife Area You’ll find some of the finest wetland habitats on California’s northern coast in 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 important parts of the park are the Lake Earl Wildlife Area and the Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon. Located on the Pacific Flyway, you will be able to spot hundreds of species of birds including peregrine falcons, migrating ducks, geese and swans that gather by the thousands. There is excellent fishing for cutthroat trout and starry flounder at Lakes Earl and Tolowa. You can pitch a tent at one of the two campgrounds, which include a ride-in horse camp and walk-in sites. The park is open year-round. 18 Del Norte, California • 101Things.com

Damnation CreekTrail, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, photo by Susan Comiskey

Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, photo by Steve Hammons

WHERE: 2 mi. north of Crescent City off Hwy 101 on Northcrest Drive and then onto Old Mill Road, or further down Northcrest Drive which becomes Lake Earl Drive. Take Lower Lake Road to Kellogg or Pala Road. MORE INFO: 707-465-7335, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=430 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Gasquet Raft Races, photo courtesy of Gasquet American Legion Post 548

eer east on Hwy 199 north of Crescent City to get to the tiny hamlets of Hiouchi (hi-OO-chi) and Gasquet (GAS-key), and the northern entrances to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The Jedediah Smith Visitor Center is located on Hwy 199 in Hiouchi. Lodging, RV sites, propane, supplies and ample outdoor recreation, as well as several public river access points, are found here. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park 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.” These are some of the most botanically and geologically diverse landscapes in the nation, as well as some of the most pristine and beautiful. 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 farranging 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, ctivities in the Oregon Caves National Monument and Smith River National Recreation Area. rea

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For the past half century, Gasquet American Legion Post 548 has hosted the wonderfully wacky Gasquet Raft Races on the Smith River. Always held on the 2nd Saturday of July, the 2019 races will mark the 50th anniversary of this venerable tradition. Although it isn’t required, participants are encouraged to dress in costume and decorate their rafts. As you can imagine, this being Northern California, the results are invariably highly creative and imaginative. Recent races have featured an inflatable dressed up like a giant shark and another like a tie-dye patterned Volkswagen van full of hippies, a floating pink flamingo followed by little baby floating pink flamingos, and participants that have included Vikings, pirates, dairy cows, bathing beauties (of course), medieval jesters, and an eye-popping blue creature with dorsal fins — and that’s just for starters. Rafters put in at the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the Smith River by the Horace Gasquet Bridge. The finish line is 2.5 mi. downriver at the Mary Adams Peacock Bridge. Plaques are awarded to the winners of 10 different categories determined by type of craft and age of participants, and the Best Costume and Most Decorated/Unusual Raft categories are awarded an additional cash prize. After the races the festivities continue with a deep pit barbecue at the American Legion Hall. Proceeds raised by the event are used to help local veterans. WHERE: Go the American Legion Hall first, on Gasquet Flat Road in Gasquet, CA, and follow the signs from there. MORE INFO: 707-954-1836, GasquetRaftRace.com

The Wild and Scenic Smith River

The Smith River waterway is the northernmost of California’s major rivers. Its mouth is about 5 mi. south of the Oregon border and 10 mi. 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 mi. 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 cutthroat trout 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: Rivers.gov/rivers/smith.php, PatrickCreekLodge.com

• Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park • Swimming, hiking, camping • Salmon and steelhead fishing • Kayaking, biking, RedwoodRides.com • Whitewater rafting MORE INFO: Six Rivers National Forest, 707-457-3131, www.fs.usda.gov/srnf, & Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, 707-464-6101, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413

LOCATION: Hiouchi: On the Smith River 7.5 mi. east-northeast of Crescent City; Gasquet: 22 mi. southwest of the Oregon border and 18 mi. northeast of Crescent City GPS COORDINATES: Hiouchi 41° 47' 33.4104" N 124° 4' 19.2792" W Gasquet 41° 50' 43.7388" N 123° 58' 10.2288" W

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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 ft., 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

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World War II Memorial Monument

The largest World War II Memorial in the United States is located near Hiouchi, about 10 mi. 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. WHERE: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park’s campground picnic area.

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Welcoming guests since 1926! Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, photo by Rachel Stricker

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Stout Grove, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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 obscure 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 ft. 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 cathedrallike 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 mi. 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: 10 mi. 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 Road / 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 Drive. After a mile and a half it runs into Howland Hill Road and becomes a hard-packed gravel road. Continue along Howland Hill Road for another mile to the parking area for Stout Grove. MORE INFO: 707-464-6101, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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LOCATION: 12 mi. north-northeast of Crescent City, 3 mi. from the mouth of the Smith River GPS COORDINATES: 41° 55' 41.4048" N 124° 8' 49.2972" W POPULATION: 871 ELEVATION: 52 ft. RAINFALL: 73.3 in. Photos by Tracy McCormack

hirteen miles south of the Oregon border lies the quaint community of Smith River. Adjacent to Rowdy Creek near where the Smith River meets the Pacific Ocean, the area is known as the “Easter Lily Capital of the World” because it produces most of the world’s Easter lily bulbs that flower every spring. The Redwood National Park, Smith River National Recreation Area, and 10 State Parks are within 20 mi. of Smith River, making it a great place to headquarter for exploring these exciting attractions.

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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 offers free tours for 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 To Carpenterville ER Thursday mornings, which are spawning days, offer the best chance RIV to see the process. COhatchery raises more than Steelhead return to the hatchery from January to March. The 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 N ap ey MORE INFO: 707-487-3443, tc D Che i v e RowdyCreek.com RR R BROOKINGS r o

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LOCATION: On Hwy 101 about 5 mi. north of the California state line GPS COORDINATES: 42° 3' 9.3996'' N / 124° 17' 2.3352'' W POPULATION: 8,421 ELEVATION: 129 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 73.4 in. VISITOR CENTER: Visitor & Tour Center, 541-813-2300 16358 Lower Harbor Rd., Harbor LIBRARY: Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder St., Brookings, 541-469-7738

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The Port of Brookings-Harbor reposes on the beautiful Siskiyou Coast in Southern Oregon. Located just over the border from California and the Redwood National Forest, the Port of Brookings-Harbor is the gateway port to Oregon. With Oregon’s safest bar and a temperate climate (temperatures of 70 degrees are not uncommon for July nor for January), the Port offers an ideal site for both the serious deep-sea fisherman and the person who has never tried his hand at catching the big ones, as well as those whose favorite pastimes reside on terra firma. Off the water, the Port contains an array of retail businesses fronting an impressive boardwalk that overlooks two boat basins. The Boardwalk, a great source of local pride, provides a beautiful, restful place for locals and visitors alike. It is lined with colorful shops and businesses offering a wide array of merchandise and services: books, ice cream, clothing, artwork, guided tours, and a spectacular diversity of mementos and gifts. Restaurants in the area feature everything from snacks to regional and international cuisine, including, of course, fantastic seafood. The Port of Brookings-Harbor enjoys easy access from Hwy 101. From the South (California) a left-hand turn at the Benham Lane traffic light leads the driver onto Lower Harbor Road and the southern end of the Port area. From the North, Hwy 101 signage is limited, but does allow traffic to exit to Port property. The bridge crossing at the Chetco River allows an adequate view of the Port to alert visitors of the approaching exit. The Port can also be accessed from Shopping Center Avenue, and from Benham Lane via Oceanview Drive. MORE INFO: 541-469-2218, PortOfBrookingsHarbor.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Southern Oregon Kite Festival

Held on the third weekend of July every year since 1993, the annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival has become a local tradition with an international following. This free event is generously sponsored by local businesses and citizens, and put on through the efforts of many hard-working volunteers. photo by Jo Mochulski The festival has grown to feature more than 30 of the world’s finest kite-builders and flyers from around the world, executing amazing aerial routines choreographed to music. These are the best of the best. The two-day event also includes kite-building workshops for children, instruction in kite-flying techniques, and a Children’s Kite Parade. There is also a very popular Auction Banquet on Saturday night, and an indoor kite-flying demonstration Friday night (turns out you don’t need wind to fly a kite). The festival began life as the brainchild of kite enthusiast Steve O’Brien. He’d attended kite festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest, and kept wishing there was one in Brookings. Together with Larry Goodman (who sadly passed away last year) and his wife Lynn, thenowners of radio station KCRE in Crescent City, they rallied the local community around to the idea of putting on the festival, and the rest is history. WHERE: At the Port of Brookings-Harbor. Parking at the Kite Field is very limited, so please park in the large lot on Lower Harbor Road and hop on one of the free shuttles to the event. MORE INFO: SOKF.org

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 photo courtesy of Tidewind Sportfishing (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 laid-back, 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 Brookings-Harbor, and the Winchuck River to the south both receive rave reviews for their salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout populations. MORE INFO: 541-469-2218, PortOfBrookingsHarbor.com/fishing.html

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Harris Beach & Chetco Point Park

Brookings is home to several beautiful beaches. Take an afternoon to explore them, picnic on them 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 9-acre beach park located half a mile west of Brookings, off Wharf Street. 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

Chetco River. Photo by Steve Hammons

Chetco River

To see the rugged and wild side of nature, take a trip along the 44.5 mi. of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River. This federally designated section of the Chetco is divided into three segments: wild, scenic and recreational. The first 27.5 mi., extending from its headwaters in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness down to Mislatnah Creek, are designated wild. The next 7.5 mi., down to Eagle Creek, are designated scenic, while the last 9.5 mi., from Eagle Creek to the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest boundary just above Loeb State Park, are designated recreational. Within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness the mountainous terrain is steep, sparsely vegetated and deeply cleaved by the Chetco. 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 5 mi. 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 ft. in elevation. 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 fall and winter, people enjoy excellent salmon and steelhead fishing, and a few brave and hardy souls go whitewater kayaking. WHERE: The Chetco River winds through the southern part of Curry County and can be found from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness in Siskiyou National Forest to alongside North Bank Chetco River Road off Hwy 101 near Brookings. MORE INFO: 541-247-3600, FS.USDA.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=74289 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Events & Festivals • ONGOING: Second Saturday Art Walk, WildRiversCoastArt.com; Year-round Saturday & Wednesday Farmers' Market • FEBRUARY: Art & Chocolate Festival • APRIL: Wild Rivers Symphony Spring Concert Series • MAY: Memorial Day Azalea Festival • MAY-SEPTEMBER: American Music Festival free concert series, every other Sunday in Azalea Park JUNE: Pistol River Wave Bash • JULY: 4th of July Celebration Fireworks; Southern Oregon Kite Festival • AUGUST: Pirates of the Pacific Festival, Port Boardwalk; Festival of Art in Stout Park • SEPTEMBER: Slam’n Salmon Derby & BBQ • DECEMBER: Winter Whale Watch, Brookings.or.us/302/Whale-Watching; Wild Rivers Symphony Winter Concert Series 101Things.com • Southern Oregon 25

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16403 Lower Harbor Rd Harbor, OR 97415 (541) 254-3292 FatIrishPub.com

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 or steelhead and salmon fishing. Fishermen cast from shore or head out in drift boats, spending lazy afternoons on the water. Squirrels scampering on the shore and river otters paddling through the water are 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 mi. northeast of the town of Brookings. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_72.php

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Azalea City Park

In Azalea City Park you can walk among ancient native azaleas that were growing when Lewis and Clark wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805-06. Follow the numerous trails through this 33-acre park past astonishing endangered azaleas, annuals, shrubs and through stands of enormous trees. The paths are originally part of a pack trail that was used by miners in the 1850s. This was an important segment of the coastal wagon route leading from California to the Umpqua and Willamette Valleys in Oregon. The park was dedicated in 1939, and the first Azalea Festival was held there. In recent years volunteers have revitalized the park and built walkways, a play area in the northwest corner of the park called “Kidtown” that provides younger children with a chance to play among forts, bridges, slides, tires and ropes, and a “Stage Under the Stars” band shell that hosts the annual American Music Festival, a free summer concert series. MORE INFO: 541-469-1103, Brookings.or.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Azalea-Park-5

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This multi-cultural concoction is a savory and delicious wonder, showcasing Fat Irish Kitchen’s own house-cured corned beef, dressed with their jalapeño slaw and pico de gallo. This plate of gold at the end of the rainbow will have you saying Olé!

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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 ft. 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 Arch Rock, photo by Gregg Gardiner Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 344.6 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-2021, OregonStateParks.org

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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 well-maintained. 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 mi. north of Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 346 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-2021, OregonStateParks.org

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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 WhalesNatural Bridges, photo by Steve Hammons head Island, a large rock just offshore that shoots a water 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 restroom. Like the rest of the scenic corridor, there is no day use fee. WHERE: 8 mi. north of Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 348.6 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-469-2021, OregonStateParks.org, WhalesheadResort.com

Lone Ranch Beach

Located at the southern end of the spectacular 11-mi. 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 grownups!) 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 mi. north of Brookings. Turn off Hwy 101 at the 352.6 milepost. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949; BrookingsHarborOregon.com/lone-ranch-beach

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Activities in the A rea • 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 jet boating, kayaking and biking. It is perhaps 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. • 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. • Whale watching and winter storm watching.

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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 an average of 192 sunny days per year (days with an average cloud cover of 30% or less), more than almost 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 is often called “Nature’s Adventure Center.”

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February through April is Treasure Hunting Season in Gold Beach! Every spring colorful glass floats are “hidden” on the beach for visitors to find; dozens every week are placed above the high surf line on the beach from just south of Kissing Rock wayside to the Rogue River south jetty (approx. 2.5 mi. of beach). During the week of Valentine’s Day, only red floats are put out, and for St. Patrick’s Day, green ones. Select local retailers also participate in the treasure hunting. Spend at least $25 in one of those stores and take your receipt to the Visitor Center to receive a FREE glass float. There are also floats hidden in these stores, and if you find one you can enter a drawing for a $100 prize. You can pick up a map with more information at the Gold Beach Visitor’s Center at 94080 Shirley Ln. For everyone to enjoy themselves, the Visitor Center asks that folks BE FAIR and take just one found float per person. MORE INFO: 800-525-2334 or 541-247-7526, GoldBeach.org

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Hiking & Biking Trails Near Gold Beach

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 200- to 300-year-old trees (and older — Douglas-firs can live to 1,000 years in age, although such specimens are rare). 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 ft. tall and 42 ft. around. These two trails offer excellent, short hikes for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. The Myrtle Tree and Schrader 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 Road. MORE INFO: Gold Beach Visitor Center 800-525-2334, 541-247-7526, VisitGoldBeach. com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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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 visitors 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 mi. 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 Meyers 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 mi. south of Gold Beach just off Hwy 101. MORE INFO: AmericanWindsurfingTour.com

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Gold Beach

Jerry’s Rogue Jets, photo by JR Robinson, Picture This Photography, Gold Beach, OR

Rogue River Myrtlewood Carving Factory

Visitors are fascinated when they visit Rogue River Myrtlewood in Gold Beach. Myrtlewood, a member of the laurel family, grows only on the southern coast of Oregon and the northern coast of California. A hardwood, it is excellent for carving. Products made from it are long-lasting, and come in a wide range of colors. The Rogue River Myrtlewood Carving Factory and Shop are unique in that much of what they sell is manufactured on-site. Some visitors spend hours watching the craftsmanship in action. Tours are available anytime — just ask. In addition to seeing, learning about and feeling myrtlewood, tourists can also enjoy experiencing the local color. When visiting Rogue River Myrtlewood, be sure to check out the model lighthouses — there is a wide selection of one of a kind designs to choose from. WHERE: 29750 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach MORE INFO: 541-247-2332, RogueRiverMyrtlewoodShop.com

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Jerry’s Rogue Jets

Ride with Jerry’s Rogue Jets and Mail Boat Trips to enjoy the most beautiful section of the Rogue River in comfort and safety. Set aside in 1968 as one of the original Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Rogue’s scenery and white water will amaze even the most seasoned travelers. Ready your camera to photograph deer, bear, osprey eagles, otters and other wildlife. Their experienced local river pilots will navigate rocky rapids and shallow waters in comfort while narrating the rich history and tall tales of the local settlers. All tours stop upriver for lunch or dinner before returning downriver to the docks at the Port of Gold Beach. Roguejets Inc. operates under the authority of US Forest Service Special use permits for limited entry into this unique wilderness area. 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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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. 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 their coloration tends toward the 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

Fishing the Coast & Lower Rogue

Gold Beach and Agness offer not just world-class fishing year-round, but they offer stellar choices. 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 mi. 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 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 several years ago. Summer steelhead (or half-pounders) also provide excellent fishing during those 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 powerphoto by Burt Codispoti boat 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 ft. of water for a chance at great catches of excellent-eating seafood. MORE INFO: VisitGoldBeach.com/attractions/fishing-guided-fishing/fishing-guidedirectory

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Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor

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 ft. above sea level and offers a view that can extend over 40 mi. north. Humbug Mountain is a dominant part of this remarkable vista. The view to the south is even longer, spanning out for nearly 50 mi. and encompassing St. George’s Reef Lighthouse and Crescent City. Most of the park is covered by Sitka spruce. A 1.5 mi. 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. Twice a year (late March to June and mid-December to mid-January), the park becomes the perfect place on the Oregon Coast to watch enormous grey whales migrate north for the summer or south for the winter. WHERE: 7 mi. south of Gold Beach, just off Hwy 101. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, OregonStateParks.org/park_73.php

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The Wreck of the Mary D. Hume

Are you looking for a shipwreck to voyage into your imagination? Then head to Gold Beach along highway 101 to find the Isaac Lee Paterson Bridge. There you will discover the retired Mary D. Hume as she slowly decomposes and returns to the sea. The vessel was built in 1881, intended to be a coastal freighter, carrying shipments of salmon and wood from Gold Beach to San Francisco. After over 100 years, in 1985, on her way to becoming a floating museum as an ode to her life of adventure, the Mary D. Hume sank right at the mouth of the Rogue River. Peeking out of the calm water is the wreckage of her wheelhouse and slowly decaying deck, covered with lush green grass. Below the water the ship is home to fish and other sea creatures, swimming beneath the deck. Maybe you’ll spot a salmon or two as you set your gaze upon this wreckage. See what still remains on your next visit. WHERE: Under the Isaac Lee Paterson Bridge, off Hwy 101, north of Gold Beach MORE INFO: oceanscape-aquarium.org/life-in-ruins-the-wreck-of-the-mary-d-hume.html

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Del Norte County REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS INFORMATION CENTERS www.nps.gov/redw

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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: ReserveCalifornia.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

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 mi. E. of Crescent City on Hwy 199, Gasquet, CA 95543, 707-457-3131 • Big Flat Campground – 14 mi. S.E. of Hwy 199 on South Fork Road • Grassy Flat Campground – 4.5 mi. E. of Gasquet Ranger Station on Hwy 199 • North Fork Campground – 25 mi. from Gasquet Ranger Station on Forest Road 18N28 via Hwy 199, Forest Road 17N49 and Low Divide Road • Panther Flat Campground – 2.5 mi. E. of Gasquet Ranger Station on Hwy 199 • Patrick Creek Campground – 7.5 mi. E. of Gasquet Ranger Station on Hwy 199

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Curry, Jackson & Josephine Counties NATIONAL PARKS Crater Lake National Park PO 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

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.

Cape Blanco State Park

Off Hwy 101, 9 mi. N. of Port Orford. Camping, day use & RV facilities. Beach access, lighthouse, wildlife. 541-332-6774

Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor

Day Use. 7 mi. S. of Gold Beach. Panoramic views, walking trails, whalewatching.

Crissey Field State Recreation Site

Day Use. Hwy 101, 5 mi. S. of Brookings. Beach access, visitor center. 541-469-4117

Geisel Monument State Heritage Site

Day Use. Hwy 101, 7 mi. N. of Gold Beach. Secluded picnic area.

Harris Beach State Recreation Area

NATIONAL FORESTS Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Located just N. of Brookings. Dramatic coastline. Popular camping, RV and day use facilities. 541-332-6774

Umpqua National Forest

6 mi. S. of Port Orford. Accessible campsites, day use area. Popular 3 mi. hike to summit. 541-332-6774

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

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

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION SITES OREGON STATE PARKS INFORMATION CENTER

800-551-6949, www.OregonStateParks.org Reservations: 800-452-5687

Curry County: Alfred A. Loeb State Park

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

Humbug Mountain State Park

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.

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.

Winchuck State Recreation Site

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

Jackson County: Casey State Recreation Site

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

Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area 541-560-3334 • Hwy 62, 35 mi. N.E. 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 Park

541-582-1118 • 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

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THE COAST ~ Agness, Oregon

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Agness is great for hikers, 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 12 mi. 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 mi. to the trailhead at Foster Bar, the beginning of a memorable 42-mi.-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 somewhat difficult trail, especially near Bald Mountain, but offers epic views of the rugged canyon. The trail is approximately 27 mi. long and follows the course of the river. It is considered one of the best hikes in the Rogue RiverSiskiyou National Forest, and offers spectacular wildflowers, old-growth trees, rugged and steep river canyons and a wide variety of wildlife. MORE INFO: FS.USDA.gov/rogue-siskiyou, Gold Beach Ranger District, 541-247-3600

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Wild Rogue Wilderness

The Wild Rogue Wilderness is a prime example of the natural, scenic beauty that Southern Oregon is famous for. 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 by way of a network of BLM roads, 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. As you’d expect, the Wild Rogue Wilderness is a camper’s paradise. If you have a taste for pulse-pounding excitement, test the challenging whitewater the Rogue River has to offer. Hikers love the National Recreation Trail that runs parallel to the Rogue right through the wilderness area for about 40 mi. from Graves Creek to Illahe, including a 15-mi. stretch of hiker-only access to the Rogue River. Illahe, located on the Rogue River in the Klamath Mountains, is about 8 mi. north of Agness via the Agness-Illahe Rd. MORE INFO: FS.USDA.gov/rogue-siskiyou, Gold Beach Ranger District, 541-247-3600

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Agness Lodging

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 Road 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. • 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 • 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

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Cape Blanco State Park

Cape Blanco is located about 9 mi. 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 ft. 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-mi. 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 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, 541-332-6774, OregonStateParks.org/park_62.php

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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 • JULY: Port Orford Jubilee — perched on scenic bluffs about 30 mi. north of Gold Beach. It is also an open-water Spectacular 4th of July Celebration 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 • AUGUST: Arts Council Street Fair, hoist fishing boats into and out of the water. On the dock they set the boats down on Classic Car Show custom-made dollies (trailers) parked in rows. • DECEMBER: Christmas opening of Because there is no dangerous bar to cross, ocean sport fishermen enjoy more fishhistoric Hughes House, Cape Blanco able days per year, and good fishing can be found just a few minutes from the dock. The MORE INFO: PortOrfordJubilee.com; Orford and Blanco reefs offer excellent bottom fishing. These waters are also popular VisitTheOregonCoast.com; among divers, and kayaking and windsurfing have become increasingly popular there as PortOrfordArtsCouncil.org 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 Park, Battle Rock Wayside 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-mi. course that runs along the ocean and along the wild and scenic Elk River in the Rogue RiverSiskiyou National Forest. MORE INFO: EnjoyPortOrford.com; OregonStateParks.org

Port Orford Heads State Park & Battle Rock Wayside Park

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 and 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 lives to protect sailors in distress. Today the barracks/office building is on the National Register of Historic Places and has become a museum (open Wednesday–Monday, 10am to 3:30pm; admission is free). Four other historic buildings also remain on this site. There is a large resident blacktail deer population as well. 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, 541-332-6774 ext. 0, OregonStateParks.org; Battle Rock Visitor Center, 541-332-4106, PortOrford.org/visitorcenter.html

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Rising majestically from the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean about 6 mi. 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. It also has some of the warmest weather on the Oregon coast. 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 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

INLAND CORRIDOR ~ Cave Junction, Oregon

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oving north and east into Oregon along Hwy 199, you’ll encounter the town of Cave Junction, located in the heart of the Hwy 199 corridor. It sits in the basin of the Illinois River Valley and its tributaries, nestled among the Siskiyou Mountains in the Klamath Range. Scenic Cave Junction is a center for tourism, wine, retirement and small businesses. There are many shops and other amenities.

Oregon Caves National Monument

Above ground, the Oregon Caves National Monument appears much like many other outdoor areas in Southern Oregon, with delightful scenery and enticing trails meandering through beautiful forestland. Below the earth’s surface, however, lies the vast system of caverns and caves that gives the national monument its name, and attracts thousands of visitors every year. These beautiful marble passages and chambers mystify visitors. You can 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. Be aware that the cave tours are somewhat strenuous, and require stooping and twisting, and being in good physical condition. To ensure the safety of the entire group, all visitors are asked to demonstrate the physical ability to navigate the cave tour route by crouching down to a height of 45" and taking several steps. Also dress warmly, and wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. See the park website for more important information before you go. Tours of the caves are operated on a seasonal basis from late March through early November. However, the Oregon Caves National Monument is open year-round for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and snowshoeing. WHERE: Oregon Caves Visitor Center, 19000 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction; Oregon Caves National Monument, 20 mi. east of Cave Junction on Hwy 46. MORE INFO: 541-592-2100, www.nps.gov/orca

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Escape the hustle of modern life with a stay at Grayback Campground. Located on Hwy 46 (Caves Hwy), just 8 mi. northwest of Oregon Caves National Monument, Grayback offers 39 campsites for tents 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 1-mi. 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 took place. 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 ft. WHERE: 12 mi. east of Cave Junction on Hwy 46 MORE INFO: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Ranger District, 541-592-4000 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Events & Festivals • ONGOING: Free Concerts in the Park, Jubilee Park, Fridays, June-August, 541-592-3326 • JUNE: 5K Moon Tree Run, RunSignUp.com/Race/OR/ CaveJunction/MoonTreeRun; Hathkapasuta River Celebration, 541-291-8860; Hope Mountain Barter Faire, HopeMountainBarterFaire. org; Lions Club Car Show, 541-592-9243; Siskiyou Folk & Bluegrass Festival, SiskiyouBluegrassFestival.com • SEPTEMBER: Lions Club Labor Day Festival & Parade, 541-5929243 • OCTOBER: Artoberfest in Kerby, SouthernOregonGuild. org

LOCATION: On Hwy 199 about 13 mi. north of the California state line GPS COORDINATES: 42° 9' 46.4076" N 123° 38' 53.2428" W POPULATION: 1,971 ELEVATION: 1342 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 58.7 in. VISITOR CENTER: Illinois Valley Visitors Center 201 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523, 541-592-4076 LIBRARY: Illinois Valley Branch Library 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, OR 97523, 541-592-4778

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• Explore Oregon Caves National Monument • Hike, fish, raft, swim, camp or hunt on public lands, Info: Forest Service Ranger Station, 541-592-4000 • Illinois Valley Golf Course, north edge of Cave Junction • Bigelow Lakes, 15 mi. east of Cave Junction • The Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside, 5 mi. south of Cave Junction on Hwy 199 • Illinois River Forks State Park, 800-551-6949 • Grayback Interpretive Area • Kalmiopsis Wilderness at Babyfoot Lake • Siskiyou Smokejumper Base 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, IVChamberOfCommerce.com 101Things.com • Southern Oregon

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55 Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise

Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise is not your average bed and breakfast. Guests actually stay in one of four unique treehouses. 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. If you experience Breakfast you know it is prepared with Love, using fresh, organic fruit and wholesome products, most locally grown. There is plenty of parking for special events. Guest accommodations include gas barbecue grill, disc golf course, volleyball, horse shoes and other yard games, 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. Mention this publication and receive a free t-shirt with a regular booking. WHERE: 3305 Dick George Rd., Cave Junction MORE INFO: 541-592-4751,

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 re-created 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. Eight Dollar Mountain, photo by Rick Obst WHERE: 27919 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction MORE INFO: 541-592-2957, GreatCatsWorldPark.com

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If you want to view some eye-catching plants specific to Oregon that botanists have had their sights set on since the 1800’s, visit 8 Dollar Mountain. There you will find a 2,867 acre botanical area perfect for the wandering mind. Much of the marvelous blooming of the Darlingtonia fen (known as a serpentine classic, a carnivorous variety) happens in the month of April through July. The mountainous space of Eight Dollar Mountain isn’t abundant with trails, so you could catch a few burrs in your Illinois River Forks State Park, photo by Lester Hoyle socks as you wade through the foliage. If you prefer to see nature from the perspective of trails and boardwalks, take Forest Road 4201 to the west. There you will find the Darlingtonia wetlands, with a wheel-chair accessible board-walk trail! Along the way, there will be many turnouts and a few parking areas equipped with picnic tables to have a snack at. You’ll also find a restroom and pathways that lead to the river below. The drive along Eight Dollar Mountain Road (forest road If you need a break from driving, or just 4201) goes as far as 11 miles with a bit of a thrill as you navigate the steep and windy pavesome respite from the daily grind, check ment. The drive itself is not for the faint of heart, as it out one of the delightful picnic areas here will feel much like you are on the edge of a mountain where the east and west forks of the Illinois with a long drop below. However, it is worth riding out River meet. Stretch your legs and enjoy the ap ey to see what Eight Dollar Mountain and the serpentine scenery. Keep your eyes peeled and explore plants have to offer! the unique geological features, rare plants WHERE: Turn onto Gold Canyon Road from 1 Great Cats World Park and beautiful animals that live in this park. Highway 199 between Cave Junction and Selma. There are many fantastic fishing holes and MORE INFO: www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue2 Vertical Horizons spots along the banks of both branches of siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=82875&actid= Treehouse Paradise the river to fish from. Or if you prefer, you can strap on your binoculars and watch J O inhabit S E P Hthe I Nforest E the wonderful birds that and river’s edge. ThereCisO a short walking UNTY To Medford, To Roseburg, trail near the picnic area and a 9 hole Disc Ashland Golf Course. You’ll need to bring your own Eugene drinking water, but there are restrooms with GRANTS PASS vault toilets. The park is open year-round for Siskiyou Rogue River day use. There is no fee. National Forest C U R R Y WHERE: 1 mi. south of Cave Junction, just 99 WILDERVILLE off Hwy the frontage road to the C O U199. N TFollow Y S O U TH park entrance. SIDE RD MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, WONDER OregonStateParks.org/park_103.php MURPHY 199

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The Kerbyville Museum was originally founded as a host site for visitors to the nearby historic Naucke House, built in the 1880s, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum houses a display of pioneer and late 19th-century items including furniture, clothing and household items. It is built on the site of the old general store next to it, and includes exhibits on Native Americans, mining, logging and pioneers, as well as some more recent history. Schoolchildren who take field trips to the Kerbyville Museum and History Center 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 can pan for gold right in the front yard. Call ahead before visiting; hours vary according to the availability of volunteers, but in general the Museum is open daily except Wednesdays (closed) from 11am to 3pm, April 1 through October 31. WHERE: 24195 Redwood Hwy 199, Kerby MORE INFO: 541-592-5252, visit them on Facebook

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Selma LOCATION: On Hwy 199 about 21 mi. north of the California state line GPS COORDINATES: 42° 16' 45.5556" N 123° 36' 57.978" W POPULATION: 643 ELEVATION: 1,325 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 46.9 in.

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elma is the gateway to Southern Oregon’s wild and scenic Illinois River and the vast Kalmiopsis Wilderness, which stretches 60 mi. westward through the mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The town businesses and services are located along a half mile stretch on both sides of Redwood Hwy 199, in a rustic setting surrounded by trees and mountains.

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• Hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, camping • Kerby Peak Trail • Whitewater rafting on the federally designated Wild and Scenic Illinois River • Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area south of Selma off of Hwy 199. The 19-mi. gravel road leading up the mountain delivers spectacular panoramas of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and allows access to several trailheads. The area is noted for its rare wildflowers.

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Ashland Chamber of Commerce 110 E. Main St., Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-3486 AshlandChamber.com

Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce

703 Chetco Ave. Brookings, OR 97415 541-469-3181 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 DelNorte.org

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Chambers of Commerce Eagle Point & The Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1539, Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-944-6925 EaglePointChamber.org

Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce

29692 Ellensburg Ave., Ste. 105 Gold Beach, OR 97444 541-247-0923 GoldBeachChamber.com

Grants Pass/Josephine County Chamber of Commerce 1995 N.W. Vine St. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-476-7717 GrantsPassChamber.org

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

Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce

201 Caves Hwy, PO Box 312 Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-3326

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

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

Klamath Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 476 Klamath, CA 95548 800-200-2335 • Klamath.org

Medford/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 998 Phoenix, OR 97535 541-535-6956 Facebook.com/PhoenixOregonChamber

Rogue River Chamber of Commerce

8898 Rogue River Hwy (exit 48, I-5) Rogue River, OR 97537 541-582-0242 RogueRiverChamber.com

Talent Chamber of Commerce 206 E. Main St., Talent, OR 97540 541-535-3837 • talentchamber.org

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INLAND CORRIDOR • Grants Pass

Grants Pass

photo by Abigail Welch

LOCATION: Near I-5 on Hwy 199 about 42 mi. north of the California state line GPS COORDINATES: 42° 26' 20.4252" N 123° 19' 42.2148" W POPULATION: 37,579 ELEVATION: 960 ft.

Events & Festivals • ONGOING: First Friday Live (Art, Music, Food); Saturday Grower’s Market • MAY: Boatnik event with fireworks, parades, boat races and carnival rides; Wine Stroll • MAY—JUNE: Balloon & Kite Festival • JUNE—AUGUST: Concerts in Riverside Park • JULY: 4th of July Celebration; Back to the Fifties Car Show • AUGUST: Josephine County Fair • OCTOBER: Safe Halloween Downtown • NOVEMBER—DECEMBER: Rogue Winterfest • DECEMBER: Christmas in Grants Pass

RAINFALL: Annual 30.3 in. VISITOR CENTER: • Travel Grants Pass, 198 S.W. 6th St., Grants Pass, OR 97526, 541-476-7574 • Grants Pass Visitors Bureau, 1995 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, OR 97526, 541-476-5510 LIBRARY: Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, OR 97526, 541-4760571

rants Pass is situated on the beautiful 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 their two Visitor Centers: Downtown Welcome Center, 198 S.W. 6th St., 541-476-7574, and Grants Pass Visitors Bureau, 1995 Vine St., 541-476-5510. Growers’ Market, VisitGrantsPass.org

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Grants Pass Community Market

Visiting a local community market like the Grants Pass Growers’ Market is a great way to get to know the area. It is your opportunity to meet local farmers, artists and craftspeople while at the same time mingling with local residents. From A to Z, enjoy locally produced fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, jewelry, furniture, arts and crafts. Tickle your taste buds with vendor samples or feed your inner hungry bear with wood-fired pizza, authentic tamales, fresh (made at market) donuts, cupcakes or artisan baked breads and goodies. Spicy and savory patrons can dip into unique salsas and award winning mustards. Shopping at Growers’ Market is a memorable experience with a sense of place, tradition and identity. Come home with a product or gift that reflects the quality associated with small-scale handcrafts and reminiscent of ages gone by. Talking to the people that actually produce the products at the Grants Pass Growers’ Market is the hallmark of the market, “We make what we sell.” Authenticity is on display every Saturday in Grants Pass and is a truly unique shopping experience. WHERE: SUMMER SEASON is every Saturday from March 20 through November 20, 9am to 1pm, 4th & F Streets. behind the downtown Post Office. Be there early for best selection. WINTER SEASON Growers’ Market is thrilled to announce our forth year at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, from November until mid-March every Saturday 9am to 1pm. OPEN FOR HOLIDAY WEEKENDS THIS YEAR, TOO! MORE INFO: 541-816-1144, GrowersMarket.org, marketmanager@growersmarket.org 101Things.com

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229 SW G Street, Grants Pass 541-479-3290, Tues– Sat 10 –5

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Grants Pass Museum of Art

From the local to the international, Grants Pass Museum of Art provides impressive exhibitions of fine art for your enjoyment. Exhibitions change every six to eight weeks. A variety of media is represented, including sculpture, art quilts, paintings and drawings. The Museum hosts several art events every including Art in the Garden which is a great tour of gardens filled with art to purchase that occurs early in June. Art classes are taught for both kids and adults and figure drawing sessions are available on a regular basis. There are even monthly concerts highlighting musicians from all over the world. Gallery One, featuring the art of 65 local artists, is on the street level. The Museum is upstairs (elevator available). The museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and the first Friday of each month until 8pm. Admission is free. WHERE: 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass MORE INFO: 541-479-3290, GPMuseum.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio

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 is then 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 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 demonstraGlassForge.com tions 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 S.W. G St., Grants Pass MORE INFO: 541-955-0815, GlassForge.com

Indian Mary County Park Playground

Indian Mary County Park

Located on the Rogue River only a mile from Oregon’s famous Hellgate Canyon, Indian Mary Park is the crown jewel of the Josephine County park system. The setting is gorgeous, the amenities are surprisingly lavish, and it’s “away from it all,” yet only 16 miles from Grants Pass. Camping is available, but the campgrounds fill up early, so be sure to make your reservations well in advance, especially during the summer. Camping facilities include full and partial hookups, tent sites, furnished yurts with electricity and heat that sleep five, and a group site that accommodates up to 12 people. You’ll also find running water, toilets, and showers. Like to raft or fish? There’s a boat ramp at Indian Mary Park where you can put in. The rafting on the Rogue is world-famous, but the fishing at Indian Mary Park is pretty phenomenal too, with salmon, steelhead and trout well-represented. There are picnic areas throughout the park with water, electricity and barbecues where you can enjoy your catch afterwards. The park is named after an Umpqua native woman named Mary Peters, who was called “Indian Mary.” She operated a ferry across the river in the late 1800s. In 1855 her father, called Umpqua Joe, warned local settlers of an impending attack by hostile natives, averting a massacre. As a consequence, the Peters family was not relocated to the coast after the Rogue River War. In 1958 their homestead was incorporated into Josephine County and became Indian Mary Park. WHERE: 7100 Galice Rd., Merlin (16 mi. northwest of Grants Pass) MORE INFO: 541-474-5285, co.josephine.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1878; for reservations, Camplife.com/campground/Indian+Mary

gallery & studio Watch us create handmade glass using traditional techniques practiced for over 2000 years

Make your own ornament! D E M O N S T R AT I O N S

501 SW G Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526

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Grants Pass

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The guidebooks call the trail that leads to Rainie Falls a moderate hike, but if you’re in decent shape, odds are you’ll find it 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 mi. 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 Road north from Merlin for 22 mi. to Graves Creek Bridge. The trailhead is on the west side of the bridge. (WARNING: don’t park right next to the rock wall — falling rocks may land on your car!) If you’d rather take it easy, you can drive across Graves Creek Bridge and head west (turn left) along Mt. Reuben Road BLM 34-8-1) for 1.3 mi. to the Rainie Falls Overlook. It will be on your left. MORE INFO: Grants Pass Inter-Agency Office, 541-471-6500

Rainie Falls Trail, TravelOregon.com

courtesy of Oregon Grants Pass Visitor Center

Grants Pass to Merlin, to Gold Beach Scenic Drive

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 ft. 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 closed 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 prepared to stop for picture-taking; the photo opportunities are numerous and incredible. It is about 87 mi. 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 Road to Galice Creek Road. Here you can take a stunning but little known side trip by continuing north on the Merlin/Galice Road for 8 more mi. of magnificent river and canyon views to Grave Creek Bridge and then doubling back, or you can turn west at the juncture onto Galice Creek Road and continue your journey to the coast. After about 2 mi. Galice Creek Road becomes BLM Road 34-8-36. Follow it another 10 mi. to Bear Camp Road (NF-23) and continue along NF-23 for about 24.5 mi. to Agness Road (NF-33). Follow Agness Road about 19 mi. until it runs into Jerrys Flat Road, and follow it for the final 10 mi. into Gold Beach. MORE INFO: For road conditions call Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Ranger District, Grants Pass, at 541-471-6500.

VValley of the Rogue State Park

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 mi. 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 land 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 mi. south of Grants Pass off exit 45B on I-5. MORE INFO: 800-551-6949, 541-582-3128, OregonStateParks.org/park_109.php

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The Lodge at Riverside Oversized Rooms & Suites, Evening Wine Reception Seasonal Pool

541-955-0600 955 SE 7th Street

Close to Hellgate Jetboat Excursions, Downtown Shopping, and Applegate Valley Wineries

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Pet Friendly Rooms Private Balconies Fireplace Rooms Seasonal Pool

541-476-6873 986 SW 6th Street

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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 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. WildlifeImages.org 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. Self guided tours are available, but require advance booking. WHERE: Approximately 12 mi. west of downtown Grants Pass and 3.5 mi. from Merlin, at 11845 Lower River Rd., Grants Pass. MORE INFO: 541-476-0222, WildlifeImages.org Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Nothing brings a quick end to a beach trip like a call or text gone bad.

Using your phone while driving distracts you from your most important focus: the road. Remember police in Oregon can pull you over if they see you handling an electronic device, costing you hundreds of dollars. And a crash would cost you much worse. So keep your mind alert, your hands on the wheel and your eyes off the screen…and have a nice day.

Drive Safely. The Way to Go. Transportation Safety – ODOT

VOID DISTR CTIONS Whenever you’re driving, keep an eye out for orange. It’s your cue to pay extra attention and avoid distractions like using your cell phone. Anything that takes your eyes off the road means even more danger in work zones because of unexpected traffic changes, uneven pavement and huge machinery. So wherever you’re headed, look for orange and pay attention. The life you save could be your own.

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OTHER SAFE DRIVING TIPS • Follow posted speed limits. • Always drive sober. • Stay alert – don’t drive drowsy. • Buckle everyone on every trip. • Secure kids in a child safety seat or booster until they’re at least 4´9˝. • Share the road – watch for people on motorcycles, on bikes and on foot.

Plan a safe trip and learn about work zone locations at www.tripcheck.com, or by calling 511.

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INLAND CORRIDOR • Gold Hill, Oregon

Events & Festivals • JUNE: Gold Dust Day, parade, antique car show, children’s activities, music & more, Gold Hill • JULY: National Rooster Crowing Contest, weekend festivities, crowing contest, parade and car show, Rogue River • SEPTEMBER: Ride the Rogue, a bicycle ride to raise funds for the Rogue River Recreational Corridor & Greenway Project, Rogue River

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LOCATION: On I-5 about 18 mi. east of Grants Pass GPS COORDINATES: 42° 25' 54.4404" N 123° 3' 2.1708" W POPULATION: 1,284 ELEVATION: 1,093 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 22.5 in. LIBRARY: Gold Hill Library 202 Dardanelles St. Gold Hill, OR 97525 OLD ILL 541-855-1994

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Most of us are fairly comfortable with the way the world works. The basic rules of physics aren’t thought about so much as they just are. Then one day you stop by the Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery and suddenly your whole worldview is thrown askew. A friendly tour guide will lead you through the area on a 200 yard walking tour. You will be presented with history, evidence and theories as to the cause of the Vortex. All the while the phenomena affect your size and your perception. OregonVortex.com Watch as the broom balances on end and people change in size along level platforms. The area of the Vortex is an anomaly that must be seen to be believed. The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery is one of Oregon’s most famous tourist attractions. It has been astounding the public for over 80 years. The Vortex invites you too to come and explore the mystery. Use your own levels, plumb and golf balls to double check the demonstrations. Bring your camera and take pictures of the change and measure the difference in the photos. Then decide for yourself if it is nothing more than a carefully built man made illusion or in fact something far more inexplicable. 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 ®

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Southern Oregonʼs top cultural and historical attraction located under the Table Rocks monuments.

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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 most THRILLING ZIPLINE in the Pacific Northwest? They’ve even received the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award, which only goes to winners of at least five Certificate of Excellence Awards. Your adventure begins, after you’ve been geared up in your five-point harness, 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 treetops, for example, Crater Lake Rim, Mt. McLaughlin, Mt. Thielson and the Table Rocks, RVZipLine.com you will take your fifth and final ZIP on the most THRILLING ZIPLINE in the Pacific Northwest. Finish the tour with reflections in their miniature Gold Mining Town. It’s a great place for one last photo opportunity before you reluctantly head back to reality via their 4×4 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 in the Summer season and fills up fast! MORE INFO: Reservations required, 541-821-9476 | RVZipLine.com WHERE: Regular zip tour shuttle location - 9450 Old Stage Rd., Central Point (google map) – take I-5, Gold Hill-Exit 40, meet at the Laurel Hill Golf Course parking lot

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Rogue Jet Boat Adventures

Rogue Jet Boat Adventures, Oregon’s top cultural and historical attraction, provides thrilling and unmatched jet boating under the Iconic Table Rock Monuments in Central Point, Oregon. Narrow and shallow sections of the Upper Rogue River, in combination with celebrity retreats, spectacular homes, wineries and thrilling maneuvers, has placed Rogue Jet Boat Adventures on the top of any thrill seekers list of “must do” activities in Southern Oregon. Combine all this with our private, river access only Discovery Park under Lower Table Rock, that includes a 40-acre lake, paddle boarding, canoes, pedal boats, fishing and live entertainment, and you have a one of a kind retreat just minutes from the other tourist attractions Jackson County has to offer! Pick from four different adventures including our signature Rogue Discovery Tour, the Discovery Park Lake Adventure, Live Concerts at the Rocks, or Guided Fishing on the famous Rogue River. Rogue Jet Boat Adventures captures the essence of memory making experiences for the visitors and residents of Jackson County. Call now for an unforgettable experience of a life time. We’ll see you on the river! MORE INFO: MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS for this exclusive trip, call 855-JET-TRIP, or book online at RogueJetAdventures.com

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Lillie Belle Farm’s Fine Chocolates

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 organically cultivated raspberry, marionberry and strawberry plants. The first truffles and bonbons 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 16 years and his confections have garnered numerous awards and been heralded in the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street 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

Upper & Lower Table Rocks

About 12 mi. slightly north of east from Gold Hill, and maybe 7 mi. north of Central Point, stand 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 climax 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 2-mi. trail to the top of the horseshoe-shaped Lower Table Rock is a hiker’s 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 I-5, take exit 33 at Central Point. Head east on East Pine Street for 1 mi. Turn north (left) on Table Rock Road. Drive 5.3 mi. to Modoc Road for Upper Table Rock; drive 8 mi. to Wheeler Road for Lower Table Rock. MORE INFO: 541-618-2200, BLM.gov/or/resources/recreation/tablerock

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Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop

Do you love cheese? There is a great spot in Southern Oregon where you can taste and buy some of the best organic, 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 has been dedicated to making cheese for 86 years and has won numerous awards for their organic, palate-pleasing creations, including ribbons for their Oregon Blue Cheese. You can watch the cheese being made through a viewing window, then taste these handcrafted 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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INLAND CORRIDOR ~ Hwy 62 ~ Eagle Point

Eagle Point

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n the early 1850s, before it was even a town, Eagle Point was a center of agricultural production for much of the Rogue Valley. By 1872 it had acquired a post office, a grist mill, and its name, after a nearby rocky cliff where eagles nested. The mill became the economic hub of the area, and roads leading to it were lined with wagons loaded with grain waiting to be ground into flour. With the arrival of the railroad in the early 1900s, Eagle Point’s commercial district was established and included hotels, a livery stable, a blacksmith shop, and various saloons and dance halls. Fast forward to today, and Eagle Point remains surrounded by lush fields of cattle and horse ranches and farms. Its population continues to grow, but the city retains its small town flavor. Eagle Point residents have gone to great lengths to preserve their history. The grist mill, located on Butte Creek, was placed on the National Register for Historic Buildings in 1976, and had been a popular tourist attraction. It was destroyed by fire early Christmas morning in 2015, but the town rallied and the mill has been almost completely rebuilt; it will reopen by Christmas of 2019. A covered bridge built in 1922 was relocated from Antelope Creek to Little Butte Creek in 1987, and is used today by school children, and the old Long Mountain Schoolhouse, built in 1925, has become the Eagle Point Historical Museum. The town is also home to a nationally recognized golf course and the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Eagle Point is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Lakes.” Within an hour’s drive you’ll find Crater Lake, Lost Creek Lake, Diamond Lake, Willow Lake, Fish Lake, Lake of the Woods, Fourmile Lake and Upper Klamath Lake. Within the area circumscribed by those lakes lies the gorgeous Rogue River and its tributaries, and recreational activities that include phenomenal hiking, boating, rafting, waterfall exploring and fishing. MORE INFO: 541-944-6925, EaglePointChamber.org

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Welcome to the Oregon Bee Store, your Southern Oregon headquarters for everything bees and pollinators! The Curtis family has been keeping bees for 5 generations, and Mike and Angelika have been selling honey to the local Eagle Point Community since 1966. We offer local raw honey, beeswax candles made right here on the farm, U-Pick strawberries (May through November) and other seasonal produce grown here without the use of sprays and chemicals. Come see the bees in action in the Community Pollinator Garden and spend a little time relaxing with the flowers and enjoy a beautiful view of Mount McLaughlin. Most activity in the Pollinator Garden is from April to October. Browse their selection of handmade and gift items, and learn about keeping bees yourself. Oregon Bee Store sells everything you need to get started, including the bees. Education comes free at the Bee Store! The owners are beekeepers and will do everything they can to get you started successfully on your beekeeping journey. Oregon Bee Store welcome groups with advance notice and proper health precautions, and impromptu fields trips and tours are available (time allowing). Kids love the Bee Store! We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-6, March 1- December 23. WHERE: 14356 Hwy. 62, Eagle Point, OR 97524 MORE INFO: 541-826-7621, oregonbeestore.com

• Eagle Point Golf Course • Fishing, hiking, biking, camping • Eagle Point Museum • Numerous parks, miles of walking paths • Harnish Wayside Park & Visitor Center • Scenic drives, covered bridges

Events & Festivals • APRIL: Easter Egg Hunt • MAY: Memorial Day Parade, Avenue of Flags, Vintage Faire, Wood House Farm Festival • JULY: 4th of July parade/fireworks, Avenue of Flags • AUGUST: Annual Street Dance • OCTOBER: Harvest Festival, Halloween Open House (Wood House) • NOVEMBER: Veteran’s Day ceremony/ parade, Avenue of Flags • DECEMBER: Old Fashioned Christmas (Wood House) MORE INFO: 541-826-4212, CityOfEaglePoint.org; 541-944-6925, EaglePointChamber.org

Butte Creek Mill Antique Gallery

Adjacent to the Butte Creek Mill & Country Store in Eagle Point, which burned down in 2015 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 throughout the Northwest specializing in collecting the unusual, including an 8-ft. 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-ft. bean counter came from an old store on S.E. Hawthorne Boulevard, and oak cabinets came from a northeast Portland pharmacy. Stop by and stretch your legs along the creek, or explore the Antique Store as if it were a museum, which in a way it is. The Antique Store is open 9am to 5pm daily and is closed on all major holidays. WHERE: 402 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point 101Things.com • Southern Oregon 55

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Eagle Point National Veterans Cemetery

Visiting a national cemetery affords an opportunity to walk among headstones that chronicle American history, a chance 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 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 136 national cemeteries in all. Eagle Point National Cemetery is one of three National Cemeteries in the state of Oregon. Open daily from sunrise to sunset for visitation. WHERE: 2763 Riley Rd., Eagle Point MORE INFO: 541-826-2511, Cem.VA.gov/cems/nchp/eaglepoint.asp courtesy of Eagle Point National Veterans Cemetery

Scenic Route from Eagle Point to Mt. McLoughlin

First-time visitors to Medford and Eagle Point inevitably want to know the name of the cone-shaped mountain that dominates the skyline there so strikingly. It’s Mt. McLoughlin, a volcanic peak in the Cascade Range that rises to an elevation of 9,499 ft. It has a hiking trail leading to the summit, but for the less strenuously inclined there’s an enjoyable alternative, an easy drive of less than an hour to Willow Lake at its foot. En route is the delightful Butte Falls Waterfall, scarcely half a mile out of the way, that offers memorable views of multiple side-byside cascades. If you want a closer look at the mountain, from Willow Lake it’s not much further to the Mt. McLoughlin Trailhead. The hike is considered difficult, but the consensus seems to be that it’s fairly easy until the final push to the top. The view from the summit is amazing — on a clear day you can see Crater Lake, Mt. Shasta, Lassen Peak and the Rogue Valley from the summit. WHERE: Eagle Point to Butte Falls – From Eagle Point take Hwy 62 north about 4 mi. to Butte Falls Road, turn right, and go about 15.5 mi. to the town of Butte Falls. Just as you enter town take the first left, Falls Road, for about .6 mi. to the parking area next to Butte Falls Waterfall. Butte Falls to Willow Lake – Heading east from the town of Butte Falls, the road changes name to Butte Falls-Fish Lake Road. Follow it for 7.7 mi. to Willow Lake Road, bear right and continue 1.4 mi. to Willow Lake County Park. Willow Lake to Mt. McLoughlin Trailhead – From Willow Lake head back up Willow Lake Road to Butte Falls-Fish Lake Road, turn right and go 10.8 mi. to Hwy 140. Turn left onto it and go 3.9 mi. to FS (Forest Service) Road 3650, then turn left. It’s only another 2.8 mi. to the trailhead. Please note that FS Road 3650 is gravel, and a high clearance vehicle is recommended. Parking at the trailhead is $5/day. The trail is open from late June through the end of September. MORE INFO: Butte Falls – Rogue River National Forest, Butte Falls Ranger District, 541-8652700, Willow Lake – Jackson County Parks, 541-774-8183, Mt. McLoughlin Trailhead – Fremont-Winema National Forest, Klamath Ranger District, 541-885-3400, 541-883-6714 Mt. McLoughlin and Willow Lake, JacksonCountyOR.org

Willow Lake

If you look at enough descriptions of Willow Lake, you’ll find the word “escape” popping up again and again. It seems that Willow Lake is the perfect place to escape to, no matter what it is that you’d like to get away from. It is tranquil, picturesque, off the beaten path, and for the ardent lover of the outdoors, a whole lot of fun. Nestled at the foot of Mt. McLoughlin, the outside world seems like another planet from Willow Lake. There is hiking, swimming, boating, camping and excellent fishing. For those with more sedate tastes, there are cabins to accommodate an overnight stay, and plenty of opportunities to relax and take it easy. There are glamping yurts, tent sites, and RV hookups, as well as picnic tables, barbecue pits and hot showers. There really is something for everyone here. Well, almost everyone. (Sorry, no bowling alleys or petting zoos.) On the other hand, Willow Lake County Park is ideal for vacations, family reunions, romantic honeymoons, business retreats, and going fishing with your buddies. Cabins and Yurt at Willow Lake, Cabins and yurts and group campsites require JacksonCountyParks.com advance reservations, which can be made by phone or online. One of the yurts is ADA accessible, as are parking and the restroom by the boat ramp. Cabins are available year-round, while yurts and campsites are seasonal. There is a $4 day use fee per vehicle. WHERE: About 30 miles east of Eagle Point via Butte Falls Highway and Fish Lake Road. MORE INFO: Jackson County Parks, 541-774-8183, JacksonCountyOR.org/parks/Camping/Willow-Lake

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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 mi. 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 Hwy 140, about 5 mi. east of White City. MORE INFO: 541-774-8183

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Welcome to the Neighborhood Eagle Point Golf Resort

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 recreation venues.

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

Activities: Avenue of the Flags

• 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. • Golf Course Lodging, B&Bs and RV Spaces • Numerous parks with a variety of amenities • One of the best July 4th events in the region • Check our website for monthly events

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

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Shady Cove

Activities in the A rea • Salmon fishing on the Rogue River May through July • Whitewater rafting, boating and excellent wildlife-watching all along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway • Waterfalls and great hiking trails are a short drive up the highway. Bring the bikes or take a hike in the springtime through fields of vibrant wildflowers. • Crater Lake National Park is only a 45 minute scenic drive away. In the winter months snowmobile parks offer breathtaking excitement and heartpounding thrills.

Events & Festivals • MAY: Wildflower Show • JUNE—SEPTEMBER: Music in the Park • AUGUST: Romancing the West • SEPTEMBER: Music in the Mountains Location: Along Hwy 62, 20 mi. from I-5 Medford GPS coordinates: 42° 36' 54.1404" N 122° 48' 42.6708" W Population: 3,077 Elevation: 1,394 ft. Rainfall: Annual 26.7 in. Library: 22477 Hwy 62 • Shady Cove, OR 97539 • 541-878-2270

Along the Rogue River in Shady Cove, photos by Mackenzie Kincaid

t an elevation of 1,394 ft., Shady Cove, the “Jewel of the Upper Rogue,” is a gem 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 on the Rogue, Shady Cove is a great town to explore. In 1940 Ginger Rogers bought a ranch on Hwy 62, 3 mi. 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. No matter what the season, there is something to do in this little haven for outdoor activities, and its friendly businesses cater to your needs. The city of Shady Cove has every service you could want to enhance your vacation experience. Lodging includes a riverside motel, camping, RV parks and cabins. There are also delicious dining opportunities in and around Shady Cove, and to top things off, shopping and browsing are a must at Shady Cove’s unique shops.

Trail Creek Tavern Museum

Depending on who you talk to, the old Trail Creek Tavern was the embodiment of a Wild West saloon, replete 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 photo by Russell Underwood 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 10am to 4pm, Thursday through Sunday, with shortened winter hours (call ahead). Also open by appointment. WHERE: 144 Old Hwy 62, Trail MORE INFO: 541-878-2835

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81 Parks Near Shady Cove

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 selfguided 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 plenty of opportunities to get out on the water. The 10-mi. lake is perfect for fishing, waterskiing and boating. Over 11 mi. of paved hiking trails and bike paths wind their way through forestland thick with large conifer trees, yearround 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

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Whether you are headed to Crater Lake National Park or looking for a rafting or fishing adventure, Shady Cove is a great town to explore. No matter what season it is, there is something to do in this little haven for outdoor activities. Nestled comfortably in the Upper Rogue region, this beautiful community is surrounded by everything that makes Oregon magnificent. You can take a rafting trip on the Rogue River or plan a fishing trip for steelhead and salmon. The community celebrates several summer fishing derby events, mainly in June. In the winter months, you’re just a short ride away from nearby snowmobile parks that offer breathtaking excitement and heart-pounding thrills. Bring the bikes or take a hike in the spring through fields of vibrant wildflowers. Flower enthusiasts will enjoy the Annual Wildflower Show and Daffodil Daze. Shady Cove is the nearest town to Crater Lake National Park, making it the perfect base camp location exploring the many nearby activities and site. WHERE: About 20 miles off Interstate 5 on Highway 62 MORE INFO: ShadyCove.org, 541-878-2225

Mill Creek Drive Scenic Waterfalls

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 Drive and follow it through the town of Prospect to the Mill Creek Falls Trailhead, about 1.5 mi. 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 Dr. and go for .75 mi. 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 mi. 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. Below: Pearsoney Falls, ProspectHotel.com

Barr Creek Falls, photo by Steve Hammons

Lost Creek Lake

If you’re looking for a fun time out on the water, you should definitely check out 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 tubing, 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. When you go 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 population of rainbow/brown trout, coho/kokanee salmon and bass that are stocked regularly by Oregon Fish and Wildlife. In recent years the large and small mouth bass fishery has taken off, and several national bass fishing associations sponsor multiple tournaments at the lake throughout the year. WHERE: 35211 Hwy 62, Trail MORE INFO: 541-560-3646, LostCreekLake.com Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Events & Festivals photos courtesy of Prospect Hotel, ProspectHotel.com

Prospect Store 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am-8pm

Groceries • Deli • ATM Beer & Wine • Liquor Store Lottery • Sporting Goods Hunting & Fishing Licenses Gas Station

• MAY: Mill Creek Memorial Veterans Festival • AUGUST: Prospect Jamboree and Timber Carnival, 541-560-3322 • SEPTEMBER: Music in the Mountains, 541-560-3664

Prospect Historic Hotel

Drop in for a fascinating tour of Crater Lake’s closest historic Bed and Breakfast Inn, motel and dinner house, the Historic Prospect Hotel, a Nationally Registered historic building. Linger a while longer and book a period furnished, Historic B&B room complete with a handmade quilt and private bath. Enjoy a full, made to order gourmet breakfast prior to discovering 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 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 the hotel or go to the website for other events like the High Teas, and holiday activities. The hotel’s Dinner House Restaurant has been written up in Sunset magazine as “the best dinner house between Medford and Crater Lake.” You can’t go wrong with the “Signature Prime Rib” (available every night), the Lemon Dill Roasted Salmon, or the 19-layer, 5-cheese Prospect Lasagna, or any of the other treats. The Dinner House is 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. 541-560-3655 Prospect Hotel is located between national forests and wilderness areas on the banks of Mill Creek. Take a short stroll on the beautifully manicured 5+ acre grounds, and then a gentle walk to the Rogue River and three spectacular waterfalls. The area is ideally situated for 500 Mill Creek Drive hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, birding, boating, hunting adventures, or winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Crater Lake. Find Prospect, Oregon 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 with a Crater Lake’s Closest Historic Bed & Breakfast, local wine or beer. WHERE: 391 Mill Creek Dr., Prospect, just 28 mi. from Crater Lake National Park. Motel and Dinner House... just off Hwy 62 MORE INFO: 541-560-3664, ProspectHotel.com, Facebook.com/ProspectHotel

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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.

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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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Avenue of the Boulders, ProspectHotel.com

86 Avenue of the Boulders

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 Rogue River drops some 75 ft. and creates truly spectacular fluvial 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 Drive. 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 hurled huge, room sized boulders 20-some miles to present-day Prospect. Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Union Creek Resort

Enjoy rustic comfort for an unforgettable experience in a comfortable historic cabin in the Rogue River National Forest. Just 23 mi. 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 mi. away. Conveniently located on Hwy 62, the resort was built in 1922 and 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 quality time 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 on staple groceries, ice, bait, tackle, drinks, snacks, Oregon wines and microbrews. Knowledgeable staff can assist with rentals of mountain bikes, snowshoes, cross country skis, sleds, and fishing poles, fishing and hunting licenses, and snow park passes. WHERE: 56484 Hwy 62, Prospect MORE INFO: 866-560-3565, UnionCreekOregon.com

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UNION CREEK RESORT SINCE 1922

Open Year-Round, including Beckie’s Cafe 23 miles from Crater Lake National Park 56484 Highway 62, Oregon 97536

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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, only to emerge some 200 ft. 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 ft. 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 French-Canadian trappers who originally called it La Riviere aux Coquins after local Indians whom they referred to as coquins, meaning rogues or scoundrels — this due to the less than amicable relations between them. By the middle of the 19th century, English-speaking settlers had changed its name to the Rogue River. 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 1-mi. 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 thunders through a channel of basalt lava as narrow as 10 ft. across in places. It is a breathtaking, awe-inspiring sight. The Rogue River Gorge, located across Hwy 62 from Union Creek Resort, features cascading waterfalls at the head of the gorge and churning waters rushing through ancient lava tubes. The raging waters have carved these tubes into larger caves in and around the Rogue River, some of which you can see and some of which remain unseen beneath the water’s surface. The Rogue Gorge Overlook and Interpretive Site provides a short, easy, paved trail with signs about the geological history of the area, which scientists say dates back 1.25 million years. The Gorge Overlook is also the start of the north entrance to the 3.5-mi. 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 mi. north of Prospect on Hwy 62, on the east border of the Rogue River National Forest. Just across the Natural Bridge, UnionCreekOregon.com highway is the Historic Union Creek Resort.

Rogue River Gorge, 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 summit of Mount Scott, which tops out at more than 8,000 ft. With more than 500 in. 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: About 24 mi. east of Union Creek along Hwy 62. MORE INFO: 541-594-3000, www.nps.gov/crla

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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

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Jacksonville, Oregon

JACKSONVILLE, OR

Jacksonville

photo by Tara Fischer, JacksonvilleOregon.com

he historic town of LOCATION: Approx. 5 mi. west of Medford Jacksonville, situated GPS COORDINATES: amid the rolling foothills 42° 18' 48.4488" N of Oregon’s Siskiyou Mountains, 122° 58' 1.1532" W was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. Strolling down POPULATION: 2,894 its streets, you may feel like you’ve ELEVATION: 1,569 ft. just stepped out of a time machine. RAINFALL: Annual 22.4 in. The town is so well preserved with VISITOR CENTER: saloons and historic buildings that Jacksonville Visitor Information Center you just might expect cowboys to 185 N. Oregon St. Jacksonville, OR 97530 come flying out of swinging saloon 541-899-8118 doors and a gunfight to erupt in the LIBRARY: Jacksonville Library street. But don’t worry — the stately 340 C St., Jacksonville, OR 97530 brick buildings today are home 541-899-1665 to numerous shops and restaurants, and the streets are filled with wandering tourists instead of drunken gunfighters. During the summer months you can explore Jacksonville in style, in a horse-drawn carriage. Or you could enjoy a trolley car ride, 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.

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Built in 1917 by Jason Hartman and his son, this rustic bridge spans the Applegate River. Originally used for mining and logging traffic, it was also used as a rest stop between Jacksonville and the once-prosperous Blue Ledge Copper Mine. In 1956, vehicular traffic across the bridge was ceased due to safety concerns. In 1965, the shingled roof was repaired, and in 1985 and 1989, funds were raised to maintain the bridge for pedestrian traffic. Oregon State features 50 remaining covered bridges. Of the four remaining covered bridges in Jackson County, the McKee Bridge is the tallest, oldest, and longest. The McKee Picnic Ground, a Rogue National Forest facility, is located at the west end of the bridge along the Applegate River. Other covered bridges in Jackson County include Lost Creek, Antelope, Wimer and Grave Creek. WHERE: 9045 McKee Bridge Road. Travel west on Highway 238 through Jacksonville to Ruch. From Ruch head south on Applegate Road for approximately 8.5 miles. MORE INFO: www.southernoregon.com/bridges/mckee.html

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The McKee Covered Bridge was built in 1917 and spans the Applegate River, about 17 mi. south of Jacksonville. The bridge is for pedestrian use only, but the McKee Picnic Ground, a Rogue National Forest facility, is at the west end of the bridge along the river. To get there, drive on Hwy 238 from Jacksonville to Ruch. From Ruch head south on Applegate Road for approximately 8.5 miles. Photo by Tara Fischer, JacksonvilleOregon.com

Activities in the A rea MORE INFO: JacksonvilleOregon.com • Jacksonville Woodlands Trails, over 20 mi. of connecting interpretive and recreational trails surrounding the town’s historic district, JVWoodlands.org • Wine tasting and visiting beautiful vineyards in the area • Music and other performing arts • Guided and self-guided walking tours of Historic Jacksonville • Historic Jacksonville Trolley Tours

Events & Festivals • FEBRUARY: Chinese New Year Celebration, SOCCAChineseNewYear.org • MAY-OCTOBER: Farmers Market, jville.market • JULY: Children’s Festival, 541-774-8678, StorytellingGuild.org • AUGUST: Oregon Wine Experience, 541-789-2576, TheOregonWineExperience.com • SEPTEMBER: Fall Classic Car & Truck Show, RogueValleyCorvettes.com • SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER: Oktoberfest,541-899-1000 • OCTOBER: Haunted Trolley Tours, JacksonvilleOregon.com/haunted-trolley • NOVEMBER–DECEMBER: Jacksonville Victorian Christmas, JacksonvilleOregon.org/victorian-christmas 101Things.com • Southern Oregon

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The Historic Jacksonville Cemetery

Though it might seem an odd place to drop by for a stroll, the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery is one of the area’s most beautiful spots. The hilltop burial ground is shaded by mossy trees and offers a spectacular view of Jacksonville. The cemetery itself has its own appeal. It is filled with gorgeous headstones and monuments, some dating back to the mid-19th century when the cemetery was founded. Many of them have unique and often tragic stories to tell. The setting lends itself to the contemplation of perspectives beyond the mundane. The Historic Jacksonville Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the town’s previous residents, and is home to Jacksonville’s history. A walk through the headstones is like taking a trip through time. Grave markers commemorate the lives and deaths of citizens and soldiers, pioneers and pastors, town fathers and miners. Many of the people who helped to build Jacksonville are buried here, including miner turned photographer Peter Britt (the first person to photograph Crater Lake); William Green T’Vault, who ran the first town paper, The Table Rock Sentinel; and carpenter David Linn, who produced such diverse goods as furniture, mining equipment and baseball bats. Also interred here are members of various local social and civic organizations. WHERE: Find the Jacksonville Cemetery at the edge of town, at the end of E Street. MORE INFO: 541-899-1231 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

Medford, Oregon

Medford

View towards Medford from Table Rocks, photo Carolyn Birch, MedfordRogues.com

Activities in the A rea • 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, TravelMedford.org

Bronze by Oregon sculptor Peter Helzer in Downtown Medford,photo by Mackenzie Kincaid

edford is a prosperous and fastgrowing community. Situated on I-5, Medford lies 25 mi. southeast of Grants Pass and 10 mi. 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 E. 8th St.) One of the town’s most notable landmarks is the Craterian Theater at the Collier Center (see next page). Almost all of the original historic building has been replaced by the modern structure standing in its footprint, and the resulting state-of-the-art theater is now one of southern Oregon’s premier venues for the performing arts. Medford is home to the new as well as the old. 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.

Location: Just off I-5 approx. 27 mi. north of the California state line GPS Coordinates: 42° 19' 35.454" N 122° 52' 32.142" W Population: 81,780 Elevation: 1,383 ft. Rainfall: Annual 18.4 in. Visitor CenterS: • Medford Visitor Information Center Harry & David Country Village 1314 Center Dr., #E, 541-776-4021 • Medford Visitor Information Center Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, 1000 Terminal Loop Pkwy, 541-772-8068 • Medford Visitor and Convention Bureau, TravelMedford.org 101 E. 8th St., Medford OR 97501 542-779-4847, 800-469-6307 Library: Medford Library 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, OR 97501 541-774-8690

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Events & Festivals • APRIL: Pear Blossom Festival & Parade, 541-840-8007, PearBlossomParade.org • MAY: Art in Bloom Festival, 541-621-0239, Art-in-Bloom.com • JUNE: Medford Cruise Classic Car Show, 541-608-8527, MedfordCruise.org • JUNE-AUGUST: Medford Rogues Baseball, 541-973-2883, MedfordRogues.com • NOVEMBER–DECEMBER: Festival of Trees, 541-732-5193 Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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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 a southern Oregon state-of-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. 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 half a century, that stage is now named in her honor. WHERE: 23 S. Central Ave., Medford MORE INFO: 541-779-3000 (Box Office), Craterian.org

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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 Jack’s Playhouse, a 3-story soft play house with a web crawl, brand new toddler only area, 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 newly designed tropical themed Bumper Boat pond with boats that feature water cannons. They offer 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, rvffc.com

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Medford Railroad Park

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 courtesy of City of Medford 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 Medford 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: 799 Berrydale Ave., just off Table Rock Road. The park’s picnic area is open yearround, and the train rides and model railroads 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. See online review websites for tons of 5-star reviews.

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LOCATION: 15 mi. north of the California border, off I-5 GPS COORDINATES: 42° 11' 40.4736" N 122° 42' 34.1172" W POPULATION: 21,117 ELEVATION: 1,951 ft., Mt. Ashland summit 7,533 ft. RAINFALL: Annual 20.4 in. VISITOR CENTER: • Ashland Chamber of Commerce 110 E. Main St., • Ashland, OR 97520 • 541-482-3486 • Visitor Booth on the Plaza, N. Main St. and Winburn Way LIBRARY: Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd., • Ashland, OR 97520 • 541-774-6980

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he lovely town of Ashland 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 Street 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.

MORE INFO: AshlandChamber.com • Contemporary performance art and modern takes on Shakespeare. • Art galleries and museums • Swimming, fishing, and water sports nearby • 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

Events & Festivals MORE INFO: AshlandChamber.com • February–October: OSF Performance Art season, 800-219-8161, SFAshland.org • March: Oregon Chocolate Festival, see article on the next page. • April: Ashland Independent Film Festival, AshlandFilm.org (virtual in April, with events outdoors in June; A Taste of Ashland, 541-951-9442, ATasteOfAshland.com; Rogue Valley Earth Day (a mix of in-person and virtual for 2021), RogueValleyEarthDay.net • May: World Migratory Bird Day in the Rogue Valley, RogueValleyBirdDay.net; Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival, AshlandSpringThaw.com • October: 15th Annual Brews & Boogie, ScienceWorks Museum, 541-482-6767; Ashland Open Studio Tours, AshlandOST.com; Bear Creek Salmon Festival, BearCreekSalmonFestival.net; Children’s Halloween Celebration, AshlandChamber.com • September: Rogue Valley Mini Maker Faire, RogueValley.makerfaire.com • November–December: Ashland Festival of Light, Ashland Chamber.com • December: Ashland Ski and Gear Swap, AshlandSkiSwap.com photo by Michael D. Davis

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Find a breath of fresh air atop Pilot Rock, 5,910 feet above sea level in Ashland. Nestled two miles from Highway 99, off BLM Road 40-2E-33 you’ll see the Pilot Rock Trailhead. The hike itself is 3 miles out and back, with a view of the Southern Oregon Valley. Less than a mile into the hike, you will cross paths with the Pacific Crest Trail. If you have a furry friend, you are welcome to bring it along for the hike as long as your pup stays leashed. At the base of the rock perhaps you could have a snack or, if you’re the climbing type, you might climb up to the top. If you happen to be journeying during February through the end of July, you won’t be able to boulder up the rock summit itself, as it is closed for the peregrine falcons. However, in other months, if you’re feeling adventurous and the weather conditions are dry, you could climb to the top of pilot rock’s basalt surface. Beware of wetter conditions as it could get rather slippery and take a dangerous turn. If you are familiar with the Alameda Fire of 2020, this is a great place to get a full view of the burn scar from the fires that roared through Southern Oregon. WHERE: two miles from Highway 99, off BLM Road 40-2E-33 MORE INFO: alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/pilot-rock-trail

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For a day of fun in the sun, head out to Emigrant Lake. With 1467 acres and 12 mi. of lake frontage, this popular destination offers a boatload 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-ft. 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 6.5 mi. southeast of Ashland, on Hwy 66 MORE INFO: Jackson County Parks Dept., 541-774-8183, JacksonCountyParks.com

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Oregon Chocolate Festival

Every year in early March scores of 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, and a portion of its proceeds go to charity. WHERE: 2525 Ashland St., Ashland MORE INFO: 541-631-2004, OregonChocolateFestival.com 68 Southern Oregon • 101Things.com

Schneider Museum of Art

Part of the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, the Schneider Museum of Art serves both an academic and a community audience, striving to engage the museum-goer through its exhibitions and programs in order to support interdisciplinary study, research, and discourse. It is open to both students and the public yearround, and features a rotating slate of exhibitions focused on historical and contemporary perspectives of art and progressive work by nationally and internationally-recognized artists. There is no entrance fee. The museum’s permanent collection is primarily focused on works on paper from the twentieth century and beyond, and includes artists Mark Tobey, David Siqueiros, Jack McLarty, George Inness, and Alexander Calder. Other works in the collection: lithographs by William Hogarth, Pre-Columbian ceramics from Costa Rica, Native American baskets, and woven artifacts from New Guinea. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm; the museum is closed on Sundays. There is a free tour of the museum every Tuesday at 12:30pm. WHERE: 555 Indiana St., Ashland MORE INFO: 541-552-6245, SMA.SOU.edu Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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Ashland’s Oregon Shakespeare Festival was founded by an enthusiastic young teacher named Angus L. Bowmer, and was officially born on July 2, 1935 with a production of Twelfth Night. Since then the enterprise has grown considerably, and currently employs approximately 500 people. It has also changed direction significantly in recent years. Although it is still named after the Bard of Avon, only a relatively small percentage of its performance art now consists of plays written by him, and even those few, with rare exception, have been reinvented with novel interpretations and, of course, the nontraditional costumes and sets that have become de rigueur for such productions. The 2021 season will run from October-December, and will combine virtual and in-person performances and events, including their first-ever holiday production titled O! Carol. High quality video performances of archived past productions can be accessed through their website. The venue has also grown, from one stage to three (the outdoor Elizabethan Stage and the indoor Angus Bowmer Theatre and Thomas Theatre). The festival itself, originally a 4th of July event, is normally an entire season that runs from February through November, with the outdoor Elizabethan Stage open June through October. WHERE: 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland MORE INFO: Box office, 800-219-8161; OSFAshland.org

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Lithia Park began in 1892 as 8 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 manicured lawns, tennis courts, sand pit volleyball courts, a picnic area and playground. Free concerts 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 self-guided 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, www.ashland.or.us/LithiaHappenings 101Things.com • Southern Oregon 69

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Humboldt County

umboldt County is a haven for travelers and residents alike, featuring 160 mi. 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 mi. 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-mi. 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, and its next door neighbor, Rio Dell. Further north is the sunny inland town of Fortuna, 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 ft. 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 mi. 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. Eureka contains more fine examples of Victorian architecture, particularly in the Old Town section along the city’s waterfront. Old Town is home to the extravagantly ornate Carson Mansion, one of the most photographed buildings in California.

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Eureka’s population of nearly 28,000 makes it the largest coastal city between San Francisco and the Oregon border. It has a multitude of excellent restaurants, cafes, specialty shops and lodging facilities. The city is also known for its large and active arts community. In fact, Humboldt County has the distinction of having more artists per capita than any other of California’s 58 counties. Eureka is a busy seaport, and home to a large fishing fleet. A variety of activities can be found in and around the waters of Humboldt Bay, including kayaking, fishing and spotting marine wildlife. There are harbor tours aboard the M.V. Madaket, and the Woodley Island Marina is a great spot to visit to enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfront. Seven mi. north of Eureka is Arcata, home to Humboldt State University. Arcata is also known for its unique marsh and wildlife area that serves as a natural wastewater treatment system. East of Arcata, along Hwys 299 and 96, are sunny Willow Creek and Hoopa, known for recreation along the Trinity and Klamath Rivers and their tributaries. Back along Hwy 101 the town of McKinleyville serves as the home of the Arcata-Eureka Airport, the county’s only commercial airport. In northern Humboldt County visitors can enjoy the coastal gem of Trinidad, which overlooks an enchanting sheltered harbor, and Orick, the gateway to Redwood National Park. MORE INFO: 101Things.com/humboldt Please say you saw it in 101 Things To Do ®

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endocino County, Humboldt County’s neighbor to the south, is a mix of dramatic coastline, colorful vineyards and rolling hills. Two main arteries, Hwy 101 inland and Hwy 1 along the coast, serve the county. Heading south along Hwy 101 from p Humboldt County, the first community you’ll Winery Ma Guide photo&courtesy BarraOfMendocino.com pass is Piercy, situated just off 101 along Hwy 271 and Red Mountain Road. The sign at the turnoff announces that there are no services in Piercy, and indeed it’s been years since the post .com office and coffee shop there closed down. It is 101Things a small, sleepy unincorporated community. South of Piercy you’ll encounter Leggett, where Hwy 1 splits off from Hwy 101 and heads to the coast. The former logging town attracts campers and travelers during the summer months, and hordes of fishermen in the late fall when salmon swim upstream to spawn. Leggett’s Drive-Thru Tree Park features the Chandelier Tree as the centerpiece of 200 acres of preserved virgin redwood forest. Nearby Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing and swimming in the south fork of the Eel River. Also in Leggett is The Peg House, the perfect pit-stop where you will find a full service deli, awesome burgers, espresso drinks, treats and groceries. For a quirky, fun experience don’t miss Confusion Hill, where seeing is believing — or not. Next along 101 is Laytonville, set in the beautiful Long Valley, a level shelf 12 miles long and 3 miles wide, and surrounded by wooded hills. Two forks of the Eel River are close to Laytonville and provide excellent salmon, steelhead and trout fishing. The town has most of Maps, Inside: Area Dining, Activities, d Lodging an stivals Events & Fe

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the services required by travelers, including restaurants, gas, grocery stores, motels and the Red Fox Casino. Willits, south of Laytonville, features excellent retail stores, restaurants, lodging, and other businesses. It’s also home to the Willits depot of Mendocino County’s famous Skunk Train, a restored 19th century train that will take you on a 40-mile sightseeing adventure through scenic mountain meadows and majestic redwood forests to the coast. Below Willits you’ll find Ukiah, the Mendocino County seat and its largest city. Ukiah has grown to become the financial, business, medical and service center of Mendocino, Lake, northern Sonoma and southern Humboldt counties. It combines the convenience of a larger city with the charm of semi-rural Northern California. Lake Mendocino is located on Hwy 20 east of Hwy 101, about 5 miles north of Ukiah. The lake is a great place for fishing, camping, wake boarding, water skiing and jet skiing. At the southern end of Mendocino County sits the town of Hopland. Although only a few blocks long, Hopland packs a lot into its short length including winery tasting rooms in town and just outside of town. The area is also home to world-class vineyards and wineries. Coastal Mendocino is cool, breezy and dotted with picturesque villages. Offering spectacular views of the Pacific coast and fabled romantic settings, during the summer it offers welcome relief from the sometimes torrid temperatures inland. In southern coastal Mendocino you’ll find the towns of Gualala and Point Arena. Both have exceptional accommodations and restaurants for relaxed vacationing. Further north, after passing through the tiny hamlets of Elk and Manchester, travelers will encounter the most popular and populous section of the Mendocino coast, from the town of Albion through the towns of Little River, Mendocino and Fort Bragg. The area is rich with hiking, diving and many other recreational possibilities. Fort Bragg is home to the famous Skunk Train, the historical logging railroad that now takes travelers from a nearby coastal estuary, through the redwoodlined Noyo River Canyon, and up and over the Coastal Mountain Range to Willits.

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