Have you ever imagined being Peter Pan? Having the ability to fly throughout your forest home of Neverland and defy age by not growing old? Dashing through the air from treetop to treetop? Playing in an enchanted forest full of surprises around every corner? Well here is a happy thought: you may be able to fulfill this fantasy in Cave Junction, Oregon with no fairy dust … [Read more...]
#50 – The Tiger Preservation Center
Not a zoo, not a commercial roadside enterprise; the Tiger Preservation Center is a sanctuary. From their mission statement: The Tiger Preservation Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federally licensed rehabilitation facility for endangered species. Our mission is to provide sanctuary and care of injured, abused or orphaned exotic wildlife, with an emphasis on big cats. We are … [Read more...]
#51 – 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 … [Read more...]
#52 – Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise
Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise is not your average bed and breakfast. Guests actually stay in tree houses, each unique in design. A stay among the trees at Vertical Horizons is a thrill on its own, but the B&B is also located in a beautiful location just off Hwy 199, near the redwood forest and the gorgeous coastline. It offers all manner of opportunities for nature … [Read more...]
#53 – Oregon Caves National Monument
On the surface the Oregon Caves National Monument may appear to be much like other outdoor areas in Southern Oregon, but it’s not just the delightful trails meandering throughout beautiful forests that are amazing about this area. Below the earth’s surface lies a vast system of caverns and caves, and the park itself offers many family-focused opportunities. These beautiful ma … [Read more...]
#54 – The Chateau at the Oregon Caves
Visiting the Chateau at the Oregon Caves is like traveling back to the 1930s. It’s also an opportunity to experience an architectural masterpiece in a setting of natural splendor. Built entirely from local materials by local workmen, the rustic six-story structure spans a gorge in a marble canyon. Part of the same stream that runs through the caves flows through a replicated s … [Read more...]
#55 – Grayback Campground
Escape the hustle of modern life with a stay at Grayback Campground. Located 12 miles east of Cave Junction on Hwy 46 (Caves Hwy), Grayback offers 39 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables and fire pits, available on a first come, first served basis. Drinking water, vault toilets, garbage disposal and a campground host are available. There is a one-mile interpretive loop … [Read more...]
#56 – Illinois River Forks State Park
If you need a break from driving, or just some respite from the daily grind, check out one of the delightful picnic areas here where the east and west forks of the Illinois River meet. Stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery. Keep your eyes peeled and explore the unique geological features and beautiful plant and animal life. There are many fantastic fishing holes and spots … [Read more...]
#57 – Kerbyville Museum & History Center
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. The larger museum building is built on the site of the old general store next … [Read more...]