Spend a Day at Lake Selmac The mountainous banks of Lake Selmac are covered with deep green pine trees and rugged countryside. The dark green is beautifully contrasted with the shimmering blue of the lake’s surface. At Lake Selmac Resort, you can fish off shore or rent a fishing boat, pedal boat or canoe. Cast
One of the largest and most beautiful wild areas in Oregon is the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. This dramatic area encompasses portions of the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. It is one of the most florally-diverse National Forests in the nation, with some extraordinary botanical resources. With more than 1.8 million acres, there is
The scenic Upper Rogue region offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in the midst of hundreds of square miles of impossible beauty and an endless expanse of towering pines, mountain meadows, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife. Pristine hiking, bicycling and horseback trails afford you the opportunity to explore at your leisure. For the more adventurous, 127
Soak up some history while enjoying the scenery at the historic Prospect Hotel. Built in 1888 as a stage coach stop halfway between the Rogue Valley and Crater Lake, this nationally registered historic hotel has hosted Teddy Roosevelt, Jack London, Zane Grey, John Muir, William Jennings Bryan and Hubert Humphrey. Lodging is provided in ten
The beautiful Rogue Valley is one of the true treasures of the state of Oregon and the West Coast, and Valley of the Rogue State Park is a great place to stop and explore all that the area has to offer. This park is conveniently located just off the interstate; you can stop by for
On the surface the Oregon Caves National Monument may appear to be the same as every other outdoor area in Southern Oregon, but the delightful trails meandering throughout beautiful forests are not the only things that are amazing about this area. Below the earth’s surface lies a vast system of caverns and caves, and the
With eight miles of wild, rugged coastline and acres upon acres of old-growth redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is an extremely beautiful place to spend the day. There is plenty to see when you stroll and hike through the pristine forests. Tan oak, madrone, red alder, big maple leaf and California bay trees
Harris Beach State Park has everything that is best in Pacific Northwestern beaches: an exceptional rocky coastline dotted by monolithic sea stacks and bordered by gorgeous spruce, fir and pine trees. In the spring and summer, blooming rhododendron and wild fuchsia add a little color to the scenery, and in winter storm clouds and rough
Some of the most majestic sights of coastal Oregon are the enormous, old Douglas firs. Check out the Schrader Old Growth Trail, home to some of the oldest trees in the area, and walk through this beautiful forest. You are sure to love this easy hike. Or bring your mountain bike and ride the trails.
Cape Blanco, the westernmost point in Oregon, is now part of a unique state park that preserves a rich maritime and ranching history. The park features a century-old ranch house and lighthouse. Looking for gold, Patrick Hughes settled in the area over 150 years ago. When that hope was not fulfilled, he turned to a