For a day of fun in the sun, head out to Emigrant Lake. If you like to boat, Emigrant Lake is the place to do it. You can enjoy water-skiing and other lake activities all day long. Hop in the refreshing lake for a quick cool-off swim. If you would rather not have the motor
If you are looking for a place to get away for the day and have a relaxing time enjoying the scenic Oregon landscapes and picturesque Rogue River, then Dodge Bridge Park is the perfect spot to go. This park is a tremendously popular spot during fishing season. Fishermen come from everywhere to join the locals
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
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
If you need a break from driving or just a break from the hustle and bustle, make a stop at Illinois River Forks State Park. Check out one of the delightful picnic areas at the scenic meeting of the two branches of the Illinois River. Stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery on the short
In the heart of the Smith River National Recreation Area is an opportunity to do something that not many have the chance to do. If you really want to get away from it all and bask in the beauty of nature, you can spend several nights in a fire lookout at Bear Basin Butte Lookout.
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
Escape the hustle of modern life with a stay at Grayback Campground. Located 11 miles east of Cave Junction on Hwy 46 (Caves Hwy), Grayback offers ample sites for tent camping and motor homes, with handicapped spaces available. This well-developed campground features restrooms, fire pits at each campsite, available drinking water, and paved parking and