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The Bear Hotel Artworks Museum
Published on 1 Sep, 2011 at 19:59 in Culture & History, History & Museums, Tours / Touring | Viewed times | No Comments
The Evergreen Bear Hotel Artworks Museum is a one of a kind community facility housing artwork, artist studios and unique meeting rooms. Evergreen hosts community events, the annual customer appreciation Winter Wonderland as well as many other fun events. The name, “Bear Hotel,” began as a nickname local artists gave to the Evergreen rented warehouses
Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point
Published on 18 Aug, 2011 at 21:53 in 101 Things To Do, Culture & History, Family Fun, Highway 62, History & Museums, Shopping, Tourist Attractions | Viewed times | No Comments
Explore History at Butte Creek Mill & Country Store A broad overhang throws shadows over the front loading dock that leads inside the Butte Creek Mill. A wooden bench on the dock allows visitors to sit a spell while taking in the clacking and humming of pulleys and belts working the mill’s machinery. The aroma
See the Beauty of Lithia Park
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 9:36 in Ashland, Culture & History, History & Museums, Parks and Wildlife, Picnic | Viewed times | No Comments
Historic Lithia Park in Ashland provides the perfect way to get a glimpse of the good old days. At the turn of the 20th century, the park was designed by John McLaren, the man who designed San Francisco’s world-famous Golden Gate Park. Lithia Park may not be as large or as well-known, but it’s certainly
Explore the Jacksonville Cemetery
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 9:33 in 101 Things To Do, History & Museums, Jacksonville | Viewed times | No Comments
Though it might seem an odd place to stop in 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 to the brim with
Join in the Jacksonville Victorian Christmas
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 9:29 in 101 Things To Do, Festivals & Events, History & Museums, Jacksonville | Viewed times | No Comments
For several weeks in December, the small village of Jacksonville is transformed into a place that looks much like a scene out of A Christmas Carol. It is one of the most popular events in the town, and people from all over flock to take part in it. Carolers roam the streets sweetly singing some
Get Your Hands on History
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 8:45 in 101 Things To Do, Educational, History & Museums, Medford | Viewed times | No Comments
Some children find history boring, but there is a great way to make it come to life. At the Southern Oregon History Society Children’s Museum, history springs to life as kids and adults are encouraged to reach out and touch the past. The museum is housed in what used to be the County Jail, originally
Uncover the House of Mystery
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 8:36 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Family Fun, History & Museums, Tourist Attractions | Viewed times | No Comments
Just when you think you figured out how things work, you stumble into a place like the House of Mystery. It is even claimed that no one standing in this unique vortex stands straight. All who visit seem to subconsciously incline their postures toward magnetic north. Perspectives are thrown off and everything you see seems
Check Out Crater Lake
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 8:30 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Family Fun, Featured, Hiking, History & Museums, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Parks and Wildlife | Viewed times | No Comments
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
Explore History at Butte Creek Mill & Country Store
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 22:48 in 101 Things To Do, History & Museums, Shady Cove, Specialty Shops | Viewed times | No Comments
A broad overhang throws shadows over the front loading dock that leads inside the Butte Creek Mill. A wooden bench on the dock allows visitors to sit a spell while taking in the clacking and humming of pulleys and belts working the mill’s machinery. The aroma of freshly crushed grain wafts out the open doors
Tour the Historic Prospect Hotel
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 22:43 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Bicycling, Dining, Fishing, Hiking, History & Museums, Shady Cove, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
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
