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 … [Read more...]
#39 – Jerry’s Rogue Jets
What is the best way to experience the beautiful rivers, scenery and wildlife of Southern Oregon? Take a jet boat ride with Jerry’s Rogue Jets on the Rogue River. Glide over the water past enormous rock cliffs, viewing diverse plant and animal life. Ready your camera to photograph the osprey, deer, bear, otter and other wildlife. These powerful boats take people up and down the … [Read more...]
#40 – 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 … [Read more...]
#43 – Wild Rogue Wilderness
The Wild Rogue Wilderness is a prime example of the natural, scenic beauty that is seemingly everywhere in Southern Oregon. 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, lives up to its “wild” name. Nearly vertical cliffs and … [Read more...]
#44 – 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 Rd. inland to the little town called Agness and take a step back in time. Your 35-mile sojourn from the coast will take you … [Read more...]
#63 – Valley 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 miles of Rogue River shoreline. Launch a boat and spend the day on the water. Spend an afternoon fishing, drifting down the … [Read more...]
#66 – Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
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 … [Read more...]
#64 – Orange Torpedo Trips
The Rogue River has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful rivers on the West Coast, and probably the most exciting way to see and experience it is by raft. Merlin is the perfect departure point for this incredible river adventure. Your rafting journey will take you through the Rogue River’s most beautiful and scenic parts. There are many recreational sections … [Read more...]
#82 – Prospect Historic Hotel
Drop in for a fascinating tour of this historic building. Linger a little longer and book a room for yourself to discover 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 Mill Creek Memorial Festival, a day-long event honoring our veterans … [Read more...]