The guidebooks call it a moderate hike, but a lot of people describe it as pretty easy and well worth the effort. The scenery is spectacular, with great views of the Wild Rogue River plunging through a steep, rocky canyon and Rainie Falls at the end. Lots of wildlife, too. The hike is just under 2 miles each way, with an elevation gain of about 400 ft., but no steep hills. The … [Read more...]
#84 – Mill Creek Drive Scenic Waterfalls
If you like waterfalls, the Upper Rogue Region is a great place to visit. Here are a few spectacular falls located off Hwy 62, in or very near Prospect: Barr Creek Falls and Mill Creek Falls: Take Hwy 62 to Mill Creek Dr. and follow it through the town of Prospect to the Mill Creek Falls Trailhead, about 1.5 miles south of Hwy. 62. A parking area on the left has a trail going … [Read more...]
#85 – 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 on … [Read more...]
#89 – Rogue River Gorge Trail
See and hear the powerful, gushing waters of the Wild & Scenic Rogue River as it courses through a narrow channel – as little as 10 feet in places – of basalt lava at this breathtaking, awe-inspiring sight. The Rogue River Gorge, across Hwy 62 from Union Creek Resort, features cascading waterfalls at the head of the gorge and churning, rushing waters through ancient lava … [Read more...]