If you are traveling to Oregon or Washington, you’re probably having a hard time deciding which of the thousands of scenic views you will be able to visit. Here are a few tips that will help to protect that beautiful green environment and even preserve some of the green in your wallet. Getting Ready Turn… Read more
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Southern Oregon Family Vacation Day No. 4: A Trolley Ride Through the Past
Jacksonville: A view into the past Just off I-5, a half-hour drive from Ashland, you’ll find Jacksonville, Ore., the second-best preserved Gold Rush town after California’s Columbia. The best way to see Jacksonville is on the Trolley Tour, a 45-minute ride through town with a knowledgeable guide who offers the lowdown on the town’s wild and… Read more
Southern Oregon Family Vacation Day 3: Big Laughs in Ashland
Drive from Klamath Falls to Ashland: Scenic highway Everywhere you drive in Southern Oregon you find beauty and on our way from Klamath Falls to Ashland we found ourselves constantly stopping to take photos like the one above. Tub Springs: Where the water is pure and fresh At Tub Springs State Park, we stopped to stretch… Read more
Southern Oregon Family Vacation Day 2: Nonstop Adventure
The Rogue River: A rafting adventure My daughter was nervous about rafting down the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. You can see it in her face in the photo above. She was worried about falling in river, hitting her head on a rock and mostly about a snake jumping into the boat (very, very unlikely)…. Read more