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Outdoor Recreation
You cannot be in any part of the Rogue Valley without realizing that all the excitement and adventure of the great outdoors is here for your enjoyment. Even looking out at the night sky; the many stars, more than you may have ever seen if you come from a major city, seem to stand as silent witnesses to the undefined splendor of your new home in the idyllic Pacific Northwest. This versitile area offers fishing, rafting, boating, skiing, camping, music, theater, hunting, biking, golfing, fairgrounds and parks and is only 2 1/2 hours from the Pacific Ocean.
Camping and Hiking
Hiking the scenic and rugged trails of Southern Oregon are among the most popular activities that the magnificant Rogue Valley affords. Whether a day tripper or a long distance hiker, there are many choice hikes from the volcanic peaks of the Cascades to the ridges of the Siskiyous with views of tall waterfalls, deep gushing gorges, natural bridges, and beautiful national forests.
For more information on camping contact Oregon State Parks at 800-551-6949, Rogue River National Forest, Applegate Ranger District at 541-899-1812, Jackson County Parks at 541-826-8101 and Josephine Cunty Parks at 541-474-5285.
Fishing
The Rogue River is famous for its winter steelhead January through March, Spring and Fall chinook salmon fishing April through September and summer steelhead fishing June through December. There is a light run of Coho Salmon moving up the river from October through November. The Applegate River is open January through March for steelhead and trout. It reopens in June for trout til the end of December.
www.visitgrantspass.org/fishing
Golf
Jackson County offers nine courses including the Eagle Point Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr and in 1996 ranked among the top 10 public access golf courses. Josephine County has 8 golf courses within a 30 mile radius.
www.visitmedford.org
www.visitgrantspass.org/golf
www.eaglepointgolf.com
River Rafting
The Rogue River offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the country. Beginning at Crater Lake, the 215 mile long river winds through the Cascade, Siskiyou and Coastal Ranges before emtying into the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach, Oregon. Though most of the river provides a calm ride, the river takes a wild and scenic trip for 60 miles starting from Hellgate Canyon through the coastal range where it ends at the Pacific Ocean. Thirty two miles of the wild and scenic section is protected by Federal law and is one of the most remote river courses in the United States.
www.rogueweb.com/river
www.noahsrafting.com
www.rogueriveroutfitters.com
Snow Sports
Mt. Ashland is just north of the California border and 8 miles from Interstate 5. At an elevation of 7533 ft and a vertical drop of of 1150 ft, it is much more challenging than it appears. There are 23 trails but Mt. Ashland's specialty is a cirque, a giant glacial bowl that is corniced, steep and demanding. Night skiing is also available as well as wonderful cross-country trails.
www.mtashland.com
Mt. Shasta is just a short drive south into northern California. On the slopes of mighty 14,162' Mount Shasta, the Mt. Shasta Board and Ski Park offers the best skiing and boarding in the north state.
www.skipark.com
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