LOCAL AREA INFORMATION
Southern Oregon
Welcome to the
wonderus Southern Oregon area. Our area offers
qualities of life that many areas only dream
about. This is truly diverse setting with
fantastic natural wildlife, mild climate, four
seasons, snow-capped mountain peaks, major
theater companies, art galleries, museums and
fine restaurants offer a truly diverse setting.
Several "Valleys" make up our area such as
The Rogue Valley, Applegate Valley and the
Illinois Valley to name a few. With its
warm summers and mild climate, the Rogue Valley
is known as "pear country," and excellent place
to garden. The climate is so good, in fact, that
area had an active agricultural industry around
the turn of the century. The climate is also
conducive to growing grapes, and there are
several local wineries and Vineyards.
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The famous "Rogue River"
runs through the heart of this area and is a
haven for fishing and whitewater rafting. The
outdoor activities are unsurpassed and the
historical sites are wonderful. There are many
historical towns such as Grants Pass,
Jacksonville, Ashland, Medford, Cave Junction,
Shady Cove and more.
The Climate
of Southern Oregon, with its warm summers and
mild climate is an excellent place to garden.
Average annual maximum temperature is 68.0,
annual minimum 40.9. Average annual
precipitation is 29.5 inches. Snowfall is
minimal - 2.3 inches per year and in many years
is non-existent. There are four distinctive
seasons ranging from winter skiing to summer
whitewater rafting.
LOCAL
CITIES
Grants Pass
is located in southern Oregon about 60 miles
north of the California border. It is a town
filled with beauty, history and scenic
attractions. Downtown Grants Pass recently
earned the distinction of a National Historic
District because of its historic buildings and
homes.
Downtown is filled with antique
and collectible shops, ice cream parlors, and
sidewalk espresso stands. Be sure to stroll
through downtown and enjoy the beautifully
restored historical buildings.
The highlight of Grants Pass is the mighty
Rogue River flowing through town. Riverside Park
is located right on the Rogue River and is a
wonderful place to picnic and walk along the
Rogue. The city is often referred to the
"whitewater rafting capital" of Oregon and over
25 outfitters offer rafting adventures in this
area and Merlin. There are jet boats that leave
from Grants Pass and take visitors on a tour
through Hellgate Canyon. Be sure to bring your
cameras to catch the extensive wildlife on film.
In 1968 the Rogue River was designated by
Congress as a National Wild and Scenic river.
This means that visitors have access to an
unspoiled wilderness world.
At the end of
May in Grants Pass is the world famous Boatnik
festival at Riverside Park. It lasts four days
and the main event is a thrilling hydroboat
race. Grants Pass is also host to southern
Oregon's largest outdoor "Growers Market". In
spring and fall, the Grants Pass is awash in
color with the new blooms or the fall turning of
the trees, but anytime of year at all, Grants
Pass is an exceptionally beautiful town.
Medford is located on
Interstate 5, just 27 miles north of the
California-Oregon border. It is about 26 miles
south of Grants Pass. Medford is situated in the
heart of Southern Oregon's beautiful Rogue River
Valley. Pear orchards bloom profusely in the
spring, surrounded by snow-capped peaks still
white with the last snows of winter. The summers
are very warm and fall colors are beautiful.
Medford, the county seat of Jackson County,
is the industrial, retail, and professional
center of Southern Oregon and Northern
California.
Years ago the Rogue River Valley was home to the
Shasta, Takilma, and Athabascan Indians. Then
gold was discovered in 1852 - and miners
thronged to the valley in search of a fortune in
nuggets, followed by farmers lured to the valley
by the fertile soil and favorable growing
conditions. Small towns seemingly sprang up
overnight, and as the California-Oregon Stage
Road grew dusty with increasing loads of goods
and supplies, the communities of Ashland,
Talent, Phoenix, Jacksonville, and Central Point
grew prosperous as trading centers.
It
wasn't until 1883 that the Oregon & California
Railroad reached Medford, Southern Oregon.
Medford grew rapidly both in size and
importance. By 1896, it had a population of
2,500 and had established itself as a major
shipping and railway center.
Today,
Medford, with a population of nearly 80,000, is
still the business, commercial, and professional
center of Jackson County. Visitors and residents
can enjoy the changing of the four seasons and
overall mild climate. Elevation is 1380 feet
above sea level; rainfall average is 19 inches;
temperatures vary from average lows of 31-41° to
average highs of 88-100°. The timber industry,
agriculture, and tourism are basic to the
economy.
Table Rock is
located in Sams Valley near Medford &
Central Point Oregon. Table Rock was a
sanctuary for Takelma Indians. There are
two Table Rock mesas, an upper Table
Rock and a Lower Table Rock. Upper Table
Rock is a bit shorter and slightly
easier to hike. Both are Open all year
and No fee to hike them.
The
Upper Table Rock provides a wonderful
hiking trail to the top of this enormous
flat rock. Spring time is the best to
catch the best flower and endangered
wildflower displays and to avoid the
heat. The views are spectacular from the
top. Here you can see the most of Sams
Valley & Rogue Valley south to Ashland
and Mt McLaughlin.
Hiking Upper
Table Rock is a moderately easy 2.8-mile
trip, with a 720 foot gain. At the
1.1-mile point there is a final steep
pitch on the trail suddenly, then you
reach the table's amazingly flat summit.
Although easy for some to hike, we
suggest you be in good health to hike
it, especially in the summer.
The
Lower Table Rock trail is longer and
rockier, climbing through shadier woods.
For more information Call the Central
Point Chamber Commerce at 541-664-5301 |
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The Oregon Caves is
located near Cave Junction, a small,
scenic town is just north of California
located on Hwy. 199. It is approximately
30 miles southwest of Grants Pass, and
is home to some 2,000 residents. More
town statistics below.
The Oregon Caves are located about 20
miles east of town, off Hwy. 46. It
serves as a home base for visitors from
around the world, many of whom travel to
the Illinois Valley to see the unique
geologic wonder.
Proclaimed a National Monument in 1909
the Oregon Caves has remained a
geological wonder for all to experience.
A 75-minute guided interpretive tour
will allow you to view the stalactites,
stalagmites, columns, flowstone and
other beautiful formations. Tours are
available all year. The adjoining Oregon
Caves Chateau offers accommodations from
June to September, year-round bed and
breakfast and was designated a National
Historic Landmark in 1987.
Oregon Caves Chateau and Dining
information: 541-592-3400
or the
Cave Junction Chamber of Commerce at
541-592-3326 |
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Crater Lake is a deep,
pristine, clear lake formed inside a
volcano. The centerpiece of Crater Lake
National Park is the six mile wide
Crater Lake, which lies in the collapsed
caldera of a volcano inside Mount Mazama.
Crater Lake National Park has two
visitor centers staffed daily by park
rangers and volunteers. The Steel
Information Center is located at Park
Headquarters and is open year round.
(call for hours). The park movie is
shown twice hourly. Books, maps,
posters, and other educational materials
are available. Backcountry permits are
issued for free.
The Rim
Visitor Center is located at Rim
Village, approximately 200 meters east
of the Gift Shop and Café. There are two
types of fish that live in the lake.
Other types of fish have been introduced
to this lake but they will not live. The
depth of the lake is quite deep (1943
ft). The lake was formed when the
mountain collapsed from an eruption
which occurred approx 7,700 yrs ago.
Perched on the rim of the caldera, the
Center is open daily... for dates,
times, boat tours, camping and more
please call at:
Crater
Lake Information 541-594-3100 |
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Other nearby cities in Jackson County include Jacksonville, Ashland,
Talent, Phoenix, White City, Eagle Point, Gold
Hill, Rogue River and others.
Other nearby cities
Josephine County includes: Merlin, Hugo, Sunny
Valley, Wolf Creek, and others. Fell free
to contact us for any questions about buying
your home and living in any of one of these
wonderful areas.
CLICK TO READ:
"LIVING THE
OREGON DREAM"
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Peter
Gleysteen
Centurion Broker
Cell: 541-660-8622
Office: 541-476-6502
Peter's
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