A private buisness located near a rustic public venue of an open airy barn house style market place…read moreassociated with orchard laborors who harvest fresh fruits growing a craft of elitely unique wines and blends. Their on site spacious tasting room opens Friday afternoons and local musicians, libations vendors gather here to enjoy the views, the weather, the clear air, and celebrations of life.

Like the idyllic setting for a wedding in September. Plenty of privacy and easy parking. Sorry to…read moresay not many indoor venues can compare to a nice outdoor afternoon and evening next to a winery and orchard. Thankfully, there are also cottages on the property to rent for getting the wedding party ready, etc.

Hanley Farm is one of those local historic places that has a lot going for it but doesn't seem to…read morelive up to its potential. It is scenic, a great location, ample parking on site or nearby, but more often than not the gate is locked and they are closed. They have been hosting seasonal events lately - a scarecrow festival, a wreath making day this weekend - but they seem to have a scaled down volunteer staff to coincide with the limited hours. It's too bad! This place could be a great spot for the community.

Things have looked up over the past few years! This month there are two popular, annual events…read moreplanned - May 9 & 10, Heritage Plant & Garden sale, with special treats for Mother on Mother's day. Plus, scavenger hunt, food, historic Hanley House tours, garden tours, etc. Then, May 30, the Children's Heritage Fair; the entire family will enjoy stories, food, Heritage animals, crafts, etc. Then, June 20, 2015, the farm is hosting the Artists Day and Crafts fair. In July Living History Day. Learn more about on-going events at the farm on Facebook and our SOHS Website . Also, the farm is available for weddings, private parties, etc. Call the Southern Oregon History Center for information - (541) 773-6536 x202.

A small walk uphill directly off the 1-5 exit 6/mt Ashland exit. Private property sign. Lots of…read morehuman feces and litter but cool once you get up there and walk around.

This is one of those little places every local should experience- and if you're just passing…read morethrough it's right off the I-5- it's a little walk that would be good for stretching your legs- letting your dog out etc- and it's really interesting to see the train tunnel through the mountain up close- I love all the old buildings they are covered with graffiti but that somehow makes them look even more awesome against the forest backdrop- they are really amazing to check out- great short hiking trail with an interesting ending and lots of historical significance- just beautiful- a must see and a great experience *sidenote- rumored to be haunted because as the site of the last "great" train robbery in the west- 4 were killed- it was also rumored that the dynamite the robbers used to open the safe also burnt up the cash so started their curse

This is the 2nd time going to this location. It's been years since I went…read more The tour was a little smaller, smaller location to roam and the known things like the standing broom was not included in the tour. It was a hot day and I'm sure everyone was overheated. They have porta potties outside of check in area. Things to know: Bring your own golf ball to test one of the guides theory. Bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes. The location has a few souvenirs and drinks for sale in the check in area. Discount for veterans and first responders. Overall great experience and would recommend. The tour guide was knowledgeable.

Oregon's version of the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz CA…read more I've only been to the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz once over 10 years ago in June 2013 and this experience at the Oregon Vortex was pretty much the same. Max was a very informative tour guide and was great in explaining the history and the "unexplainable" with plenty of exhibits detailing defying the laws of gravity. He asked for volunteers (children and adults) on some of his illustrations like for the height illusions as well as use props like a broom, a measuring tape and a leveler. The tour lasted about 45 minutes. The place is located off the beaten path. From N River Rd/Second Ave as we entered Sardine Creek Rd was another 4-1/2 miles to the attraction itself. Parking is free. Admission price is expensive (I can't remember, I think $20/ea or close to it). Discounts were given if you're a AAA member or military personnel. Mystery Spot in California is half at $10. Anyway, the property is small. This is definitely one of Oregon's oldest and most original examples of Roadside America. 3.5 Stars Review #3264

I've been to where lava flows were before but never have I walked/climbed through where lava tubes…read moreactually are before. This was definitely an experience if you haven't done it! $15.00-25.00 to bring your horse, bicycle, motorcycle cycle, car or RV into the park. Doesn't matter how warm outside as the caves are cool to freezing with ice depending on which cave and how far down it goes. Headlamps/flashlights are needed but headlamps easiest so you can use both your hands. The fantastic Park Rangers will not only give you expert advice on what caves are best suited for you but the history about this amazing park. Skull Cave before you get to the visitors center was my first cave. After descending the short rock staircase then a rock floor then to a metal landing and down the metal staircase lower and lower into the cold dark earth. At the bottom is a Skull, bones and ice. The hand rails were freezing. Wish I would have brought my gloves. The visitors center can help with what caves are where and offer helmets, flashlights and other needs via borrow, rent or buy. Closed shoes, knee pads, etc for tight caves recommended. The others I tried weren't near that cold but still really incredible in different ways. To see all the melting of rock and burn scars through these tubes is spectacular. Our earth is alive and so amazing. There are some bathrooms at some of the sites but not all so take advantage. Also, make sure to wear clothing you've never worn in other caves. Transfer of biologicals is real and could very negatively effect the bats in here. An awe experience and I highly recommend it. Some spaces also might be a bit small in case you're claustrophobic. Many are not tight but pitch black. Better than any Halloween haunted house with the creep jumping out at you. A park experience not to miss!

One of the most underrated national parks in the country. You owe it to yourself to visit Lava…read more Beds National Monument at least once in your life! There are many lava tubes that are for all difficulties and they are all mostly along the road loop around the park or a short trail walk away. Some are easy to walk through upright all the way to those you have to crawl through requiring gear. Certain tubes can be closed seasonally to protect the bats that both migrate and hibernate there, so be sure to check with the park before you go if there is a specific one you would like to visit. The campgrounds are first come first serve except for the large group sites that can be reserved online, and the restrooms are decently kept with water refill stations outside. Overall a great experience, would highly recommend!

It's a statue of a caveman. You see him the moment you enter Grants Pass. We like him.read more

I really enjoyed visiting Jacksonville, Oregon. My wife and I went on a camping trip near by and on…read morethe way back home, we wanted to check out Medford, Oregon. Once in Medford, everyone was telling us to go to Jacksonville, Oregon to look at the historic building and all the fun things to do there. We redirected there, it was only about a 15 min drive to Jacksonville. The downtown area was very cute, we saw a farmers market type event setup at City Hall. We parked and walked over to check out all the things the different booths were selling. We saw lots of unique things there like woodcarvings, pictures & paintings and even some food and drinks. After a short time we continued driving through all the neighborhoods, enjoying the different types of old homes.

"Jacksonville is named for Jackson Creek, which runs through the community & was the site of one of…read morethe first placer gold claims in 1851. It includes  Jacksonville Historic District which was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1966." The gold was played out so Jacksonvlle went into a big sleep which may not have been so good for the residents at that time, but in hindsight, Jacksonville went into suspended animation thus preserving the 19th century buidings intact. Strolling along California Street is like goIng back to the 1890's. You almost expect a barber shop quartet to be singing some old fashioned tunes, or player pianos playing in a saloon. In fact one saloon, J-Ville Tavern occupying the former Anderson & Glen General Merchandise Bldg, touts itself as a "Husband Daycare Center" for wives who want a break from their spouses. The barber shop still sports an old time barber pole w/ a dome light on top. The window displays spitoons & other objects from that bygone era. Jacksonville Lumber Company on a side street does reverse chic and displays a Pink Flamingo & artificial flowers as if to slyly make a reference to John Waters' infamous cult film by the same name. We found the Cheese Monger's Wife to be a great place to get Euro style sandwiches, local Rogue Creamery Blue Cheeses, Siskyou Wild Honey, Pistola Côte du Rhône style white wine. Their cheese board was an impressive exercise in aesthetic composition. The lady owner goes out of her way to inform her customers who are curious about the gourmet products that she stocks & sells. Nice two or three hours to soak up some Southern Oregon charm with a fin de dix-neuvième siècle ambience.

The Peyton Bridge aka Rogue River Bridge is located in Crater Lake National Park in Prospect,…read moreOregon, USA. The bridge is 1,683 foot long and 44 feet wide used to cross over the skinny portion of the Lost Creek Lake. The two towns in between are Mcleod and Prospect in Hwy 62 aka Crater Lake Hwy. Stewart State Park (west) and the Peyton Bridge Trailhead (east) are also notable marks. Cell phone doesnt work here so carry a real map as this forest/park is super lake with unpredictable weather. A few miles northeast is crater lake and the road leading up to this massive crater was closed. That means i traveled over 1k miles to be 10 miles from my destination (frustrating!!!). Per internet research the bridge was built in 1975. Since i didn't use CNN i;m sure it wasn't fake news/data. For you workout freaks, the Union Creek Resort can be a suitable forward operating base to engage in endless outdoor activities and challenges. Hiking, biking, rowing. etc etc etc. Safe travels. IG: cigarcpa for more travel related (or cigar) photos.

Why the hell anyone is rating my bridge is beyond me, yeah, that's MY bridge. Prospectors retain…read morethe right to blow Peyton bridge up if you valley people can't control yourselves...and stop parking on it to get a picture...what else...don't f&$@ing litter.

Sometimes change isn't a bad thing. The menu is definitely paired down but understandable in the…read moretime of Covid and re-opening. I've tried four different dishes and all I've really enjoyed. Even though I miss a couple of the old dishes I'm content with the options! Can't beat the campus either!!! Perfect! And... the cocktails are the bomb!!!

It's so sad that bigham knoll did away with schoolhouse brewhaus and replaced it with bkcrossing…read morerestaurant the menu is awful the atmosphere is awful. I don't understand why they erased the history of the German culture and great food and beer. you always felt like family at schoolhouse brewhaus it was great for southern Oregon and locals and we will miss it deeply.