If you are an extrovert and you want that lake party feel this is the place for you. The music is…read morealways bumping, someone is always grilling and the kids always find a friend to play with. If you are an introvert, who wants a nice chill day on the river with your family, this is not the place to go. My older kids love to swing off the rope and do cool jumps. I strongly advise you not to let your little kids swing off the ropes. I have seen plenty of them. Be too scared to let go on time and hit the rocks.

Lovely little (free) park with good parking, easy access to the river, and a nice view of the…read morebridge. We loved the secluded nature of the park, the ducks were fun to watch, and if we had stayed long enough we would seen a nice sunset too. Definitely put life jackets on your kids if you take them here, or actually anyone playing in the water or boating...there is an odd current that kept switching direction possibly from the pumping station.

My rafting group stayed at 3 lodges along the wild-and-scenic Rogue River in mid-September 2023…read more Marial Lodge was our favorite BY FAR. It is beautiful, comfortable, and has fantastic food. Beyond that, Marc & Terry made us feel so welcome! They are knowledgeable, helpful, great cooks. The homemade biscuits and jelly are WOW. They are so organized that it seems like they are hardly doing anything! We could not have enjoyed our stay more. We also enjoyed hiking on the rogue River Trail to the fantastic views of Mule Creek Canyon, and it is also a short hike to the historic Rogue River Ranch.

I simply can't believe this place only has 2 other reviews. People must be trying to keep this…read moreplace a secret! I don't blame them as Mariel Lodge is a truly magical spot run by the most lovely and kind people I've encountered in a long time! My partner and I stopped there at the end of our backpacking trip. My partner had injured his knee and we had to stop our trip early. The Lodge didn't have availability but Rob kindly let us camp on the property right next to the river! The food was incredible and the views breathtaking. We can't wait to find another time to return.

As always a wonderful stay. Room is spacious and has everything needed for a cozy stay. Only…read morething that would have been better is if I haven't been sick the whole time with allergies and a cold. Can't say enough good things about housekeepers. We didn't want them to come in since I was sick but they were always very helpful when we needed towels and trash bags and lots of Kleenex! ! Our go-to place to stay. We will be back.

We were traveling from Bend, OR to Saratoga, CA and wanted to play Golf along the way. Found Eagle…read morePoint, the photos looked great, and the lodging did as well! Talking with Terri, was friendly and helpful. She met us upfront and welcomed us to the resort. Our stay was flawless and fun and the Chalet rooms are beautiful, comfortable and located with views of the course! We enjoyed a locals event Teerific Tuesday, where you hang on the range, and enjoy hitting balls and dining outdoors from a great food truck and nice beer selections! Definitely coming back, Thanks. .... and the golf course was great too!

Wisteria Gardens is a studio bed & breakfast that is attached to the owners' home on their…read moreperfectly landscaped property. Their roughly two acre garden is full of beautiful flowers and trees (see the pictures!) and the perfect escape from city life. It's paradise and I highly recommend anyone to stay there who is looking for a beautiful getaway near Ashland and its surrounding areas. The owner's, Annette and Brian, are wonderful hosts and pour their heart and soul into the place. They are extremely friendly and their hospitable touches are everywhere. The spacious studio, which is actually more like a one bedroom, is nicely arranged with books, local information, and decorations. They provide all the morning necessities like coffee, tea, and breakfast food. You'll feel right at home! On the property, there is also a very quaint wine tasting room that is leased by the winery adjacent to their property called Pebblestone Winery. The wine is very good, but it's the setting and hospitality that will make your trip memorable. Apparently, they can host weddings, a wondeful place for a special event. Wisteria is perfectly located to reach the surrounding area. It's an easy 10 minute drive to downtown Ashland. The drive to historic Jacksonville is about 15 minutes drive through some amazing, rolling vineyards. My only regret about writing this review is letting my secret out. I'm sure next time I go I will need to book months in advance.

This place was one of the most beautiful outdoor wedding venues I've ever been too- the shaded…read moregardens made for a gorgeous and romantic backdrop and created the most memorable experience- they were so well organized- everything that they provided was just perfect- I wish that I had taken more pictures detailing how beautiful of a venue it was- those that are interesting in a truly gorgeous outdoor venue should definitely go check them out

13 of us did the Thrill Seeker outing, so rafting in the morning, lunch and kayaking in the…read moreafternoon. This is not a trip for the faint of heart, these are real rapids. That said, I am 72 years old and made it through reasonably unscathed. The rafting trip is pretty easy, though you are expected to paddle. When going through the rapids you have to listen for his commands to bring your paddle in and grab onto the handle for dear life. Careful of sunburn - if you don't slather on the sunscreen you'll get fried. The kayaking is a little more challenging. I almost fell out of the kayak twice, but was able to self-right with my paddle. The youngest in our group was 15 years old, and all the younger kids I saw on the trip handled it with no issues. The kayaks are inflatable with no real keel so they are a bit challenging to steer, so make sure you are up for the challenge before committing. I had a blast and would do it again in a heartbeat!!

This trip was incredible! My husband and I took our 11 and 8 year old kiddos and it far exceeded…read moreour expectations. The food was amazing but honestly the most magical part was how the guides truly made this a once in a lifetime experience. Moira, Chase, Mason and Rowan treated us (and our kids) like family and we spent the next 3 days hearing the kids recount their memories with the guides. We went on fun mini hikes and they made us feel safe on the water. Thank you Orange Torpedo and more specifically Moira, Chase, Rowan and Mason for making this such an incredible trip.

Yale Creek Ranch is an incredible wedding venue. Our family celebrated my brother's wedding there,…read moreand the setting was absolutely stunning. The rolling hills and open sky create a beautiful, private backdrop that makes every moment feel special. The property flows seamlessly from ceremony to reception, and the scenery elevates everything -- especially at sunset. If you're looking for a venue that feels intimate, scenic, and unforgettable, Yale Creek Ranch is hard to beat.

this place is a little slice of heaven. Came with a large group and left extremely pleased with my…read moreexperience. 10/10 would stay here again.

Fantastic firework display for Memorial Day weekend. I've never seen fireworks shot off the back of…read morea boat, so I thoroughly enjoyed that. Typical carnival food - not my bag. When will carnivals start offering something worth eating?? I dare you to find anything vegan and gluten-free, not to mention local or organic. Not a problem specific to Boatnik tho... The beer garden was a sad little roped-off area. Drink prices were festival-typical ($7 for a small glass of wine, $6 for a cup of Apocalypse). I'd like to see this area have at least a few seating options and more room to move. It felt like being inside a sardine can. The ride selection was pretty good and my hubby had fun while I almost puked on the orbiter haha. I enjoyed some of the local artisan booths, but would have liked to see more with even further variety of crafts. A+ for free admission and great viewing on the bridge. Good luck parking tho. That was a nightmare. Great playlist from the VIP area for all to hear, but where are the local bands???

Boatnik is NOT really an arcade, nor is it artistic. I guess for some it is entertaining…read more Boatnik is an annual shindig held in Grants Pass, OR each Memorial Day weekend. There are sprint boat, drag boat and hydroplane races, (CalOre Racing) my favorite part (if I partake of the festivities at all). There is a beer garden (okay this is my favorite part!) located on the riverbank, the beers aren't cheap but they ARE cold and you get a good view of the races. Davis Shows (Carnivals) are here for the kiddies and others so inclined. They are expensive, short in duration and the lines are long. There are fast pitch and softball tournaments and a contest to see who can hit a hole in one, shooting from a deck on the riverbank into a "hole" placed in the river near Caveman bridge. The winner of this contest wins a new Chevrolet (I'm a Mopar kinda girl). There is a parade on Saturday morning. This year the parade was slooooooooooow! Usually I enjoy music and marching bands but they were just too damn few and far between to make it a good parade this year, especially in the 80 degree heat! There is usually a dance on Saturday night, but I've never been so I can't give you any input on that. This is sponsored by the Grants Pass Active Club, to benefit children in the area. There is a lot of back slapping going on but I guess that's okay if kids are really benefitting. Fireworks on Friday and Sunday nights which are tolerable. Bingo in the pavilion, which is put on by the GPHS Marching Band and Auxiliary boosters. Since it's in the Pavilion, it's in the shade so I recommend the Bingo! The food at Boatnik is gross, unless you bring your own. There used to be better vendors but the rude, thuggy kids have forced the better crafts people/ vendors to leave Boatnik off their itineraries. Fighter jets do a flyover on Monday, Memorial Day. Kind of like, but definitely not, the Blue Angels! My kids are grown so you will probably find me back at Carnaval in San Francisco next Memorial Day Weekend!