Southern Oregon is a diverse region known for its stunning landscapes, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. Home to the Rogue River, the area is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and fishing. The region also boasts Crater Lake National Park, one of the most stunning natural wonders in the United States. Southern Oregon is known for its award-winning wines and is home to many wineries and vineyards. The area’s cultural attractions include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Britt Music Festival, and the Ashland Independent Film Festival, making Southern Oregon a great place to visit for both outdoor and cultural experiences.
There aren’t many places in the United States where you can watch a giraffe stroll past your windshield or hear a lion roar just a few yards away from your car. But in Southern Oregon, that experience is surprisingly real. Damara Zebra roam the grassy hills of...
There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass, where the scent of fresh seafood wraps around you the second you open the door. The...
Somewhere in Southern Oregon, tucked away near the Cascade–Siskiyou Wilderness, not far from Klamath Falls, there’s a place where the lights don’t just go out: they never come on. No windows.No screens.No glow from your phone.Not even the faint outline of your own...
Tucked away in the lush forests of southern Oregon, just off Highway 62 on the road to Crater Lake National Park, sits one of Oregon’s most beloved hidden gems: Beckie’s Café. This rustic log cabin restaurant has been welcoming hungry travelers since 1926, and nearly...
Crater Lake’s only trail to the water is closing in 2026. Here’s what’s happening, how long the closure will last, and what it means for your next trip. A few years back I tried to make it down the Cleetwood Cove Trail to Crater Lake's shore. I'd been to Crater Lake...
Step back in time at a little roadside stop where retro A-frame cabins, vintage charm, and modern comfort create a unique roadside escape. Travelers cruising down I-5 in Southern Oregon might do a double take when they spot a row of eye-catching A-frame cabins rising...
This past week, Oregon made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. More than 300 animals were seized from the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon after authorities uncovered a nightmare behind its gates. Investigators described filthy, overcrowded enclosures,...
You may think of Myrtle Creek as one of those freeway-side towns you have no reason to visit (unless the kids are bugging you for a bathroom break). Allow me to give you one reason to make a detour: Tommy's All-American Burger Company. This isn't just any burger...
Towering rocks that look like a honeycomb, scrubby brush and plants that exist nowhere else on earth, and a sense of awe are what greet you when you step into the spectacular Owyhee Canyonlands. It's our job to protect this magical place for future generations. The...
Grocery stores will be empty, gas stations will be out of gas, and roads in and out of western Oregon will be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards. Are you prepared for the "big one?" We hear about...
This cozy little store is filled to the brim with charm, and sits just a minute down the road from the historic Grave Creek covered bridge. Tucked away in the charming community of Sunny Valley, Oregon, the Covered Bridge Country Store is a delightful stop that feels...
Oregon Caves isn’t just about underground adventures in the famed “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Now it's also a haven for experiencing the magic of an unspoiled night sky—a rarity in today’s light-polluted world. Tucked away in the rugged Siskiyou Mountains, Oregon Caves...