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Even centuries later, gold rush towns and natural wonders don’t lose their charm. 

Discover a region where the past is honored with new riches, like wine and food trails, world-famous theaters and galleries, Wild and Scenic Rivers and colorful landscapes that look like they were painted. Come fall and winter, the treasure trove might include snowshoeing around America’s deepest lake, fishing for trout and steelhead, mountain biking epic forest trails or witnessing a surreal festival of lights. In Southern Oregon, there’s an adventure everywhere you turn.

Crater Lake
Crater Lake
Lithia Park, Ashland
Lithia Park, Ashland

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A calm section of the Rogue River with forested hillsides surrounding.

How To Raft the Rogue River This Summer

There are few places in the West quite like the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, where travelers can experience exciting whitewater, remote wilderness, abundant wildlife, and warm summer weather all in one trip. Thanks to reliable flows, warm weather, and spectacular scenery, the Wild and Scenic Rogue remains ready for another unforgettable season on the water.

Dark sky showing the Milky Way

Dark Skies in Southern Oregon

If you’re looking for a break from city lights, head for Southern Oregon. The region is blessed with some of the darkest skies in the country, and conservationists and communities are teaming up with Dark Sky Oregon to help keep them that way. It’s not only good for stargazing; wildlife and migrating birds benefit from the cover of night, too. From the Oregon Outback to the Oregon Caves, you’ll find a variety of landscapes and many ways to enjoy the region’s star-studded skies.