No matter the time of year, there's ALWAYS something to do in Southern Oregon. This list hi-lites FREE and paid, family friendly activities. So whether you're coming to stay, or just passing through for the day; you won't be disappointed.
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FALL
WINTER
WHAT TO BUY
Free
Can't beat the price!
Know what your looking for. There are lots of look alikes that will put you in the hospital.
Foraging from the Forest!
Don't eat what you're not 100%
Wild Edible Mushrooms and Truffles of Oregon - Delishably
Government websites are a great resource.
Jackson County, Oregon Parks
Excellent resource
Oregon 2024: All You Need to Know Before You Go
SPRING
My personal FAVORITE season! Here's why.....
Southern oregon has LOTS of art galleries
Oregon Gallery Guide
often compared to the Napa valley, these wineries are known worldwide
if you like waterfalls, you'll love this scenic highway
Waterfalls - Experience Roseburg
bucket list FOR SURE
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
SUMMER
It can get pretty hot in southern Oregon. Luckily, we have lots of ways to stay cool.
home of many rivers, Southern Oregon can boast about being home of the wild and scenic Rogue River. Many movies have been filmed in the Hellgate Canyon
Rafting in Southern Oregon
a MUST!! If you do nothing else while visiting Grants Pass…..
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
AMAZING!! Oregon is home to some cool wildlife. See them up close!
Home - Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center
DONT feed the emu french fries!! my kid bout lost a finger!! HaHaHa!
Wildlife Safari
not your typical music venue
Britt Music & Arts Festival
FALL
Tied with Spring as my favorite
tasty treats, courtesy of Mother Nature
October Foraging: Oregon's Abundant Harvest
hiking table rock is my FAV thing to do on a fall evening
Rogue Valley Fall Bucket List
be alert when hiking around. Fall is bear season
Hunting bear in Oregon
if you need some inspiration
Top Things to Do in Oregon This Fall
WINTER
Oregon even has winter DELIGHT!!
perfect date night
Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink
excellent ski/snowboarding. Adorable lodge
Explore – Mt. Ashland Ski Area
my FAV sno park. The little cabin has a woodstove and picnic tables
Annie Creek Sno-Park
WHAT TO BUY
Be prepared no matter the season!
no matter the season….oregon has mosquitos.
Bug Spray
i have #1. also works for oregon's notorious sun showers
Buy Easy Folding and Packable Sun Hats for Women Online
don't look like a tourist. look the part when in oregon. i love their sweaters.
For over 100 years, Eddie Bauer has made apparel, footwear ...
the more deet the better
DEET | US EPA
got for kid's bday- harder than it looks
Inflatable Paddle Board
oregon is known for its salmon AND steelhead. Thats me!!
Fishing Rod & Reel Combos
oregons cool nights make for hoodys 365
Women's Groovy Fleece Hoody
fun fact: IT RAINS IN OREGON
Women's Fallon Rain Jacket
you GOTTA have quality footware for all that hiking
Women's Moab Speed 2
my go-to. insulated and waterproof. Easy to slip on
Women's Bravada 2 Thermo Mid Waterproof
these are UNSTOPPABLE!! Mine are going on 5yrs old!! fit like a glove!
