What To Do in Southern Oregon

From the temperate rain forest rivers of the Coast Range to spring-fed creeks of the sunny "east side," from huge deep reservoirs of arid basins, to glistening alpine lakes in the Cascades - Fish Southern Oregon.

Few places on earth command overwhelming awe from observers, but Crater Lake, in south central Oregon, certainly does. Even in a region of volcanic wonders, Crater Lake can only be described in superlatives.

Oregon Caves National Monument is small in size, 480 acres, but rich in diversity. Above ground, the monument encompasses a remnant old-growth coniferous forest including a Douglas-fir tree with the widest known girth in Oregon. Three hiking trails access this forest. Below ground is a marble cave created by natural forces over hundreds of thousands of years in one of the world's most diverse geologic realms.

One of the special treats of vacationing in Southern Oregon is exploring historic timber and agricultural communities that have lived off the land for decades.

There are three Southern Oregon casinos, two of which provide lodging.

Southern Oregon has many more theaters, galleries and fine arts opportunities than one would normally find in such bucolic rural settings as these. Many have heard of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Here's a look at the variety of theater-going opportunities you'll find here.

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