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Taste of Medford
From farm to table, Medford aims to please. - The Bulletin, Bend

Crater Lake Visitor Center Gets Boost
The U.S. House of Representatives has included $350,000 in an appropriations bill to complete the design for a visitor education center on the rim of Crater Lake. - MailTribune.com

'Hut to Hut' Hiking offers comfort between daily treks
By day, they're enjoying an unburdened walk in the woods, relishing riverside lunches prepared for them while seated comfortably in roomy canvas chairs. At day's end, they're indulging in hot showers, hearty dinners and snug beds in backcountry lodges where their personal gear, floated in via raft, awaits them. - USA Today

A 77-mile tour of the rural back roads of Southern Oregon
The Oregonian's Chris Broderick on the back roads with Cycle Oregon - Oregonlive.com

Dawns Oregon 150 Challenge - Rogue River Thrills
What do 85,000 people in the world have in common every year?
Apparently a love for the thrilling ride aboard one of the Hellgate Jetboat Excursions in Grants Pass. Travel Oregon Blog

Up in the Air - Visit to Mt. Ashland
Wall Street Journal culture critic climbs Mt. Ashland. -"About Last Night" from ArtsJournal.com

Oregon Company Recognized by National Geographic Adventure
Rogue Wilderness Adventures receives overwhelming recognition for their world-renowned rafting and hiking trips. - Adventure Travel Media Source

4 Days and 2 Wheels on the Oregon Coast
On a bike, you don’t so much view the scenery as absorb it. - The New York Times Travel

Where to Stay and Things to Do in Ashland, OR
A travel blog spotlights places to stay and things to do in Ashland - Travels with Carole

Places to Stay Along the Oregon-Washington Coast
Seven waterfront lodgings that all neighbor the water, with no roads between lodging and the sea. - Los Angeles Times Travel

Poster celebrating Oregon Caves to be unveiled
Internationally renowned artist and illustrator Paul Lanquist will unveil his commemorative painting of the Chateau at the Oregon Caves. - Illinois Valley News

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces 2009 Season
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival opened its 74th year in February and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Elizabethan Stage - BroadwayWorld.com

The Big Birthday Getaway
"We check into the The Ashland Creek Inn, a wonderful B&B." - Tango Diva Travel Blog

Oregon Vortex
Unexplained phenomena at the Vortex lures curious believers and skeptics. - Via Magazine

Ashland, Rogue Valley Bank on Shakespeare Festival
Roll off of Interstate 5 and into town and it's easy to think you're in a storybook place. - Oregonlive.com

Where California Ends Oregon Begins
Even a speeding ticket by the northernmost border of the state, which some guy told us (a tad too late) is a regular occurrence here, cannot really spoil the mood.- Art and Entertainment blog

Wet & Wild Rogue River, Grants Pass, Oregon
Action and Adventure in Southern Oregon - What a Trip by Nancy D. Brown

Oregon's Adventure Coast
Escapes Under $500: Budget-friendly beach getaways
.- USA Today

5 Budget Friendly Beach Getaways on the Oregon Coast
In today's economy, finding a nice, budget-friendly place for your beach vacation is just a click away. - Associated Content, Inc.

Reserve America's Outdoor Recreation Awards
Congratulations Oregon Dunes KOA-North Bend, OR For making Reserve America’s top 25 amazing spots in America for 2009. - YubaNet.com

Wine Country Lowdown: Southern Oregon
Southern Oregon's long insistence that its warm-weather varietals deserve attention of their own is now paying off. - Oregonlive.com

Oregon's 150 Best: Southern Oregon
This sometimes overlooked landscape has some spectacular country - Oregonlive.com

2010 Golf World Readers' Choice
Medford's Centennial Golf Course is in the running. - Golf World

Escape to Ashland
Reminiscent of the Napa Valley wine country lifestyle,
Ashland is a small, eclectic town with a larger-than-life personality. - Napa Valley Life Magazine

12 Most Incredible Crater Lakes on Earth
The second deepest lake in North America -Crater Lake is one of them - Environmental grafitti

Budget-Friendly Beach Getaways for Summer
Oregon's Adventure Coast, made up of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, is an area filled with sand dunes, beaches, and activities. - SmarterTravel.com

Walk to Healing and Wellness
Hiking Trips along Oregon’s Historic Rogue River Offer Solitude and Well-Being - Adventure Travel Media Source

Rogue Wilderness Adventures
2009 World-Renowned Hiking and Wilderness Lodge Trips - Adventure Travel Media Source

Fearsome Oregon Rainbow Trout Water
Klamath's Lunker Rainbows - Flyfishing & Tying Journal

Fly-In Favorites Part 5
Centennial Golf Course in Medford belongs among your wish list favorites for 2009 - Examiner.com

Bandon Dunes to be Movie Backdrop
The makers of an upcoming movie, “Golf in the Kingdom,” decided the courses at the resort north of town were similar enough to those across the Atlantic Ocean to be the setting for golf scenes for the movie. - The World Link

Top 10: All-Time Vacation Deals
Coos Bay is an incredible beach deal since the town has recently had a major economic shift away from shipping to tourism. - AskMen.com

Southern Oregon is Glorious
Small B&Bs, food, wine and chocolates in Southern Oregon - Yvonne Mason Travel & Eats

Points of interest, inspiration and solar rays redeem Medford
Why stop in Medford .... there are reasons! - Oregonlive.com

WHAT A TRIP:
A Coastline Destination for all tastes - Inside Bay Area.com

Lillie Belle Farms: Chocolate Passion
Southern Oregon's gourmet chocolate creations - White Water Warehouse Blog

Lillie Belle Farms: An Octopus's Garden
The Chocolatiers create a sculpture for the Oregon Chocolate Festival in Ashland. -Utube.com

Medford - A World of Wine and Food
At the center of it all, Medford is a wonderful base for exploring Southern Oregon. Jacksonville, Roseberg, Britt Festivals, Oregon Shakespere Festival, Lodging and Retirement options are also featured. - Oregonlive.com

Portland Monthly Weekend Getaways
Great 48-Hour Trips Made (Really) Easy - Crater Lake and North Umpqua River make the list of 14 destinations. - Portland Monthly Magazine

Seasons of Romance
Enjoying a New Year's getaway in Ashland
- The Bulletin, Bend

Whoa....It's Valentines Day Already?
How about tickets for the 5th annual Oregon Chocolate Festival? - Features Travel Blog

Some Surprises
Wine finds of Southern Oregon. Small wineries making world-class wines. - Palm Desert Entertainer

Oregon airport shows off new $35 million terminal
Oregon's Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport recently unveiled its new terminal. - USA Today in the Sky

Fort Klamath
A cattle community with tourist appeal - Medford Mail Tribune

Ashland Makes Geotourism List
National Geographic Society includes Ashland on its list of top Geotourism destinations - Medford Mail Tribune

National Geographic Partners with Oregon and Washington to launch geotourism project
World-class natural and cultural attractions star in new project - eTurboNews

New Film Demonstrates the Need to protect the Rogue River
"Run, Rogue, Run" shows at the 7th annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Nevada City - YubaNet.com

Roostin' Corners and Mobbin' Hills
Free-wheeling downhill sport known as freeriding finds a home in Southern Oregon's perfect terrain - Medford Mail Tribune

Close Encounters
Going wild in Northwest wild animal parks - NW Travel

Caves to Coast
A drive along Highway 199 in Oregon and California is full of pleasant summer diversions - Seattle Times / Orange County Register

A Fourth Reason to Visit Oregon's Rogue Valley
You know about the theater, music and whitewater rafting. Now discover the wine - Via magazine.

Salmon Fishing Rivers
Rogue River Salmon Fishing - My Salmon Fishing

Southern Oregon
An up-and-coming destination for wine connoisseurs - examiner.com

Cheese & Chocolate
Retail shop and Rogue Creamery combine to start a beautiful partnership - Medford Mail Tribune

Tasteful Travel - Hand-Crafted Chocolates
Two southern Oregon chocolatiers are featured, Lillie Belle Farms and Dagoba Organic Chocolate - Northwest Travel

Weekender - Coos Bay
Thundering Surf provides a soundtrack as a park goes electric for the holidays - Via magazine

Readers Favorite - Small Towns of the West
Farms, Orchards, blackberry thickets and much more in Jacksonville. - Via magazine

Call of the Wild
Grab your binoculars and get out to see some of the Northwest's best-loved animals - Journey magazine

A walk through the Siskiyous, unencumbered
Inn-to-inn hiking on the Rogue features hot showers, soft beds - San Francisco Chronicle

Caves to Coast
A drive along Highway 199 in Oregon and California is full of pleasant summer diversions - Seattle Times / Orange County Register

'Cheers!' to winning wines
Two Umpqua Valley wines earn platinum status from wine magazine contest - The News-Review

On The Trail: There's Life Beyond Pinot Noir in Oregon
Adventurous wine tourists are discovering that Southern Oregon not only looks like the rural Napa of 30 years ago, but that there's more to do here. Even bringing the kids is actually a reasonable and fun proposition. - New York Post

Oregon Vortex - You have to see this one to believe it
Where else in the world can you see two people change height simply by swapping places with each other? Or see a broom stand on end? Or watch an unpushed golf ball defy gravity and roll uphill?

It all happens at the Oregon Vortex's House of Mystery, in the mountains of Southern Oregon near Gold Hill. - The Oregonian


Oregon.com features the following pages on its web site:

Table Rocks Hike - Hike to the top of Table Rocks - These two trails in Southern Oregon are easy to find and provide excellent views high above the Rogue River Valley.

Old West Adventure - This driving tour from Medford to Jacksonville features a variety of attractions including the Applegate River, the Valley View Winery and the McKee covered bridge.

Crater Lake National Park - It once was Mt. Mazama, a towering landmark centuries ago. But a violent eruption created Oregon's prized landmark famous for it's brilliant blue waters and lush natural surroundings.

15 Routes of Wonder - Here are several ways to experience the beauty of Southern Oregon - from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascades, Crater Lake and beyond.

The Falls of the North Umpqua River - Oregon features a variety of waterfalls throughout the state. The many waterfalls along the North Umpqua River and Highway 138 are among the best. There's variety, beauty and easy access.

Oregon Caves National Monument - Tour down under Oregon Caves National Monument, located on Highway 46 20 miles east of Cave Junction, is small in size (480 acres) but rich in diversity.

Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway - Travel high and deep into the Cascade Mountains when you drive the the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, more commonly known as the "highway of waterfalls."

Medford's Wild and Scenic Route - This driving tour from Medford to Grants Pass features a variety of attractions including Crater Rock Museum, the Rogue Creamery and the seven million year-old Table Rocks.

Southern Oregon Mountain Lakes - This driving tour from Crater Lake to Tubb Springs features a variety of attractions including the Running Y Resort and Four-Mile Lake.

On the Way to the Theater - This driving tour from Medford to Ashland features a variety of attractions including the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Inc. and the Science Works Hands On Museum.

Watchman Viewpoint in Southern Oregon - High on Crater Lake's western rim, the Watchman's lookout tower commands an eagle's-eye view across the amazingly blue lake to Wizard Island.

Running Y Ranch
Arnold Palmer-designed golf and extraordinary living on Klamath Lake.

 

 

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Southern Oregon's Culinary Treats Draw Rave Reviews

Recently, Southern Oregon played host to a terrific group of travel writers from the International Food & Wine Travel Writers Association.  25 writers, 10 days, a wide variety of trips, overnights, and (of course) wonderful food & wine.  Check out these terrific articles, sure to whet your appetite for not only our great culinary and wine pairings, but for our fantastic scenery and attractions.

From TableConversion.com
- Top 10 Tastes in South Oregon
- Top 10 Tastes of 2008
- Happy Pumpkin Day
- A Chilly Day in Jacksonville
- Putting Pears in a Bottle
- Breaking a Hamburger Fast
- Thanksgiving at Summer Jo's
- Have a Cuppa Cranberries
- Beyond Pinot Noir in Oregon
- What's That in my Soup?
- Reustle: Wine, Food and Prayer

- Beefing up Birria At Los Arcos

From IFWTWA Blog
- The Perk of Cary's of Oregon
- Delights of the Oregon Chocolate Trail

- Oregon Wine Country- An Alternative to Napa Valley

From WhereToGoNext.com
- Food Artisans in Southern Oregon: The World's Best Blue Cheese, Toffee & Chocolates
- Winery Tours: The Finds of Southern Oregon

From WhereAndWhatInTheWorld.com
- Sips & Tastes-Umpqua Valley, Oregon
- Tastes-Porters Rogue Valley ears Panna Cotta
- Tastes-Brandy Peak Distillery and Brandy Pie
- GLOG Recipe-Nibbley's in
Klamath Falls
- Taste - Organic
Nation Vodka Raspberry Sauce Recipe

- Cheers - 30 Mile Lemonade Cocktail
- Many Tastes from around Southern Oregon
- Tastes-2009 Oregon Chocolate Festival
- Tastes-Recipe-Spice Cake with Pear Compote - See Video
- Recipes-Mexican Corn Casserole and Sour Cream Beef or Chicken Enchiladas
- The Tandem Tasters Visit with Area Chefs
Chef Mark Carter, Peerless Restaurant and Bar, Ashland
Chef Juan Murilo, 38 Central, Medford
Chef Kristen Lyon, Garden Bistro at the McCully House, Jacksonville
Chef Drew Spencer & Pastry Chef Jenane Richards, Jacksonville Inn

From Vagablond.com
-
Whoa....It's Valentines Day Already?
- A+ for B&B Ashland Creek Inn
- Following The Butcher, The Baker, and The Winemaker’s Trail - Southern Oregon
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

From VittlesVoyages.com
- Ashland, Oregon--So much to do, so little time

From examiner.com
-Butte Creek Mill's miller Bob Russell

-Prospect Hotel in Southern Oregon's WW Hazlenut French Toast

From TangoDiva.com
- The Wines are Great, But Just Check Out their (still single) Vintner: Southern Oregon

From Big Blend Magazine.com
- Holiday Gift Guide
- Toasty Comfort Food - 38 Special's All Grown Up Mac and Cheese
- Culinary Secrets- Comfort Food Carriage House Restaurant

 



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