Actually, it was Son #1 & college friend/co-worker and their children the reason why we're at the…read morepark. And being their grandmother, I become a kid again, when I'm with them. I picked the largest pine cones, hidden in hubby's hoodie (I didn't have a bag), to experiment on. The Magnolia tree greeted us, as we entered the park, was in full bloom. I think it's scented, too! My favorite about this park, was the playground. I spent more time swinging with the youngest grandson, and watching him and his 8 years old playmate (friends since toddlers), and walking around to the nearest creek & bridge. If it wasn't feeling like about to rain, we could have stayed much longer! Oh, they also have to drive back to Portland, today, so off they go, and we stayed longer.

Central Park in Ashland OR…read more During our stop in the City of Ashland on our way back to California we walked across the street to Lithia Park. We were wrapping up a Thanksgiving weekend at the time of our visit so leaves have fallen and they may have experienced some rain. It wasn't too chilly, the sun was out and so were the locals (and visitors like us). Lithia Park is a historic park and has combinations of woodland, ponds, gardens, and gorgeous Italian-style fountains. It's no wonder the park has been named the Crown Jewel of Ashland. The park is huge! Lithia Park is located in a lush forested area and also has hiking trails but we didn't go that far. Wow, and I didn't know this but, the park is also a source of Lithia Mineral Water. The park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Review #3266

This little park is a testament to all the caring individuals who work and volunteer here…read more It's a bit of history on how things were at a different time and quite a bit of acreage that is adjacent to a baseball park. The baseball park was in use and a few people were wandering the park. Not too busy on a Saturday but there was a lot of nature to see. They have a lot of displays set up so you can see how various animals make their homes. For example black bears and some varieties of birds. Lots of time and money (there are many interpretive signs) has went into this location. It's worth a walk through. The office is open M-F but you can check out the nature outside anytime. Price: Free I'll check it out again when I'm in the neighborhood.

Great little park for a 100 deg. Day for grownups and kids swings playground water feature dogs…read morewelcome sand volleyball clean restrooms

Ashland has quite an extensive open space, of which Lithia Park immediately comes to mind. Then…read morethere are the neighborhood parks like Garfield that Gayle and I happened on during a couple of our walks. It's green, flat, and a nice place to stretch out over its 3 acres. Also available are basketball courts; volleyball courts; a playground; the "Zero Depth Waterplay Facility"; mountain views; open lawn space; and picnic tables. The park is dog friendly and ample street parking is available.

I've been lucky enough to go on many rafting trips, and Momentum provided an absolutely stellar…read moreexperience. The Upper Klamath River was stunning in itself, plus adding careful planning from the wonderful Momentum team, the perfect private campsite, amazing food, and rafting guides who were all skilled, informative and fun. Recommend without hesitation!

Our group of 9 had signed up 6 months in advance for 4-days of hiking and rafting down the Rogue…read moreRiver. Then unexpected difficulties arose just before before the trip and the people at Momentum were endlessly patient, professional and helpful in working with us. Just a great outfit. We fully expect to sign up for another trip.

How could anyone not love something this beautiful?…read more Initially, this lake is deceptive. It looks like a much smaller lake then it is, but once you start driving around it you find hidden coves and fingers that suddenly appear out of nowhere. Each turn of a corner brings a new surprise - a water slide for the kiddies, long boat ramps with a place to tie up your boat, beautiful trees that are sure to fill with leaves and blossom into beauty in the summer. There's camp sites and washrooms - a playground for the children too. And, of course, there's the water sports - boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, fishing. If all this isn't enough, it's really pretty too. Truly, how could anyone not love something this beautiful?

Really enjoyed my walk here. I rode my bike from downtown…read moreAshland to this place. Very easy ride and extremely beautiful! You will pass many vineyards and farming houses. Once I arrived, I walked around, and hiked down to the water for a nap. It's very peaceful.

We booked the 3-hour rafting trip which included a range of class 1-4 drops. However, the area also…read moreincludes quite a bit of distance between each drop, which was great for our group as complete beginners. Would definitely want to try something with less time in between next time! Most importantly, HUGE shout out to Ali, who was our guide. She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient with our group which included a range of people from 17-65. Her level of experience having done this for multiple years showed since each drop was super smooth while still fun! Would highly recommend booking a trip with her.

I just returned from a kayak week on the rogue river in Oregon outfitted by Rogue River Journeys…read morein association with DeReimer Adventure Kayak. This was an outstanding trip with RRJ providing all quality camping gear ( they set up the tents!), great freshly cooked 3 meals a day & snacks at riverside, gear rafts transported it all daily + a kayak & paddler here & there . The staff was skillful , friendly , always concerned about our needs & above all safety. We were blessed by super sunny warm days, cool nights , reasonable water temperatures, saw bears , Eagles , deer , & other critters. I would recommend RRJ to anyone wanting a super quality trip down this really fun Wild & Scenic River.

I wanted to do a rafting trip with my family that was beautiful, green, not too long and not so…read morecrazy hard. Our rafting trip went beyond my wildest expectations. The crew of 5 (Mason, Noelle, Reya, Will and Sako) were amazing and really worked hard with a smile to make sure we were safe and taken care of. Every meal they made was gourmet. Many times I would just stare at the artwork before digging in to eat. The rafting was so fun and I really enjoyed every boat option, especially the ducky. I would recommend a trip on the Rogue River with Northwest Rafting Co. to anyone.

My family booked a 4-day/3-night white water rafting trip on the Rogue River last month in August,…read moreand it was truly unforgettable! The guides were absolutely amazing--so knowledgeable, professional, and fun. (Austin, Will, Josh, Gracie, and Tara) They kept us safe, taught us so much about the river and the area, and made every moment memorable. From the thrilling rapids to the beautiful campsites and delicious meals, everything was handled perfectly. This was the adventure of a lifetime, can't recommend it enough! We are already talking about doing it again next summer. :)

We had a great time! Ali was our guide and very knowledgeable. She did a great job making the…read morerapids fun but safe. We highly recommend her as a guide :)

A stellar half day excursion on the mighty Rogue. Theresa was our guide who grew up on the river…read moreand it shows. The guide is such a vital part of a trip and she heightened our experience beautifully...masterfully. Meanwhile, Ali was in the other boat and was a great part of the experience as well. Fantastic amount of great rapids...just a great trip.

Wow, this was disappointing. I expected to see views of the valley but this trail was completely in…read morethe woods. Supposedly you could scramble onto some rocks to see the views. Really? Isn't there a trail where you can see the darn views from the trail? Also WATCH OUT for a nasty, well hidden, big rock in the parking area. If you don't see it, you will drive over it and get stuck!!! That just happened to me. I had to have a towing company come rescue me, at my own expense. (AAA doesn't service unpaved roads!). A few passers-by told me they've seen others stuck on this damn rock!

The White Rabbit is part of a connecting system of trails with an Alice in Wonderland theme. It's…read morelocated above Ashland and can be reached by driving through Lithia Park, continuing up on Granite Drive until it dead ends, then driving on dirt for another mile. It can also be accessed through Park Street, a fairly uphill residential road east of downtown. It's a multiuse trail, which means you'll share it with bikers, hikers and possibly horses. The trail offers lovely views of the area, but at times traffic from below can be heard, which makes for a little less quiet. The western side of the trail tends to be quieter; the eastern more populated with neighbors walking dogs. Overall, a lovely trail.