Really cute old town from the 1800's. Founded at the time of the good rush. Lots of interesting…read morestores and restaurants.

I really enjoyed visiting Jacksonville, Oregon. My wife and I went on a camping trip near by and on…read morethe way back home, we wanted to check out Medford, Oregon. Once in Medford, everyone was telling us to go to Jacksonville, Oregon to look at the historic building and all the fun things to do there. We redirected there, it was only about a 15 min drive to Jacksonville. The downtown area was very cute, we saw a farmers market type event setup at City Hall. We parked and walked over to check out all the things the different booths were selling. We saw lots of unique things there like woodcarvings, pictures & paintings and even some food and drinks. After a short time we continued driving through all the neighborhoods, enjoying the different types of old homes.

This was a wonderful way to visit wineries. We submitted a list of some wineries we would like to…read morego to and three were selected. There were seven in our group and about eight other people onboard. Water (and rubber bands to help with hair in the wind) was provided on the trolley along with music and laughter. Kari was our hostess and told us a little bit about each of the wineries that we visited. Charcuterie was included while we sat by the Applegate River and tasted at Red Lily. We all agreed that it was one of the most fun days ever!

Visited Jacksonville and rode the trolley for the Haunted tour. Props to the staff who got us on…read morelast minute due to a few no shows on our last night in town!!

The Rogue Valley is one of those places not many people know about and the locals like to keep it…read morethat way. A transplant town(s)for many Californians and home to generations of locals, this valley is full of back to nature, anti-establishment, mind your business and I will mind mine, type of folks. From Grants Pass, known for it's climate, home of my personal favorite, Dutch Bros Coffee and the iconic Hellgate Canyon down to Ashland's very own Shakespeare Festival, the historic Jacksonville's Britt Festival and pathway to Applegate lake and it's growing wine country, across the valley to Eagle Point and Shady Cove with some of the best cold water rafting you will find. This is truly a hidden treasure. It's not a booming metropolis in terms of monetary standards, but for someone in search of nature, fresh mountain air, clean rivers and lakes, Southern Oregon is a community based on quality over quantity and locally grown products and services. In terms of spiritual enrichment and life satisfaction, one could easily argue the value of life leans more toward these things than expensive chains and name brand clothing. The Rogue Valley has grown significantly since I lived there over a decade ago. The old pear orchards are now vineyards, the industrial areas are now shops and breweries. There are actually a couple of bars open later than 9pm. With growth has come growing pains and Southern Oregon is no stranger to the issues that come with a growing population. The valley has always had a challenge with jobs and offered little opportunity for average middle class families to find sustainable work. Unless you own your own business, are independently wealthy or have decided to retire from another state (California), there's not much in the way of work. Hopefully, as the valley continues to grow, so will the job opportunities for the locals. So yes, there's more to Oregon than Portland and Nike, but the general ideals are the same. Live free. Live clean. Live happy. I'm proud to be a granola girl from Oregon!

I have been going to Ashland for years but this was my 1st time taking a wine tasting tour there. I…read morefound this company online and I am sooo happy I booked w them. This is a husband/wife company. I booked w Janie but Terry was the driver/ tour guide extraordinaire!! Since I didnt know the area and I was going to be drinking wine I knew I would not be driving. This company will pick you up from your hotel or desired location and drop you off and the end if the day. There is another wine tour co in the area that is a "hop on/hop off" type tour but w/RVWT you can stay as long or as little as you want. Terry who grew up in this part of Oregon is the nicest, friendliest person and took my sister and me to some incredible places and made sure that we went to at least one winery that served food. We took the Bear Creek tour on a Thurs and enjoyed it so much we booked the Applegate Valley tour for the following Sunday! It was such a great value for a very private and personalized tour.We hope to take another tour w RVWT in March. If you're thinking of going wine tasting you should really check them out! Thank you Terry for an amazing time!

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.

Stopped for a light "lunch" while in Ashland for some plays. Got the cheese charcuterie board and…read moresome white and red wines. All were excellent. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. All in all a great experience. Beautiful view of the adjacent hills.

Gayle and I were in town last week to see 4 OSF shows over 3 days. As much as we enjoy dining out,…read morethe amount of food and its richness catches up. So for Lunch one day, we drove out toe Irvine & Roberts for a wine tasting flight and to share a really delicious and intriguing cheese plate. The outside deck, the view, the service, and of course the wine were all stunning. My only regret was not taking pictures on this gorgeous (and a bit windy) day of the surrounding hills and valley. We also brought some wine home (Rose and Chardonnay) and was surprised that we didn't join the Wine Club as we sometimes do on special experiences such as this.

What a day! We caught a beast of a salmon (let her go so she could lay her eggs), caught a 2 foot…read moresteelhead and finished the day on Class IV rapids. Loved our guide, Dave. Capable, knowledgeable and top enjoyed his company. Would definitely do this trip again.

So chill, great guides, super easy in and out, pictures if you want them :) No notes!read more

I've been 4-5 times and it was a blast! They take you on a journey around the older parts of…read moreJacksonville and up to the historic cemetery. They fill you in with all sorts of interesting stories about the area. The Segways are pretty fun (it takes a minute to get the feel of them). I would love to own one for myself!

We were simply taking a walk and stumbled across the store. Neither of us had used these previously…read morebut that was not a problem. Included in the fee - but not in our rental time - was a very thorough training session. David did a great job of preparing us and we had a blast. Started out cruising the streets. We quickly felt comfortable, took the devices off "turtle" mode and decided to tackle the cemetery. It was a great way to quickly cruise the area, stopping as needed to read or take photos. We then wandered over to the Britt side of town and cruised the hills. What a blast!! Definitely would do it again.

A wonderful wine tour in an luxurious limo style van. Darrin DeRoule is the best! It was the…read morehottest day of the year but we were quite comfortable as Darrin delivered us (8 members of my family, all women) to three lovely wineries along the Applegate Wine Trail. A great day of fun and being with my family! Thank you Platinum Excursions for making our day grand!