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.

We have been coming here to squirrel hunt for years and they never disappoint…read more Cole has assumed the business and it has gotten even better.

Had a wonderful time with the family in this gorgeous side of Klamath Falls, Oregon! We wanted to…read moredo both kayaking and zip lining but free from tours and practically do our own kayaking. We decided to purchase them separately - 3-hour tandem kayaking (2 people in 1 kayak) for one day and zip lining for the following day. Unlike some people, we're not super fit individuals so, for us, it was a great idea to separate the 2 activities and get some rest and recuperation in between. The 3-hour kayaking was fantastic with gorgeous views all around. Contrary to what other bad reviews experienced... maybe things have been changed since then? Anyways, from my experience the process was rather simple and painless. The meeting point was clear in the email and a text message with a link to fill out waivers for each party member was very, very simple to complete and submit. Email confirmations were received just in case I needed to show proof of waiver completions. The staff drove the 2 tandem kayaks (family of 4) to the drop off point not far from their base. We requested for life vests but after seeing how deep the water is in the lake, it definitely wasn't needed at all. It's practically shallow throughout the lake EXCEPT for the drop off point. We know how to swim too so really, the life vests aren't necessary if you know how to swim (or stand/float in 2-3 feet depths). We made a right from the drop off point and found an opening for pathway between the bushes - LOOONG kayaking path we came across but definitely worth the view, peace, tranquility, and workout! We eventually found our way out but if you plan to have the kayaks for 3 hours max, you may not want to take the inner pathways and just enjoy the open lake otherwise try to keep a good pace throughout the inner path. Very fun experience. The next day we decided to do the zip lining (Crater Lake Ziplining) and with Ethan and Shiloh as our guides/instructors, we had tons of fun! The zip lining adventure involves learning the basics for safety purposes (which they go through with you thoroughly and even have you try it out before live action), no pressure in case you want to back out, no tolerance for anything unsafe (like unhooking your line - just don't do it!), a few great and long lines to zip through, a couple of drops to make you feel like an assassin super star in an action movie, and wonderful group people to enjoy this activity with! Makes sure you purchase the photo package towards the end to capture all of your fun moments. I do admit the prices are a bit high compared to some places I've been to, but then again the scenery wasn't quite as beautiful as the surroundings in Klamath Falls. So all in all, I'd say worth the price tag that comes with it. Highly recommended - a MUST if you plan to stop by or pass through Klamath Falls. Be sure to use Bug Spray before you go!